Unauthorised encampments in Birmingham have soared in 2025/26, leaving residents to clean up human excrement and stray animals, while the council admits to a shortage of permanent transit sites.
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet hosts free kids character meet-and-greets every Tuesday in August 2026, from 11am to 3.30pm, featuring The Gruffalo, Bluey, Paddington, and Peppa Pig.
Two 16-year-old boys arrested after a teenager was robbed at knifepoint in Victoria Park, Smethwick, sustaining a head wound and having his phone stolen.
A West Midlands man who sent racist and threatening emails to former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been spared jail, receiving a suspended sentence.
Matthew Jonathan, convicted of Jamie Gawler's murder, is serving life with a 32-year minimum. His disturbing mug shot and the case feature in BBC's Murder 24/7.
A 14-year-old boy has died after entering Millwall Outer Dock in east London. Police urge water safety as at least 39 open-water deaths reported this summer.
Stephen Grzyb, 22, who fled outside Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Saturday, has been arrested and is back in custody, Merseyside Police confirmed.
Matthew Jonathan, 39, tortured and murdered Jamie Gawler, 54, in Hereford. BBC documentary 'Murder 24/7' airs the case, revealing the motive and disturbing footage.
Asda, Tesco, Co-op and Sainsbury's have temporarily removed disposable barbecues from sale as fire chiefs warn of increasing wildfire risk across the Midlands amid a prolonged heatwave.
A 33-year-old man has been charged with 47 shop thefts in Sandwell and assaulting a police officer, with over £2,700 stolen.
Police release CCTV image of man sought after car break-in on Thorp Street, Birmingham, where items were stolen and other cars targeted.
An inquest heard John Peter Collins, 66, and Samantha Adele Collins, 32, drowned at Fistral Beach after he tried to save her from the sea.
Azets staff cycled 750 miles in a 24-hour Wattbike challenge, raising over £5,000 for Big C little c charity in Nottingham.
West Midlands Police release CCTV appeal after shots fired on Old Walsall Road, Great Barr, on Sunday night. Two suspects on a motorbike are being sought.
West Mercia Police seek Dylan Barker, 20, wanted for stalking, with links to Birmingham and Evesham. Call 101 with info.
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after gunshots were fired in a Birmingham suburb, with no injuries reported and an investigation underway.
Nurse Emily Millward, 30, will abseil Arrowe Park Hospital to thank staff who saved her and her premature baby Erin, born 15 weeks early.
Staffordshire Police grant 48-hour dispersal order in Lichfield city centre after reports of abuse, drug taking, and e-bike menace.
Discover why the Yoto Player is a top screen-free alternative to tablets for kids, offering audio stories and music that boost imagination and independence.
Love Island 2026 runner-up Kavan Murphy unfollows winner Julia Majchrzak on Instagram, backing girlfriend Jasmine Muller in a social media feud post-villa.
Jagjivan Ram, 65, from Balsall Common, received a suspended sentence for sending racially offensive and threatening emails to Reform UK MP Suella Braverman, leaving her 'very upset and disturbed'.
Judith Holden marks 30 years at Bromsgrove School by tackling the Autumn Wolf Run with 20+ supporters to raise £3,000 for NICE, aiding movement disorder patients.
Lucy Canham, 36, from Moseley, was followed by a white van near Cannon Hill Park while running. She shares her anger and safety tips.
A red Fiat Abarth stolen from Ninefoot Lane, Tamworth, on 22 July was later found on false plates in Hednesford. Police release CCTV images of three men.
A man sustained serious injuries after falling from the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square. Emergency services remain at the scene with a cordon in place.
The historic Laboratory Building at Hafod-Morfa Copperworks, once used for testing copper ore, is set for completion this year, with plans for a restaurant.
Police and council officers seized over four tonnes of illegal meat in Dudley, arresting four men. The meat, from an unapproved plant, may carry diseases and contaminants, posing a risk to consumers.
Police have released images of two men after an 80-year-old man had money stolen from his mobility walker in Dudley town centre.
PETA offers £5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who stabbed a Rottweiler to death and dumped it under a bridge in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull.
Huddersfield Choral Youth Choirs' Summer Singers Holiday Club on Aug 25 offers music fun for ages 7+, boosting confidence and friendships. £25 per child.