Girl, 11, found dead in Midlands park: condolences pour in
An 11-year-old girl was found dead in a park near Elmley Castle Cricket Club in Worcestershire after being reported missing. Her death is being treated as unexplained.
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Birmingham Trial: Yousef Guilty of Terror Offences
Abdullah Yousef, 24, was found guilty of terrorism offences at Birmingham Crown Court after sharing IS material and possessing a suicide vest manual.
M6 police operation: 18 arrests after 66 vehicles stopped
Staffordshire Police, the Home Office and DVSA arrested 18 people and seized £5,000 during a three-day M6 operation targeting organised immigration crime.
Prison Escapee Jailed for Ramming Armed Police in Coventry
Jay Bennett, 33, rammed armed officers in Coventry while fleeing March 24. He was jailed for three years and six months after pleading guilty to dangerous driving and absconding from prison.
£10k Reward to Trace Wanted Man Linked to Birmingham
A £10,000 reward is offered to trace Mohammed Rasauli, 22, wanted over a fatal crash. He has links to Birmingham, Brighton, and London.
Sandwell Valley rapist 'still out there' as victim speaks out
Amanda Quiney, attacked at Priory Woods in Sandwell Valley, says it's 'terrifying' knowing her rapist remains unidentified and fears it could happen again.
Police release image in Dudley shop sexual assault probe
West Midlands Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted in a shop on Dudley High Street on August 7.
Police seize two 'dangerous' e-bikes in Wednesbury
Two modified e-bikes were seized in Wednesbury town centre after reports of anti-social behaviour. Officers used Section 59 powers to remove the vehicles, which police say are dangerous and disruptive.
Apache strike vote could disrupt UK fuel supplies
More than 160 Apache workers backed strike action over pay, which Unite warns could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies, with strikes possible this month.
Dudley migrant charity hits back over funding refusal
Dudley's Refugee and Migrant Centre defends its work after the council's finance chief refuses £120,000 of government funding, saying the charity has no say on UK immigration policy.
Wolverhampton dad jailed for 40 months over drug stash
Kainon Grey, 25, of Wolverhampton, was jailed for 40 months after police found heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine in his bedroom and a knife in his car.
Mum launches Slimming World group in Wordsley after weight loss
Julie, a mum-of-two from the Black Country, lost over two stone twice and now runs a new Slimming World group at Wordsley Community Centre every Monday.
West Midlands drivers hit with six points for phone offences
Over 1,300 West Midlands motorists were caught using phones illegally this year, facing six penalty points and a £200 fine, as AI cameras roll out.
Solihull second-best place in England to raise a family
Solihull scores 60.99 in MoneySuperMarket study, ranking second in England for family life, with average salary £46,896 and childcare at £6.29 per hour.
Brum teacher eyes third lottery win after £3.6m jackpot
Retired Birmingham teacher Celeste Coles won £3,665,079.10 on a £2 EuroMillions lucky dip in July 2022. She now eyes a third win, planning to donate any future prize to charity and family.
Man in 20s found dead in Wirral house; bomb squad called
A man in his 20s was found dead in a house on Reedville, Oxton, Wirral. Merseyside Police are treating the death as unexpected. Bomb squad removed substances as a precaution; no wider risk to the public.
Lichfield named among happiest places in England
Lichfield ranks 13th happiest in England and 2nd in the Midlands, praised for its historic centre, countryside, schools, and commuter links to Birmingham.
Pizza driver foils car theft in Sutton Coldfield
A pizza delivery driver in Sutton Coldfield foiled an attempted car theft after doorbell camera footage showed him sprinting back to his vehicle on Chester Road, Streetly, on October 2.
DWP urged to cut child DLA awards by 70% for three conditions
A Policy Exchange report led by Timms Review member Jean-André Prager calls for a 70% reduction in child DLA awards for mental health, learning difficulties and neurodevelopmental conditions, saving £11.9bn.
Telford is England's best place to raise a family
Telford and Wrekin tops MoneySuperMarket's family-friendly study, citing green spaces, affordable childcare and housing. It's a 35-minute train ride from Birmingham.
DWP Winter Fuel Payment cut to £150 for two groups
The DWP is cutting Winter Fuel Payments to £150 for two groups, affecting pensioners born before 28 September 1946 who live with an eligible partner or in a care home.
Mum tells how toddler says 'daddy gone' after drug dealer killed
Trey Johnson's mother Melaine Gardener says his toddler repeats 'daddy gone' and points to the roof, as brothers Richard and Tiego Beckles were jailed for his Christmas Day killing in Wolverhampton.
5,000 drivers caught using phones at wheel in West Midlands
West Midlands Police caught 5,278 drivers using mobile phones behind the wheel between 2023 and 2025 using cameras and patrols, data shows.
Diary found on tip inspires new book
A blood-stained diary found on a Norton rubbish tip in 1965 inspired a 22-year quest to uncover an Australian soldier's fate. Former Dudley Museum curator Colin Reid launches The Digger's Diary at Stourbridge Library on October 15.
Tory leader pledges to scrap £100k childcare threshold
Kemi Badenoch vows to abolish the £100,000 earnings threshold for 30 hours of free childcare, a £700m policy funded by cutting civil service jobs, ahead of the Conservative conference in Birmingham.
Armed police find dead dog in Blackpool house after assault
Armed police responding to an assault report in Blackpool discovered a dead dog inside a property on Central Drive. The suspect remains at large, with no wider threat to the public.
CCTV appeal after watches stolen at Rowley Regis garage
West Midlands Police release CCTV image of man sought after two watches were stolen at Texaco in Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, on May 3.
Burnham to respond to pension age cut petition
The Andy Burnham government will respond to a 15,000-signature petition urging the DWP to reduce the state pension age to 65 for all, citing dignity and job opportunities.
DWP urged to tighten Child DLA rules as claims hit £5bn
The DWP has been told to tighten Child Disability Living Allowance rules as spending tops £5bn, with 404,000 claims linked to three conditions since the pandemic.
Mouldy car removed from Handsworth road after 4 years
A blue Ford dumped on Markby Road in Handsworth for four years has been removed after new councillors worked with police. The SORN vehicle was finally lifted.
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