Couple honoured for rescuing elderly pair from house fire
Tim and Nikki Horobin saved a 77-year-old woman and a man in his 80s from a house fire in Branston, receiving a commendation from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
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Father and daughter guilty of canal murder of Chereiss Bailey
John Anslow, 65, was found guilty of murdering sex worker Chereiss Bailey, 36, and with daughter Hayley-marie Ferguson, 42, of disposing of her body in a Walsall Canal.
Tip trucks cancelled after travellers set up camp at Birmingham park
Council tip trucks will no longer visit Daisy Farm Park on September 6 after travellers set up camp. Eviction proceedings start September 8, councillor confirms.
Phoenix Park cordoned off by police amid murder trial prep
Phoenix Park in Wolverhampton has been cordoned off by police as part of preparation for a murder trial. Navpreet Singh, 26, died after an attack in October 2025; Jashan Singh, 20, has been charged with murder.
PIP and DLA Motability changes now in force from September 1
New Motability Scheme rules for PIP and DLA claimants in Scotland took effect September 1, cutting mileage limits. MSP Morven-May MacCallum urges Scottish Government rethink.
Drivers over 81 urged to book eye tests as new rules weighed
Drivers over 81 are urged to book optician appointments as the government considers mandatory eyesight checks for motorists aged 70-plus. Roadside tests found 10.2% of drivers aged 81-90 failed.
Brother tells of 'horrific truth' about sister's Tamworth murder
Christina Alexander, 60, was stabbed at least 77 times by husband Robert Alexander in Dosthill, Tamworth, in June 2025. Her brother Neil Murphy speaks of 'utter shock and disbelief' after the killer was jailed for life with a minimum term of 20 years.
Cosmetic surgery worker who controlled partner spared jail
Abigail Steggles, 33, of Tamworth, received a 12-month community order for coercive control and criminal damage. She avoided jail at Stafford Crown Court.
Councillor demands police action over Kings Heath youth crime
A Birmingham councillor has demanded urgent police action over a 'specific group of young people' allegedly causing weekly havoc in Kings Heath, including vandalism and knife threats.
Six admit affray over Birmingham fireworks disorder
Six men admitted affray over fireworks launched at people and officers in Birmingham city centre on Halloween 2023, avoiding a violent disorder trial. Sentencing is set for December 3.
Birmingham runner dies in Pakistan ravine fall
Alexander Harris, 30, from Birmingham, died in Pakistan after falling 200ft into a ravine on Musa Ka Musalla mountain. He reportedly took the wrong trail in bad weather.
Family anger over delay in police shooting probe
The family of Marcus Meade, shot by police in Redditch on Christmas Eve 2024, say they are angry and frustrated as the IOPC investigation remains unfinished almost two years later.
Woman punched twice on train and abused at Coventry
A woman was punched twice and verbally abused on a train approaching Coventry on June 13. British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a man who may have information.
Council publishes High Court evidence against flaggers
Birmingham City Council has published 281 pages of High Court evidence against unauthorised flaggers, citing abuse, threats, and a £2.6m removal bill ahead of Tuesday's hearing.
Four Arrested in 1994 Holyhead Murder Cold Case
Four people arrested in connection with the 1994 murder of Doreen Morris, 64, whose body was found in her burned-out Holyhead bungalow, following a North Wales Police cold-case review.
Birmingham section 60 powers renewed in murder probe
Police have renewed section 60 stop-and-search powers in Birmingham until 3am Thursday as the manhunt for Zeshaan Shaukat's killers continues, with five men bailed.
Teen dies days after Lichfield crash; man arrested
Harriet Boyles, 19, died four days after a crash in Armitage. A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences. Her family paid tribute to her organ donation legacy.
Two arrested after Broad Street attack leaves man injured
Two men, aged 37 and 45, were arrested after a man in his 50s was seriously injured in an assault on Birmingham's Broad Street at around 3.30am on Wednesday, September 2.
Residents urged to join solar farm protest walk
Campaigners call on South Yorkshire families to join a September 5 walk against the Whitestone Solar Farm, with objections deadline extended to September 11.
Teen with clean record caught with zombie knife in Birmingham
Haziq Kazmi, 18, of Warwick Road, admitted possessing a bladed article after police found a knife in his sock on Dolphin Lane, Acocks Green, on July 28. He faces possible prison time and is due to be sentenced on November 10.
Italian teen jailed for sex assault on pensioner
Lorenzo Bennin, 25, was jailed for 12 months for sexually assaulting a vulnerable pensioner in her Black Country home in 2018. He fled to Italy but was caught on return in 2025.
Hodge Hill murder: New statement on Shaukat stabbing probe
Zeshaan Shaukat, 34, was fatally stabbed outside his Hodge Hill home on August 25. Seven arrested, two held on murder suspicion as police issue new appeal.
Police back-to-school safety advice for West Midlands parents
West Midlands Police issue safety guidance as Birmingham children return to school, covering routes, online safety, valuables, and emergency contacts.
Stolen Land Rover recovered in Alum Rock after relay theft
West Midlands Police arrested a driver minutes after a Land Rover was stolen in Alum Rock in a relay theft, prompting a warning about aftermarket security.
Family's Heartbreak After Fatal Stabbing in Hodge Hill
Zeshaan Shaukat, 34, died after being stabbed outside his Hodge Hill home. Seven arrested, two held on suspicion of murder.
Birmingham seeks High Court injunction on unauthorised flags
Birmingham City Council has applied to the High Court for an injunction against unauthorised flags on street furniture, citing safety risks, obstruction, and disorder.
Dudley councillor urges action after Church Street fly-tipping
Cllr Shaukat Ali demands better intelligence sharing after rubbish dumped near Headway centre in Church Street, Dudley, on August 29.
Birmingham 20mph plan: Readers divided over 'anti-motorist' rollout
Birmingham City Council's 20mph residential speed limit plan sparks debate, with readers split on safety benefits versus 'anti-motorist' claims by Reform Cllr Jez Parkin.
Conman forced victim to live in shed and work for £20 a day
Fraudster James Dean Harrison, 51, from Coventry, forced a man in his 60s to live in a shed and work at a scrapyard for £20 a day, stealing £63,600 in benefits and pension payments. He was jailed for six-and-a-half years.
Human remains found in Torquay may be missing man
Human remains found at a Mill Lane property in Torquay on August 7 are believed to be a man missing since 2024. Formal identification is pending, but his family has been informed. The death is not treated as suspicious, and a coroner's file is being prepa
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