£1.7m cannabis farm found in Walsall factory
West Midlands Police seized 1,737 plants in a major Walsall drugs bust. A man has been charged. Report any information on drug activity via 101 or anonymously to Crimestoppers.
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Man arrested in Dudley over Wolverhampton threats to kill
A 51-year-old man has been arrested in Dudley on suspicion of making threats to kill following an incident in Garner Close, Bilston. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Dad admits manslaughter after baby son's death
Gareth Stark admitted killing his three-month-old son, Leon, who died in hospital in October 2023. The 38-year-old will be sentenced at Stafford Crown Court.
Blackburn dad-of-four killed in Bolton head-on collision
A devoted father-of-four from Blackburn has been named as the victim of a fatal head-on crash in Bolton. Tributes pour in for Masrob Ali, 54, after his taxi was hit by a car on the wrong side of the road. Read the full story.
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Man arrested after suspicious shop incident in Sutton Coldfield
A 45-year-old man was detained by police on Penns Lane this morning on suspicion of shop theft and possessing a bladed article. Read the full details.
Man jailed for infecting victim with HIV in reckless act
Luke Davis, 31, from Kidderminster, has been sentenced to four years and six months for inflicting grievous bodily harm after failing to disclose his HIV status. Read the full story.
Missing Droitwich Man Andrew Phillips Found Dead
The body of Andrew Phillips, 66, missing since September, has been found in Stoke Prior. Police confirm his death is not suspicious. Read the latest update.
Drugs haul found in Wolverhampton garden shed, two arrested
Police in Wolverhampton have arrested two people after a raid uncovered a stash of class A and B drugs hidden in a garden shed on Latch Place. Read the latest on this drugs bust.
Man jailed for over 4 years for infecting victim with HIV
Luke Davis, 31, has been sentenced to four years and six months for inflicting grievous bodily harm after failing to disclose his HIV status and stopping medication. Read the full court report.
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Seven-year sentence for Snapchat rapist in Tamworth
Mehmet Ogur, 27, convicted of raping an 18-year-old in a park. The Kurdish-born asylum seeker was living in a Tamworth hotel. Read the full court details.
Five men jailed over 65 years for Darlaston shooting plot
A Birmingham gang has been sentenced to over 65 years for a plot that saw a father shot on his doorstep in Darlaston. Read the full court details and sentences here.
Birmingham tower block fire leads to evacuation and cannabis farm discovery
A Birmingham mother and her daughter were evacuated from Hamstead House after a fire. Police discovered a cannabis farm in a separate flat. Read the full story.
Daily 60-second check keeps rats and mice out for good
Experts reveal a simple daily routine to prevent winter rodent infestations. Learn the key spots to check and the permanent sealant method recommended by the British Pest Control Association.
Toddler dies in Christmas Day garden pond tragedy
Isobel Abigail Maxwell, aged two, died after falling into a pond at her Doncaster home. Her family performed CPR for 25 minutes. An inquest has been opened.
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Toddler drowned in garden pond on Christmas Day, inquest hears
An inquest opens into the death of two-year-old Isobel Abigail Maxwell, who fell into a pond at her Doncaster home on Christmas Day. Her family performed CPR for 25 minutes before paramedics arrived.
Cannabis farm found after Birmingham tower block fire
West Midlands Police discovered 16 cannabis plants while assisting at a fire in a Hamstead tower block. Residents were evacuated but no injuries reported. Call 101 with info.
CCTV Released After Halesowen Phone Robbery
West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV image of two people they wish to identify after a teenage girl had her phone stolen on Newfield Lane, Halesowen. Anyone with information is urged to contact officers.
Judge: 'Great shame' to jail knifeman who slashed neck
A judge said it was a 'great shame' to jail Jake Bishop, 20, who slashed a man's neck on Broad Street and stamped on another's head. Read the full court report.
Police investigate death of 63-year-old in Coventry
West Midlands Police are investigating after a 63-year-old man died on Clayton Road. A 37-year-old man has been arrested. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
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Schoolboy killers of Telford man Peter Cairns named
The identities of three teenagers who murdered Peter Cairns in a random Telford stabbing are revealed. Read the full story of the tragic case and the life sentences.
Couple Deny New Charges in Baby Murder Case
A man and woman from Rugby have pleaded not guilty to five new charges relating to the death of 13-month-old Isabella Stasiak. Their trial is set for October 2026.
Facebook Marketplace viewing turns into knife-point robbery
West Mercia Police are investigating after a Telford man was robbed at knifepoint during a Facebook Marketplace sale. The force urges caution when meeting buyers.
Range Rover stolen from Bilston Morrisons car park
West Midlands Police are investigating after a Range Rover was stolen in broad daylight from a Morrisons car park in Bilston. Witnesses captured the incident on video. Call 101 with info.
Handcuffed Teen Dies on M5 After Escaping Police Car
The mother of 17-year-old Tamzin Hall says authorities 'desperately failed' her daughter, who died on the M5 after escaping a police vehicle while handcuffed. Read the full investigation details.
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Midlands drug gang jailed for over 15 years
Ringleaders of a county lines gang that exploited children to deal heroin and crack cocaine across the Midlands have been sentenced. The 'Trooper Line' was run from prison. Report drug dealing in your area.
Man jailed for unprovoked pub attack in Staffordshire
Gary Webb, 38, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for a drunken, unprovoked assault that left a man with a fractured jaw. Read the full details of the shocking Staffordshire pub attack.
TikToker jailed for killing grandmother in car crash
Leigh Sutherland, 31, sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting Margaret Allan, 77, in Cumbernauld. He showed 'no remorse' and posted videos about the crash.
Schoolboys charged over hoax robbery in Mansfield
Four boys aged 14-16 are due in court after a hoax knifepoint robbery report sparked an armed police response in Mansfield. Read the full details of the incident.
Birmingham pub attackers face jail for bottle assault
Omar Clarke and Herbert Palmer admitted GBH after attacking a man with glass bottles on Erdington High Street. They will be sentenced in March. Read the full court details.
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Shopper tries to stop Range Rover theft in Morrisons car park
Shocking footage captures a woman's attempt to thwart a daylight Range Rover theft in a Bilston supermarket car park. See the full video and witness accounts.
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