Christopher Rice, 35, appeared at Forfar Sheriff Court charged with murdering his daughter Minnie Merriman, 9, who died after being found injured at an industrial estate in Angus. He was remanded in custody.
Residents in Oldbury have been evacuated after a second fire in two days at the former Brandhall Golf Course, with reports of an explosion at a nearby home.
Families in Stourbridge were evacuated to the town hall as West Midlands Fire Service battled a major wildfire, facing extreme demand. Residents across the region are urged to stay indoors.
A woman was sexually assaulted near a bus stop on Warwick Road in Birmingham on March 18. The suspect fled on a Number 4 bus. Police release CCTV image and appeal for information.
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Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after an assault in Birmingham city centre. Officers are asking the public for help identifying him.
Around 70 firefighters are tackling an extensive grass fire in Stourbridge that has spread to six properties, injuring two people. The blaze, which started near a golf course, has engulfed 40 acres.
A major grass fire in Stourbridge has forced hundreds to evacuate, affecting 40 acres and six properties. Two casualties treated for smoke inhalation. Town Hall opened as rest centre.
A woman suffered potentially serious injuries in a Castle Vale bungalow fire that spread to three properties. A hero mum rescued a sleeping neighbour as flames ripped through Tangmere Drive.
A woman was hospitalised with burns after a 50ft blaze tore through at least six gardens in Tamworth's Price Avenue, with six fire crews tackling the inferno.
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West Midlands Fire Service is tackling fires in Stourbridge, Kings Norton, Druids Heath, Solihull and Castle Vale, with evacuations and injuries reported.
Tommy-John Mustafa, 25, of Aspley, was jailed for six-and-a-half years after driving at 93mph, crashing into three teenagers, fleeing, and lying about theft. He was twice the drink-drive limit.
Three teenagers, aged 15, 16, and 17, have been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm after a police operation in Birmingham. The arrests follow a stop and search in the city.
Around 60 firefighters are tackling a large grass fire near Stourbridge Golf Course. Residents are urged to avoid the area, keep windows and doors closed, and some homes have been evacuated as a precaution.
Three teenagers were arrested after a shooting in Harborne, Birmingham. Police found machetes, drugs, and bullets. No injuries reported, patrols increased.
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A quick number plate test from 20 metres can reveal if drivers meet DVLA eyesight standards. Nearly 4,000 UK licences were revoked or refused last year, and a survey shows many drivers are overdue for eye tests.
A Romanian couple pleaded guilty to manslaughter after two men died from GBL-spiked drinks during fake sexual encounters. The pair targeted men for robbery.
Police appeal for the driver of a black estate car to come forward after a motorcyclist died in a crash on Walsall Road in Cannock on August 12.
Around 25 firefighters tackled a large fire in Kings Norton on Tuesday, damaging a house and grassland. Five crews attended Gildas Avenue. No injuries reported.
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed on grass near Ladywood Middleway; a second teen was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, and police have increased patrols.
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Campaigners call for 'further interventions' after nine-year-old Kyron dies following a crash on Masshouse Lane in Kings Norton, Birmingham, on July 28.
Birmingham Green Party councillor Siobhan Harper-Nunes faces five assault charges and a harassment allegation. She has been arrested, suspended, and is due in court on September 10.
Amanda Quiney, attacked and raped at Sandwell Valley Country Park, joined around 100 people at a 'Reclaim the Valley' event to demand safer parks and open spaces.
Two people were arrested after police seized drugs and weapons, including a machete, during a raid in the West Midlands. Officers from the Op Target team carried out the operation.
Dorothy Ford, 85, of Chelmsley Wood, denies three racially aggravated assaults against her pregnant neighbour, including striking her with a trolley, throwing water, and trapping her in a door.
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Adam Hawkins, 44, was jailed for 56 months after he threatened a shop worker with a gun at Lea Garage on the A40 in Herefordshire, making off with over £1,000 cash.
Police in West Midlands are appealing for information after a sexual assault on a street. Detectives urge witnesses to come forward with any details.
The government is considering new powers to suspend driving licences for suspected drink/drug drivers and those under investigation for fatal or serious injury offences, as part of the Road Safety Strategy.
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a car on Green Lane in Cannock, Staffordshire, on Thursday evening. Despite advanced life support at the scene, he was pronounced dead shortly after.
West Midlands Police have launched an investigation after a woman was touched inappropriately on St Chads Queensway, Birmingham. Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify.
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Edgbaston will be among the first areas to benefit from new government powers to curb vape and betting shops, giving councils and residents more control over high streets, MP Preet Kaur Gill confirms.
