Birmingham duo caught smuggling drugs from Thailand
Two strangers from Birmingham arrested smuggling cannabis on same Thailand flight. One jailed, one gets suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
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Birmingham duo jailed for Thailand drug smuggling
Two strangers from Birmingham, Leon Coley and Gemma Edgar, were caught smuggling over 60kg of cannabis on the same flight from Thailand. Discover their stories and sentences.
Solihull Massage Parlour Closed Over Exploitation
A Solihull massage parlour, Dragon Phoenix, has been shut down by court order after police found evidence of illegal sex work and exploitation of Chinese women. Read the full investigation details.
Dog attack injures jogger at Earlswood Lakes
A man in his 30s was seriously injured after being bitten by a loose dog while jogging at Earlswood Lakes. Police are appealing for the owner to come forward.
Man gets life for murdering friend in Dartford
Ernestas Juska sentenced to life for murdering family friend Nina Denisova in Kent. Read the full details of this shocking case and the police investigation.
Driver drank 11 pints before killing teenager
Danny Francis consumed 11 pints of cider before a fatal crash that killed 17-year-old Benjamin Worrall. Read the full tragic story and court sentencing details.
Eight Young Boys fans arrested after Villa Park disorder
Eight Young Boys supporters arrested for alleged assault on police and violent disorder at Aston Villa's Europa League match. Objects thrown at officers and players.
'Big Wolf' to repay only £8,864 of £12m cocaine fortune
Coventry drug dealer Steven 'Big Wolf' Woolridge, jailed for running a £12m cocaine empire, has been ordered to pay back less than £9,000. Discover the staggering details of the Proceeds of Crime hearing.
Birmingham Councillors Row Over Safety Emergency
Conservatives demand Birmingham Council declare a public safety emergency after violent attacks, but Labour accuses them of 'playing politics'. Read the full story.
Machete thugs jailed for Wolverhampton street attack
Two men, Faisal Hussain and Jassdeep Singh, have been sentenced for a brutal machete attack in Wolverhampton. Discover the full details of the police investigation.
Oldbury Rape: Police Hunt for Two Suspects
West Midlands Police continue to investigate a horrific September rape in Oldbury. A £30,000 reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of the two attackers.
Teen stabbed at Merry Hill on Black Friday
A teenage boy was stabbed at Merry Hill's Eat Central food hall during Black Friday shopping chaos. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident which caused major traffic delays.
Electric heater warning over dangerous fire risk
Safety experts issue a critical warning to UK households: never plug electric heaters into extension leads. This common mistake significantly increases the risk of fire.
Girl, 9, mauled by XL Bully-type dog in Birmingham
A nine-year-old girl was severely injured in a dog attack in Erdington. Her mother has launched a fundraiser for therapy and legal costs as the search for the dog's owner continues.
UK's Worst Neighbours: Court Cases Revealed
From samurai sword attacks to Ring doorbell terror - meet the UK's worst neighbours who made residents' lives hell. Read their shocking court cases.
Merry Hill stabbing: Teen attacked, 'samurai sword' seen
A teenager was stabbed at Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. Witnesses reported a 'samurai sword' and a slashing in the food hall. Police are investigating.
Couple jailed for human trafficking and exploitation
A Smethwick couple has been sentenced for trafficking women and forcing them into prostitution, earning over £700k. One victim was malnourished to the point her bones were visible.
Walsall rapist jailed for 30-year sentence
Gurwinder Singh, 36, from Walsall, has been sentenced to 30 years for the attempted murder and rape of a woman after years of abuse. Learn about the case and support for victims.
Teen stabbed at Merry Hill on Black Friday
A teenage boy was attacked and stabbed at the Merry Hill shopping centre in Brierley Hill on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. He has been taken to hospital for treatment.
Train brawl: Passenger's nose fractured in bottle attack
British Transport Police release CCTV images after a violent fight on a Kent train left one man with a fractured nose and another in a headlock. Can you help identify these people?
Driver who drank 11 pints jailed for killing teen
Danny Francis sentenced to 7 years for killing Benjamin Worrall, 17, in a hit-and-run after consuming 11 pints of cider. Read the full tragic story.
Drunk driver who drank 11 pints kills teen, jailed
Benjamin Worrall, 17, was killed by drunk driver Danny Francis who consumed 11 pints. Read the family's emotional tribute and the full court details.
Birmingham man's deadly weapons stash uncovered
A Birmingham man has been sentenced after police discovered a huge weapons cache, including 50 knives and a 3D-printed firearm. Read the full shocking details of the case.
Five Men Bailed in Worcester Murder Investigation
Five men arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal attack on Barbourne Road, Worcester, have been released on bail. Police continue to appeal for witnesses.
Life sentence for driver who killed after party 'bromance'
Stephen Bates has been jailed for life for murdering Martin O'Donovan with his car hours after meeting him at a family birthday party in Liverpool. Read the full court details.
Drink-driver jailed for fatal 82mph crash
Sharuyan Sasikumar, 23, sentenced to eight years for causing death by dangerous and drink-driving in Knutton. His passenger, Shejuti Pasha, 32, died in the collision.
Men knocked unconscious in Dudley hotel assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were punched and kicked unconscious outside the Village Hotel in Dudley. Call 101 with information.
Council worker assaulted in Moseley morning attack
Police are investigating after a Birmingham council street cleaner was assaulted by two men on Moseley Road. The unprovoked attack left the worker with facial injuries. Witnesses are urged to come forward.
Pensioner murdered for his sausage and chips dinner
A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to life for the murder of 87-year-old John Mackey, whom he robbed for his shopping. Read the full story and see how justice was served.
Amsterdam Police Detail Maccabi Fan Intel For Villa Ban
Exclusive: Amsterdam police reveal the intelligence on Maccabi Tel Aviv 'ultras' shared with West Midlands Police, leading to the controversial fan ban at Villa Park. Read the full details.
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