Staffordshire chief constable guilty of gross misconduct
A disciplinary panel ruled Chris Noble committed gross misconduct, and he would have been sacked had he not resigned. Reporting restrictions hide specific allegations.
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Worcester Paedophile Jailed for Snapchat Offences
A convicted paedophile who breached a Sexual Harm Prevention Order by contacting a teenage girl on Snapchat has been sentenced to 44 months in prison.
Kenneth Newton and Melanie James Found Guilty of Rubin Blount Murder
Kenneth Newton and Melanie James have been found guilty of the murder of 21-year-old Rubin Blount in Birmingham. The verdict marks the end of a lengthy trial at Birmingham Crown Court.
Dudley Chippy Says No to TikTok Money as £30 Notes Attempted
A Dudley chip shop has warned customers after multiple attempts to pay with fake £30 notes linked to a TikTok trend, calling them a 'nice try' but illegal.
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Next worker assaulted in Dudley after stolen goods refund attempt
Police appeal after a woman stole items from Next in Dudley, tried to return them, and assaulted a staff member when confronted. CCTV image released.
CCTV Appeal After Assault Near Utilita Arena Birmingham
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal after a man and a woman were assaulted near Utilita Arena Birmingham following a Ne-Yo and Akon concert on May 4. Officers seek three individuals.
Machete and Drugs Found in Stolen Ford Fiesta in Walsall
A machete and class A drugs were found in a cloned stolen Ford Fiesta after the driver fled police in Walsall. He was arrested later the same day.
£10K reward for Solihull attacker targeting women and elderly
Crimestoppers offers £10,000 for info leading to arrest of man behind over 50 attacks on women and pensioners in Solihull, involving strangulation and robbery.
Dad Jailed for Hiding Loaded Gun in Family Home
Reece Allamby, 28, was sentenced to five-and-a-half years after police found a loaded pistol in his Bartley Green home, where his three children slept. He cited fear from a previous burglary.
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Cradley Heath shop licence review over illegal cigarettes
G&G Market in Cradley Heath could permanently lose its licence after selling illegal cigarettes to a child just weeks after opening, prompting a Sandwell Council review.
Birmingham Man Avoids Jail for Machete at Bus Stop
A Birmingham man who carried a machete at a Handsworth bus stop to deter attackers has received a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to knife possession.
Unsolved Birmingham Stabbing Five Years On
The murder of Kevin Lomas in Hall Green remains unsolved five years later, with detectives still seeking information and a £20,000 reward on offer.
Major National Trust site fire near Sizewell B plant
A major incident has been declared as firefighters battle a heathland fire at a National Trust site near Sizewell B nuclear power station, with 90 firefighters on scene.
Police Renew Hunt for Vishal Mehrotra's Killer
On the 45th anniversary of eight-year-old Vishal Mehrotra's disappearance, police and Crimestoppers offer £20,000 reward for information leading to his killer.
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Hemming's Chilling Call After Stabbing Ex Before 999
Chris Hemming stabbed his ex-partner Cheryl McKenna to death, then made a chilling call to a friend before dialling 999. He was jailed for life with a minimum of 15 years.
Grass Fires Across Black Country Cause Disruption
Multiple grass fires have broken out across the Black Country as temperatures hit the high 20s, with smoke visible from the M5 and roads closed in Dudley, Oldbury, and Walsall.
Six Arrested After Suspected Drugs Lab in Smethwick
Six people aged 20-49 arrested after West Midlands Police uncover a suspected Class A drugs production lab in Smethwick, following raids on a shop and a property.
Diners flee without paying £600 bill at Oyster Shack
Police investigate after six diners left The Oyster Shack in Bigbury without paying a £600 bill for lobsters and seafood platter, fleeing in a black Range Rover.
Yobs Identified After Trashing Sutton Coldfield Flowerbed
Police have identified suspects after youths were caught on camera destroying a flowerbed in Sutton Coldfield town centre, laughing as they kicked off flower heads. Restorative justice may require them to replant.
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Teenager's Drowning Inquest Opens in Leicestershire
An inquest has opened into the death of 13-year-old Hayden Jones-Powell, who drowned in Meynell Lake, Syston, during a summer heatwave. The coroner awaits a police report as the community mourns.
Serial killer Desborough gets whole life sentence
Serial killer James Desborough, a Dexter fan, handed whole life order for three murders; police probe four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter.
Two men die after hotel balcony handrail collapses on Lanzarote
Two men died after a wooden handrail collapsed on a hotel balcony in Lanzarote, causing them to fall 15-22 feet. One died immediately, the other ten months later in the UK.
Birmingham shoplifter defied ban with 91 separate raids
A woman with a distinctive 'Kev' tattoo committed 91 shoplifting raids in Solihull, repeatedly targeting a Sainsbury's store despite a five-year ban, leading to her arrest and guilty plea.
Man Arrested After Robbery and Assaults in Wednesbury Store
Police have arrested a 29-year-old man after a robbery at a store on Holloway Bank in Wednesbury on July 29. The suspect allegedly assaulted a number of people and stole items. He remains in custody for questioning.
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Man charged with gun offences after Birmingham near miss
Devonte Nelson-Barnes, 20, charged with possessing a loaded gun after a Ford Fiesta nearly crashed into a bus, leading to a police pursuit and recovery of the weapon in Harborne.
Husband Murdered Wife Over Divorce Blames Psychotic Episode
Syed Ahmad admitted murdering his wife Anam Rafay after she asked for a divorce, claiming a psychotic episode. She suffered 40 stab wounds.
Staffordshire Police Chief Resigns on Eve of Hearing
Staffordshire Police Chief Constable Chris Noble has resigned on the eve of his gross misconduct hearing, after being suspended since August 2025, with the panel chairman confirming his departure.
Nine-year-old critical after Kings Norton crash; two arrested
A nine-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a two-car crash in Kings Norton. An off-duty nurse restarted his heart. Two people have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
Jog On praised by Birmingham runner
West Mercia Police's Jog On scheme uses undercover female runners to catch catcallers; Birmingham runner Maisie Markland calls it a good place to start.
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Headless Horse and Dead Foal Dumped Near High Street
A headless horse and dead foal have been found dumped near a village high street in Bridgnorth, sparking outrage among residents and calls for urgent action from authorities.
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