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January 18, 2025

Police issue image of man in a cap following a burglary in West Bromwich

Secretary of State for Transport visits Black Country car cruising hot spot after tragic deaths

Woman raped in Perry Barr - Birmingham police step up patrols

Man charged with sexual assault after woman was attacked in Birmingham

Boy, 15, charged with possessing a samurai sword in Walsall

Man due in court after 82-year-old man attacked at Birmingham bus stop

Phoenix Supported Housing's unlawful eviction of vulnerable woman 'part of growing trend' of Wolverhampton tenants being mistreated- council warns

January 17, 2025

Man charged after 82-year-old man attacked at Birmingham bus stop

Two arrested after attempted carjacking in Smethwick

Judge decides fate of pit bull that bit police officer

Bloxwich shop owner fined after selling vape to 16-year-old

Nazi-obsessed terror attacker jailed for life for asylum seeker attempted murder

Watch: Shocking moment threatening mob forces Queen Elizabeth Hospital into partial lockdown

Birmingham|Jan 17

Extradited US woman accused of gun murder bid plot refused bail by UK court

'Controlled explosion' carried out by army in Walsall - residents evacuated

US woman charged with conspiracy to murder Birmingham shop owner

Man admits punching Wolverhampton sex worker on morning of murder

Pupils warned off cannabis and illegal vapes by police visit to Bridgnorth school

January 16, 2025

Jailed: Birmingham man who slashed victim's throat and left him struggling for life

Three charged after 'substantial' amount of cocaine seized in Walsall

Teenager arrested in Walsall after police recover samurai sword in foot chase

Staffordshire pensioner dies after crash with unmarked police car

Thug with 'warrior' tattoo attacked woman with gym weight during months of abuse

Man, 36, charged with strangulation, harassment and criminal damages offences following incidents in Tamworth

Former Beatties owner appears in court over £60m fraud charges

Wolverhampton|Jan 16

'I drank strong cider to stop the voice in my head' man accused of murdering Wolverhampton woman tells jury

January 15, 2025

Porsche driver denies causing death by dangerous driving over Smethwick crash that killed two-year-old child

Former Birmingham NHS surgeon jailed for child cruelty offences during operations on children and babies

West Midlands Police answers most calls in under 10 seconds, data shows as force launches AI call handling system

Elderly man, 82, suffers serious injuries in Birmingham street attack

Reveller assaulted in Birmingham city centre bar

WATCH: Cops chainsaw 'drug den' and arrest boy, 13, on suspicion of having zombie knife

Birmingham|Jan 15

Muslim convert planned to attack mosque, police and military, terror trial told

Birmingham|Jan 15

Judge blasts 'wicked' Phoenix Supported Housing directors for unlawfully evicting vulnerable woman whilst claiming cash for her care

Catastrophic injuries murdered sex worker sustained in brutal attack detailed in court

Proceeds of crime hearing against crooked Wolverhampton financial advisor who swindled elderly customers is adjourned

January 14, 2025

Teenager, 17, admits to having firearm and ammunition following proactive police stop

Black Panther: Looking back at 50 years since Donald Neilson kidnapped Bridgnorth teenager Lesley Whittle

Features|Jan 14

Two charged after man shot and another injured in Birmingham

Images released and renewed appeal launched following serious assault incident in Oswestry

Police issue update after man, 36, arrested on suspicion of murder following death in Dudley

Police pursue 'stolen' car in Bearwood and arrest wanted man

Drug arrests made after car which previously failed to stop for officers is spotted on M6 near Stafford

Arrest after vehicle attempts to drive down M6 Toll in Staffordshire the wrong way

Car theft on the rise in the West Midlands - here's how to keep your motor safe

Man arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft after police spot stolen vehicle in Brierley Hill

Black Country motorist caught driving without insurance for the third time has car seized by police

Calls for bollards after ram-raids at two Willenhall shop days apart

Former Black Country security firm boss to stand trial for fraud

'She was a lovely person but she had her problems', boyfriend of murdered Wolverhampton woman tells court

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