A two-year-old boy has tragically died after a choking incident at a private nursery in the West Midlands, prompting a police investigation and raising serious questions about childcare safety protocols.
Exclusive: The French conglomerate that owns Gatwick Airport is exploring a monumental £6 billion takeover bid for a major London transport hub, sparking a potential political firestorm over foreign ownership of critical UK infrastructure.
A family in the West Midlands is devastated after their 10-month-old Cockapoo, Lola, was killed in a brutal attack by an XL Bully dog that escaped from a neighbouring property. The incident has reignited the debate on dangerous dog breeds and enforcement.
Homeowners near Gatwick Airport are in uproar as government plans for a new runway reveal a compensation scheme capped at just £100,000, leaving many facing massive financial losses on their properties.
A driver on the M6 had a terrifying shock when a bat smashed through their windscreen at 70mph. The bizarre incident, captured on dashcam, left the vehicle damaged and the driver shaken but unharmed. Experts warn of the dangers and what to do if it happen
An Albanian drug dealer's audacious social media operation on Facebook and TikTok was dismantled in a major undercover police sting. Discover how officers posed as buyers to bring him to justice.
A man is in a critical condition and two others injured after a terrifying shooting at The Crane nightclub in Birmingham's Digbeth area. Police have launched a major investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
The Met Office has issued severe yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and potential flooding across parts of Wales, Scotland, and the West Midlands, disrupting travel and raising flood concerns.
West Midlands Police intensify the manhunt for Michael Clarke, known as 'Mango Man', wanted in connection with a series of violent crimes across Birmingham and Warwickshire. The public is urged not to approach.
A 22-year-old man has been tragically killed in a targeted shooting outside Birmingham's Mango Nightclub. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses to the late-night attack in the city's Gay Village.
West Midlands Police make two arrests following a shooting at Mango nightclub in Birmingham's Gay Village. The incident, which sent revellers fleeing, is being treated as a targeted attack.
West Midlands Police have made multiple arrests following a shooting at a Birmingham nightclub that left four people with gunshot wounds. The incident has sparked a major investigation and raised serious concerns about public safety.
A major manhunt is underway in Wolverhampton after a deliberate house fire claimed the life of a woman. Police are treating the blaze as murder and arson.
UK charity Crimestoppers issues an urgent appeal for CCTV footage from the Sikh community in Oldbury, Sandwell, following a serious assault, offering a £3,000 reward for information.
Two ambulance service staff have been suspended and arrested by police on suspicion of illegally accessing patient records in a major data breach at West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Sikh community organisations have posted a £10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect after a woman was raped in the West Midlands. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
West Midlands Sikh community pledges substantial reward for information leading to conviction of racially motivated attackers in Oldbury sexual assault case, as police investigation continues.
West Midlands Police has issued a formal apology after a CCTV camera was covertly installed on a Sikh temple in Oldbury, sparking community outrage and a review of surveillance policies.
A searing review of the controversial Kanye West documentary 'In Whose Name?', exploring its failure to address the artist's antisemitism and the ethical dilemma of giving him a platform.
West Midlands Police has issued a formal apology after a Sikh officer was made to remove his religious turban while in custody at Oldbury station, sparking outrage from community leaders.
A major new passenger satisfaction study has uncovered a dramatic divide in the North American airport experience, with one Canadian hub soaring high while a famed New York airport faces a turbulent descent in the rankings.
A nine-year-old girl has been hospitalised after a shocking racially aggravated assault in Walsall, where a teenage boy shot her with an airgun. Police are investigating the hate crime incident.
Shocking footage captures a pedestrian casually strolling along the busy M6, causing major safety concerns and prompting a swift police response near Birmingham.
A 16-year-old boy faces serious charges, including six counts of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life, following a fire at an Indian restaurant in the West Midlands that left multiple people hospitalised.
A 16-year-old boy has died following a stabbing in Walsall, West Midlands. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses after the tragic incident on Tuesday afternoon.
A mother tells of her terror after her teenage son was brutally stabbed with a samurai sword in a daylight attack in Walsall, as police hunt for the assailant.
Dramatic scenes in Birmingham as a massive fire engulfs a landmark building on Colmore Row, with over 70 firefighters battling the blaze. No casualties reported.
A shocking court case reveals a 13-year-old girl was systematically raped and abused by multiple family members in the West Midlands. The perpetrators have been jailed for their horrific crimes.
West Midlands Police have arrested a 39-year-old man following a suspected racially aggravated assault in Tipton. The victim was reportedly targeted with racial abuse before being physically attacked.
West Midlands Police issues a formal apology after officers entered a Sikh gurdwara in Oldbury with shoes on, a serious breach of religious protocol. Chief Superintendent Richard Fisher expresses 'deep regret' for the distress caused.