Veteran news anchor Bill Jempty retires after 45 years
Beloved ITV Central news anchor Bill Jempty retires after a storied 45-year career, marking the end of an era for Midlands broadcasting with heartfelt tributes from colleagues and viewers.
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Teacher avoids ban after drink-driving conviction
A primary school teacher from the West Midlands avoided a driving ban after being caught drink-driving, with the court accepting her 'exceptional hardship' plea to keep her job.
Trump Vows to Defund NPR and PBS if Re-Elected
Former President Donald Trump has pledged to strip federal funding from public broadcasters NPR and PBS if he wins a second term, reigniting his longstanding battle with perceived media bias.
Football thug arrested after violent police attack at Villa Park
Violence erupts outside Villa Park as a football thug is apprehended for a brutal assault on police officers following the Aston Villa vs Legia Warsaw Europa Conference League clash. Full details on the arrest and the heightened police investigation.
Nuneaton asylum seeker: 'Somalia is safer' amid protests
An asylum seeker in the small Midlands town of Nuneaton has made a desperate plea, claiming he felt safer in war-torn Somalia, as tensions over the UK's immigration policy reach a boiling point with nightly protests.
Businessman Racially Abused in Shocking Live TV Incident
A successful Midlands entrepreneur was subjected to a torrent of racist abuse from a passing motorist during a live television interview, sparking a police investigation and widespread condemnation.
Pastor's protest stops Black History mural removal
A West Midlands pastor's peaceful protest against the removal of a Black History Month mural has ignited a fierce debate on racial equality, community values, and local council decision-making in the UK.
Solar Storm May Bring Northern Lights to UK Midlands
The Met Office issues a geomagnetic storm warning as a powerful solar ejection races towards Earth, promising a spectacular aurora display visible from unexpected UK latitudes.
EMR Trials GPS Digital Train Tickets on Liverpool-Norwich Route
East Midlands Railway is pioneering a new GPS-based ticketing system on its Liverpool-Norwich route, allowing passengers to simply show their phone for inspection, eliminating the need for QR code scans.
Birmingham Islamic Centre Vandalised in Hate Crime Attack
West Midlands Police launch investigation after a Birmingham Islamic centre was defaced with a St George's Cross and offensive graffiti, in an incident condemned by community leaders.
Nazi-obsessed schoolboy jailed over school attack plot
A 15-year-old neo-Nazi fanatic from the West Midlands has been sentenced to custody after amassing a terrifying arsenal of weapons, including crossbows and machetes, for a planned attack on his school.
Cadbury World: 30 Years of Chocolate & Royal Visits
Discover how Cadbury World in Birmingham became a beloved UK attraction, celebrating over three decades of chocolate history, royal visits, and family fun. Explore its magical evolution.
Three Men Charged in West Bromwich Child Abduction
West Midlands Police charge three men with kidnap and false imprisonment after an 11-year-old boy was abducted in West Bromwich. The suspects remain in custody awaiting a court appearance.
Wales sees first population dip in 170 years, ONS reveals
Exclusive ONS data reveals Wales's population fell for the first time since the 1850s, while England's West Midlands became the fastest-growing region outside London, signalling a major post-pandemic demographic shift.
Police Hunt Knifeman After Birmingham Sexual Assault
West Midlands Police launch urgent manhunt for a knifeman who sexually assaulted a woman in a Birmingham alleyway. CCTV image released as public warned to stay vigilant.
GMB Union launches major recruitment drive in England
The GMB union announces a significant expansion effort, targeting 50,000 new members in the West Midlands and North East England to bolster worker representation in key industrial sectors.
Yvette Cooper Evacuated in Hotel Security Alert
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper was swiftly evacuated from a Holiday Inn in Castle Bromwich after a suspicious vehicle triggered a major security scare, involving a controlled explosion by bomb squad officers.
Blind man's home firebombed in vile disability hate crime
A blind man was targeted in a horrific firebomb attack on his home in Walsall after flying England flags. The assailant, feared to be armed with acid, screamed hate-filled threats in a shocking case of disability hate crime.
Fit father, 37, dies from undiagnosed heart condition
The family of Matt Greasley, a seemingly healthy 37-year-old from the West Midlands, are left devastated after he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest caused by an undiagnosed heart condition. They now urge others to learn the warning signs they never saw.
Mass knife brawl erupts on Birmingham street
Dramatic footage captures a violent street brawl involving a large group of men, some armed with knives and weapons, on a residential street in Birmingham. Police are investigating the disturbing incident which has left the local community in shock.
Cancer Dad Murdered in Drive-By Shooting Outside Takeaway
A devoted father battling terminal lung cancer was brutally gunned down in a drive-by shooting outside a pizza takeaway in West Bromwich, leaving his family shattered and a community in mourning.
Shropshire's £312m NHS Hospital Rebuild In Crisis
A critical £312 million NHS hospital transformation in Shropshire faces collapse after government housing targets were dramatically reduced, threatening a decade of planning and leaving health services in crisis.
Birmingham man jailed for life in US murder-for-hire plot
West Midlands Police uncover a sinister murder-for-hire plot as a Birmingham man is sentenced to life for conspiring to kill his ex-wife in the United States.
Birmingham Police Hunt Trio After City Centre Assault
West Midlands Police release dramatic CCTV footage and appeal for information after a violent attack leaves a man with serious injuries in Birmingham city centre. Detectives are searching for three suspects.
Puppy Ear Cropping Gang Jailed in Landmark Case
A brutal organised crime gang has been sentenced for their vile puppy ear cropping operation in the West Midlands. Discover the shocking details of the case that has horrified the nation.
Pub mum's terror as woman tries to snatch her newborn baby
A pub landlady in Brierley Hill recounts the terrifying moment a woman tried to snatch her newborn son from her arms, forcing her to barricade herself in and call 999.
Vandals Deface St George's Flags in Birmingham
Vandals have sparked outrage after daubing graffiti over St George's Cross flags in Birmingham, in what locals are calling a 'mindless' act of disrespect.
London & Midlands Students Excel in A-Level Results 2024
Students in London, East Midlands, and West Midlands outperform national averages in A-Level results, raising questions about regional education disparities.
Met Office issues yellow rain warning for London and West Midlands
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across London and the West Midlands, with potential travel disruptions and flooding risks.
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