Stephanie Wareham
UK
Woman hit on golf course by van being pursued by police dies in hospital
The woman, in her sixties, was taken to hospital in a critical condition after the collision last week but died on Tuesday, police confirmed.
16 Apr 2025
Crime
Man admits causing death of teenagers after car ploughed into pedestrians
Dhiya Al Maamoury, 56, changed his pleas to guilty on the day he was due to face a trial for causing death by dangerous driving of two teenagers.
16 Sept 2024
Crime
Presenter Jay Blades charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour
The Repair Shop presenter appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning.
13 Sept 2024
Environment
Low of minus 2.7C recorded overnight but warmer weather forecast for weekend
The Met Office said the chilly weather is set to give way to higher temperatures.
13 Sept 2024
UK
Police appeal after van passenger pushed cyclist off bike in ‘despicable attack’
The cyclist suffered injuries to his face, arms, legs and knee in the incident in Nottinghamshire earlier this year.
12 Sept 2024
Crime
Man who told MP Jess Phillips she would ‘burn until her skin is no more’ jailed
Nabil Arif, 36, sent the Birmingham Yardley MP abusive messages relating to the Israel/Gaza conflict.
10 Sept 2024
Crime
Man appears in court charged with murder after fatal house fire
Dale Francis, 36, made his first appearance at crown court on Wednesday charged with murder, four counts of attempted murder, and arson with intent.
10 Sept 2024
Crime
XL bully owner appears in court in connection with death of man attacked by dogs
Ian Price died in hospital after being seriously injured by two dogs in September last year in Staffordshire.
5 Sept 2024
Crime
Warrant issued for arrest of XL bully owner whose dog injured 11-year-old girl
Farhat Ajaz, 61, who previously admitted owning a dangerously out of control dog, failed to turn up at Birmingham Crown Court for sentencing.
4 Sept 2024
Crime
Two boys in court charged with murder of 13-year-old stabbing victim
The teenagers appeared at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court accused of killing Jahziah Coke in Oldbury last week, and were remanded in custody.
3 Sept 2024
UK
‘We will never be the same again’ – parents’ tribute to boy pulled from river
Joshua Hillstead, aged eight, died the day after being pulled from the River Arrow in Alcester in July.
2 Sept 2024
UK
Third arrest made after 13-year-old boy stabbed to death
The boy, who has not been named, died inside his home on Lovett Avenue on Thursday, sparking a murder investigation.
2 Sept 2024
Crime
Inquest opened for man killed by up to four dogs, including two XL bullies
Nicholas Glass, 33, was described as ‘kind-hearted, caring and compassionate’ by his family after his death on August 21.
2 Sept 2024
UK30 Aug 2024
Boy, 13, stabbed to death inside his own home, police chief says
Murder investigation ongoing as police appeal for witnesses
Crime
Mother admits killing 10-year-old daughter
Shay Kang was found dead in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, after police were called to her home on Monday March 4.
30 Aug 2024
Crime
‘Precious’ boy fell underneath lorry as he rode bike to school, inquest hears
Hussein Quig-Diop, 13, suffered traumatic head injuries and died at the scene in Burton-on-Trent last September.
29 Aug 2024
UK27 Aug 2024
Dogs seized after man found dead in garden were XL bullies - police
Nicholas Glass, 32, was found dead at a relative’s property with injuries consistent with having been bitten, police said
Crime
Men accused of inmate murder could face trial next year
Shaan Karim, 38, Thierry Robinson, 21, and Ashirie Smith, 18, are charged with the joint murder of another inmate at HMP Fosse Way on August 20.
27 Aug 2024
UK22 Aug 2024
Police hunting for two dogs after man found dead in back garden
West Midlands Police believe the 33-year-old may have been attacked by at least one dog.
UK
Six men arrested after inmate dies at HMP Fosse Way
The 31-year-old inmate was found unresponsive in his cell on Tuesday, Leicestershire Police said.
21 Aug 2024
Crime
Ex-firefighter admits taking photo of dead man at scene of crash
Cameron Hancel admitted taking a photo of the crash victim in March last year and sending it to others.
20 Aug 2024