Recent research published by the House of Commons Library shows that, as of December, 1.7 million people were claiming ...

The number of Brummies who are on the dole is rising, with the city now the national hotspot for unemployment according to ...

THE Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has said it's continuing to gather and review evidence as part of its investigation into ...

Marcus Meade was shot at a property on Fownhope Close in Redditch following a five-hour standoff with West Mercia Police on December 24, 2025. The family of the 39-year-old, who was originally from ...

Marcus Meade's mother has hit out at West Mercia Police's decision to allow the firearms officers back to duty just weeks ...

The family of 39-year-old Marcus Meade who was fatally shot by police have criticised the decision not to suspend the officers involved.

Marcus Meade, 39, died at a property on Fownhope Close, Redditch, following a five-hour standoff with West Mercia Police on ...

Twenty eight libraries are to stay open across Birmingham after a campaign led by activists, children and celebrity authors.

A gunman has been jailed for a minimum life term for shooting at a crowd of mourners at a wake for a young Birmingham stabbing victim.

Berryman opened fire from a passing car at a gathering being held in memory of schoolboy Akeem Bailey, aged 17, who was stabbed to death in Ladywood, Birmingham, in October 2022. Mourners had ...

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 15 of Birmingham’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Brian Walden and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher are brought to life by Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter in a new Channel 4 drama, Brian and Maggie.