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Jailed in 2025: 19 of the worst West Midlands offenders who were locked up this year including revenge killers, elderly abusers and paedophiles

Shocking murders, major drugs operations and cruel abuse all came through West Midlands courts in 2025 - here are some of the biggest cases that resulted in jail time this year.

Supporting image for story: Jailed in 2025: 19 of the worst West Midlands offenders who were locked up this year including revenge killers, elderly abusers and paedophiles

Supporting image for story: ‘This will be our last Christmas at The Hares’: Stourbridge pub landlords to call it a day as costs spiral

‘This will be our last Christmas at The Hares’: Stourbridge pub landlords to call it a day as costs spiral

Supporting image for story: 'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony

'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony

Supporting image for story: Police appeal missing 29-year-old woman from Birmingham

Police appeal missing 29-year-old woman from Birmingham

Supporting image for story: 'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget

'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget

Supporting image for story: The changing faces of seven Sandwell pubs - here's what's in store for renowned landmarks which have seen better days

The changing faces of seven Sandwell pubs - here's what's in store for renowned landmarks which have seen better days

Supporting image for story: Boxing Day: Full list of bargains to be found at Merry Hill stores with many items over 50 per cent off — including Schuh, New Look and River Island

Boxing Day: Full list of bargains to be found at Merry Hill stores with many items over 50 per cent off — including Schuh, New Look and River Island

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'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony

"It doesn't concern me" - Wolves boss on players forcing moves and club's January 'control'

Boxing Day: Full list of bargains to be found at Merry Hill stores with many items over 50 per cent off — including Schuh, New Look and River Island

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Police urges to 'stay safe' from fraud when online shopping this Boxing Say

Supporting image for story: Need a break during Boxing Day shopping? Here are the best places to eat while grabbing bargains in the sales

Need a break during Boxing Day shopping? Here are the best places to eat while grabbing bargains in the sales

Supporting image for story: Boxing Day traffic warning: Nearly 20 million cars expected on roads with M6 in the West Midlands set to be 'congestion hotspot'

Boxing Day traffic warning: Nearly 20 million cars expected on roads with M6 in the West Midlands set to be 'congestion hotspot'

Supporting image for story: Stafford pensioner, 68, gets road ban for drink driving in Telford

Stafford pensioner, 68, gets road ban for drink driving in Telford

Supporting image for story: 11 perfect winter walks in the West Midlands to catch some fresh air

11 perfect winter walks in the West Midlands to catch some fresh air

Supporting image for story: Fire-damaged Smethwick shop will be replaced alongside new flats

Fire-damaged Smethwick shop will be replaced alongside new flats

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Supporting image for story: Local MP commends organisations supporting those in need this Christmas

Local MP commends organisations supporting those in need this Christmas

Supporting image for story: Lollipop staff join together to wish communities a Merry Christmas

Lollipop staff join together to wish communities a Merry Christmas

Supporting image for story: Sue Ryder offers 24/7 bereavement support this Christmas

Sue Ryder offers 24/7 bereavement support this Christmas

Supporting image for story: Bellway Strategic Land submits plans for up to 140 new homes in Eccleshall

Bellway Strategic Land submits plans for up to 140 new homes in Eccleshall

Supporting image for story: Global humanitarian leader engages Wolverhampton pupils in first UK school visit

Global humanitarian leader engages Wolverhampton pupils in first UK school visit

Supporting image for story: Flushing money away! Leaky loos take top spot as the ‘leakiest’ household appliance in Severn Trent region

Flushing money away! Leaky loos take top spot as the ‘leakiest’ household appliance in Severn Trent region

Sport

"It doesn't concern me" - Wolves boss on players forcing moves and club's January 'control'

Rob Edwards says he is 'not concerned' about players forcing a move in January but admits he only wants players that want to play for Wolves as interest builds in key stars.

Supporting image for story: "It doesn't concern me" - Wolves boss on players forcing moves and club's January 'control'

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason backs Isaac Price with 'most important thing' after West Brom attacker's drought

Ryan Mason backs Isaac Price with 'most important thing' after West Brom attacker's drought

Supporting image for story: Goalkeeper Myles Roberts singled out for praise after latest Walsall shutout

Goalkeeper Myles Roberts singled out for praise after latest Walsall shutout

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery labels Chelsea 'favourites' as Aston Villa aim to equal club record streak

Unai Emery labels Chelsea 'favourites' as Aston Villa aim to equal club record streak

Supporting image for story: Walsall vs Crewe Alexandra - preview: Saddlers eager for more festive joy in Boxing Day clash

Walsall vs Crewe Alexandra - preview: Saddlers eager for more festive joy in Boxing Day clash

Supporting image for story: Revealed: The numbers which show why Aston Villa's title credentials cannot be dismissed

Revealed: The numbers which show why Aston Villa's title credentials cannot be dismissed

Supporting image for story: Liverpool v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards considering first start for young forward

Liverpool v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards considering first start for young forward

Wolves

Supporting image for story: "It doesn't concern me" - Wolves boss on players forcing moves and club's January 'control'

"It doesn't concern me" - Wolves boss on players forcing moves and club's January 'control'

Supporting image for story: Liverpool v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards considering first start for young forward

Liverpool v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards considering first start for young forward

Supporting image for story: "We don't have time or energy to feel sorry for ourselves" - Matt Doherty's latest message to Wolves team-mates

"We don't have time or energy to feel sorry for ourselves" - Matt Doherty's latest message to Wolves team-mates

West Brom

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason backs Isaac Price with 'most important thing' after West Brom attacker's drought

Ryan Mason backs Isaac Price with 'most important thing' after West Brom attacker's drought

Supporting image for story: West Brom v Bristol City: Festive double-header hands chance at home comforts

West Brom v Bristol City: Festive double-header hands chance at home comforts

Supporting image for story: West Brom under-21s notebook: True grit, home knockout advantage, magical Mandey, Parker power and Maxwell's moment

West Brom under-21s notebook: True grit, home knockout advantage, magical Mandey, Parker power and Maxwell's moment

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: 'Very grateful' - Aaron Pressley benefitting from Jamille Matt influence at Walsall

'Very grateful' - Aaron Pressley benefitting from Jamille Matt influence at Walsall

Supporting image for story: Goalkeeper Myles Roberts singled out for praise after latest Walsall shutout

Goalkeeper Myles Roberts singled out for praise after latest Walsall shutout

Supporting image for story: Walsall vs Crewe Alexandra - preview: Saddlers eager for more festive joy in Boxing Day clash

Walsall vs Crewe Alexandra - preview: Saddlers eager for more festive joy in Boxing Day clash

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Supporting image for story: 'Wouldn't surprise me': Jorgen Strand Larsen January view after Wolves striker's West Ham interest

'Wouldn't surprise me': Jorgen Strand Larsen January view after Wolves striker's West Ham interest

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Lewis Cox analysis as West Brom suffer latest away day defeat at Hull

Supporting image for story: 'This is his legacy - he had to go': Liam Keen and Jonny Drury on Jeff Shi and latest Wolves defeat

'This is his legacy - he had to go': Liam Keen and Jonny Drury on Jeff Shi and latest Wolves defeat

Supporting image for story: 'We are just terrible': Wolves fan reaction after Rob Edwards' side slip to yet another Premier League defeat

'We are just terrible': Wolves fan reaction after Rob Edwards' side slip to yet another Premier League defeat

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George Bennett analysis as Walsall stay top with point at Notts County

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Liam Keen with Wolves latest from Rob Edwards press conference ahead of Brentford clash

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Boxing Day: Full list of bargains to be found at Merry Hill stores with many items over 50 per cent off — including Schuh, New Look and River Island

Boxing Day is nearly here, and with it comes one of the UK’s biggest annual shopping events as retailers slash prices across fashion, tech, beauty and homeware to clear out stock after Christmas.

Supporting image for story: Boxing Day: Full list of bargains to be found at Merry Hill stores with many items over 50 per cent off — including Schuh, New Look and River Island

Supporting image for story: Take a peek behind the curtain with 24 backstage pictures from Birmingham theatre's production of Fiddler on the Roof

Take a peek behind the curtain with 24 backstage pictures from Birmingham theatre's production of Fiddler on the Roof

Supporting image for story: Need a break during Boxing Day shopping? Here are the best places to eat while grabbing bargains in the sales

Need a break during Boxing Day shopping? Here are the best places to eat while grabbing bargains in the sales

Supporting image for story: 'Life may change, but lasting friendship remains' - Plenty of fun and laughter for 21st century Oddfellow friendship groups across the Midlands

'Life may change, but lasting friendship remains' - Plenty of fun and laughter for 21st century Oddfellow friendship groups across the Midlands

Supporting image for story: 'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget

'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget

Supporting image for story: 11 perfect winter walks in the West Midlands to catch some fresh air

11 perfect winter walks in the West Midlands to catch some fresh air

Supporting image for story: Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover

Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover

Supporting image for story: The Flying Scotsman, a catastrophic landslip, Herculean repair efforts and a 60th anniversary: Just 12 months at the Severn Valley Railway

The Flying Scotsman, a catastrophic landslip, Herculean repair efforts and a 60th anniversary: Just 12 months at the Severn Valley Railway

Supporting image for story: 'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'

'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'

Supporting image for story: 8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season

8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season

Supporting image for story: 151 West Midlands establishments handed zero or one star food hygiene ratings in 2025 as Sandwell tops charts for number of least hygienic spots

151 West Midlands establishments handed zero or one star food hygiene ratings in 2025 as Sandwell tops charts for number of least hygienic spots

Supporting image for story: Real life Fiddler on the Roof spotted in Birmingham - as the award winning musical wows audiences

Real life Fiddler on the Roof spotted in Birmingham - as the award winning musical wows audiences

Supporting image for story: The UK's luckiest postcodes in the Postcode Lottery revealed - which includes part of Staffordshire

The UK's luckiest postcodes in the Postcode Lottery revealed - which includes part of Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: How do you like your Christmas Day dinner sprouts? We ask Bilston Market traders and customers for their top tops on the seasonal vegetable

How do you like your Christmas Day dinner sprouts? We ask Bilston Market traders and customers for their top tops on the seasonal vegetable

Supporting image for story: Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?

Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?

Crime

Supporting image for story: 'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony

'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony

Supporting image for story: Police appeal missing 29-year-old woman from Birmingham

Police appeal missing 29-year-old woman from Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Police urges to 'stay safe' from fraud when online shopping this Boxing Say

Police urges to 'stay safe' from fraud when online shopping this Boxing Say

Supporting image for story: Stafford pensioner, 68, gets road ban for drink driving in Telford

Stafford pensioner, 68, gets road ban for drink driving in Telford

Supporting image for story: Jailed in 2025: 19 of the worst West Midlands offenders who were locked up this year including revenge killers, elderly abusers and paedophiles

Jailed in 2025: 19 of the worst West Midlands offenders who were locked up this year including revenge killers, elderly abusers and paedophiles

Supporting image for story: Oldbury murder: 19-year-old man charged over death of woman

Oldbury murder: 19-year-old man charged over death of woman

Business

Supporting image for story: The changing faces of seven Sandwell pubs - here's what's in store for renowned landmarks which have seen better days

The changing faces of seven Sandwell pubs - here's what's in store for renowned landmarks which have seen better days

Supporting image for story: ‘This will be our last Christmas at The Hares’: Stourbridge pub landlords to call it a day as costs spiral

‘This will be our last Christmas at The Hares’: Stourbridge pub landlords to call it a day as costs spiral

Supporting image for story: 'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget

'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget

Supporting image for story: Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover

Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover

Supporting image for story: Plan seeks to demolish eyesore Stourbridge building to make way for 31 new flats

Plan seeks to demolish eyesore Stourbridge building to make way for 31 new flats

Supporting image for story: 8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season

8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season

Education

Supporting image for story: 30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire

30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Brownhills Ormiston Academy opens its doors to hundreds for a magical community Christmas Fayre

Brownhills Ormiston Academy opens its doors to hundreds for a magical community Christmas Fayre

Supporting image for story: Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action

Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action

Supporting image for story: Plans to demolish most of Oldbury school for new teaching block

Plans to demolish most of Oldbury school for new teaching block

Supporting image for story: Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton shines with exceptional results and strong Ofsted endorsement

Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton shines with exceptional results and strong Ofsted endorsement

Supporting image for story: WorkWell delivers strong youth engagement in the Black Country

WorkWell delivers strong youth engagement in the Black Country

Motors

Supporting image for story: Long-term report: Can the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 live up to its name?

Long-term report: Can the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 live up to its name?

Supporting image for story: One in five UK drivers talk to their car to cope with Christmas stress – research

One in five UK drivers talk to their car to cope with Christmas stress – research

Supporting image for story: First Drive: Can the Geely EX5 stand out in a busy segment?

First Drive: Can the Geely EX5 stand out in a busy segment?

Supporting image for story: First Drive: Leapmotor C10 REEV is solid yet unspectacular despite monster range

First Drive: Leapmotor C10 REEV is solid yet unspectacular despite monster range

Supporting image for story: DS3 and No4 DS Performance Line variants go on sale in the UK

DS3 and No4 DS Performance Line variants go on sale in the UK

Supporting image for story: Final Land Rover Defender Heritage Edition to go under the hammer next week

Final Land Rover Defender Heritage Edition to go under the hammer next week