Jailed: 10 of the most notorious Black Country and Staffordshire criminals who were sent to prison in October, including a police officer
'I've worked on some of the biggest murder cases in the West Midlands and I've moved to Shropshire to relax'Plus
Staffordshire’s police and crime commissioner defends controversial proposals to change PCSO shift patterns
'This was an enormous amount of cannabis': 11 charged after huge £14 million drugs seizure at Birmingham Airport
Couple deny charges of stealing, defrauding and money laundering over £1.6m from Netherton family firmPlus
Lye butchers temporarily shut down after council officers find evidence of rats - firm issued with fine
'I was sold a dream and it ended up in a nightmare' - Rogue trader given suspended prison sentence after leaving Wolverhampton homeowners more than £20k out of pocket
Police appeal for info after cash, alcohol and DJ equipment stolen in break-in at Birmingham city centre bar
Commissioner offers support to Birmingham pub bombing families after confirmation there will be no public inquiry
Van driver seen rolling suspected cannabis joint among 195 traffic offences recorded by West Midlands Police's 'Op Tramline' project
Sleazy Staffordshire Police officer who targeted domestic violence victims jailed again after historic crimes resurfacePlus
West Bromwich thief who escaped custody through a hospital window avoids jail again after being given suspended sentencePlus
Regulators could pursue further sanctions against unscrupulous care providers who swindled elderly victims at Brierley Hill care homePlus
Class A drugs, fake firearms and illegal alcohol seized during 'Operation Fearless' raid in Birmingham