Express and Star Crime

Woman dies after West Midlands house fire - police launch appeal as tributes paid

James Vukmirovic — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:20:16 GMT

Shivani Rana died several days after the fire, which broke out at a house, and police have asked for information as part of the investigation.

Two men charged after cloned vehicle spotted in Wolverhampton

James Vukmirovic — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:38:03 GMT

The two men were arrested, and later charged, after the car was stopped and searched on a road in Newbridge.

Nine men charged with Staffordshire driving offences

James Vukmirovic — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:15:06 GMT

The offences range from drink driving to driving while disqualified and the men were set to appear in court.

Dudley County Lines investigation sees man charged with multiple drug offences

James Vukmirovic — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:34:30 GMT

Mohammed Mahmood will appear in court after being charged with multiple offences linked to a County Lines investigation.

Shoplifting suspect arrested after dramatic police chase through Walsall

James Vukmirovic — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:10:33 GMT

A man wanted for shoplifting offences was arrested following a chase through Walsall town centre.

Man charged with burglary after car keys stolen in Staffordshire

James Vukmirovic — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:05:42 GMT

Gareth Gibson appeared at court to answer charged of burglary.

48-hour dispersal order to combat anti-social behaviour in Brownhills

James Vukmirovic — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:47:49 GMT

The new order covers a large area of Brownhills, with officers given extra powers to disperse people engaging in anti-social behaviour.

Birmingham Airport among those targeted by hoax bomb threats as flights diverted across Europe

Kirsty-Louise Card and Rosie Shead — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:17:28 GMT

Threats reported at Heathrow and Birmingham airports were assessed as not credible, it is understood, as several flights across Europe were diverted or forced to land elsewhere.

Police investigating death of rogue West Midlands breast surgeon Ian Paterson’s patient

Sophie Robinson — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:09:09 GMT

Ian Paterson was jailed in 2017.

Police appeal for witnesses and footage after man in his 20s arrested over targeted attack in West Midlands

Mimi Ibrahim — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:26:27 GMT

Police are looking for information after a man was attacked in the West Midlands

Police cordon spotted after man rushed to hospital with serious injuries from Walsall address

Mimi Ibrahim — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:21:20 GMT

A police cordon was spotted in front of a property in Walsall.

Pair jailed for drugs supply after police forced entry and found scales plus 'constantly ringing' phone

Mimi Ibrahim — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:06:46 GMT

A man and a woman from Hednesford jailed for a more than seven years combined after supplying crack cocaine and heroin from a Cannock address

Ex-Reform UK councillor launches petition for police hub in Staffordshire town

Jonathan Sutton — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:21:15 GMT

The petition has more than 350 signatures so far.

Nine new enforcement officers to be recruited in £1.2m Wolverhampton anti-social behaviour crackdown

Dan Stacey — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:14:32 GMT

Wolverhampton Council's cabinet approved the package of measures on Wednesday afternoon

Man charged with attempted rape after woman grabbed in Great Barr

Mimi Ibrahim — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:24:36 GMT

The woman was grabbed as she walked along a road

From peeling an egg at the wheel to smoking: police crack down on 200+ driving offences on West Midlands roads

Mimi Ibrahim — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:56:25 GMT

West Midlands Police reported over 200 drivers for a range of offences - including peeling an egg while driving - during a recent road safety crackdown on the M6 and other roads

Police seek owners of stolen e-bike and unusual silver coins recovered after arrest

Mimi Ibrahim — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:44:54 GMT

Do you recognise these items?

House near double murder scene in Wolverhampton was struck by bullet, court hears

Deborah Hardiman — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:49:12 GMT

The alleged killer and the victims were captured on film at a music festival in Manchester before the shooting

Stourbridge man facing rape and sexual assault charges is remanded in custody

Rob Smith — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 02:05:14 GMT

All the alleged offences are said to have taken place in the town

400 indecent images of children seized from 'high achieving' Wolverhampton engineer

Deborah Hardiman — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 02:00:38 GMT

Man blamed escalating pornography addiction for his crimes

First Dates host opens new training restaurant inside Staffordshire women's prison

Mimi Ibrahim — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:21:45 GMT

Fred Sirieix's charity The Right Course has opened a training restaurant inside a Staffordshire women's prison

Man sought after Kingswinford shop assault - do you recognise him?

Mimi Ibrahim — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:20:20 GMT

Man sought after another man reportedly kicked and punched at Kingswinford shop

‘Highway Maintenance’ tipper truck seized by Bridgnorth police for no insurance

Megan Jones — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:46:54 GMT

Police said the tipper truck had no valid insurance

Boy, 15, charged after foot chase and knives recovered in Birmingham

Mimi Ibrahim — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:31:40 GMT

A 15-year-old has been charged on two counts of possession of a bladed article, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a firework while under the age of 18, and possession of cannabis.