Ellie, 5, and Alfie, 3, are now orphans after their mother Louise Smith died suddenly from a heart attack on December 12, just two years after their father lost his battle with cancer. Their aunt Tracy Green is now caring for them and has launched a fundr
The M6 southbound is closed between J16 and J15 after a serious crash overturned a car. Emergency services are on scene. Expect major delays for Christmas shoppers and football fans.
Reform UK has revoked the membership of Staffordshire council leader Ian Cooper following an investigation into alleged racist abuse targeting Sadiq Khan and David Lammy. Read the full story.
Former doctor Nathaniel Spencer faces 45 charges for alleged sexual offences against 38 patients, including a child under 13, at two NHS hospitals. Read the full details.
Nathaniel Spencer faces 45 charges for alleged sexual assaults on patients, including children, at two Midlands hospitals. The CPS authorised prosecution after a complex police investigation.
Staffordshire county council leader Ian Cooper faces calls to resign after alleged racist social media posts. Reform UK launches investigation as Labour MPs condemn 'outright bigotry'.
Police are investigating after a man's body was discovered in the Trent and Mersey Canal in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, near a Lidl supermarket. The death is currently being treated as unexplained.
A notorious Staffordshire junction dubbed one of Britain's most dangerous will undergo £25,000 safety improvements after 13 crashes were filmed in six weeks. Read how local action prompted change.
Five people were rushed to hospital following a chemical spill at Biddulph High School in Staffordshire. Emergency services swarmed the scene. Read for live updates.
Reform Councillor Peter Mason faces calls to resign over offensive social media posts, including calling children in care 'evil'. Read the full story.
A Reform council leader defends a colleague who called police 'British hating scum' and made offensive remarks about a statue of a black woman. Read the full story on the political fallout.
Northamptonshire Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man's body at a property in Northampton. Emergency services responded to reports of a serious incident on Saturday evening.
A London man's viral video reveals Metropolitan Police officers refusing to identify themselves during a stop, raising serious questions about police accountability and public rights.
Two serving Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended and arrested following shocking allegations of raping a mother while she was in their custody at a London police station.
A mother's decision to install home security cameras revealed heartbreaking final footage before a fatal fire claimed four lives in their Staffordshire home.
Shocking independent review exposes systemic failures at Charing Cross police station, revealing discrimination, bullying and toxic behaviour within Metropolitan Police ranks.
A Metropolitan Police officer is under investigation after deploying a Taser on an Afghan refugee during a controversial arrest in a Uxbridge convenience store, sparking fresh concerns about police conduct.
A dramatic police pursuit through central London culminated in a fatal shooting near Westminster, leaving one man dead and raising serious questions about armed police protocols.
A Merseyside Police officer faces suspension after filming and sharing a TikTok video that cruelly mocked a disabled man, prompting internal investigation and widespread condemnation.
A man has tragically died after driving the wrong way on the M6 motorway, causing a devastating collision that closed the carriageway for hours during police investigation.
British nuclear test veterans and their descendants are launching legal action against the Ministry of Defence, demanding recognition and compensation for health issues they believe stem from radiation exposure during Cold War experiments.
Former Royal Navy personnel complete 135-mile Staffordshire protest march, demanding government action on veteran homelessness and housing support failures.
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer faces murder charges following the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man in Dalston, sparking an independent investigation and raising serious questions about police procedures.
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended and arrested following a coordinated operation by Essex Police in Dalston, uncovering a significant breach of professional standards.
Shocking bodycam footage reveals a New Jersey police officer prioritising pizza delivery over emergency calls while investigating a brutal murder case in his own neighbourhood.
A high-ranking Metropolitan Police Commander has been removed from duty amid a misconduct investigation, marking another blow to London's police force.
The Metropolitan Police faces another crisis as a fourth officer is dismissed following a damning BBC Panorama expose into racism, misogyny and bullying within the force.
Exclusive: Metropolitan Police dismisses multiple officers following damning BBC Panorama investigation into serious misconduct and corruption allegations within the force.
A devastating BBC investigation uncovers disturbing evidence of bullying, misogyny, racism and discrimination within London's Metropolitan Police, raising serious questions about leadership and accountability.
Emotional veterans watch as hand-carved tribute to fallen heroes is smashed to pieces in shocking overnight attack on Staffordshire memorial.