M6 closed after crash leaves car on roof near Stoke
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.
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Reform UK expels council leader over racist posts
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.
Doctor charged with 45 sex offences against 38 patients
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.
Former Doctor Charged with Assaulting 38 Patients
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.
Reform UK council leader investigated over racist posts
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'.
Body pulled from canal in Kidsgrove, police probe death
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.
Dangerous UK junction gets £25k safety overhaul
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.
Chemical spill at Biddulph High School: 5 in hospital
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 defends controversial social media posts
Reform Councillor Peter Mason faces calls to resign over offensive social media posts, including calling children in care 'evil'. Read the full story.
Reform Councillor Defends 'British Hating Scum' Remark
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.
Met Police officers refuse ID in plain-clothes stop
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.
CCTV shows family's final moments before fatal fire
A mother's decision to install home security cameras revealed heartbreaking final footage before a fatal fire claimed four lives in their Staffordshire home.
Met Police scandal: Report reveals toxic culture at London station
Shocking independent review exposes systemic failures at Charing Cross police station, revealing discrimination, bullying and toxic behaviour within Metropolitan Police ranks.
Police officer suspended over disabled mocking TikTok video
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.
Man dies after driving wrong way on M6 motorway
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.
Nuclear test veterans take government to court over health
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.
Royal Navy veterans march 135 miles over housing crisis
Former Royal Navy personnel complete 135-mile Staffordshire protest march, demanding government action on veteran homelessness and housing support failures.
Met Police officers arrested in Essex-led operation
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.
Met Police sack officers in Panorama scandal
Exclusive: Metropolitan Police dismisses multiple officers following damning BBC Panorama investigation into serious misconduct and corruption allegations within the force.
BBC exposé reveals toxic culture in Metropolitan Police
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.
Vandals destroy wooden soldier memorial in Staffordshire
Emotional veterans watch as hand-carved tribute to fallen heroes is smashed to pieces in shocking overnight attack on Staffordshire memorial.
Met Police sacks officers after Panorama corruption probe
The Metropolitan Police has dismissed three officers today following a damning BBC Panorama investigation into corruption and misconduct within the force, marking the first disciplinary actions from the documentary's revelations.
Super-fit dad dies after hospital sends him home
The heartbreaking story of 38-year-old fitness enthusiast James Brindley, who died suddenly after being sent home from hospital with indigestion tablets.
Dog starts house fire by chewing lithium battery
A Staffordshire family's ordinary afternoon turned to chaos when their playful dog triggered a devastating house fire by chewing through a lithium-ion battery, serving as a crucial warning to pet owners nationwide.
Dangerous prisoner escapes during hospital visit
Police forces across Staffordshire on high alert as convicted criminal John Millett, serving time for serious offences, escapes custody while at hospital in Tamworth. Authorities warn public not to approach.
Dog becomes surrogate mum to rejected kitten
A heartwarming tale of cross-species bonding as a Staffordshire Bull Terrier becomes an unexpected foster mother to an orphaned kitten in South Wales.
Over 100 police officers barred or sacked in misconduct crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals how police forces across England and Wales are removing officers involved in serious misconduct, with domestic abuse and sexual offences among top concerns.
Staffordshire Police Launch Community Crime Taskforce
Staffordshire Police unveils groundbreaking community taskforce initiative, deploying dedicated officers to work directly with residents in combating neighbourhood crime and antisocial behaviour.
Children Critical After Ambulance Delays Spark Probe
Two young children suffered life-threatening injuries following separate medical emergencies where ambulance response times reached nearly two hours, sparking multiple investigations.
Police officers face misconduct hearing over custody death
Two Staffordshire Police officers will face misconduct proceedings following the death of a 34-year-old man in custody, as the Independent Office for Police Conduct concludes its investigation into the tragic incident.
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