'Starmer's done nothing for the country': Why one heartland council abandoned Labour

Why are the 2026 local elections so significant in the West Midlands?

Political editor Elizabeth Glinka explains the significance of the 14 elections across the region.

Moment Rightmove burglary gang arrested in their beds

Detectives release footage of the moment a burglary crime gang is arrested by police.

The moment Roblox groomer arrested by police

Carlo Tritta is detained by police while at work as part of an investigation into online grooming.

Landmark F-5 replica jet transported to new home

The aircraft is the new gate guard at RAF Sculthorpe after standing at RAF Alconbury for 50 years.

Aerial pictures show Black Cat roundabout progress

National Highways says the scheme, which involves building a new 10-mile carriageway, is "on track".

Moment Romance fraudster was confronted

A romance fraudster who conned men into spending thousands of pounds on her has been jailed.

Looking back at all the storms this year

Look back at how all the storms this year impacted the South West.

'If Max Dowman can't beat my record, nobody will soon'

Jason Dozzell reacts as Max Dowman becomes the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer.

Rescue dog Gizmo a hit after 'barking out loud' to Ed Sheeran

Footage shows the dog singing along to one of the star's songs at Immingham Dogs Home.

Husband and wife 'putting right' filthy road signs

A couple take it upon themselves to bring a sparkle back to dirty road signs in and around a city.

The karting track where F1 drivers race

Kimi Antonelli is just one of the many F1 drivers who have honed their skills on a 'challenging" track.

The south London rugby player taking on Gladiators

Emily Bell will fly the flag for Croydon in the quarter-finals of the hit TV show.

Ecstatic Luton fans celebrate place in Wembley tie

The Hatters secure a place in the Vertu Trophy final with a 2-1 win over Northampton Town.

Why RAF Fairford is likely to be used by US for Iran strikes

The US will be able to use UK bases for defensive strikes on Iranian missile sites, Sir Keir Starmer says.

Teens rescue unequipped walkers from snowy mountain

A group of walkers in jeans and trainers were escorted to safety from Helvellyn by two teenagers.

'Rescued men still owe hotel bill three weeks later'

The mountain rescue team says it feels obliged to settle the debt on their behalf.

'Wrong trousers' to help rescue teams on the fells

Mountain rescuers in Cumbria are testing the speedy leg attachments on the fells.

Squirrel delays Bristol City football game

Ten minutes of stoppage time had to be added on after a squirrel invaded the pitch.

MP arrested over more alleged sexual offences

MP Dan Norris has been arrested for a second time accused of a string of sexual offences.