West Midlands news

• Rogers shows importance as Villa stay in title race

  21-12-2025 22:40 via bbc.com
  Morgan Rogers shows his importance to Aston Villa with two goals in a win over Manchester United, as Unai Emery's side remain in the title hunt.
  
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• Police watchdog may investigate force over Maccabi fan ban

  21-12-2025 21:35 via bbc.com
  The IOPC says it can exercise its investigatory power if warranted, after its director said she was willing to launch a probe.
  
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• Murder arrest after man dies in city

  21-12-2025 17:22 via bbc.com
  A 28-year-old man is arrested after police are called to reports of a stabbing in Swanage Road.
  
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• EA investigates after 'foam' reported on river

  21-12-2025 16:19 via bbc.com
  People in the Selly Park area share photos and concerns about possible pollution in the River Rea.
  
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• Teen charged with throwing firework on highway

  21-12-2025 12:46 via bbc.com
  The 16-year-old boy was charged following reports of a disorder in Birmingham city centre on Friday.
  
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• Artist reopens city pub with rock 'n' roll gallery

  21-12-2025 08:34 via bbc.com
  The Gunmakers Arms in Birmingham has become a music and art themed pub thanks to a local artist.
  
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• The UK's favourite charity shop is in the West Midlands - in pictures - Birmingham Live

  21-12-2025 08:19
  The UK's favourite charity shop is in the West Midlands - in pictures  Birmingham Live
  
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• Your photos: Red sky at night and Christmas scenes

  21-12-2025 08:11 via bbc.com
  Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best photos, shared by you, from the past seven days.
  
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• Self defence classes put on after attacks on women

  21-12-2025 08:08 via bbc.com
  A single mother and keen runner organises self defence classes for women after several recent attacks.
  
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• Strictly winners crowned in glitzy live final

  21-12-2025 00:24 via bbc.com
  Ex-footballer Karen Carney, who was born in Solihull, lifts Strictly's coveted glitterball, having been tipped as the favourite to win in the 2025 contest, the last to be hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkelman.
  
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