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17 reports of alleged sexual assault or rape by Wolverhampton-licensed taxi drivers between August and November 2025

In the last three months, 17 reports of alleged sexual assault or rape have been made against Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers.

Supporting image for story: 17 reports of alleged sexual assault or rape by Wolverhampton-licensed taxi drivers between August and November 2025

Supporting image for story: Four arrested and heroin and crack cocaine seized in Wolverhampton as 'K Line' busted by County Lines Task Force

Four arrested and heroin and crack cocaine seized in Wolverhampton as 'K Line' busted by County Lines Task Force

Supporting image for story: More than 140 cannabis plants recovered in Birmingham in targeted police raid

More than 140 cannabis plants recovered in Birmingham in targeted police raid

Supporting image for story: Two men arrested after 100 wraps of suspected drugs seized by neighbourhood police officers in Wolverhampton

Two men arrested after 100 wraps of suspected drugs seized by neighbourhood police officers in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Firearms and Class A drugs worth thousands of pounds found in Sandwell vehicle - two men charged

Firearms and Class A drugs worth thousands of pounds found in Sandwell vehicle - two men charged

Supporting image for story: New figures show number of alleged sexual assaults against Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers

New figures show number of alleged sexual assaults against Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers

Supporting image for story: 13 per cent drop in neighbourhood crime recorded in Staffordshire as PCSO shift times change

13 per cent drop in neighbourhood crime recorded in Staffordshire as PCSO shift times change

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Supporting image for story: 39 drivers pulled over in motor crime crackdown in Wolverhampton, including drug driving

39 drivers pulled over in motor crime crackdown in Wolverhampton, including drug driving

Supporting image for story: Teenager is racially abused in Birmingham city centre prompting identity appeal

Teenager is racially abused in Birmingham city centre prompting identity appeal

Supporting image for story: Clashes over call to ‘make Birmingham safe again’ after recent stabbings

Clashes over call to ‘make Birmingham safe again’ after recent stabbings

Supporting image for story: Happy ever after for tortoise rescued from Newport shop in harrowing RSPCA case

Happy ever after for tortoise rescued from Newport shop in harrowing RSPCA case

Supporting image for story: Police issue picture of people they want to speak to after clothes stolen in West Bromwich

Police issue picture of people they want to speak to after clothes stolen in West Bromwich

Supporting image for story: 'We aim to let everyone feel they can relax and enjoy the season' - Police launch winter initiative in city centres

'We aim to let everyone feel they can relax and enjoy the season' - Police launch winter initiative in city centres

Supporting image for story: Police horses spotted at Birmingham German Christmas Market as they return after 26 years to combat football thugs and rots

Police horses spotted at Birmingham German Christmas Market as they return after 26 years to combat football thugs and rots

Supporting image for story: Mercedes driver ploughed into Birmingham nightclub crowd while high on drugs, court told

Mercedes driver ploughed into Birmingham nightclub crowd while high on drugs, court told

Supporting image for story: Police officer charged with stealing jewellery and cash while on duty, IOPC says

Police officer charged with stealing jewellery and cash while on duty, IOPC says

Supporting image for story: Dispersal order in place in Walsall town after rise in reports of crime and anti-social behaviour

Dispersal order in place in Walsall town after rise in reports of crime and anti-social behaviour

UK News

Supporting image for story: Kate to stage annual Christmas carol service celebrating love in all forms

Kate to stage annual Christmas carol service celebrating love in all forms

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Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild

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Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live

Supporting image for story: Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list

Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list

Supporting image for story: UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims

UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims

Supporting image for story: Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project

Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project

Viral News

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

Supporting image for story: Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported

Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported

Supporting image for story: New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland

New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland

World News

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Man charged after arrest connected to January 6 Capitol pipe bombs

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Vatican commission opposes ordination of women as deacons

Supporting image for story: Man arrested in connection with pipe bombs placed before US Capitol riot

Man arrested in connection with pipe bombs placed before US Capitol riot

Supporting image for story: Former EU foreign policy head quits roles amid fraud investigation

Former EU foreign policy head quits roles amid fraud investigation

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Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first – and only – time

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Baby seal waddles into bar in New Zealand