A former drug addict and shoplifter has now won awards for his work in helping retailers combat shoplifting.

The move was suggested after a report highlighted issues with violence and gang-related activity.

The children who recorded I wish it could be Christmas Everyday were replaced by actors on screen.

Police renew their appeal to identify the man whose body was pulled from a canal 14 years ago.

Kahir Shahin Hussain was a "caring and loving man" and "like an angel", his wife says.

Councillors and family members name the man who died when a tree fell on to his car.

The community in Erdington speak of their shock after the man's death on Saturday.

The man died as Storm Darragh brought down trees, left homes flooded and disrupted rail travel.