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Young Filmmaker Shines Spotlight on Knife Crime Awareness

Molly Strafford, a young filmmaker from Aldridge, is being recognised for using creativity to tackle a serious issue affecting young people today - knife crime.

Wolverhampton Young Citizen Awards Open for Nominations

Wolverhampton is full of young people doing incredible things, and now it’s time to shine a spotlight on them. The 2026 Wolverhampton Young Citizen Awards are officially open for nominations, and the city’s community is being asked to help recognise the next generation of local heroes.

Young Filmmaker Highlights Knife Crime Awareness

A young filmmaker aged 17 from Aldridge is gaining recognition after producing a powerful short film aimed at raising awareness of knife crime among young people.

Great New Partnership Helping Young People Back Into Work!

KIC Studios team up with Black Country NHS Workwell to support young people back into work.

Psychiatrist 'unable to section Nottingham killer'

Dr Mike Skelton assessed Valdo Calocane the day after he assaulted a flatmate in Nottingham in 2022.

Pub-goer guilty of killing man after losing fight

Nathan Gothard knocked David Darke to the ground days before Christmas last year.

Britannia Hotels in court after woman's wardrobe death

The owners face 20 charges and are accused of breaking safety laws after Chloe Haynes' death.

Mum killed in explosion made 'ultimate sacrifice'

The family of Joanne Shaw say she heroically placed herself "between danger and those she loved".

Death rumour embarrassing and weird, says teacher

A former teacher discovers rumours of his death on a Facebook page for his old school.

Appeal after car drives towards Jewish children

A black car allegedly drives towards a group of Jewish students waiting to cross a road in north London.

Crews at scene of wildfire 'asked for lighter'

The scene at Snake Pass Summit was handed back to landowner The National Trust.

Pupils told to stay in classrooms after 'threat'

Police were called to Cedar Mount Academy in Gorton after the alarm was raised earlier.

'No crumpet shortage' after Warburtons site fire

The Burnley factory is the firm's largest crumpet producing site but it has "upweighted" baking elsewhere.

Who can I vote for in my area?

Elections are taking place across the UK. Find out whether there is one where you live and who you can vote for.

What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales

Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

Do I need a photo ID and my polling card to vote in the elections?

Voters in England only will have to show photo ID while polling cards are not essential.

How does the BBC report polling day?

The BBC cannot report on campaigning or election issues while polls are open on Thursday 7 May.

Terrier rescued from rabbit hole after two days

The terrier was found buried in a rabbit hole in Shiptonthorpe two days after going missing.

'Quick-thinking leisure staff gave me second chance at life'

Tameside lifeguards sprung into action to give Hing Fai Ko, 67, first aid after his collapse.

'I've moved out of my shop for Johnny Vegas'

Mat Capper has relocated so the comedian can use his unit in Dagfield, Cheshire, for filming.

Woman covertly filmed for 'humiliating' social media content - then told to pay

Alice says the video was posted on social media and viewed about 40,000 times.

'How loan shark threats keep victims like me silent'

A meat cleaver and samurai sword are among items seized from suspects, shown exclusively to the BBC.

'My daughter donated her hand to a stranger – holding it again gives me comfort'

Jackie Kirwan says meeting the recipient of her daughter's hand has been "amazing".

Sophie Lancaster charity remembers 'all hate crime victims' as killer released

A charity set up after the 2007 murder "chooses to remember all victims" as killer set to be released.