West Midlands

Cops received a call from a member of the public that a 12 foot yellow python was slithering on Harwood Street, West Bromwich.

Terrifying moment 12ft python spotted slithering along UK street Sophie Wills

Carl Falconer who has been going to The Tilted Barrel pub for about 40 years.

Inside Britain’s new wonkiest pub The Tilted Barrel Sam Johnson

Shocking footage shows young children being played on the tracks

Watch: Terrifying risks recorded on level crossings Rebecca Braybrook

Fire crews at The Crooked House pub

Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’ catches fire one month after break-in Charlotte Hawes

Iain Hughes went missing during a charity swim in the English Channel

Body found in search for firefighter missing in English Channel Charlotte Hawes

Heartbreaking footage shows 11-month-old moggy Bella hooked up to tubes and a heart monitor after coming into contact with a lily, which are highly poisonous to cats.

Poisoned cat ‘died for 26 minutes’ after brush with popular flower Sophie Wills

A £1million mansion could be yours for £550,000 - but buyers should be aware it comes with a huge catch.

£1m mansion up for grabs for bargain £550k – but there’s a huge catch

Pub closures: North East ranked as the most successful UK region at keeping boozers open. Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images

North East ranked as the most successful UK region at keeping pubs open Jason Button

PC Steven Walters, pictured on October 4, 2016. (Photo - SWNS)

West Midlands Police officers guilty of having sex while on duty Rahmah Ghazali

Gang who used ‘Thank you NHS van’ to transport 100kg drugs during pandemic jailed for almost 100 years

Gang who used ‘Thank you NHS van’ to transport cocaine & heroin jailed Chelsie Sewell

Father of two Iain Hughes went missing swimming the English Channel

Father of two goes missing swimming English Channel Sam Johnson

Jacob Murphy, 17, from Quinton in Birmingham, is thought to be the youngest professional brewer in the UK

Meet UK’s youngest brewer who can’t wait for his 18th birthday Sam Johnson

Birmingham Airport has been ranked the worst in the UK for delays for two years running. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Birmingham Airport ranked the worst airport for delays Rahmah Ghazali

One person has been take to hospital following a six-vehicle crash

Local youngsters to be trained in first aid to combat street violence Evie Lake

Hayfever sufferers have been warned their symptoms could be out in full force this week

Hayfever warning as first ‘pollen bomb’ of the year hits UK Chelsie Sewell

Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’ could close after 192 years as ‘drunk’ building put up for sale

Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’ put up for sale - see pictures

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert

National Highways issue severe weather alert in parts of the UK Sam Johnson

Phoenix Rise - how to watch BBC coming-of-age drama & entire cast list Will Millar

Usual and unusual ways people prefer to snack on their crisps Richard Jenkins

Hoping to enjoy a carefree holiday

Unorganised holdaymakers wasting enough money when booking holiday Chris Page

Queen Consort Camilla have tested positive for Covid-19, say Buckingham Palace officials.

Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid-19 Dennis Morton

The Queen Consort was set to carry out several engagements but has been forced to cancel due to illness

Queen Consort forced to pull out of events after contracting illness Chelsie Sewell

Nurses braving freezing temperatures to form a picket line.

Biggest NHS walkout in history gets underway today Patrick Hollis

Train drivers in the Aslef trade union are voting on whether to continue strike action for up to a further six months, NationalWorld can reveal. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty

Aslef announce new 24 hour strike - here’s when workers will walk out Patrick Hollis

Tyrone Mings and Diego Carlos of Aston Villa react during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton FC at Villa Park on August 13, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Former NUFC target suffers serious injury blow against Everton Dominic Scurr

Asda is extending its rewards loyalty scheme scheme to an extra 32 UK stores (Photo: Shutterstock)

Asda extends rewards loyalty scheme to 48 stores - full list of locations Claire Schofield

Eddie Haughton, 50, believes a five pence reduction on fuel duty would be "better than nothing".

South Shields residents react to rocketing fuel prices Neil Fatkin

It is hoped the initiative will encourage young people to pursue careers in television on shows such as Ackley Bridge.

Channel 4 initiative to help young people pursue television careers

44 UK stores will be temporarily hibernated (Photo: Shutterstock)

Poundland is launching online shopping after buying rival Poundshop.com Hiyah Zaidi

Research reveals new homes cut energy costs by over £400 per year.

New homes cut energy costs by over £400 per year Sally Todd, Editorial Assistant

A report published this week by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has revealed the escalating problem of child poverty in the North East.

North East child poverty 'emergency' fears raised by Joseph Rowntree Foundation Neil Fatkin

Have you had a relationship with someone at work?

Fifth of North East workers have ‘romantic encounters’ Tony Gillan

Nation’s car crime hot spots mapped Matt Allan

Top Ten UK Christmas Markets Christine Emelone

The programmes are expected to fetch hundreds of pounds.

Rare SAFC programmes to be auctioned Tony Gillan

Billions to be handed to metro mayors to deliver public transport overhaul to En... Carly Roberts

Wales and much of England will be showered by heavy rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday (20 October) (Photo: Getty Images)

Thunderstorms and 50mph winds to batter UK as severe weather warning issued Claire Schofield

Video: Police crush death trap BMW pulled over for dodgy number plate Matt Allan

Police have seized nearly half a million cars since 2019

Nearly 200,000 cars seized from uninsured and unlicensed drivers: These are the ... Matt Allan

The Met Office expects temperatures to climb as high as 33C in some areas (Photo: Mark Makela/Getty Images

These are what the Met Office weather warning colours mean - and UK heatwave ale... Rhona Shennan

First Commonwealth Games ticket ballot open for Birmingham 2022 Matt Brooks

The weather in the UK is forecast to be unsettled over the next few days, with heavy rain and thunderstorms set to hit some parts (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's where in the UK Met Office thunderstorm weather warnings and flood alerts... Helen Johnson

Thousands of drivers with more than 12 points have been allowed to continue driving

68 points and still driving: the repeat offenders allowed to keep their licences Matt Allan