More than £2,500 has been raised for a Black Country charity in memory of Doris Hobday, one of the beloved Black Country twins, who died after contracting coronavirus.

Flooding, snow and heavy rain hit the region overnight as Storm Christoph went into full force. Rail services were hit, roads flooded and venues closed as heavy rain followed by snow in some areas as Storm Christoph continued to batter the region o...

An MP has urged council chiefs in Wolverhampton to stop work immediately on a controversial transit site due to Government proposals.

More than three tons of litter has been picked up around Stafford as part of a push by volunteers to clean up the area.

Firearms officers descended on Dudley town centre after reports of violence between a group of armed men.

A police chief has insisted that elections must take place this year despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The number of patients left waiting a year or more for routine treatment at a number of Black Country and Staffordshire hospital trusts rocketed to record highs, new figures have revealed.

Major works to transform a city centre are set to start in the coming months – after £15.7 million of funding was accepted.

Small businesses across the West Midlands are set to receive insurance payouts on disputed coronavirus business interruption claims, following a court ruling.

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two rabbits were found dumped in freezing temperatures.

Research excellence and expertise from across the West Midlands that has helped in the fight against Covid-19, has been highlighted in a report.

A consultation has been launched over plans to redraw the political map in Wolverhampton.

A replica aircraft built by members of an association in Wolverhampton has been moved from RAF Cosford to a new home in a Cornwall museum.

The Black Country Virtual School Games is set to continue in 2021 with competitions available online for those pupils in school as well as those currently learning from home.

The jury in the trial of a man who allegedly accidentally shot his brother with a crossbow before using it to kill a teenage member of a rival gang have been shown CCTV footage of the 'attack'.

A charitable group has came to the rescue of hungry people in lockdown by providing thousands of free meals.

Women’s Institute members are celebrating the group’s centenary and have erected signs around a village to mark the occasion.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested following two armed robberies where people were lured to locations through a fake Facebook account.

Elderly and frail people in Dudley should be offered taxis to Covid vaccination centres to ensure they get their jab, a leading councillor has said.

Small and self-employed businesses in Wolverhampton that are required to pay an annual licence fee to operate have been given a financial lifeline.

Work to take down a Dudley library down brick-by-brick and transport it three miles across the borough is set to begin next month.

Health bosses in Walsall have moved to debunk myths around the Covid-19 vaccination as the roll out across the borough moves at a pace.

More than 40 people in Walsall died as a result of Covid in just one week, new data has revealed.

A man accidentally shot his brother with a crossbow and then fired it at a teenager during a brawl at a cannabis farm in Dudley, a court heard.

A large Victorian building in Wolverhampton city centre that was originally built as offices looks set to be transformed into 22 new one-bedroom flats.

Almost 200 households have asked Stafford Borough Council for support in recent weeks as the country has gone into its third lockdown.

The Environment Agency and council chiefs are working "hand in glove" to find a solution to flooding in Stafford, the Prime Minister has said.

The construction of five new railway stations across the region has been agreed in principle – though concerns remain as to how they will be funded.

A man in his 20s escaped injury after he was targeted during a drive-by shooting in the Black Country.

A Birmingham man has been convicted of the murder of his partner after a pathologist found she died as a result of a catastrophic head injury.

A cannabis factory worth an estimated £1 million has been raided by police at a Smethwick industrial unit.

Heavy downpours continued to hit the region today as nine hours of rain was predicted, along with warnings for motorists to take care on the roads.

A further 73 coronavirus patients have died in hospitals across the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.

A man was assaulted after asking a woman not to touch items she wasn't going to buy in Asda's Wolverhampton superstore.

A health boss urged residents to be cautious as it is not known if the vaccine prevents coronavirus from being contagious.

The West Midlands' crime commissioner has blamed Brexit for making it easier for the region's criminals to go on the run in Europe.

Pharmacies could be forced to cancel hundreds of Covid vaccination appointments due to crucial equipment failing to arrive.

Jaguar Land Rover is doing its part in the fight against coronavirus by rolling out a number of initiatives.

Telford College sports students enjoyed an exclusive question-and-answer session with Wolves star Leander Dendoncker during an online link-up to the club's training ground.

Controversial plans for the future of Cannock Chase have been backed by Staffordshire County Council.

See the latest figures for coronavirus cases and deaths in your area.

A music bar and nightclub in Birmingham is celebrating after winning a landmark legal battle to receive a huge insurance pay-out for losses caused by the first Covid-19 lockdown.

It is vital the Home Office restores thousands of lost police records in order to prevent another Soham case, a senior officer has said.

A police chief has revealed the West Midlands force has been targeting Sikh terrorists operating in the region.

A £1 million Lottery prize has gone unclaimed – with the ticket bought in Sandwell.

Doris Hobday one of the beloved Black Country twins Lil and Doris, has died after contracting coronavirus

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a car crashed into another in Dudley borough.

The number of people moved on by police for breaching lockdown rules has surged past 30,000, according to a new report.

“It’s nice to turn a negative situation into a positive one – I’m glad I’ve had Covid if it means I can help someone survive it.”

It is a million miles away from his modest upbringing in Wolverhampton – or when he was plying his trade at the likes of Shrewsbury Town and AFC Telford.

A Black Country branch of the Campaign for Real Ale is calling for more support for pub licencees.

An appeal has gone out for the voices of survivors of abuse in a church context to be heard.

A star of television auction shows is looking to build up a newly purchased Black Country auction home.

A new video containing a live interview with Black Sabbath star Tony Iommi has been made to commemorate the reinstallation of the band’s ‘heavy metal’ bench.

An elderly couple’s cellar is being flooded everyday by a blocked drain outside their home.

An accountant has been busy working to help places of worship become safe and Covid-free venues.

Police are appealing for information after a shop in a Staffordshire town was broken into twice in two days.

A change in gang allegiance sparked an escalating feud which ended with 15-year-old Keelan Wilson being repeatedly stabbed by four men who attacked like "piranhas feeding".

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash near West Midland Safari Park.

A man in his 60s has died following a collision in Wyre Forest.

Central England Co-op can enjoyed a 9.2 per cent increase in like-for-like sales over the Christmas and New Year period.

Walsall allotments have been hailed as an ‘oasis’ that has helped improve residents mental and physical well-being during Covid-19.

Jury deliberations in the trial of a Wolverhampton man accused of murdering his wife have started today.

A West Bromwich snooker hall residents feared would make their lives a misery can open for longer hours – after a watchdog said there is no evidence it would increase crime and anti-social behaviour.

Flood barriers have been deployed in Bewdley as parts of the region are preparing themselves for potential flooding due to heavy rainfall.

The jury in the murder trial of Dudley man Philip Peace who is accused of killing his five-month-old daughter has been discharged.

A further 79 coronavirus patients have died in hospitals across the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.

The opening of West Midland Safari Park's new Safari Lodges has been delayed again due to the on-going Covid-19 pandemic.

An MP has visited a Wolverhampton soup kitchen after the forum which runs it was awarded £10,000 to continue its work.

Royal Mail says Covid vaccination letters are being prioritised amid concerns over delayed deliveries.

Conservative MP Eddie Hughes has been has been promoted to the role of Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing.

Two buildings in Dudley were lit up in green to signify the importance of mental health.

Staffordshire Police is joining forces with SmartWater to deter perpetrators of domestic abuse – by using forensic products to help protect victims.

Police have closed a busy road in Staffordshire after a crash.