Police raided a pub called the 'Covid Arms' hidden in a Black Country garage on the same night they busted an illegal nightclub in the region.

Plans for a giant gigafactory in the West Midlands have moved a stage closer after a site was identified for the project.

Mystery surrounds the placing of dolls in an area of woodland in Cannock Chase.

Friends, family and well-wishers waved goodbye to beloved Tipton twin Doris as she was driven to her final resting place via her favourite supermarket.

A Wolverhampton man is on trial accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy outside his grandparents' home.

Foam conversion business Ramfoam is continuing its ambitious growth plans with the appointment of four new senior sales staff at its Tividale headquarters.

People who fear they will be forced to get a Covid vaccine passport in order to gain entry into shops and pubs are "getting alarmed over nothing", an MP has said.

A man from South Staffordshire has become the most prolific donor of blood plasma in the country after his 24th donation.

A stolen 12ft wooden eel 'swam' south from near Bridgnorth and washed up on a beach 100 miles away.

The Midlands is under-represented on television because of the way the industry is structured, says the writer of hit dramas Line of Duty and Bodyguard.

A planned railway station in Willenhall has been called a "catalyst" for the transformation of the town by council chiefs.

Uncertainty around weddings remains for venues and planners as they look to recover from a lost year.

Increasing the involvement of community pharmacies in the vaccine roll out will boost take up among minority groups, MPs have said.

A Sandwell charity has launched its first-ever public fundraising campaign to ensure it can continue supporting vulnerable people.

The restoration works at the Grade II* listed Argent Centre in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter have been revealed after a year-long project.

A hearing on the closure order of a hotel shut over breaching coronavirus rules and “continuing” reports of anti-social behaviour has been adjourned.

A further 27 coronavirus patients have died in hospitals in the Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham.

Residents in Sandwell are being advised to leave their bins out as crews work to catch up with missed collections due to Covid absences.

CCTV footage has been shared showing the moment a man was dragged from his car in a Wolverhampton carjacking.

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A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Dudley shooting victim Mohammed Haroon Zeb.

The fifth year of a city arts festival saw it go virtual for the first time and attract a global audience.

A couple have been fined for breaking coronavirus regulations on Valentine's Day.

A brochure aimed at attracting civil servants to work in Wolverhampton has raised eyebrows after claims it "encourages" them to live outside the city.

Campaigners fighting plans for a 'mini village' on green-belt land which serves as a buffer between Dudley and Wolverhampton say they will not tolerate a single brick being laid on the crucial nature corridor.

Objections have been made against a homeowner's plan to extend their property into ancient woodland.

A budget of more than £900 million to spearhead regeneration and other projects across the West Midlands has been backed by leaders.

A man in his late 80s had to be led to safety by fire crews after a cannabis factory fire in the house next to him.

A Black Country road has been closed after part of a factory roof collapsed into the road.

Jaguar Land Rover workers across the West Midlands have been told their jobs are secure for now - despite the company announcing plans to become all-electric by 2025.

Colleagues of a much-loved NHS worker who died with coronavirus have paid their respects in a roadside tribute as her funeral procession passed by the hospital where she worked.

Cannock Railway Station has become the region’s first to receive improvements driven by the West Midlands Stations Alliance.

Three men who travelled more than 100 miles to the Black Country for a child's birthday party have been given coronavirus fines.

The human condition and the differences between a public and private face will be discussed by one of the country’s top comedians.

A woman and a cat had to be led to safety by firefighters after a blaze started in a fridge freezer.

A pharmacy dispensing service has been set up within the outpatients department at a Black Country hospital.

Work is progressing on an almost £10 million community hub in South Staffordshire after it was backed by councillors.

A young pageant star has raised hundreds in aid of the NHS.

The continued caring work by a Black Country church is helping more than 100 families to provide meals for their children.

It was the end of an era for a well-established Wolverhampton carpet business which was closing its doors after nearly 100 years in the city.

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A boxing club has launched a new support group to help tackle mental health issues.

Firefighters have tackled a "severe fire" at a house in Birmingham which ripped through the roof of the property.

"Celebrating history and the local working class experience is important, but so is the black experience."

The stories of love and the changing in attitudes were explored by a special film and panel.

A metal god descended from the sky to give a frank and, at times, very funny talk about his life and career.

The subjects of empire, imperialism and race were brought to life in a fascinating conversation with an award winning author.

The chairman of agricultural supplies group Wynnstay is stepping down after eight years in post.

Andy Street has vowed to prioritise a new Black Country train station in the latest phase of his £15 billion transport plan.

A near-death experience has inspired two sisters to begin a campaign for better allergen labelling on beauty products.

It never pays to rush into things, especially where money is concerned.

A police appeal has been launched after a man was found dead in South Staffordshire.

A man from South Staffordshire has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife and an amount of cannabis.

A further 25 coronavirus patients have died in hospitals in the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.

A further 41 coronavirus patients have died in hospitals in the Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham.

Drivers are being warned against speeding in roadworks areas across the West Midlands and putting the safety of highways workers at risk.

Wolverhampton's i9 development has become the first office building in the Black Country to be given a top digital award.

Everyone eligible for their Covid-19 vaccine in the West Midlands and Staffordshire should come forward and have one, a minister has said.

Like so many teenage girls Huma Qureshi longed for romance and to fall in love.

Police chiefs in Wolverhampton have urged people to remain vigilant over Covid-19 vaccine scammers targeting the vulnerable.