Annual house price growth was strongest in Wales, with house prices soaring by 11.9%, Halifax said.

Staff said the health service is already ‘on its knees’.

Matt Hancock didn't rule out restrictions remaining after June 21.

Wolverhampton-born pop star Liam Payne has broken off his engagement to American model Maya Henry.

It has been at the heart of Rugeley's skyline for several decades – but now the majority of it has become rubble, what does the future hold for the site?

Dangerous drivers are being shown the error of their ways through a pioneering rehabilitation course aimed at making the roads safer.

Two Black Country councils have confirmed they will be taking in Afghan war veteran families.

Health bosses have urged patients to "be kind" to staff working at GP practices after more reports of abuse.

A by-election will be held in Sandwell after the death of a "lovely" and "hardworking" councillor from Covid-19 earlier this year.

A pharmacy has become a vaccination site in a bid to boost jab numbers.

Confidence amongst SME manufacturers in the West Midlands is at its highest level for two years according to the latest Manufacturing Barometer, carried out by the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP) and SWMAS (the South West Manufacturing Advisory ...

A study of West Midland dental professionals suggests natural infection alone is unlikely to generate meaningful, durable herd immunity against the virus that causes Covid-19.

NHS staff numbers in parts of the West Midlands have shot up by nearly 3,500 over a year, new figures show.

A charity run by volunteers has started a baby bank to help supply needy families in Wolverhampton with necessary items for newborns.

The West Midlands saw a 4.7 per cent decline in foreign direct investment projects last year, according to new figures.

The Health Secretary said he could not rule out recommendations on home working and mask wearing continuing in the long term.

Portugal being moved from the green to amber list caught many holidaymakers by surprise this week.

Cows, lambs and a love of the land have helped farm livestock manager Kirsty Down fight back after a nightmare year of lockdown cancer treatment.

Reports have suggested Boris Johnson is set to pledge to hand over 100 billion vaccine doses to developing countries.

But some experts say children are at low risk from Covid and it would be more effective to share jabs with developing countries instead.

Opinions are split as to whether those aged 12-15 should be given a coronavirus jab.

A police appeal has been launched after an attempted robbery of a teenager by two men on a train between Birmingham New Street and Nuneaton.

Going, going gone – the four cooling towers which have dominated the skyline of Rugeley have been demolished in a controlled explosion.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after two people died in a crash in Birmingham.

Police have arrested two teenage boys from the Black Country on suspicion of murdering a 14-year-old boy in the West Midlands.

Watch live as the Rugeley Power Station cooling towers are blown up.

Dea-John was killed in the Kingstanding area of Birmingham on Monday.

More than three quarters of adults in the UK have now had a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

The Government is aiming for every adult in the UK to be offered a vaccine by the end of July.

The fourth step of the Government road map is supposed to see the removal of all legal limits on social contact.

Social distancing and mask wearing could be set to remain in place until July 5, according to multiple reports.

It is a milestone moment for Rugeley as the four large cooling towers at the former Rugeley Power Station are reduced to rubble.

The former prime minister advocates the idea that vaccine status matters.

The Government praised the ‘herculean efforts’ of students after more than 50 million rapid tests were taken in England since January.

The NHS has sent texts to more than 1.7 million people inviting them to rebook their appointment.

Chris Hopson of NHS Providers said there were 50 people in hospital with Covid-19 compared to 170 in November.

On Friday the UK recorded its highest number of new confirmed coronavirus cases since late March.

Police are investigating after shots were fired at a car in the West Midlands.

Around 30 firefighters tackled a blaze at a former pub in Dudley which was believed to have been started by arsonists.

Members of the public were in for a shock today when they found dozens of Peaky Blinders fans dressed in costume at a park.

Tune in to the Express & Star's website this weekend to witness the end of an era as the Rugeley Power Station's four colossal cooling towers are demolished.

By mid-morning, a huge queue had formed at the health centre, with the line snaking around a car park and stretching down the street.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering another man whose badly beaten body was found in a canal.

Police chiefs have called for calm amid rumours there could be disorder in retaliation for the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy.

NHS England said there has been an increase of more than a fifth among adults under 45 who would definitely get their vaccine.

Tim Alderslade’s comments come after Portugal was removed from the green travel list.

The Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine was approved for use in children aged 12 to 15 in the UK on Friday

Big band entertainment is journeying its way back to Severn Valley Railway despite a reduced passenger list.

Police have finished searching a Black Country landfill site after human remains were found there last month.

A nineteen-month-old with a rare illness is a step closer to getting his urgently needed stem cell treatment after a donor was found following an international search.