A commemorative bench and sensory garden in memory of Burntwood women who have lost their lives to breast cancer has been unveiled by Michael Fabricant MP.

People have been called on to share their favourite things about living in Dudley as part of the borough's push to be named a city.

Asylum seekers have been “dumped” in a Wolverhampton hotel against the wishes of the council.

Police say there has been no increase in crime or anti-social behaviour since asylum seekers moved into a city hotel.

The vaccine candidate is currently in Phase 3 trials, the firm said, with results due in the fourth quarter.

Boris Johnson is expected to focus on vaccination in his plans.

Owner Associated British Foods said profits have nevertheless improved at the discount retailer and raised its group guidance.

Dr Nagpaul suggests that the so-called Freedom Day on July 19, when many restriction were eased, was a ‘gamble’.

The number of special constables working with police in the West Midlands and Staffordshire has fallen by more than half in a decade.

A dangerous man wanted by West Midlands Police is suspected to have carried out two knifepoint carjackings and a burglary since going on the run, detectives have revealed,

Plans for a new housing development on “precious” land in a village have been met with opposition from residents.

Armed police were called after a man was stabbed on a busy Black Country street.

You had to have a sense of humour to grow up in the Black Country, said Billy Dainty, disputing the myth that comedians had to be wise-cracking cockneys, cheeky Scousers or dour northerners.

Around 70 firefighters have been tackling a major fire at a banqueting centre and wedding venue near a main road in Wolverhampton.

A football competition which has been raising money for a Black Country charity for almost 100 years is getting ready to kick off again.

A reward of up to £3,000 has been offered in the hunt for a man wanted on suspicion of stabbing and kidnapping a woman.

HS2 is now employing more than 20,000 people, it was revealed today.

The vaccines minister had defended the plans to sceptical MPs, but now the Health Secretary says they will not be used.

Police are searching for supporters involved in violence outside The Hawthorns after footage emerged of a brawl involving West Brom and Millwall fans.

Two cars were left with major damage in a crash where one vehicle ended on top of another in Wolverhampton.

RAF Air Cadets marked the organisation's 80th anniversary in style with a celebration in the West Midlands for up to 2,000 young people.

A raid on a Black Country address uncovered a drug hoard worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

The front wall of a house was destroyed when a car smashed into it in the early hours.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced the U-turn on the Andrew Marr Show on Sunday.

An award-winning show car has been crushed after being "botched together" from a range of parts stolen across the West Midlands.

A landmark pub which has vanished from its original spot is springing up again at the Black Country Living Museum.

A thief who stole a delivery driver's van and then dragged him along the road at up to 30mph has been locked up for four years.

The order of the Peaky Blinders was in force at the Black Country Living Museum as the venue was filled with fancy dress and music.

An appeal has been launched for help locating a man missing more than a week.

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner said the Home Secretary was a ‘serial offender’ over breaking the rules.

Powers to lock down the economy under the Coronavirus Act are set to be repealed.

Welsh residents are currently largely only able to NHS PCR tests, which are more expensive than others.

The deck chairs were out and the smells of fine food were in the air at a unique outdoor cinema experience.

Two Black Country friends have taken to the roads to raise funds for research into a major nervous system disease.

Lichfield has been recognised for its work towards making the city a safe and supportive place for those living with dementia.

Comedy and music legends, Jasper Carrott and Bev Bevan, are bringing their show Stand Up & Rock to the Lichfield Garrick Theatre next March.

The Prime Minister said recent events in Afghanistan had only strengthened people’s belief in freedom and democracy.

Two appeals have been launched to help with locating a missing woman and a teenager.

Images have been released of four men wanted in connection with an incident where missiles were thrown at police, on a weekend in which a man died.

An appeal has been launched to help locate a missing Sandwell man.

The mother of a disabled girl, who says the Government "abandoned" them during the pandemic, is backing calls for a full investigation of the impact of lockdown on the disabled and their carers in next year's Covid inquiry.

Female learners stole the show at the In-Comm Training Annual Awards taking the two main titles and winning six of the nine honours at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham

The furry arm of the law has been out and about meeting people and showcasing her part in supporting the community.

There are more than 50 areas in the country where patients are more likely to receive quicker hospital treatment than in the Black Country, new figures have shown.