Almost a fifth of high street shops across the West Midlands are sitting vacant with the decline due to online shopping and Covid-19, a study suggests.

The NHS is vaccinating Black Country children aged five to 11 starting today.

The Government has overseen a "reign of terror" on the legal system as the backlog of court cases continues to pose problems, a former magistrate has said.

A robber armed with a knife jumped over the till of a petrol station and stole money from the till.

Three women have accused the Tory MP of unwanted sexual comments and sexual touching.

The NHS has listed nine new symptoms on its website.

House sales for estate agents group Belvoir rose by 54 per cent last year.

Train times between Birmingham and Shrewsbury could be slashed by 11 minutes as part of a major transport plan to improve the region's road and rail routes.

Ryanair expects to report a net loss of between 350 million and 400m euros for its latest financial year.

The number of councillors in South Staffordshire will be slashed by seven under final plans to redraw the district's political map.

Choreographer Sonia Sabri is celebrating 20 years of her dance company with a jam-packed year of shows and events.

A Cannock-based author is celebrating the publication of his debut comedy novel which he has been writing since the 90s.

Sports stars are joining millions of Muslims across the globe over the next month to observe Ramadan, fasting from dawn until dusk while taking part in prayer, reflection and community work.

A man has been arrested after football violence erupted at a train station following a Premier League match between Wolves and Aston Villa.

Your Co-op Travel is looking to take on 33 new staff at its head office in Walsall and travel agency offices.

Wolverhampton was awash with colour as runners raised money for people with sight loss in the Beacon Centre’s Family Fun Colour Run.

A woman has been found dead after falling in the River Avon in Warwick.

Asian community and cultural leaders in Sandwell are demanding organisers of Birmingham 2022 improve diversity at the Commonwealth Games.

The world's oldest chainmaking shop is set to reopen near Cradley Heath with a fundraising appeal for the Ukrainian people.

There are plans for up to 160 community diagnostic centres to be in place by 2025.

An LGBT+ social group has hosted its first canal walk to provide a safe space for people to socialise and improve their mental wellbeing.

SNP MP Alison Thewlis called on the Chancellor to bring forward an emergency budget.

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 15-year-old was stabbed on a Wolverhampton street.

Starting next week, two birthing partners will be able to support pregnant women at both The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s delivery suites.

Property owners have given an insight into the plans for Wolverhampton’s dilapidated eye infirmary at a public consultation.

Walsall Council has secured more than £1 million in funding to help tackle fuel poverty.

A Walsall primary school has retained its 'Good' Ofsted rating after a recent inspection.

Trains between Wolverhampton and Birmingham have been cancelled and diverted thanks to "passengers causing a disturbance" on a train.

A witness appeal has been launched after a man died in a car crash in Birmingham.

Police and paramedics descended on a Wolverhampton street after a teenage boy was stabbed.

A frantic husband is desperately trying to get his trapped Belarusian wife safe passage to the West Midlands so they can begin a new life.

More than 200 cannabis plants have been seized in a police raid in Oldbury.