Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an assault in Stafford.

Visitor numbers to Mecca bingo sites were hit by the rise in new Covid-109 cases in the first three months of this year.

A charity made an average of almost 13 referrals a day to agencies in the Midlands about child abuse and neglect concerns last year, figures show.

The Financial Reporting Council also handed a £40,056 fine to John Charlton, who worked on the audit for the corporate finance firm.

Matt Moulding told shareholders on Thursday it “has received indicative proposals from numerous parties in recent weeks”.

One million extra people are expected to use railway services when the Commonwealth Games kicks off in the West Midlands later this year, chiefs have said.

The Ministry of Defence said Russia likely wants to demonstrate significant successes ahead of its annual May 9 Victory Day celebrations.

Lambeth Palace issued a defence of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.

Boris Johnson said he was hopeful that a free trade agreement can be struck by the end of the year.

Tory MPs were facing pressure to back the opposition bid for a Commons Privileges Committee investigation.

It is believed to be the shortest known time between infections.

Boris Johnson has vowed to fight the next election no matter how many times he is fined for breaching Covid laws.

The Way has launched a recruitment drive amid a mass upheaval of staff at the troubled Wolverhampton youth zone.

Tributes have been paid to a well respected police officer who was in charge of crowd control at Walsall FC for twelve seasons.

Family and friends of a talented teenage boxer killed in a car crash in Wolverhampton have launched a fundraising campaign to help others and keep his memory alive.

More than 1,000 drivers fled petrol station forecourts without paying in the first three months of the year – but nobody was prosecuted, new figures show.

More than 34,000 five to 11-year-olds in the Midlands have been booked in for their Covid-19 vaccine since the latest rollout started roughly three weeks ago.

The children’s commissioner said she would support any move to bring England into line with Scotland and Wales.

The survey, by the Sutton Trust, has revealed that 68% of primary school senior leaders reported receiving insufficient catch-up funding this year.

The veteran broadcaster used the occasion to urge action to prevent further destruction of the planet.

The National Audit Office urged the Government to learn lessons in case travel restrictions need to be reintroduced.

The latest details on when to expect results from around the country.

Brick making group Ibstock has seen sales of its clay products rise strongly in the first three months of this year.

A Black Country Tory MP has accused people who want to topple the Prime Minister of "doing Putin's bidding" as he called for an end to "mindless Boris-bashing".

A creative communications agency, which has its head office and TV studios at Hartlebury, near Kidderminster, is among the winners of the 2022 Queen's Awards for Enterprise.

Two bowel cancer survivors from the Black Country are urging people to go to their GP for a check-up if something doesn’t feel right.

A professional entertainer from the Black Country has held workshops teaching circus skills to children.

Our relationship with the road is changing. The advent of self-driving cars means we will interact with traffic and other drivers in a very different way. With good reason, therefore, the Highway Code is like to change to incorporate changes brought ...

People from the West Midlands have been invited to cook for Ukraine and take part in a live streamed food experience involving a Ukranian woman who lives in Staffordshire.

Drivers are being advised to avoid a major motorway junction as bridge demolition works are set to take place.

More than 100 new air purification devices have been installed at Walsall Manor Hospital.

A hit-packed production featuring authentically recreated 80s pop stars is coming to the West Midlands.

Revolution Records in Walsall is preparing for Record Store Day this weekend.

Russian forces have intensified their attacks along a boomerang-shaped front hundreds of miles long in what is known as the Donbas.

The Nationality and Borders Bill would allow the Government to send asylum seekers and migrants to the African country.

MPs will vote on Thursday to decide whether Boris Johnson should be investigated for misleading the House of Commons.

Boris Johnson said there was ‘absolutely no basis’ to claims he criticised the corporation over its coverage of Vladimir Putin’s invasion.

Earlier this year, Heineken said it expected soaring costs due to commodity inflation and rising supply chain costs.

Officials told the Public Accounts Committee they had ‘concerns’ over 176 contracts to supply equipment to the NHS.

Health bosses in Wolverhampton are launching a new inititative to combat the high rate of physical inactivity in the city, with a view to encouraging more people to take gentle daily exercise.

A woman was taken to hospital after falling from a bridge near a major motorway junction.

A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash which closed two lanes of the M6.

The pastor of a brand new church has spoken of making it a place for the community and future generations to enjoy.

The UN says that more than seven million people have also been displaced within Ukraine.

A fire has ripped through a house which was being used to grow cannabis in Walsall.

Conservative MPs across the region have continued to back Boris Johnson as the fallout from his ‘Partygate’ fine continued.

Newark MP Robert Jenrick told the Commons the video shows Aiden Aslin being ‘interviewed under duress for propaganda purposes’.

The former Labour leader is a long-standing critic of Nato.

A Kingswinford man has been left devastated after a fire broke out in his bungalow and left it in ruins.

A plain corridor in a Stourport school has been transformed into an uplifting walkway with a wall mural designed and painted by students with help from community artist Sarah Edwards.

Boris Johnson said Sir Keir Starmer was living in a "Doctor Who time warp" as the Labour leader continued his attacks over 'Partygate'.

Up to 150 new homes could be built on an area of land in Walsall classed as green belt, after council chiefs granted outline planning permission this week.

People, businesses, groups and organisations are all urged to help finalise how to get more from Staffordshire’s rural economy in the next decade.

Five care homes in Wolverhampton are getting a new holistic programme which uses technology to help those suffering with dementia and other diseases.

An open air production of Alice in Wonderland is being held at the Botanical Gardens, Birmingham.

Greggs has opened a new shop at Birmingham Airport that has created 25 jobs.

Daniil Medvedev and Aryna Sabalenka are among those affected.

A school has paid tribute to an "incredible" teenage boxing sensation who died in a car crash in Wolverhampton.

Syed Reza was jailed after the chase which started in Luton and ended in Birmingham.

The National Trust has apologised after a schoolgirl was bitten by a snake during an Easter picnic.

They pulled a face at first – but by the end they became masters of sushi.

Walsall Council has promised to move the pile of cherished ornaments and pictures removed from graves at Streetly Crematorium to "a better place".

A mother today warned parents over the dangers of 'trusted' pets after the family dog savagely attacked her son's face.

Campaigners are set to descend on Walsall Council House in support of a motion aimed at protecting the borough's green belt.

A major route through Halesowen will be closed to motorists for three consecutive evenings this week to allow for essential road resurfacing.

The owners of a shop that was damaged after a fire started in the flat above have said their business will be closed for the foreseeable future.

Relatives of Aiden Aslin also denounced Russian claims that the 28-year-old is a ‘volunteer, a mercenary, or a spy’.

A pizza takeaway in Wolverhampton has applied for a new premises licence, but has been warned it needs to address a series of fire safety issues before the matter can be considered fully.

Volunteers are being sought to become community first responders.

A group of NHS singers is hitting all the right notes after reaching the semi-finals of a competition – and is hoping to recruit new members.

Dudley Zoo is on the hunt for photos which depict the quirkiness of the zoo to use for their 2023 fundraising calendar.

Nearly £95,000 has been allocated to provide toilet and changing facilities in a Staffordshire district.

More than 90 per cent of children across the Black Country and Staffordshire have been offered a place at their first place primary school.

South Staffordshire MP Gavin Williamson has urged Staffordshire County Council and Staffordshire Police to improve access management on a road which is being damaged by HGVs.

A director of a law firm has been appointed as the new High Sheriff of Worcestershire.

The Government will update the Highway Code to make clear clarify drivers’ responsibilities in self-driving vehicles.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russians continue to target residential areas and kill civilians.

A billion-pound plan to revolutionise transport in the West Midlands will provide a "powerful vehicle" in delivering the Government's levelling up agenda, the region's mayor has said.

The King Kong statue that once stood outside Birmingham's old Bull Ring Centre may return to the city centre's streets.

The county's police force has been strongly criticised over "critical weaknesses" in the standard of custody services it provides.

The man who created the major Bike4Life air ambulance fundraiser says he can't wait for this month's event.

A young relative of pop star Tom Parker is raising money to help find a cure for the disease he died from by making and selling dog treats.

Soaring fuel prices, rising insurance costs, bus-lane cameras and speed traps. And, for many drivers, the "clean air" charges in Birmingham. Driving a car can be a pretty expensive business these days.

Staffordshire Police has committed to closing its gender pay gap after publication of its latest annual report showed a gap of nearly 12 per cent within the force.

Wolverhampton-based charity Compton Care is opening a new shop in Bilston town centre.

Four cyclists who have a total age of 330 years between them are gearing up to take on a charity bike ride in aid of a local hospice.

Motorists are facing a tough time already. The cost of fuel has risen and roads are congested as many people stick with their cars rather than using a public transport system that is straining at the seams.

A musical youth theatre has celebrated its 15th anniversary by holding a party for its members and parents.

A pub has reopened after being closed for a year for a major refurbishment.

Former chief whip Mark Harper called for the Prime Minister to resign over the coronavirus fine.

Heath Hayes is getting new underground cables as part of a £500,000 investment to improve the electricity supply.

A woman and a man have been arrested following the death of a one-year-old baby boy.

The Prime Minister has been fined by police despite giving assurances that Covid regulations were followed in No 10.

Police are reminding drivers to ensure their keyless vehicles are kept secure after four Land Rovers were stolen without keys over the Bank Holiday weekend.

The explosions occurred in Abdul Rahim Shaheed High School and near Mumtaz Education Centre in the Afghan capital.

Legendary charity fundraiser Blind Dave promised to break the pain barrier during his 800 mile cycle from Coldtiz to West Bromwich.

Thieves have been stealing drain covers across Wolverhampton.

Emergency works have forced the closure of two roads in Wolverhampton.

Daniel Lysak, 11, was warmly welcomed by the club and its fans during the League One fixture.

A 'severe' flat fire on Monday night is said to have been started deliberately.