A woman who was nominated for the Tiptonian of the Year Award for setting up a social club for elderly people has celebrated her 100th birthday with her family.

A man accused of killing a father of five claimed he tried to stop his co-defendant carrying out the attack, which left the man with more than 140 wounds.

Boris Johnson said this month's local elections proved his party was continuing to progress in the West Midlands as he vowed to support people through the cost of living crisis.

Plans to cut thousands more civil servants jobs will "undermine" Government plans to level up, a shadow minister has warned.

A campaigner with roots in Ethiopia is appealing to the public not to turn its back to fighting in the country's Tigray region due to attention being given to Ukraine.

Toby Neal casts his eye on the world of politics.

A Black Country songstress is set to achieve two of her lifetime ambitions when she plays the same Glastonbury stage as Billy Bragg.

A regeneration expert is urging local authorities in the West Midlands not to let party politics get in the way of improving housing supply in the region.

A woman has issued a heartfelt plea for treasured family photographs of her mother to be returned after her car was stolen.

He calls from the States. The Who are on a huge tour of the USA and Roger Daltrey is enjoying being back on the road.

Town Council leader Simon Ward has vowed to deliver on key Sutton Coldfield issues including the regeneration of the town centre and management of Sutton Park.

Sandwell Leisure Trust workers have won their 20-month industrial dispute.

People can also expect some heavy downpours and thunderstorms in some areas.

Staffordshire Police have warned car owners to be extra vigilant after a spike in vehicle crimes this week.

Signed boxing gloves donated by Olympic hero Ben Whittaker and a signed Wolves shirt are the star lots available in the Mayor of Wolverhampton’s online charity auction.

Tempers flared at a Sandwell planning committee meeting as councillors, residents and agents traded barbs over a flat conversion.

A man who drove through red traffic lights and along a pavement in a bid to evade police has been jailed for a total 16 months.

A person involved in a "serious" road traffic collision has been receiving treatment after a crash on the A456 in Kidderminster.

A busy street in Wolverhampton's city centre is set to close to allow for an extension to the Metro service.

It is another sign of Moscow’s struggle to win decisive victories and salvage a war gone awry.

A Wolverhampton bangra dance teacher who has performed all over the world has been invited to take part in this summer's Commonwealth Games.

A new electric vehicle and green technologies training centre has been opened in in style with a visit from a classic DeLorean – as seen in Back to the Future.

Sutton Coldfield Fire Station has been officially unveiled as the West Midlands region's third Technical Rescue Unit (TRU).

A patch of Walsall “wasteland” near the town centre will be transformed with a brand new apartment block.

Detailed plans for 78 new homes on a massive residential development have been passed by Cannock Chase councillors – despite concerns that residents of affordable properties will be “ghettoised”.

Plans to build a bungalow in a back garden in Sandwell have been rejected after concerns about the privacy of children and traffic safety.

Book lovers in Lichfield will soon have a new place to find their latest read.

There is still time for cyclists and fundraisers to get involved in a day of riding, fun and companionship.

Senior Lichfield councillors have defended proposals to build thousands of new homes in the district in the coming years.

Homewares retailer Dunelm has gone back to its roots by inviting local businesses to set up their own market stalls inside its Oldbury store.

First-floor space in a former Cannock pub will be converted into a flat instead of a heritage centre following the death of an historian.

Wolverhampton Council has celebrated a major milestone as its multi-million-pound city centre transformation begins taking shape.

A man has been arrested after enforcement action at two HS2 protest camps in Staffordshire.

Two men were stabbed with a broken glass bottle in an attack on a bus in West Bromwich.

A woman was lucky to escape unharmed when thugs almost ran her over as they tried to escape with a stolen steel bar.

Sweden is expected to follow suit within days amid fears triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

It is another sign of Moscow’s struggle to win decisive victories and salvage a war gone awry.

Backbench Conservatives said planned cuts to the size of the armed forces should be paused and re-evaluated in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Former prison officer James Watts admitted sending 10 grossly offensive to ex-colleagues who worked at a Warwickshire jail.

A special family fundraiser is set to be held tomorrow by the family of a caring three-year-old with a 'one-in-a-million' life-shortening condition.

Residents and business in South Staffordshire can find out more about a Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games cycling event and how it could impact them.

Auditor KPMG is to pay a £14.4 million fine over its work with collapsed construction and outsourcing giant Carillion.

His school has educated 20 British prime ministers, royals from six continents, and some of the greatest all-time luminaries from the fields of science, music, literature and the media.

The Foreign Secretary said she was taking aim at the ‘shady network propping up’ the Russian president’s luxury lifestyle.

Walsall Council leader Mike Bird has survived a challenge against his leadership.

Commuters were facing delays and cancellations on Friday morning after a broken rail stopped trains between Wolverhampton and Birmingham.

Berinder Bassral knows all about dealing with the public. As the owner of a convenience store, he is a familiar face behind the counter for people stocking up on their baked beans or getting that last-minute bottle of wine for a dinner party.

A weekend GP out-of-hours service will reopen at Stafford's County Hospital this month, it has been revealed.

Nurses at the trust which runs Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital received a generous donation on International Nurses Day.

Officers are urging tool van owners in East Staffordshire, Lichfield and South Staffordshire to secure their vehicles and remove valuables after a spate of recent thefts.

Full details have been revealed of which roads will be closed to the public during the Commonwealth Games Cycling Time Trial.

A full fibre broadband provider has launched a new social tariff providing fast, low-priced internet for areas most in need of digital connectivity starting with a large site in Walsall.

A farmer has removed nuts, bolts and barbed wire from gates and fences near a footpath after an outcry on Facebook.

A popular Black Country chip shop is getting ready for its big reopening, months after a bus crashed into it.

Mark Serwotka of the PCS union said that job cuts would affect anyone relying on public services.

The Earl of Bradford's son is to marry his Latvian fiancée this weekend.

More than 20 arrests have been made, weapons seized and stolen items recovered, as part of an ongoing crackdown on youth violence in Wolverhampton.

A Mercedes saloon car was engulfed in flames on the hard shoulder of the M6 after it caught fire.

He weighed less than a bag of sugar at birth, but fast forward more than two decades and a grateful 22-year-old has returned to thank devoted staff at the hospital that cared for him.

Sgt Vadim Shyshimarin, 21, is accused of shooting a 62-year-old Ukrainian man in the head in the north-east village of Chupakhivka.

Residents and businesses across a city hosting an event in the Commonwealth Games are being invited to attend engagement sessions to learn more about the event.

Sandwell Council’s Road Safety team has helped reduce accidents by 16 per cent.

A woman was repeatedly stabbed at a Black Country house on Friday morning.

More than 100 drawings and a special thank you banner created by talented schoolchildren were given to Wolverhampton nurses as a special thank you to mark International Nurses’ Day.

Small businesses in Stafford have been awarded £418,000 to help them thrive after the pandemic.

A care home provider in Stafford is celebrating after being named one of the top 20 in the West Midlands for the fourth year in a row.

Two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is heading to Wolverhampton next month for a special meet and greet session with fans.

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with "potentially serious injuries" following a crash with a car in Cannock.

The owner of a Spar store where a Rambo-style knife was found and which became a “hub of violent incidents” has lost his alcohol licence.

A stately home on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border will feature in a dramatic new movie about the life of acclaimed First World War poet Siegfried Sassoon.

A new womenswear store is opening in Tettenhall High Street later this month.

Thieves have left a garage owner heartbroken after £25,000's worth of tools were stolen from his new business.

Pleas have been made to help restore the grave of a former Wolves goalkeeper who died aged 21 after it fell into a "dilapidated state" in the city.

A multi-million pound ice rink and hotel is set to be built in a Black Country town centre, bringing scores of new jobs.

The charity which honours the life of Birmingham boy Harry Moseley has announced it is bringing the popular Birmingham Walkathon back to the city.

There was praise for the work of a community mental health initiative by the Health Secretary who pledged to improve services during a visit to the Black Country.

Four derelict shops previously infested with “pigeons” are set to be transformed – with people shocked they have been allowed to fall into such disrepair.

Cheers! Landlords of a well-known pub in the Black Country are celebrating after fending off fierce competition to land a national award.

The cost of living crisis was top of the agenda when Boris Johnson brought his cabinet to Staffordshire and the West Midlands.

More than 70,000 homes and businesses in the West Midlands – mostly in the borough of Dudley – are set to benefit from a major broadband boost thanks to a £21 million investment by Openreach.

Council chiefs have launched a crackdown on rogue landlords who run dodgy HMOs that are making neighbours' lives a misery.

Charities and groups offered advice on support services available during an awareness event in Walsall.

A 100 years ago this month, Kenelm Lee Guinness clambered into his car for the drive of his life.

A private healthcare provider has launched a national memory clinic service aimed at delivering swift assessments, diagnosis and treatment for people who may be suffering the early signs of dementia.

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A man from Walsall has been charged following a spate of armed robberies in an area of Walsall.

A Black Country GP who worked tirelessly during the pandemic has had his efforts rewarded with an invitation to a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace.

A man accused of killing father-of-five Carl Woodall sat outside an industrial unit for two hours totally unaware a murder was taking place, a court heard today.

New blue bags to recycle paper and cardboard are making there way to residents in Cannock Chase.

A man has been released under investigation after being arrested on suspicion of having a fake gun in connection with an incident that led to the evacuation of a railway station.

A woman was taken to hospital today after she was hit by a car while on her mobility scooter in Stourbridge.

West Midlands Police is encouraging people to hand in lethal weapons - no questions asked - as part of a national two-week firearm surrender.

A huge turnout of family, friends and the general public paid their respects as beloved sports broadcaster Nigel Pearson's funeral took place at St Benedict's Church in Wombourne.

A Black Country care home deemed "no longer financially viable" will close down within 90 days, in a move slammed by union chiefs.

The Kremlin said that Finland’s move to join Nato will not help stability and security in Europe.

A windfall tax could be on its way to help people struggling with the cost of living, the Prime Minister has hinted as he brought his Cabinet to the Midlands.

Pret A Manger, Tesco, M&S, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Aldi have all removed lines from shelves and are asking customers not to eat them.

Concerns have been raised about fatal incidents where vehicles stopped in traffic on smart motorways were hit from behind.

The drop shows the effect of Western sanctions on Russia.

Jaguar Land Rover made an annual pre-tax loss of £412 million in the year to the end of March.