Express And Star
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:45:18 +0000One of a kind Aston Martin Bulldog restored in Bridgnorth wins prestigious award
An Aston Martin Bulldog restored in Bridgnorth has won a prestigious award at a classic and vintage cars event in Italy.
Tue, 24 May 2022 07:41:11 +0000Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury rail electrification plan could go before ministers 'by summer'
Proposals to electrify the railway line between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury could be considered by the Government within weeks, a minister has said.
Tue, 24 May 2022 07:35:26 +0000Strong results for HomeServe ahead of takeover
HomeServe, which is the subject of a £4.1 billion takeover offer, has reported strong growth in turnover and profits for its latest financial year.
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:30:18 +0000Sandwell and West Birmingham secure funding for first Roald Dhal epilepsy nurse
Sandwell is getting its first Roald Dahl specialist nurse who will support youngsters with epilepsy.
Mon, 23 May 2022 17:56:09 +0000Oldbury murder suspect Michael Goodwin tells court he left phone in car used in drive-by shooting
Oldbury murder suspect Michael Goodwin claims to have left his mobile phone in the car used in the drive-by shooting of Anthony Sergeant.
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:25:09 +0000Revenue improves for Hill & Smith
Revenue was up nine per cent for safety barriers and galvanizing group Hill & Smith Holdings for the four months to the end of April
Mon, 23 May 2022 16:05:20 +0000Sir Lenny makes diversity tax break announcement
Birmingham City University’s Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity is carrying out new research to lobby government to introduce tax breaks that will encourage film and TV companies to put diversity at the centre of new productions.
Mon, 23 May 2022 16:17:10 +0000New bakery opens up in heart of Wolverhampton cinema space
A new bakery offering artisan baked goods has opened up inside a city cinema and arts centre.
Mon, 23 May 2022 16:31:15 +0000Wolverhampton and Walsall hospitals to increase number of visitors for patients
There will be an increase in visitors at hospitals following a successful re-introduction of visiting.
Mon, 23 May 2022 15:25:14 +0000Nuisance neighbour finally barred from property after order granted
A nuisance neighbour who plagued her community with anti-social behaviour has been turned out from her property.
Mon, 23 May 2022 23:23:05 +0000Boris Johnson under pressure over lockdown party ‘lies’
Labour said photographs of the PM at a No 10 function show he misled Parliament.
Mon, 23 May 2022 18:19:10 +0000New murder charge as investigation into man shot dead at house continues
Another man has been charged with the murder of a Black Country man shot dead at his home.
Tue, 24 May 2022 07:13:09 +0000KPMG fined £3.37m by watchdog over Rolls-Royce audit failures
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) first launched an investigation into KPMG’s conduct in 2017 over bribery allegations.
Mon, 23 May 2022 16:07:06 +0000Number of monkeypox cases in UK rises to 57
Those at the highest risk of contracting the disease are being asked to self-isolate at home for 21 days.
Mon, 23 May 2022 15:07:25 +0000Home wanted for pop art take on Queen's Jubilee made of 30,000 used stamps
This incredible piece of art to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee is made up of more than 30,000 used postage stamps.
Tue, 24 May 2022 05:58:00 +0000Construction starts on industrial development in Walsall.
Ground has been broken on the Parallel 113 warehouse/logistics unit development in Walsall.
Mon, 23 May 2022 15:04:13 +0000Dad of 'fun' boy tells court of hate towards mother and partner responsible for tot's death
The heartbroken father of Kemarni Watson-Darby has spoken of his hate for the boy's mother and boyfriend as they await sentencing over the three-year-old's death.
Tue, 24 May 2022 05:04:00 +0000Putin must fail: 'Special hero' PM pens letter to Ukrainian refugees in Staffordshire
A pair of refugees received a personal welcome from "special hero" Boris Johnson when they swapped war torn Ukraine for Staffordshire.
Tue, 24 May 2022 05:03:00 +0000New railway station plan gets £330k funding boost
A new railway station for a proposed 'garden community' in Staffordshire has moved a stage closer after it was backed by Government funding.
Tue, 24 May 2022 05:02:00 +0000£500,000 for new transport scheme to combat loneliness
The West Midlands has been awarded nearly £500,000 for a new transport scheme aimed at combatting loneliness.
Tue, 24 May 2022 05:01:30 +0000Half a century of Spaghetti Junction's 'magnificent seven miles'
Standing on the pebbled banks where the River Rea meets the River Tame, you can feel the gentle vibrations in the giant concrete stilts supporting the road above.
Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000MP and military veteran hails impact of extra UK forces on combatting Russian aggression
The deployment of additional UK forces in the Baltic states has had a "major impact" on stifling Russian aggression in the region, an MP and British Army veteran has said.
Mon, 23 May 2022 17:00:16 +0000Johnson accused of lying to MPs over images showing him drinking at leaving do
The Prime Minister is seen raising a glass while surrounded by at least nine people and six bottles of wine during the second lockdown.
Mon, 23 May 2022 16:20:11 +0000Dudley recruiting family support volunteers
It takes a village to bring up a child and kind-hearted residents are taking up new volunteer roles at five family centres to support families.
Mon, 23 May 2022 15:25:06 +0000Pictures show Boris Johnson raising glass during lockdown leaving party
The images cast fresh doubt on the Prime Minister’s denials of rule-breaking in Downing Street.
Mon, 23 May 2022 15:35:14 +0000YouTuber pals pay visit to motorway traffic control centres in Birmingham
High-flying disability social media campaigners got a front seat look at two traffic control centres as part of a new safety initiative.
Mon, 23 May 2022 12:05:08 +0000No 10 admits it did instigate meeting between Boris Johnson and Sue Gray
The admission came after initial denials about the meeting ahead of the publication of the partygate inquiry.
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:43:05 +0000Ex-Tory MP jailed for 18 months for sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy in Staffordshire
Imran Ahmad Khan was expelled from the Conservative Party and resigned.
Mon, 23 May 2022 13:31:05 +0000Threat of national rail strike looms as ballot closes over pay and jobs
Members of the RMT union at Network Rail and 15 train operators have been voting on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action.
Mon, 23 May 2022 13:56:13 +0000'Dangerous' anti-wrinkle treatments putting Black Country people at risk
Unlicensed and potentially dangerous anti-wrinkle treatments in the Black Country are putting people at risk of "permanent disfigurement", health chiefs have warned.
Mon, 23 May 2022 13:34:10 +0000Woman rescued and taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Wolverhampton flat
A woman was rescued from a third-floor flat after a fire broke out in the middle of the night.
Mon, 23 May 2022 13:35:09 +0000Plea after 50 drain covers stolen from Walsall within two weeks
People have been urged to keep an eye out after 50 drain covers were stolen from two areas in the Walsall borough in less than two weeks.
Mon, 23 May 2022 13:40:09 +0000Staffordshire council launches monthly surgeries
Residents will be able to raise issues with Stone community leaders at a series of town council surgeries starting next month.
Mon, 23 May 2022 13:29:15 +0000Watch M6 Junction 10 bridge get torn down as revamp reaches latest milestone
Going, going, gone! New footage and images have been released showing how an old bridge on the M6 was torn down in the Black Country at the weekend.
Sun, 22 May 2022 17:39:17 +0000Sandwell Aquatics Centre welcomes swimming fans for the first time
The new Sandwell Aquatics Centre welcomed 3,500 swimming fans this weekend.
Mon, 23 May 2022 12:57:22 +0000RAF Cosford Air Show sold out of online tickets
The popular RAF Cosford Air Show has sold out of online tickets for the 2022 event on June 12.
Mon, 23 May 2022 12:46:15 +0000Bike4Life event raised record £100,000 for Midlands Air Ambulance
Thousands of bikers have helped raise a record of more than £100,000 for air ambulances at this year's Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival.
Sun, 22 May 2022 23:04:20 +0000Heinz honours Spaghetti Junction’s 50th anniversary with limited edition pasta
The cans feature a bespoke label, with spaghetti strands depicting the M6 and A38(M) north of Birmingham city centre.
Mon, 23 May 2022 12:02:35 +0000Plush mansion near Wolverhampton with snooker room and wine cellar on sale for £2.75m
A mansion set in more than seven acres of Staffordshire countryside has gone up for sale.
Mon, 23 May 2022 11:50:25 +0000ITV announces next main presenter of news show after Bob Warman
ITV Central's sports correspondent will take on the role vacated by veteran broadcaster Bob Warman when he stands down in July, chiefs have said.
Sun, 22 May 2022 18:56:11 +0000Motorcyclist, 21, dies after collision in Tipton
A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a car in Tipton.
Mon, 23 May 2022 09:59:14 +0000Walsall road layouts changed as work on controversial bus scheme nears competition
A raft of new Walsall road layouts have come into effect over the weekend as works on a controversial new bus scheme near completion.
Mon, 23 May 2022 09:54:18 +0000Walsall restaurant boss claims road chaos cost business £30k
A Walsall restaurant owner said controversial roadworks have cost his business £30,000.
Mon, 23 May 2022 05:05:00 +000080 West Midlands bank branches cut and ATM numbers dwindle in 'avalanche' of closures
Eighty bank branches have closed down while more than 200 free-to-use ATMs have also been axed in the Black Country and Staffordshire, new figures show.
Mon, 23 May 2022 06:28:12 +0000Birmingham Children's Hospital staff member arrested over alleged poisoning after death of infant
The trust which runs Birmingham Children’s Hospital said the death occurred on its paediatric intensive care unit.
Mon, 23 May 2022 12:02:43 +0000New private terminal opens at airport
A new private terminal has opened at Birmingham Airport.
Mon, 23 May 2022 05:02:30 +0000I tasted the Tyson Fury pie and it packs a punch - champion boxer should definitely try it
The newest creation of a Tipton institution certainly packs a punch to the taste buds.
Mon, 23 May 2022 10:45:11 +0000Walsall MP criticises 'Government incompetence' over failure to introduce windfall tax
An MP in the Black Country has blasted the "same old Government incompetence" over a failure to introduce a windfall tax and tackle the cost of living crisis.
Mon, 23 May 2022 10:05:09 +0000Dudley Council says new job agency could save £240,000 on temp staff
Dudley Council will set up its own job agency in a bid to slash its yearly bill of £12.5m on temporary staff.
Mon, 23 May 2022 10:10:10 +0000NHS boss: Hospitals must prioritise the needs of staff
Hospitals must prioritise the needs of staff – including making sure hot food is available to nigh-shift workers, according to a NHS boss in the West Midlands.
Mon, 23 May 2022 09:21:11 +0000New lease secured on Have a Heart Wolverhampton rehabilitation centre
A Wolverhampton charity can ensure the future care of patients recovering from heart problems after a Midlands law firm helped secure the lease on a new rehabilitation centre.
Sun, 22 May 2022 19:03:17 +0000Parish Council strikes back with Star Wars litter picking
The force was with litter pickers this weekend during a Star Wars litter pick.
Mon, 23 May 2022 09:03:11 +0000MP visits Bridgnorth Cliff Railway after reports of frost damage
Bridgnorth's MP visited the town's historic Cliff Railway on a fact finding mission after reports of frost damage.
Sun, 22 May 2022 15:40:31 +0000Thousands flock to Dragon Boat Racing at Himley Hall
More than 3,000 people descended on Himley Hall for the annual charity Dragon Boat Racing event.
Mon, 23 May 2022 05:28:00 +0000Historic car works could be turned into flats
The historic headquarters of a former Black Country car maker could be converted into flats under plans by a developer.
Mon, 23 May 2022 05:04:30 +0000West Midlands public buildings getting £134 million for energy efficiency upgrades
Almost £134 million will be spent on upgrading public buildings across the Midlands with energy efficiency measures, Government chiefs have revealed.
Mon, 23 May 2022 05:04:00 +0000Wolverhampton would be 'ideal' location for House of Lords, says Sir Gavin Williamson
Sir Gavin Williamson has called for the House of Lords to be relocated to Wolverhampton while major restoration works take place.
Mon, 23 May 2022 05:03:30 +0000Could you foster a child from war-torn Ukraine?
Rachael Davies paints a picture of an idyllic childhood. Days at the seaside, coach trips, and above all, plenty of laughter.
Mon, 23 May 2022 05:03:00 +0000New flats plan at Dudley Bean Cars office site hits stumbling block over noise concerns
Plans for a new housing development at the former offices of one of the region's most famous car manufacturers have hit a stumbling block over noise concerns.
Mon, 23 May 2022 05:02:00 +0000Fundraising drive for lifesaving kits in memory of Walsall knife victim Reagan Asbury
Friends of the family of a Walsall man who was fatally stabbed have launched a £7,000 fundraising drive towards installing emergency bleed control kits to help tackle knife injuries.
Mon, 23 May 2022 05:01:30 +0000Black Country food banks experiencing significant rise in use amid cost of living crisis
Food banks across the Black Country have reported a significant rise in use – but a dearth in donations amid the cost of living crisis.
Mon, 23 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000Star comment: Making a difference to those affected by war
Ukraine is not the only battleground - there are war zones around the world.
Sun, 22 May 2022 11:19:05 +0000Government will not rule out windfall tax despite opposition from ministers
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has said the Cabinet is considering ‘all the options’ to combat the cost-of-living crisis.
Sun, 22 May 2022 12:39:05 +0000Russia presses Donbas offensive as Polish leader visits Kyiv
The Russian military has launched artillery and missile attacks in Ukraine’s industrial heartland.
Sun, 22 May 2022 16:13:08 +0000Stourport Library gets longer hours due to new technology
Worcestershire County Council has invested in new technology which will offer longer opening hours at Stourport Library.
Sun, 22 May 2022 09:33:05 +0000Tory MP claims sex offender Imran Ahmad Khan ‘did not get fair trial’
Crispin Blunt admits he did not attend the whole trial or hear the witness evidence in court.
Sun, 22 May 2022 14:30:10 +0000Review: Fireman Sam at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
The circus was in Pontypandy and everyone at the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton was invited.
Sat, 07 May 2022 08:42:13 +0000M6 Junction 10: Live updates as major roadworks again close motorway under roundabout
Motorists using the M6 in the West Midlands were this weekend again being warned of delays, as work continues on a major project to re-shape Junction 10.
Sun, 22 May 2022 10:56:07 +0000Cabinet minister insists he does not know who called Johnson-Gray meeting
The Prime Minister is facing pressure to ‘urgently explain’ why the talks took place.
Sun, 22 May 2022 12:29:17 +00005K runners do their bit to raise funds for Claverley Church
Runners and walkers pounded the streets to help raise fund for repairs costing many thousands of pounds which are looming at an historic Shropshire church.
Sun, 22 May 2022 11:42:11 +0000Police teams across Black Country search for hidden knives
Police officers across the Black Country combed parks and green spaces for knives this weekend.
Sun, 22 May 2022 11:33:10 +0000£200 goods returned as police detain shoplifting suspect at Wolverhampton retail park
Police officers recovered £200 of stolen goods after catching a suspected shoplifter at a Wolverhampton retail park.
Sun, 22 May 2022 10:53:17 +0000Two volunteers with 70 years between them honoured for work with canal trust
Two Lichfield Canal Trust volunteers with an age difference of over 70 years have been nominated for Support Staffordshire Awards.
Sun, 22 May 2022 11:13:48 +0000Riders take to the saddle at Round the Wrekin Sportive charity challenge
There was a feeling of anticipation and togetherness as cyclists of all ages, shapes and sizes lined up for a special charity event.
Sun, 22 May 2022 07:25:08 +0000Concern mounts over fate of 2,500 Ukrainian POWs from Mariupol steel plant
Russia has claimed full control of the Azovstal steel plant in the city.
Sun, 22 May 2022 10:20:07 +0000Sir Keir Starmer has got further to go on policy overhaul, says Wolverhampton MP Pat McFadden
Pat McFadden said the party needed a change of direction after four election losses in a row.
Sun, 22 May 2022 09:54:11 +0000Doctor warns of rising monkeypox transmission with ‘more cases every day’
Dr Susan Hopkins, of the UK Health Security Agency, said updated figures for the weekend will be released on Monday.
Sat, 21 May 2022 14:21:09 +0000New Molineux Quarter still on the table to improve area around Wolves stadium
New plans for a Molineux Quarter have been unveiled as part of a drive to attract major investors into Wolverhampton.