The Rail, Maritime and Transport union said there had been no breakthrough in the negotiations on pay, jobs and conditions.

The magnificent men with their flying machines are showing off their skills at the Weston Park Air Show this weekend.

Roadblock protests are set to take place on the M6 as drivers continue to object to soaring fuel prices.

Mayors should have greater control over taxes raised in their areas in order to end “micromanagement” of England’s regions by Whitehall, a think tank has said.

Toby Neal casts his eye on the world of politics.

The Prime Minister gave the Ukrainian president a signed copy of Queen Of Our Times during his visit to Kyiv.

Olaf Scholz and French president Emmanuel Macron have held several telephone conversations with Russian president Vladimir Putin.

New figures have revealed the number of people crossing the Channel to reach Britain this year has passed 11,000.

A spokesperson for the college said it was ‘fully supportive’ of the sentiment.

A disabled Wolverhampton pensioner claims she was told to “make an appointment” to tend her baby son's grave at a city cemetery – because a removable bollard has to be taken out specially every time she visits.

Sir Gavin Williamson has poured cold water on claims that Boris Johnson was planning to stand in his South Staffordshire seat at the next general election.

Sandwell Council is set to hand out payments worth £3.4 million to pensioners on low incomes and families with children amid the cost of living squeeze.

Part of a 120-year-old church Wolverhampton will be demolished under plans to transform it into an entertainment venue.

After a Tettenhall care home was closed following an inadequate rating and the building put on the market, a family member has said that her 'nan' would have died if she had left her in their care.

Bilston Town FC has been put on a "firmer footing for the future" after council chiefs signed off on a 35-year lease, a Wolverhampton MP has said.

Amid the glitz and glamour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, one act stole the show. Diversity performed an homage to Britpop at the Platinum Party, showing the best side of Britain and winning the applause of both BBC viewers and those who watched th...

Trade union chiefs have asked the independent regulator of higher education in England to investigate plans by a university to suspend recruitment to courses.

Plans are in place for this year's Shifnal Carnival after a two-year hiatus.

A fire in a power substation knocked out the electricity to 970 properties in Rugeley.

Staffordshire Police has unveiled its new emergency response cars.

The Prime Minister’s visit was arranged in secret.

Plans to build a modern learning quarter in the heart of Wolverhampton have taken a major step forward after £20 million of Government cash was secured.

Residents are being urged to leave bowls of water out in the garden to help wildlife such as hedgehogs over the hot spell.

A motorist who made a right turn across the path of an oncoming moped rider has avoided an immediate jail sentence for causing his death.

Youngsters across a Black Country borough are getting ready to take over other schools in a major sporting competition.

A man has been given a community sentence for attempting to burgle a house.

There has been a rise in burglaries in Wordsley as thieves try to steal the keys to high performance cars.

A "self-indulgent" man with crack cocaine and gambling habits has been jailed for setting fire to the family's £300,000 home when his wife left him.

Santon Downham, in Norfolk, recorded the highest temperature with 32.7C.

Societal issues affecting young people were brought to life creatively through an innovative partnership with BMet and Aston Villa FC's charity this week.

Frustrated eco campaigners are holding a protest outside Dudley Council House on Monday.

The final part of the Queen's Baton Relay has begun as the baton makes its way towards the United Kingdom.

Tribute bands covering every music style from Elvis to Bhangra will be performing at a popular music festival tomorrow(SAT).

Passengers jetting off have praised staff at Birmingham Airport for their management of airport queues on the hottest day of the year.

It broke all known box office records in Mexico, Israel, and the Middle and Far East.

No final decision has been made about where the contest will be held.

A primary school in Oldbury has received another inadequate rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection despite being told previously that it “must take action”.

Prevalence of the virus remains well below the record high reached in the spring.

Many Britons are basking in sunshine with temperatures soaring to over 32C as the UK recorded the hottest day of the year so far for the third day in a row.

The navy said the Vasily Bekh was used to transport ammunition, weapons and personnel to Snake Island.

Health and safety bosses in Wolverhampton have endorsed the council’s annual plan for protecting the welfare of all workers and members of the public in the city.

Britain could host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, it has emerged.

National Express West Midlands is making changes to some of its bus timetables from June 26 to improve service reliability.

A new approach to safeguarding in Staffordshire has led to more than 600 people being trained to recognise the signs of low-level neglect.

The recommendation will be discussed by leaders of the 27-nation bloc during a summit next week in Brussels.

More than 400 children learned the importance of maths in the workplace at a careers fair organised by a multi-academy trust in Stourport.

A travel agent has helped save the holiday of a care worker by tracking down her delayed passport.

Police have issued an appeal for information on two men after an attempted break-in at a Wolverhampton home.

A Darlaston sex offender blamed the death of his cat for downloading more than 1,600 child abuse images on his phone, a court heard.

Surging fuel prices have reached an unwanted landmark in Staffordshire after a filling station was seen charging more than £2 per litre.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found injured in a Wolverhampton street and later died.

Residents of a Wolverhampton street have recalled a blood-curdling scream heard shortly before a woman was found fatally injured.

The WikiLeaks founder is being held in Belmarsh prison in London.

Two women have been taken to hospital – one in critical condition – as police dealt with a missing person inquiry near Kingswinford.

Younger children will be able to get their Covid jabs at Wolverhampton's Mander Centre clinic from Saturday.

US officials won a legal battle in Fiji to seize the luxury vessel which they say belongs to sanctioned oligarch Suleiman Kerimov.

A growing food project which serves up good company and free hot meals is off to a flying start after launching a new site for residents in the Black Country.

The nomination deadline for this year’s Wolverhampton Young Citizen of the Year Awards has been extended until July 31.

Four local charities have backed a veteran fundraiser as he prepares to mark his 80th birthday with an 80x80 challenge.

The cost of living crisis is causing pet owners problems as they struggle to keep their animals in the lifestyle they are accustomed to.

A man who was pursued by officers along Black Country streets has admitted driving dangerously.

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said Vladimir Putin’s forces might achieve tactical victories in the coming weeks but could not take over all of Ukraine.

A popular West Midlands tourist attraction has been reimagined as two of Britain's best-loved tabletop games.

Hundreds of people have already shown an interest in joining the West Midlands Ambulance Service, only days after the organisation announced it was planning to recruit almost 500 student paramedics.

Help is available for senior residents who want to get online thanks to a new scheme launched by a council chairman.

No arrests have been made one month after burglars broke into a children's soft play centre and stole their charity box – along with a packet of crisps and a drink.

West Midlands Police has joined forces with the Air Ambulance Service in a bid to tackle rising knife crime.

The sounds of a unique time in British pop are set to be heard again as a Black Country band releases its back catalogue.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has backed Stourbridge MP Suzanne Webb's campaign to increase face-to-face appointments in the NHS.

There have been 21 redundancies after administrators were appointed at a Wolverhampton business.

The number of police in Wolverhampton could almost double to 900 once the city's main police station has been refurbished.

Marco Longhi MP has told the Archbishop of Canterbury to give up his palaces for illegal immigrants after the top clergyman spoke out against the Rwanda asylum plan.

There will be laughs and more than a few tears as the stories of a bona fide Wolverhampton footballing legend and loving father are told again.

Work to clear the former Rugeley Power Station land is continuing 12 months after the cooling towers were demolished.

People are being forced to risk their lives to get over a busy main road after a right of way was shut down for HS2 works.

Criminal barristers could take serious action including court walk-outs over concern at pressure on lawyers, a leading West Midlands QC has warned.

Bilston Town Football Club will be able to bid for more funding after it was handed a 35-year lease for its home and adjacent land.

Wolverhampton locals were in good spirits ahead of England Women's football game against Belgium at Molineux.

The warning was issued in Lord Geidt’s letter of resignation.

A spate of thefts of Land Rovers in south Staffordshire has prompted a police investigation.

Cannock Chase Forest rocked as people came to enjoy live music at a series of concerts judged a success by organisers.

The return of the Good Food Show means a chance for serious foodies – and those who just enjoy a feast – to take in the widest possible range of food and drink.

Three of the Bank’s nine-person committee wanted to go even further

Former Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion and Walsall stars will be in attendance at a charity football match in the West Midlands this weekend.

The cost of living crisis was a topic of discussion for store holders and people attending a returning food and drink exhibition.

Two men have been arrested after a woman was found with serious head injuries following a suspected hit-and-run.

Vandals have struck at a special school and damaged a memorial garden designed for pupils to remember classmates who have died.

David Venables is accused of murdering his wife Brenda, whose body was found on their farm.

A pub operator that owns sites across the West Midlands is up for sale.

A farmer from Staffordshire has been handed a court bill of more than £8,000 for failing to comply with livestock disease control measures.

A ‘tiny forest’ in Wolverhampton planted more than a year ago has now grown into a natural classroom environment for local schoolchildren.

The Queen's Baton Relay will pay a visit to Molineux, a lucky city primary school and West Park on its route around the Black Country.

Holiday company TUI has issued a statement after passengers were pictured in huge queues outside Birmingham Airport in the early hours of the morning.

Fuel prices have continued to soar to record highs, with the average price of both diesel and petrol getting nearer to £2 per litre.

Today marks the launch of the inaugural Ladder for the Black Country Apprenticeship Awards 2022.

Cadbury World is inviting dads to celebrate Father’s Day at the attraction this weekend, with a day packed full of family fun and the chance to get a photo with the Premier League trophy.

Organisers have celebrated the success of a Shropshire art trail that saw more than 40 artists take part.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested after "domestic-related" disorder in the street in Walsall.

The sky will be the limit as plane enthusiasts enjoy a fantastic day out next month.

He's back! Tito Jackson enjoys another jam-packed visit to his beloved Wolverhampton.