A Walsall road frequently used by parents has been closed for resurfacing work.

Traffics has been released on the M6 southbound after to a crash between a lorry and a car.

A person has died after an incident near to Dudley Port railway station.

A man has been charged with murder after a stabbing in Birmingham.

A man has died after being found fatally stabbed in a crashed car near a hospital.

Police swooped when they spotted a Ford Ka with cloned plates in Bilston.

It is time to start fracking says Colin Knipe, an engineering geologist and mining engineer from Dudley:

Relatives of a West Bromwich soldier who died in the Battle of the Somme with his best friends have visited his grave in France.

Retail chain The Works saw growth in sales and returned to profit in the year to May 1.

A couple's back garden wall has been destroyed after a car came crashing through it.

Permanent memorials to the late Queen are being considered for a number of areas in the Black Country, council bosses have revealed.

An urgent treatment centre in Wolverhampton has shut due to "unforeseen emergency building repairs".

A missing 54-year-old who was last seen more than two weeks ago has still not been seen.

More rubbish was dumped in St Thomas’s than any other ward in Dudley over the last two years.

Urgent emergency care at Dudley's Russells Hall Hospital remains under "considerable pressure" as doctors also battle an almost 20-month waiting list for routine medical procedures.

A glassblower from Wolverhampton who won a Netflix reality series about the trade has created the world's first sparkling water glass.

Parking charges in West Bromwich are set to more than triple under new plans unveiled by council chiefs.

A blowtorch being used in roof repair work sparked a major fire at a wedding venue, West Midlands Fire Service has said.

The Chancellor said reversing the tax rise imposed by Boris Johnson’s government will boost growth.

The Priory Hospital Woodbourne has had its overall rating downgraded from “good” to “inadequate” after Matthew Caseby died in September 2020

Two prolific drug suppliers have had their sentences increased after running "one of the largest drugs laboratories ever found in the UK".

Black cab drivers in Wolverhampton who don’t offer contactless card payments as an option – or try to add a surcharge to the fare – will face legal action, the city’s licensing boss has warned.

A 21-year-old woman has been left with serious facial injuries following an assault in Cannock.

An Oldbury mother has achieved her dream of opening a florist in Warley after vowing to show her autistic son "anything can be done"

Staff at a One Stop shop in Brierley Hill have been threatened by robbers armed with a screwdriver and a hammer.

The company will run extra trains on its key London-Manchester and London-Birmingham routes from Tuesday.

‘Dangerous’ land which has become a magnet for fly-tipping is to be transformed with a new factory built on site.

Birmingham's Albert’s Schloss is launching its Bavarian inspired breakfast and brunch menu to the best Broadway show tunes this weekend.

Two men have been released on bail after sensitive gang intelligence was stolen from an off-duty police officer's car.

Schools bosses in Wolverhampton are being asked to approve the appointment of a dedicated full-time education post in its new exploitation hub, which works with vulnerable children and young people.

An 18-year-old man who was arrested after fireworks and missiles were thrown at police in Smethwick has been released with no further action.

The scale of disorder at football matches in the West Midlands has been revealed – with arrests for violent disorder on the rise among supporters of Wolves, Villa, Albion, Birmingham City and Walsall.

People with the name Barratt in their family tree are being asked to come forward as arrangements are being made for a reunion.

A man who was arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in Birmingham remains in police custody.

Police are urging caravan owners to be vigilant following an increase in thefts and attempted thefts across Staffordshire.

Plans to build a state-of-the-art technology learning centre on the site of a recently-demolished Wolverhampton primary school have been approved by the city council.

A busy Black Country junction is experiencing congestion due to roadworks being done by an internet company.

Tax cuts could be offered to people in part of the Black Country – which is being lined up as one of 12 UK 'investment zones'.

A West Midlands town centre's new Farmers Market has already got a waiting list of traders keen to get involved.

Police officers made three arrests after recovering goods, including alcohol, of more than £2,000 from a vehicle.

People have reacted with shock and dismay over revelations yobs ripped a live pigeon apart as part of a campaign of terror on a Walsall estate.

Police are hunting two men after a car was stolen from someone who was threatened with a knife.

Plans to build a new retail premises with two single flats above on a stretch of derelict land in Wolverhampton have been sent to the city council.

The M6 southbound has reopened after three lanes were closed due to an offal spillage.

Visitors were left unimpressed by an annual country fair at the weekend, with one bemoaning only 'an hour's worth' of activities there.

One lane of the A38 was closed due to a collision.

An inflatable theme park owner has spoken of his fears for the future of his business as he faces soaring energy bills hiked by almost £90,000.

Veterinary group CVS, which has vets practices across the West Midlands, saw profits grow in the year to the end of June.

Politicians from all parties agree that Britain's economy needs to grow – and quickly.

Stuart Anderson MP said he feels "humbled" after Queen Elizabeth II approved his government position in one of her final acts.

Police are appealing for information following reports of a man exposing himself in the Cannock area.

Members of the RMT union employed by contractors to clean Avanti West Coast trains will walk out for 24 hours on Friday.

Sandwell and Dudley residents have been invited to learn more about the Midlands Metro Black Country extension.

July has been the most violent month in Birmingham so far this year it has been revealed.

The University of Wolverhampton has confirmed that the courses it "suspended" earlier this year have now been axed and will not be reintroduced.

Drivers are being warned about emergency roadworks taking place in Walsall.

A kind-hearted delivery driver's gesture has gone viral after he left a special gift for his biggest fan.

Staffordshire Police must "urgently improve" its performance after "serious concerns" were raised by a watchdog over how it investigates crime, responds to the public and monitors suspects and offenders.

Police in Dudley had a busy shift involving a confiscated car, a van without insurance and recovery of a stolen vehicle.

Training experts Performance Through People – part of Ladder for the Black Country – helped recruit 14 apprentices to train in new roles at American Express Global Business Travel.

A variety of military medals, artefacts and a diver's dagger are to go under the hammer in Staffordshire next week.

A 15-year-old girl from Wolverhampton has been missing for more than two weeks.

A Wolverhampton bungalow is on the market for £85,000, but needs a good tidy up both inside and out.

Stourbridge MP Suzanne Webb has been appointed as Liz Truss's parliamentary private secretary.

Pro-active steps to help businesses in the UK are welcome, as is the pledge from Liz Truss to look at the situation again in six months time and provide more help if it is needed.

A new Dudley bar and bistro will see its grand opening today, with bookings being taken for the opening weekend.

A butterfly release held in the Wyre Forest has raised £7,000 for a local hospice charity.

A British Transport Police special officer who touched a female colleague in an inappropriate manner has been sacked following a misconduct hearing.

What does Freemasonry mean to you? Funny handshakes and secret signs? To many people, what goes on inside a masons' lodge remains steeped in mystery.

A man was rushed to hospital with a fractured eye socket and two others were injured after an attack in Wolverhampton city centre.

Licensing bosses are to discuss an extension to pavement licences for cafes, restaurants and bars next week.

Drivers on the M6 have been told to expect delays due to a collision involving two lorries.

Emergency services are dealing with an incident which has blocked all trains on a busy line in and out of Birmingham.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in Birmingham.

A Birmingham chicken shop riddled with mouse droppings, an indoor market with a dirty fridge and a bakery that proved dough using wallpaper strippers have all been fined thousands of pounds for hygiene failures.

In a video message, the Prince of Wales said he believed his grandmother would have been ‘delighted’ to hear about the Earthshot Prize summit.

Police are urging people to be vigilant after the registration plates of a car in Burntwood were cloned recently.

Three women were treated by paramedics after inhaling fumes from a Carters Green workshop on the floor above the chemist they were working in.

Carters Green High Street was closed to traffic due to an incident in a West Bromwich building.

The Government’s business energy support package comes after months of soaring prices.

A Staffordshire council has been issued a Fixed Penalty Notice of £400 to a fly-tipper.

Fireworks and missiles were thrown at police, during a protest outside a Hindu temple in Smethwick.

Greatest Days - The Official Take That Musical, is heading to Wolverhampton's Grand theatre next year to relight the fires of fans in the region.

A jury at Wolverhampton Crown Court was unable to decide whether a 21-year-old man is guilty of violent disorder in Walsall.

Independent retailer Cookes Furniture is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

One of the most popular rollercoasters at Alton Towers is closing down.

An 81-year-old pensioner has been charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs after a roadside stop-and-search.

A prolific Dudley burglar has been jailed after threatening two female police officers with a Taser he stole after one slipped climbing onto a roof trying to catch him.

Young people have been invited to a jobs fair as part of Wolverhampton Business Week.

Marks & Spencer staff are to receive a second pay rise this year – and some will get an M&S voucher on top.

A 40-year-old man is missing from Wolverhampton, as police appeal to the public for any information on his whereabouts.

Property landlords in Birmingham may soon be paying £700 for a licence to show they are providing adequate accommodation, after the Government gave the thumbs up for a new scheme.

Staff at a nursing home are celebrating after the facility was rated among the top 20 in the region.

A wooden windmill has been built by pupils at a Stourport school, with support from staff and a local business.

Fresh plans have been put forward to convert a boarded up town centre pub into a restaurant and flats.