The long-running rail dispute over jobs, pay and conditions continues to spark industrial action.

People have been urged to come forward and potentially receive a £500 reward if they can help trace a fly-tipper who dumped tyres in Willenhall.

A former bank could be transformed into a Papa John’s pizza takeaway if plans are given the green light.

An increasing number of small and medium-sized businesses in the West Midlands are selling on Amazon.

A man has died and another two have been injured following a two-car crash on the M42 overnight.

Thousands of people across the Black Country and Staffordshire who receive benefits will receive the second instalment of their Cost of Living Payment next month.

Wolverhampton is gearing up to celebrate its annual Diwali gathering – the festival of lights – which will be held at the city's Phoenix Park later this month.

Black Country business loan provider BCRS Business Loans is ready to ‘step up’ to support companies facing financial pressures during the current cost of living crisis, its chief executive told the annual general meeting.

Liz Truss has burned through political capital like Jeff Bezos burns through rocket fuel. The Prime Minister who was initially rejected by two thirds of her own MPs has wasted no time in ending the honeymoon period that she might have enjoyed.

Hundreds of jobs and training opportunities will be on offer at one of Dudley's largest jobs fairs which will be held later this week.

Here are some recent entries from Liz Truss’s conference diary.

It was a full house when delighted classical music fans flocked to Wolverhampton's St Peter's Collegiate Church to enjoy the sound of a popular organ symphony.

Fire fighters worked to stop a fire at an electrical sub-station in Staffordshire.

Sport and culture in the region is set to benefit from a large sum of funding from the Commonwealth Games funds.

Tory delegates have been attacked, spat at and chased on their way into the party conference in Birmingham, a senior minister has claimed.

The Conservative Party conference was locked down over a potential security alert.

19,000 people in Stafford were left without power today, due to a major incident at a National Grid site in the area.

A man was stabbed to death in a fight involving a "large group of men" in Coventry on Sunday night.

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his Tory conference speech just hours after abandoning a plan to axe the 45p rate of income tax for top earners.

The stars of this year's Birmingham Hippodrome pantomime donned their costumes on Monday to officially launch Dick Whittington.

People will be able to start their workout earlier on weekdays at a Black Country leisure centre after new opening times came into force.

A plan for the future long-term use of the centrepiece stadium of the Commonwealth Games is set to be presented.

A shocking picture of a reservoir near the source of the River Severn shows the lasting impact of the driest summer months in over 170 years.

More than £365,000 has been pledged to tackle anti-social behaviour and promote the safety of women in Wolverhampton city centre.

Almost 65 people braved the rain to take part in a walk through Wolverhampton to celebrate recovery from addiction and dependency – and raise awareness.

Ian McKellen, John Bishop, and Mel Giedroyc will star in a pantomime production of Mother Goose, arriving at Wolverhampton Grand next year.

A beautiful sunrise this morning inspired many readers to capture the moment.

Andy Street has criticised the Government's ditched plan to cut the top rate of income tax as being "against any reasonable notion of fairness".

A lorry has collided with a level crossing barrier and caused delays to train lines running through Cradley Heath Train Station.

Lifelong Woverhampton Wanderers fan and ex-footballer Eddie Cowley has received one of the very last 100th birthday cards signed by the Queen before her death last month.

It was a weekend of celebration for a South Staffordshire village as a popular beer festival returned for another year.

Firefighters are expecting a surge in the number of accidental house fires over winter amid concerns over how people heat their homes as energy bills increase.

Sports fans using the BT Sport app were up in arms as their £25 monthly renewals appeared multiple time in their bank accounts on Monday.

Bus routes across Staffordshire are being propped-up by council chiefs after a one-off intervention to save those at risk of being axed.

Water regulator Ofwat said that the utility companies have been fined for missing targets in areas such as water supply interruptions.

Growing supermarket chain Aldi, which has recently become Britain’s fourth largest grocery group, plans to open 16 more stores before the end of the year.

The Prime Minister and Chancellor have backed down on the much-criticised move for the highest earners.

Elf on the Shelf is set to come to life in December to raise funds and awareness of the vital work of a charity.

A property housing a popular restaurant, wine bar and bistro in Shifnal has gone on the market.

It was time to step out for charity in a Shropshire town well-known for its many flights of steps.

Police are hunting a 47-year-old man who is wanted on suspicion of kidnap and stalking.

Talk about a perfect storm. A couple of months ago, everything in the garden looked rosy. To be honest, I was feeling a little bit smug, having – against the advice of the supposed experts – decided to fix my gas and electricity prices last autum...

Michael Fabricant has revealed he hurled a protester's plastic horn to the ground as he ran the gauntlet on his way into the Conservative Party conference.

A popular and selfless NHS worker at Walsall Manor Hospital has died, following a short illness.

Technology and telecoms provider plan.com has acquired Telford-based Telserve Group for an undisclosed sum as part of an ambitious strategy that will see it expand significantly over the next five years.

A listener who took on the role of Radio 1 quiz host for a segment has made an embarrassing gaffe – confusing the Black Country with Birmingham.

The opening of two new Black Country railway stations has moved a stage closer after they were included in timetabling plans.

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of round, flat and profile wire has named a new managing director as it looks to build on a record 12 months.

Calls have been made for a Black Country pub at the heart of several violent clashes to remain closed amid concerns the area will be "marred" by the issues.

West Midlands Police spent more than £500,000 last season policing games at Wolves and Villa, according to new figures.

A row of derelict garages targeted by fly-tippers are to be emptied of rubbish after residents claimed rats were seen on the land.

Traders at an indoor market in Stafford have been posing for photos as part of a campaign to show off what they have to offer.

The body of a woman has been found in a park in the West Midlands by police after a person went missing last week.

A woman who was riding a mobility scooter has died after a crash involving a car in Birmingham.

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in the Black Country.

Funerals and crematoria group Dignity has swung to a pre-tax loss for the first half of 2022 after market normalisation post-Covid-19 and a significant change to the pricing and product mix.

One person has been injured and two men have been arrested after reports of a fight on a Wolverhampton street involving "machetes or knives".

Energy bills were burned on Saturday in a wave of cost-of-living protests against the jump in gas and electricity unit prices – less than 24 hours before the Conservative party conference kicked off in Birmingham.

Wolverhampton’s historic Wightwick Manor is to open a new greenhouse in its grounds which will be used to provide horticultural classes for visitors.

A seven-year-old boy with a need for speed is flying the Black Country flag "all over the country" by competing in a motorbike racing championship.

Dudley council says “it can’t win” as a scheme to curb pesticides that could cause cancer and harm bees goes live. At a scrutiny committee on Wednesday the authority told how it was trialling a scheme to reduce and/or eradicate the use of glyph...

Bilston Town Football Club has been given the go-ahead to build a new car park on land adjacent to its Queen Street ground.

Frustrated patients are still struggling to see their GPs across Walsall with demand for appointments higher than ever.