Motorists have been warned of 15 minute delays following a crash at a busy Wolverhampton roundabout.

The Black Country Plan could be torn up and "reworked" under Government plans to revamp the UK's housing strategy.

The inquest opened into the death of a man after an accident last year at Ironbridge Power Station is expected to last two or three days.

There are plenty of road closures in and around the Black Country and South Staffordshire this week, but you'll be pleased to know that most of them will only cause minor delays of around ten minutes or less.

Policing powers should be handed over to the West Midlands Mayor to help reduce crime in the region and stop political point-scoring, a former candidate has said.

One of the UK’s leading providers of rail-related training has made a rallying call for more women to get involved in a sector that has thousands of immediate jobs available.

A lifelong Wolves fan who raised almost £30,000 through a trek between Wolverhampton and London has praised other fundraisers after missing out on an award.

Plans to turn a historic former pub in a leafy corner of Wolverhampton into a six-bedroom family home have been thrown out by the city council.

The UK's unemployment rate dropped to its lowest for almost half a decade as more Britons left the labour market completely, according to official figures.

Nurses across the UK are currently casting their votes on whether to take industrial action over pay and conditions.

Illegal vapes were seized from a shop in Willenhall following reports of them being sold to children were made to police.

Michael Williams and Jessica Waldron had arranged to leave two bags in airport toilets after landing in the UK, Isleworth Crown Court was told.

Pubs and restaurants group Marston’s said its annual total retail sales came in higher than 2019 numbers, as people continued to splurge on drinks and food despite the rapid cost-of-living crisis.

Steve Homer was sharing a table at the Pride of Britain awards with Noddy Holder when he got a firm reminder of how just how much people love the Civic halls.

A couple fighting cancer head-on have raised £4,000 for Macmillan by 'braving the shave'.

We have entered a dangerous phase of the war in Ukraine.

In this week’s Money Matters column, the Wrekin Housing Group’s Debt and Energy Manager Dan Bebbington urges people not to be afraid of opening letters.

Hortons Estate has delivered the new UK headquarters of international hydraulic and pneumatic specialist Brennan Industries – one of two new developments at an established industrial park in Aldridge.

Work has completed on a £7.7 million scheme in Dudley, bringing high-specification warehousing to the Black Country to meet the ongoing demand for premium industrial stock in the Midlands.

These are the faces of a pair of would-be drug smugglers who tried to sneak cocaine with a street value of £1.75 million into the UK.

Dudley will get a new one-stop health centre as part of a £2.3 billion government scheme to tackle Covid backlogs by delivering vital tests, checks and scans for patients in the region.

A rural pub is set to welcome its first customers for more than two months this week when it reopens with a new owner and a new look.

The pressure on Steve Bruce had become unbearable and the only decision was for the manager to be relieved of his duties.

A new initiative is set to provide residents in a Black Country borough with monthly waste disposal.

Images have been released of a man wanted in connection to an assault which left the victim needing reconstructive surgery.

The importance of helping hospital waiting lists recover cannot be underestimated, say health bosses as two NHS trusts outline their priorities for the next five years.

Trains on a major Staffordshire rail line were stopped after a person was hit by a train.

A man has returned to RAF Cosford nearly 80 years after being stationed there during his time in the army.

Flowers and tributes have been left at the scene of a collision that caused the death of a 20-year-old man as police investigations continue.

Fifty-six councils, including many in the Shropshire and Wolverhampton region, have worked together to produce a short film to raise awareness of the need for foster carers.

An escalating long-running feud between two families resulted in the murder of a taxi firm manager in Dudley, a court heard.

Thousands of music lovers made history by getting into the groove at the annual Willenhall Lock Stock festival.

Award-winning dance theatre company Sweetshop Revolution is performing its latest production in Wolverhampton.

A spate of distraction burglaries targeting the elderly in Lichfield has prompted a police warning.

Two men from Halesowen and a Birmingham man have appeared before magistrates charged with murder after a fatal stabbing.

The images provide new insights into the chemical composition of two of Jupiter’s moons.

A Tipton nurse has won the prestigious Employee of the Year award for his outstanding work delivering Covid-19 vaccinations for housebound Sandwell residents.

A teenage boy was fighting for his life last night after being hit by a car as he cycled along a road.

A police dispersal order to tackle reports of 'appalling' behaviour has been put in place in Blakenall.

It's close to midnight and something... Well, it was just after 5pm actually, but Michael Jackson's Thriller was booming from some speakers in the glorious surroundings of Alton Towers.

Lucy Letby denies murdering five boys and two girls and attempting to murder another five boys and five girls at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Housing bosses are bracing themselves for the impact the cost of living crisis could have on homelessness in Walsall.

A 20-year-old man whose car was struck by another driver allegedly trying to escape police has died.

A crash on the M6 caused five miles of traffic and delays of more than half-an-hour.

Screening for blood virus hepatitis C among inmates at a prison is underway as part of a major international programme to eradicate it.

The RSPCA has launched an appeal after four dead rabbits were found in a burned out car in Birmingham.

More cases of bird flu have been confirmed in Staffordshire.

It has been announced today that the Civic is finally set to start hosting shows again in June 2023 after an eight-year revamp costing £48 million.

If you love being near big cats, then West Midland Safari Park's latest habitat lodges are for you.

Shivering Stafford residents will be invited to a network of warm places throughout the winter to combat the cost-of-living crisis.

Firefighters have tackled a blaze in a car in Wolverhampton and stopped it from spreading to nearby properties and vehicles.

The UK's hospitality industry is one that was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

Restoration work has begun at one of the Black Country's most recognisable landmarks.

Wildlife lovers can now spend the night up close and personal with some of the most beautiful, yet fearsome, creatures on the planet.

A former Wolverhampton MP who served in the shadow cabinet has thrown her hat into the ring to become Labour's parliamentary candidate for Wycombe.

A Wolverhampton car dealership is to be one of the first to sell a new electric car.

Morrisons' takeover of McColl's is expected to be cleared after the supermarket giant told regulators it would sell 28 convenience stores to push the move through.

Wolverhampton marked World Mental Health Day and World Homeless Day today (Monday).

A foodbank today warned of groups attempting to use its services to make a profit.

A Kingswinford pub is set for a £280,000 makeover to broaden its appeal and keep it thriving for the long-term.

Local music legends Robert Plant and Beverley Knight will be sounded out about playing Wolverhampton Civic Hall when it reopens.

Jaguar Land Rover saw its order book grow by around 5,000 vehicles in the three months to the end of September.

Stafford Borough Council is handing over the running of village open spaces to three parish councils – and £10,000 previously earmarked towards another town’s park will be transferred to an improvement project.

A Rotarian has returned from a mission to Africa where she supported a charity which helps children living on city streets.

Staffordshire’s top cop and the commissioner who gave the go-ahead for almost £15m to be spent on a firearms training facility have explained why the facility is needed.

Roads are set to be resurfaced at a Stafford nursery and facilities improved for staff who look after the borough’s parks and public spaces.

Our Feed a Family campaign is already making a difference to those in need of help.

Finally, the saga of the Wolverhampton Civic Halls redevelopment is almost at an end.

TV presenter, author and podcaster, Radzi Chinyanganya lives life at a fast pace – but he has three key ways of keeping everything under control.

Two "world class" firework displays will light up Wolverhampton's skyline next month – with tickets still available for the spectacular display.

Hollywood Bowl Group said earnings for the past year have surpassed targets after the firm witnessed "resilient customer demand" following the easing of pandemic restrictions.

Packaging group DS Smith said trading continues to be very good as it lifted its annual guidance.

An American football star is part of Walsall FC’s new ownership group, it has emerged.

A classic car meet has celebrated its latest gathering with cars worth millions of pounds.

A wildlife trust is holding its fourth annual walking fundraiser this month.

A former Mayor of Wolverhampton has said she is looking forward to welcoming King Charles III to Wolverhampton – having been inspired by his mother years ago.

Paranormal investigators will be leading a ghost hunt at Smethwick Baths later this month in aid of a mental health charity.

A public inquiry will take place over plans to build an old people's home in the Black Country.

Every one of those seeking help from The Good Shepherd has their reasons.

A Wolverhampton man who has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for Dementia UK through intense physical challenges is up for a fundraiser award tonight.

Babies’ brothers and sisters will be able to see their family's new arrivals for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic at Walsall Manor Hospital.

For almost 50 years businessman, designer and inventor Walter Davies kept a remarkable scrapbook.

Those who fail to hand over their passport and attempt to travel to the tournament in Qatar could face jail and a fine.

Celebrities including England legend Gary Lineker have got behind Wolverhampton's own fundraising superstar 'Manny' on his way to raising thousands for Dementia UK.

Nadhim Zahawi said he believes the MP for Bournemouth West has been treated fairly following a misconduct claim.

A new police recruit is enjoying a dream start to his career at the same police base as his role model - more than a decade after looking up to him as a schoolboy.

Police believe gunshots heard in Walsall this week were part of a targeted attack.

Dozens of fans descended on a convention to celebrate the career of Wolverhampton's rock legends Slade.

Motorway cops have stopped an 'abnormal load' on the M6, discovering appropriate paperwork had not been obtained.

An internationally renowned writer and New York Times bestselling author has taken centre stage at Dudley Council’s Black History Month celebration.