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Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:19:10 +0000
Flooding expected to hit Black Country street after heavy rainfall
A flood warning has been put in place for a Black Country area prone to flooding.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:48:16 +0000
Witness heard 'massive bang' when car hit spectators killing girl, 16, and man, 19
A witness has reported hearing a massive bang when a car ploughed into a crowd of spectators during a late-night 'car meet'.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:23:23 +0000
The former Walsall FC youth keeper who is making his mark in the business world
Football can be a cruel game.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:44:11 +0000
Car overturns near Dudley homes as heavy rain hits region
Firefighters were called to an overturned car with crews saying the suspected speeding driver failed to pay attention to road conditions during heavy rainfall.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:50:12 +0000
Construction work begins to build new one-form entry school
Construction works have begun on a new one-form entry school in Staffordshire.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:16:15 +0000
Kidderminster veteran reveals the secret to living a long life on his 103rd birthday
A veteran from Wolverhampton who was evacuated from Dunkirk during the Second World War has celebrated his 103rd birthday at a care home in Kidderminster.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:05:07 +0000
Fight begins to save 'essential' Dudley bus service from getting the axe
A councillor today pledged to do her best to prevent an 'essential' bus service from being cut in Dudley.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:05:00 +0000
Bridgnorth family's horror as armed intruders ram down gates to their farm
A family has spoken of their terror when armed intruders “violently” rammed down the gates to their farm late at night.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:02:00 +0000
Meet Poppy the seven-year-old brownie who kept her charity promise
A brownie called Poppy has been keeping her promises by raising almost £200 to help military veterans.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
50 and out as Bill Graham retires from Alloy Wire International
The ever-present in Alloy Wire International’s growth has decided to call it a day after clocking up more than five decades of service.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:59:00 +0000
Tile Rite secures a new headquarters
The UK’s leading retail tiling supplier has chosen to expand its business by launching a new headquarters in Walsall.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:05:00 +0000
Thieves steal branded Royal British Legion gazebo and chairs worth £3,000
Thieves have stolen a new branded gazebo and tables from the Aldridge branch of the Royal British Legion.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:04:00 +0000
Grandfather is latest patient given three-year wait for hospital appointment
A grandfather has become the latest county patient given a near three-year wait for a hospital appointment.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:06:00 +0000
Major scheme to extend pedestrian and cycle routes across M6 Junction 10 complete
A major scheme to extend the pedestrian and cycle route across the M6 Junction 10 in Walsall has been officially launched and will connect to other routes.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:01:00 +0000
New life-saving bleed control kits rolled out across Black Country borough in fight on violent crime
New kits aimed at saving a person's life if they are bleeding have been rolled out across a Black Country borough.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:35:23 +0000
Santa suits at the ready for annual 5k fun run in Wolverhampton
A centre for the blind is preparing to lace up their jolly red running shoes in the 2022 Santa fun run

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:14:13 +0000
Students enjoy buzz of World Cup as they watch England win
It was an afternoon lesson of a different kinds as pupils at a Staffordshire school sat down to cheer on England.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Sailor moves from the sea to Spaghetti Junction to keep motorists safe on West Midland motorways
When it comes to predicting the weather, it is something of a military operation for expert Kerry Farrell.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Thousands who took part in UK's nuclear test programme to receive medal recognising their service
Thousands of people who took part in the UK's nuclear test programme will receive a medal recognising their service following years of campaigning for the honour.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:35:29 +0000
Vacant three-bed semi in Wolverhampton with jazzy carpets to go on sale for £60,000
A three-bedroom blank slate house in Wolverhampton that comes with two fireplaces and jazzy decor but not much else is to go under the hammer for £60,000.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:47:14 +0000
Kaiser Chiefs latest band announced for Staffordshire festival
One of the most popular bands in the country is the next name announced to headline a country estate festival.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:03:32 +0000
Photos from scene of fatal Oldbury crash show demolished wall and car debris
A partially demolished wall and debris littered the scene hours after two people were killed when a car hit pedestrians in Oldbury.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:31:10 +0000
Oldbury crash: Teenage girl and young man killed after car hits pedestrians
A teenage girl and young man have been killed while two more people are fighting for their lives after a car hit a crowd of pedestrians.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:41:07 +0000
Dead geese in Bridgnorth spark fears of bird flu
The discovery of several dead geese near a bridge in Bridgnorth has fuelled fears that bird flu could have arrived in the town.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:43:12 +0000
West Midlands Police submit evidence about individual's suspected role in Birmingham Pub Bombings
West Midlands Police have submitted a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service about an individual's suspected role in the Birmingham Pub Bombings, it has been revealed.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:53:07 +0000
Innovation funding goes to the same places, West Midlands mayor says
Andy Street said that regions currently do not have access to the Government’s crucial research and development money.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:10:16 +0000
Almost £40,000 raised through Molineux Sleepout in Wolverhampton
Almost £40,000 has been raised for good causes in Wolverhampton after football fans took to Molineux overnight for the annual sleep-out event.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:45:24 +0000
Former ambulance hits streets of Sandwell to help people to recover from alcohol and drugs
A former ambulance has taken to the streets of Sandwell to help people receive support for any alcohol or drug problems they are facing.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:10:08 +0000
PM poses with Staffordshire pupils and joins school lesson as he's quizzed over state of NHS
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was asked about the Government's plans to tackle the annual winter pressures faced by the NHS during a visit to a Staffordshire school.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Airport cafe crowd-funds for wheelchair access with vinyl revival.
An events company is crowd-funding for donations to help build a much needed disability lift.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:30:17 +0000
Train cancellations hit record high
The worst individual operator for the 12 months to October 15 was Avanti West Coast.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:36:13 +0000
Investigation launched after lasers shone at aircraft at Birmingham Airport
An investigation has been launched after a number of incidents where lasers have been shone at aircrafts flying to and from the West Midlands.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:33:11 +0000
Man arrested in connection with rape at Telford branch of McDonald's
A teenager was arrested in connection with an alleged rape in the toilets of a Shropshire restaurant.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:17:13 +0000
Cyclist, 78, dies after crash at A41 crossroads
A 78-year-old cyclist died after a collision on the A41 and police are appealing for dash cam footage that may help with their investigations.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:53:06 +0000
Rail passengers face Christmas chaos due to engineering work
The closure of London Liverpool Street station is among the disruption over the festive period.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:46:23 +0000
Jude Bellingham's incredible achievements as Stourbridge youngster scores first England goal
Jude Bellingham's World Cup debut could hardly have gone better, scoring his first international goal and England's first of the tournament.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:40:13 +0000
Black Country man pleads not guilty to conspiracy to steal cars
A Sandwell man has pleaded not guilty to conspiring to steal cars relating to a spate of incidents across the Midlands.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:07:18 +0000
Family 'overwhelmed' after fundraiser for Wolverhampton father with months to live hits £25k target
The family of a Wolverhampton man with cancer who was given just months to live have been left "overwhelmed" after £25,000 was raised to buy him vital medicine.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:46:16 +0000
Struggling Walsall pub near town centre could be closed, demolished and turned into flats
A struggling pub which saw a sharp drop off in trade when Covid struck could be closed and converted into new apartments in Walsall.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:35:11 +0000
Joe Lycett reveals money shredding over David Beckham ultimatum was fake
Comedian Joe Lycett has revealed the £10,000 he apparently shredded over a row with David Beckham's involvement with the World Cup was fake.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 16:00:19 +0000
Black Country church hosting 'affordable Christmas Grotto for local families'
A church is bringing festive fun to local families in the community by hosting a special Winter Wonderland event at a low cost.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:51:14 +0000
Duran Duran to perform in Birmingham next year as part of UK and Ireland tour
Duran Duran will headline five "huge headline arena shows" across the UK and Ireland next year – with Birmingham being announced as one of the tour dates.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:41:19 +0000
More than 10,000 turn out for Stafford Christmas lights turn on
The sky above Stafford was lit up at the weekend as more than 10,000 people packed into the town centre to see the Christmas lights turned on.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:03:54 +0000
Sunak heading to Birmingham for speech with business leaders amid gloomy economic backdrop
Rishi Sunak will give a speech at the CBI conference on Monday.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:06:00 +0000
£2.5million Asda plan for Wolverhampton petrol station site
A city petrol station is set to be bulldozed and replaced with a 24-hour Asda in a new scheme worth more than £2.5million.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:05:00 +0000
Hospital staff 'working round the clock' to tackle backlog
Hospital staff are working "around the clock" to tackle the backlog for routine treatment in the region which has hit almost 300,000, latest figures show.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:01:30 +0000
Almost half in West Midlands to spend on Black Friday despite cost of living crisis
Interest in Black Friday is holding up, despite the cost of living crisis, experts said today.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Active youngsters go extra mile to help their school
Two generous and active Sandwell schoolchildren have gone the extra mile to raise vital funds for their school.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Blind living centre kicks off Christmas with festive community lunches.
A centre for the blind is kicking off the festive season with its popular "community lunches" events.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Ukrainian family's tribute to British war dead
A Ukrainian family staying in the West Midlands have paid tribute to Britain's fallen servicemen in a service of Remembrance.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 10:43:33 +0000
Three cars dumped in West Midlands canals in just one week, costing £10k per car to remove
Three cars have been dumped in West Midlands canals within the last week, according to the Canal & River Trust.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 13:59:16 +0000
Roads closed near Wolverhampton after crash in Albrighton
A major crash has led to roads being closed near Wolverhampton "for a number of hours" with people being urged to avoid the scene.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 13:42:13 +0000
Cold temperatures and more rain expected this week in the region, forecasters predict
People in the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire will continue to see cold temperatures and rain throughout this week, according to forecasters.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:24:10 +0000
Leader warns of councils in the West Midlands 'fearful' of going bankrupt in the next two years
A council leader has warned that some local authorities in the West Midlands are 'fearful' of going bankrupt over the next few years.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 06:02:30 +0000
Wolverhampton pub thriving thanks to £250k refurbishment, 'Instagrammable' look and cocktail trees
As pubs face the current cost of living crisis, the Express & Star continues its Love Your Local series celebrating our local inns.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:38:12 +0000
Air rifles and car seized in South Staffordshire after three men stopped
Three men have been "detained" in South Staffordshire after air riles were discovered under stop and search powers by police officers.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 08:08:12 +0000
Watch the 132mph police chase which led to arrests of teenage gang who stole up to 100 cars
A gang of teenagers who stole up to 100 cars last year have been jailed after they were linked them to a string of burglaries and violent carjackings.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:11:10 +0000
Birmingham comedian Joe Lycett appears to shred £10,000 in cash over David Beckham ultimatum
Comedian Joe Lycett appears to have shred £10,000 of his own money after calling on David Beckham to end his controversial multi-million-pound deal with Qatar.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:01:20 +0000
A full round-up as Christmas lights are turned on across the Black Country
It's beginning to look a lot light Christmas! Crowds of people have flocked to sites across the Black Country to see this year's festive lights switch on.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:29:17 +0000
Car front end smashed in after collision in Birmingham
A car's front end has been completely smashed in after a collision on a major road in Birmingham in the early hours of the morning.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:39:11 +0000
Florence and the Machine postpones UK-tour including Birmingham date due to injury
Florence and the Machine has postponed its UK-wide tour including a date in Birmingham until next year after its lead singer broke her foot.



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