UK West Midlands
Coventry Telegraph
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:40:17 +0000Search for 'suspicious male with device' spotted on Coventry street
A member of the public reported it to police
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:17:40 +0000The key things to know as tributes paid to 'big softy' man found dead in Coventry wheelie bin
Thomas Niven's heartbroken family have paid tribute to the man who 'had a charm that would lift a dull spirit'
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:46:11 +0000Full list of UK schools with reported meningitis cases
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating a meningitis outbreak affecting schools in Kent which has left two young people dead, with 15 cases reported
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000Hundreds of race hate crimes reported as incidents surge
The West Midlands has one of the highest rates of race hate crimes - while Warwickshire has one of the lowest
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000New permanent bans for school 'pick up and drop offs' on these Coventry streets
They started off as experimental orders
Express and Star
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:59:03 +0000HMP Stafford launches programme to equip prisoners with business skills
A new programme at HMP Stafford is helping people in prison leave with more than a release date. They are leaving with a business plan, a qualification, and ongoing support.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:52:18 +0000'She has put on her angel wings' - Heartbreaking words of mum as youngster who captured hearts across the Black Country died
Youngster Amelia, who captured hearts across the Black Country with her 'true courage', has died aged 8.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:43:45 +0000Major road in Dudley blocked after 'large metal coil falls from lorry'
A major road in Netherton, Dudley is blocked this morning (Wednesday 18 March) after a "large metal coil" has "fallen from a lorry".
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:19:12 +0000Live music meets live TV as Honey Box arrives in Wolverhampton
On Saturday, March 22, for the first time ever, Honey Box Live transforms Wolverhampton Arts Centre into a fully working pop up television studio for a live broadcast music show with no edits, no delays and no second takes. This marks the first time ...
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:15:01 +0000Charity centre receives £3,000 From West Midlands homebuilder
A West Midlands housebuilder donated £3,000 to welfare charity Birmingham City Mission, which supports the city’s homeless and vulnerable community.