Seven fire engines tackled a blaze at a commercial unit in Walsall on Thursday, February 19 morning.

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A Sandwell councillor has spoken of the historic importance of a hall after seeing the work to refurbish and conserve it up close.

Electric saloon has gained new technology and additional customisation options.

At the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, The Battle explodes like a Champagne Supernova as the bands clash onto the stage like a Britpop firework with a short fuse from the start To The End – you just gotta Roll With It.

Preparatory work as part of a multi-million pound plan to revamp a popular park in Stafford is set to get underway next week.

Residents across the West Midlands can expect improving conditions from Thursday as the spell of wet and wintry weather begins to ease.

Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 to find Zachariah Liburd who is wanted in connection with the murder of a man in Birmingham.

Four fire crews have been called out to tackle a factory blaze in Darlaston this morning (Thursday).

Residents say plans to turn a former Wolverhampton banking headquarters into a logistics park would shatter the peace and quiet of their neighbourhood, and prevent a 'lethal' risk to public safety.

A Wolverhampton church has confirmed it suspended its former director of music after allegations he visited one of his former pupils at university and stayed in her bed came to light.

This nostalgic collection of pictures captures life across Cannock from 1970 to 1975.

Entries are now open for the 2026 Express & Star Business Awards

Another application to build new homes in the Eccleshall area has been submitted to Stafford Borough Council.

Remarks made by Chancellor Rachel Reeves have been described as “disgusting” by one of Birmingham’s striking bin workers.

Get ready, Wolverhampton! Jason Donovan hits The Wulfrun Hall on Friday, February 27 for his Doin’ Fine Encore Tour - a night of hits and nostalgia you won’t want to miss.

A bid to extend a dental surgery to address a ‘significant’ shortage of appointments has been rejected.

Internet sensation Hiroshi Suzuki said there are ‘exciting prospects’ for trade between his native Japan and the West Midlands in the future.

The Museum of Cannock Chase, artificial intelligence and relocation of council offices were discussed at Cannock Chase's budget-setting meeting.

A landmark clock in the heart of an historic market town could be lit at night under plans for a revamp.

One of Birmingham’s striking bin workers has claimed she faces losing her home amid deep anger towards the Labour-run city council.

A new chairman has been appointed at Staffordshire-headquartered Tara Group, as Sir John Crabtree steps down after six years in the role.

A radio station working to serve the community has launched a new name and a new brand as it prepares to broadcast on a full-time schedule.

Your letters on current issues: from flooding fears to foxes and immigration.

Plans for more than 90 homes in Wombourne have been given the green light for land – despite concerns residents living at the new development would have to walk at least 900 metres to the nearest bus stop.

Hundreds of future engineers are set to benefit from a new partnership between one of the UK’s leading training providers and Hoffmann Group UK.

Chasetown want to use precious grant money to transform their community outreach offering for school children in the holidays.

Businesses, partners and service providers joined forces to help shape the future of Walsall.

A Birmingham-based plus size content creator claims she was left stunned after being banned from her local gym after 'defending herself' when another member made comments about her.

The Home Secretary has agreed to extend opening hours until 1am for most knockout games.

West Midlands Police reportedly became the latest force to announce it was reviewing information in the files.

Dennis the Menace is featuring in a new coin design, celebrating 75 years of mischief.

A man has been jailed for eight years for conspiring to sell firearms in Birmingham.

Police are asking for help in locating a man who absconded from a mental health facility in West Bromwich earlier today (February 18).

Police have charged a man with shop theft after a smart watch was stolen and a display stand was damaged at the Merry Hill Shopping Centre.

This is the face of an arsonist who travelled to the Black Country from Wales and started a lethal house fire that killed an elderly man.

Shoppers will be able to park all day in Wolverhampton for £3.50 after the city council slashed its charges - just 18 months after putting them up.

Two men have been charged following Guardian Taskforce patrols in Walsall and West Bromwich this week.

West Midlands Police is assessing information that has emerged over private Birmingham Airport flights linked to the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Merry Hill shopping centre is preparing to say goodbye to two beloved fashion shops which have called in the administrators.

A Sandwell energy plant is turning to technology trusted in space to help cut emissions and improve efficiency in the Black Country.

An arsonist has been found guilty of murder after fatally setting fire to a West Midlands home in an ‘utterly random’ house fire while wearing a Nightmare on Elm Street T-shirt

Six men have been arrested after shots were fired and a 23-year-old man was found with stab wounds in Dudley in the early hours of today (February 18).

Need space and versatility? A pick-up truck has always offered both in spades. These are some of the best that you’ll find on the market right now.

A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Staffordshire.

There could not have been a more fitting stage for a book launch. On Shrove Tuesday — the same day that Lichfield's Market Square filled with the laughter and flour-dusted frenzy of its annual Shrovetide Fair and Pancake Race — author Anna Hallet...

Three constables and a police community support officer are set to face gross misconduct proceedings over their treatment of a man who died in Coventry.

A driver was more than double the legal alcohol limit when he and two other men died in a crash on a busy road in Upper Gornal.

Police have appealed for help in identifying two people following a robbery at a supermarket in Walsall.

Ten pictures show police investigating the scene of a 'disorder' incident in Kingswinford, Dudley.

West Midlands luxury vodka brand Jatt Life is set to ramp up the supply to one of its key overseas markets by 400 per cent as it prepares to meet the growing demand for premium spirits in Canada.

A 19-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to killing a 24-year-old woman near Dudley.

Some of the world's top snooker talents are in Telford this week to battle it out for the prestigious Players Championship crown.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS FT £1 million charity-funded Simulation Suite has been selected as one of two Midlands training grounds for medical and midwifery students.

A jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the case of a man accused of murdering a pensioner in a Wednesbury house fire.

High-specification model arrives as a limited-edition special.

Six men have been arrested after shots were fired during disorder in Kingswinford in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

A police cordon is in place in Kingswinford in Dudley after reports of 'shots fired' in the early hours of this morning (February 18).

The Traitors star Leanne Quigley is urging people to sign up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and the Black Country.

Six road traffic incidents have taken place on a stretch of road in Tipton where a four-year-old boy was struck by a bus, a new coroner's report has revealed.

Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards team are backing a new campaign warning people about the risks of rogue roofers.

Two men and a teenager have been charged with drug supply offences after thousands of pounds worth of cash and class A drugs was seized in Staffordshire.

A West Midlands author has launched a new children’s book series set in the heart of Wolverhampton — celebrating friendship, courage and growing up in the streets around Chapel Ash.

Two Cannock opticians are appealing to the local community for donations of art supplies to help Acorns Children’s Hospice create treasured keepsakes for families of children receiving end of life care.

Wollaston Village Hall is getting set to welcome Halesowen College’s state-of-the-art digital bus CEDRIC for an exciting Digital Drop-in session. This event will be hosted at Wollaston Village Hall on Wednesday, February 25, between 10am and 3.30pm...

A man has been jailed for more than two years after trying to run from police having been caught in a car containing a deodorant tub full of drugs in Staffordshire.

Police are appealing to identify two people after cash was stolen from a handbag in West Bromwich - do you recognise them?

Telford resident James Talbot has taken on the challenging Bolly Skyline endurance race in order to support the 40th year campaign of the Wolverhampton District MS Therapy Centre.

Resurfacing work is taking place on a pothole affected route in Staffordshire.

Signs have been installed for the Marie Curie UK Fields of Hope by Eaton Lodge island in Rugeley. The daffodils surrounding the area were planted by Rugeley & District Lions several years ago, and they’re already beginning to show their first flash...

Child sexual abuse is becoming more severe, complex and easier to access as the National Crime Agency warns there are "potential offenders are in every community and victims in every school."

A Walsall-based printing company which manufactures custom racewear and workwear is racing towards its next phase of growth following a £5,000 business grant from Walsall Business Support.

Brand is sticking to its plans for a range of electric-only models.

Ad feature - Screwshop.co.uk, the home of own brands Rhino and Turboqwik screws - part of N E Fasteners, are proud to be celebrating 40 years in the trade.

Water-lovers across the Black Country and Staffordshire are being urged to dive into Swimathon 2026, as it celebrates four decades of swimming success.

Roadworks on a dual-carriageway in Dudley are expected to cause delays in the area until Friday, February 20.

A Staffordshire hospice marked Valentine's Day with a week of special activities designed to remind patients and staff they are loved and valued.

A housebuilder has donated birdwatching equipment to Old Hill Primary School in Cradley Heath to help its children join in the 2026 Big Schools’ Birdwatch.

The much‑loved Shine a Light dementia singing group is returning with a brand‑new series of sessions from Monday, February 23, offering people living with dementia and their carers the chance to experience the uplifting power of music in a warm, ...

A brand-new independent bookshop has officially arrived at Amerton Farm in Stafford — and it’s already capturing the hearts of local readers.

A Birmingham charity leader for a visually impaired charity in Birmingham is celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising excellence in the not-for-profit care sector.

Rugeley and District Lions Club present our next historical event, Queen Elizabeth I, performed by renowned Historian Lesley Smith.

A Lichfield pub is set to offer a different daily reason for people to visit, including charity evenings and all-day roasts.

A Birmingham school has hosted a free community stargazing event with a planetarium experience designed to encourage students’ love of science.

Police are appealing to the public for information following a serious sexual assault on a teenage boy at Brunswick Park in Wednesbury.

Young people in Staffordshire are being supported to recognise and protect themselves against a growing range of scams.

Parents and carers across Wolverhampton are being reminded that the city’s self-weigh baby service is available at a range of Best Start in Life Family Hubs and libraries, following a fantastic response to its launch last year.

A creative workshop around oil painting has helped to mark the beginning of a three-year creative programme by a city homeless support charity.

An incredible 220 volunteers have supported Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS FT over the last year, dedicating an astonishing 13,000 hours – more than double the previous year.

Crowds gathered at Victoria Park in Stafford on Shrove Tuesday as the town’s annual Pancake Races returned for 2026.

Police arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of dangerous driving after a collision that injured another man and three children.

An inquest is set to resume to determine the causes of a three-vehicle-collision which left three men dead.

A bill topped by transatlantic hard-rock partnership Smith/Kotzen and bolstered by the ever-reliable Kris Barras Band made for a night of high-calibre guitar work and unapologetic volume at KK’s Steel Mill on last night (February 17).

Travel disruption could affect parts of the West Midlands today following as a yellow snow warning is set to come into effect.

A man has been jailed for his involvement in a Class A drugs supply operation across Birmingham.

Wolverhampton charity Promise Dreams has been marking a quarter of a century of delivering hope and unforgettable memories to families across the country.

A senior Wolverhampton councillor has criticised two of the city's MPs for missing meetings of a regeneration board.

Walsall’s historic Victorian Arcade is on the market with a guide price of £4.95 million.