There has been an early morning crash on a motorway in Staffordshire.

Bus services across the West Midlands have been diverted due to icy conditions on a city street this morning (January 2).

Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify four men following an attempted burglary in Dudley.

Snow has been seen falling over the West Midlands this morning (January 2) following the Met Office's 'yellow' weather warning covering the region.

Couples will get the chance to envision their wedding day when an 18th-century Georgian venue in Shropshire hosts a showcase event later this month.

On a freezing-cold night in Lancashire, 21-year-old Steve Bull took to his seat in the stand.

Charles Darwin is to be celebrated in a new £2 coin, which was being released from today.

To welcome in the new year, Wetherspoons have launched a new January sale on food and drinks.

Killers, abusers and peddlers of drugs and deadly weapons all went through the courts of the West Midlands in December - here are some of the dangerous defendants convicted or sentenced last month.

A keen Shropshire runner has completed a mammoth challenge, running 3,000 miles - the distance from his home in Bridgnorth to the North Pole - in just 12 months.

We've listed food business premises across the Black Country and beyond currently on the market for less than £50,000.

Rachel Reeves is “hammering” workers with stealth taxes while pensioners and those on benefits will see their incomes increase, analysis by a think tank has found.

A couple who turned a former post-office branch into an award-winning pub that counted the Prime Minister among its customers are retiring after nearly 13 years.

Councillors have raised concerns over the decision to stop carrying out interviews with some children who go missing from care in Staffordshire.

Food businesses across the West Midlands have received new food hygiene ratings in the latest set of inspections - with just one receiving the full five stars.

A care home in Wolverhampton has been told it 'requires improvement' following its latest inspection.

A bungling burglar was caught red-handed on CCTV after getting trapped inside a shop with beer and chocolates shoved up his coat.

Nurses will be send into homes to tackle alarmingly low vaccination rates among children in the West Midlands.

A plan to extend an HMO in Tividale will be determined by councillors after a petition against the work was submitted by neighbours.

More than 14,000 have moved to Dudley in 12 months, with a new study showing the town is among one of the UK's most popular for house movers

New images have shown the progression of demolition works of the Cannock Shopping Centre, only meters away from the Prince of Wales Theatre.

Early view of a Wolverhampton icon now granted official protection

The owner of an HGV fuelling station along a main route into Wolverhampton has extended the site without planning permission.

Trusted leader in fasteners and industrial supplies Fabory will be showcasing its expertise in the farm machinery sector at a popular national agricultural show this month.

Proposals are in the offing to relocate a Post Office branch situated near Wolverhampton into a convenience store to ensure its "future sustainability".

From mounting anger over dangerous driving to a humorous and nostalgic look back at the past 25 years, your thoughts today.

Walsall's Toy Fair is set to make a grand return in the new year.

An investigation has been launched after a young cyclist suffered serious injuries in collision with a car in Stafford.

A woman is facing a string of charges after assaulting a police officer in Stafford.

Officers are still appealing for help to find a missing man from Walsall who is being sought for recall to prison.

A man with links to Wolverhampton and Oldbury is being recalled to prison.

Two men suffered facial injuries when they were attacked in a Cradley Heath street resulting in a police appeal.

New Year's Day is always a chance for expectant Black Country families to welcome their new bundles of joy into the world.

Three teenagers have been convicted after 15-year-old boy was stabbed in a park in Birmingham.

A pub in Penkridge has announced that it's 'business as usual' following the closure of a nearby bridge.

High street bakers Greggs has relocated one of its Willenhall branches to bigger premises so there is more space for customers to tuck into their favourite pastries.

Two people have been arrested after a police office was punched in the throat when she arrived at a crash scene in Dudley.

Shoppers are being warned to return certain bottles of mineral water sold at Waitrose after fears they may contain fragments of glass.

The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is a V12-powered drop-top supercar. Jack Evans finds out what that’s like to live with.

West Midlands Police's Guardian Taskforce officers have seized hundreds of weapons and made more than 500 arrests in the last 12 months.

A road bridge, canal tunnel and towpath in Penkridge remain closed following subsidence.

Much of the UK is covered by weather warnings for the first few days of 2026.

A Government pilot scheme will see health visitors offer vaccinations to children from struggling families in their home across parts of England including the Midlands.

A former schoolhouse that has been transformed into a beautiful family home near Staffordshire's border with Shropshire has been put up for sale.

Dame Mary Beard's celebrated status as the font of all knowledge on all things ancient Rome is a long way from her roots in a rural Midlands community.

Two men are set to appear at crown court in January to answer charges relating to a shooting which left a man fighting for his life.

Academic and former Birmingham Poet Laureate Roshan Doug explains why we should put away our resolutions until the spring.

Staffordshire's county farms estate has delivered another strong year, providing vital opportunities for new and progressing farmers while generating income for public services.

While the Severn Valley Railway's landslip in 2025 was a huge disappointment and challenge, it was nothing compared to the catastrophe of 2007.

We've taken a visual look back at the headlines that mattered in 2025.

BBC Radio 4's The Archers was today broadcasting special programmes to mark its 75th anniversary.

A Black Country town's last traditional cinema will be demolished in early 2026 after 50 years.

From Wolverhampton to the West End's Starlight Express - Nicole Louise Lewis is proud of her humble roots.

A shop stripped of its licence after illegal alcohol, vapes and prescription-only medicine were found during an inspection has applied for a new licence.

West Midlands manufacturers will be focussing on sustainability and environmental, social and corporate governance compliance as well as making fresh investments in skills during 2026, according to a newly published report.

From a Rotary thank you to reflections on how policies shape our nation, and praise for parkrun volunteers, here are your letters today.

A Wolverhampton-born businesswoman is looking forward to 'one heck of a party' as part of her quest to raise £100,000 for breast cancer charities.

The MP for Walsall and Bloxwich has spoken of her disappointment at plans to build a £50 million free school at a former council-run golf course.

A resurrected poppy appeal has attracted almost £27,000 in aid of veterans after residents set up a new organising group.

Businesses across the West Midlands will be looking to invest in new technology in 2026, according to new research from Lloyds’ Business Barometer.

The turn of the year is often a time of self-reflection as people look to grow themselves in a positive way.

More than one in 20 adults in Wolverhampton "often or always" feel lonely, survey figures show.

Victims of the Post Office scandal who are seeking compensation have one month to go before the application deadline for a key redress scheme.

A road in Penkridge has been closed at a landmark pub after suspected subsidence at a nearby house following a burst pipe.

A house fire in Birmingham is being attended by five fire crews.

Police are searching for a man with links to the Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport areas after he failed to attend court

Police have confirmed they responded to what they are calling a 'medical incident' in Stourbridge this afternoon (Wednesday).

We are certainly getting to grips with this top-selling crossover, after a 660-mile round trip to where it was built in the North-East of the UK.

A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the A5 between Cannock and Brownhills.

As we say goodbye to 2025, it might be a good idea to give your car some TLC in preparation for the new year?

As New Year’s Eve celebrations wind down and 2026 begins, many people head out for a New Year’s Day food shop, whether it’s to restock the fridge, grab ingredients for a low-effort dinner, or pick up forgotten essentials.

The Classic 650 – as the name suggests – has a traditional look and feel with some more modern touches underneath. Jack Evans tries it out.

A youngster from Walsall has been recognised for her outstanding image in the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards.

Do you recognise this man?

It has been an extra jolly festive period for People's Postcode Lottery players in three parts of the Black Country after their numbers came up, netting them £1,000 a ticket.

An appeal has been launched to ask for public help with finding a man wanted by police.

A man died following a house fire in Cannock on Christmas Eve.

A man has been charged with drugs offences after a police county lines raid.

Part of the A5 in Staffordshire remains closed to traffic after a lorry hit a pedestrian this morning (Wednesday).

Motorists using the M6 in Staffordshire have been facing delays after lane closures.

With a sporty makeup and heritage-inspired looks, the A290 has a lot going for it. Cameron Richards discovers what it’s like.

Two men were arrested after police responded quickly to an early morning report of suspicious activity around cars in an area of Walsall.

Rail services between two Stourbridge stations have been suspended after a train fault.

The owner of a Shropshire vintage boutique says many people seeking a new style for the new year are turning to pre-loved, vintage clothing.

Revellers heading into Birmingham to see in the new year have been given a list of times when the last trains will be leaving stations in the city.

Watch the Met Office forecast for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, as an amber cold health alert is issued for the West Midlands.

Snow is looking likely to hit the West Midlands and the Black Country in the coming days, prompting Met Office experts to issue a warning over potential disruption.

Two men have been charged following a shooting in Willenhall which left a man fighting for his life.

Wolverhampton’s long-standing home of greyhound racing is making a six-figure investment to revamp the track’s general admission area.

A man has been charged with dangerous driving after a chase with police through parts of Sandwell.

Police in a Shropshire village are appealing for witnesses after a pick-up truck had its window smashed.

A combined action campaign has been helping to tackle anti-social behaviour in an area of Walsall.

A renewed appeal has been launched for public help finding a teenager from Wolverhampton who has been missing for nearly a month.

An appeal has been launched after a stolen bank card was used in a number of shops in Birmingham.

A speeding driver who overtook cars and travelled on the wrong side of the road before hitting a moped rider and leaving her with life-changing injuries has been jailed.

Birmingham Airport has been recognised as the best medium-sized UK airport for leisure travel at the British Travel Awards 2025.

Ten years ago, Jordan Graham came off the bench as Wolves were narrowly beaten by West Ham in the FA Cup.

Dudley's Wren's Nest is a neighbourhood where strong community ties and a deep-rooted history bring residents together.

Crowe UK’s national head of manufacturing is calling on business owners in the sector to make four new year’s resolutions.

A multi-million pound investment from the Government will see 23 more ambulances added to the West Midlands' fleet in the coming months.