Two men have been charged with drug dealing offences in the Kidderminster area.

A major week-long crackdown on knife crime across the West Midlands led to the recovery of 23 weapons and 80 arrests, police have revealed.

Fire crews are 'making progress' tackling an industrial fire in Wolverhampton which broke out overnight.

Watch as West Midlands couple Ian and Viv Roberts explore their new £4.5m home which they won in an Omaze draw.

A young Brewood-born hospitality star is serving up a treat after securing her dream job at just 25 years old.

Pensioners living in two Walsall tower blocks feel like ‘second class citizens’ after a social landlord quadrupled their heating and hot water bills overnight.

A pub could lose its licence over an assault involving door staff and an ‘offensive’ weapon.

Boxing legend Richie Woodhall has weighed in to help the mother of fellow Telford boxer Liam Davies, in her fight against breast cancer.

A network of business support hubs that have helped grow 300 companies in some of the region’s most ethnically diverse communities is to expand with new funding from the Mayor of the West Midlands.

A visit from Santa Claus and his reindeer officially switched on the Christmas spirit at Walsall Manor Hospital.

It was the smell of the well-worn wooden floor of the hall coupled with the sublime scent of a festive turkey dinner emanating from the kitchen. One breath in, one breath out, and I was home.

A pair of retail properties in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre will go under the hammer later this month.

Up to nine new homes could be built on the edge of a village near Stafford.

Research by a university in Milan found that putting a man in a Batman suit in a carriage on the city's underground had a positive effect on the behaviour of other passengers.

Cash-strapped Birmingham Council faces being hit with a “financial penalty” from the Government if it misses a crucial environmental deadline due to the bins strike.

A wine bar in Birmingham is serving an indulgent fondue with its huge selection of vino - and we went along to try it out

Walsall Council has withdrawn a temporary stop notice at a street food venue on Asda in the town centre.

The UK is celebrating Small Business Saturday today - so we find out what it is like to own one.

A trusted local paper in Shropshire has taken a 10,000-mile trip to the other side of the world, after a regular reader took her copy to the Ashes.

South Staffordshire College has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s most inclusive employers.

An empty pub will be demolished to make way for new homes.

It's a sauce which the chain that made it claims to be the hottest yet, bringing an extra zing to a quality kebab.

A Shropshire town hall is being illuminated orange at night as part of a national awareness campaign.

Want to hear a joke? The OBR. That's it.

A major change the Ring and Ride service in Birmingham and Solihull has come into effect this week.

An independent opticians in Wolverhampton has been nominated for the title of ‘Independent Practice of the Year’ at the 2025 Optician Awards in recognition of its expertise and high standards of patient care.

Dudley social workers lied and ignored emails, councillors were told during an emotional session of a watchdog committee meeting.

A therapist has launched a new membership scheme for people looking to combat persistent pain and health conditions.

A 'location spotter' working on the forthcoming series of Peaky Blinders has been seen looking for sites in Wolverhampton.

A groundbreaking trial for a prostate cancer treatment with fewer side effects has launched in the UK, researchers have said.

Commuters using the West Midlands Metro tonight are facing some restrictions due to a car on the tracks at St Chad's.

Police are looking for a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault on a woman in Wolverhampton.

West Midlands Police officers have been out in Wolverhampton city centre to highlight a scheme which helps hospitality venues assist anyone who feels unsafe on a night out.

Staffordshire County Council said it will work with Reform UK on "the next steps" after council leader Ian Cooper had his membership of the party revoked.

Three people have been charged with burglary after cash was stolen from a machine in Wales.

Families are being invited to have a very special Father Christmas grotto time at a designer goods shopping park in Cannock.

Stourbridge Football Club has submitted plans for new spectator stands and minor works at its War Memorial Athletic Ground in Amblecote to help address subsidence risks and shore up the club’s future.

Residents in Walsall are being encouraged to shop local and support the borough’s small independent businesses this Small Business Saturday (December 6) in the run-up to Christmas.

A West Bromwich man has been jailed following an investigation into the ‘Jerry’ drugs line in Staffordshire

Oldbury Christmas Light Switch-On has been cancelled due to strong winds and heavy rain.

The car will be limited to 50 commissions worldwide and features a carbon fibre body and a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine.

Four people - three from the Black Country - have been jailed for conspiring to smuggle items into prison.

A teenager has been charged with firearms offences in Wolverhampton.

A man who founded a memorial to Sikhs who served in the First World War said it was established to inspire public service among wider communities, as he was honoured at St James’s Palace by the Princess Royal.

A rapist who strangled and threatened to kill an 18-year-old woman hours after meeting her on a flatmate-finder app has been jailed for 12 years.

A former Quinton doctor has been charged with multiple alleged sexual offences against victims who were patients in his care, including at Russells Hall Hospital

The creation comes after the American firm conducted research and found that 32 per cent of adults admit their knowledge is lacking on the night sky.

Tens of thousands of illegal cigarettes, vapes and tobacco products plus unsafe and counterfeit toys have been seized from retailers in Wolverhampton.

A fire at a storage unit in Walsall was compared to a 'war zone' by locals who were on the scene during the blaze.

National Timber Group, which has a site in Oldbury, has gone into administration with 561 jobs lost across the country.

Poundland has announced another wave of store closures over the winter as it continues to trim down the chain as part of turnaround efforts.

Police have recovered a large amount of Class A and Class B drugs from a property in Birmingham.

The former manager of a Brierley Hill care home where a dying resident's will was forged and money stolen from her bank account has been jailed for her crimes.

Tributes are pouring in for a much-loved Wolverhampton lollipop lady who has passed away aged 91.

The Japanese supercar will ditch V10 power, found in the old car, for a new battery-powered setup in the second-generation model.

A police officer charged with theft is accused of stealing cash, jewellery and a drill from a property following a drugs raid in Warwickshire, a court has heard.

The concept uses the firm’s ‘Opposites United’ design language and is a four-door performance-focused saloon.

A man has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving following a hit-and-run incident in Wolverhampton last year.

Three people were treated for minor injuries after a crash on the M5 between junctions for West Bromwich and Oldbury this morning (December 5).

A video shows a large fire burning at a West Midlands fireworks storage unit.

A Dudley duo have been charged on suspicion of multiple offences after patrolling police officers discovered a large amount of Class A drugs in a car they pulled over.

A fireworks storage unit in Walsall went up in smoke last night (Thursday, December 4)

Evans Halshaw has opened a new BYD dealership in Wolverhampton this week - creating 22 new jobs and boosting the fast growing electric brand’s presence in the UK.

The GT features an all-aluminium body and is equipped with a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine.

Investigators remain at the scene of a major blaze which has destroyed a Walsall fireworks storage unit overnight at an incident tackled by more than fifty firefighters.

Commuters were struggling with lane closures and heavy congestion on the M6 this morning (December 5) after a vehicle overturned near Birmingham.

A Birmingham man has been jailed after raping a boy under the age of 13 on multiple occasions and possessing more than 440 indecent images of children.

Internet users have reported outages across multiple web services that operate using Cloudflare - including Zoom, Canva and LinkedIn and perhaps more ironically - Down Detector.

Staffordshire Police needs to get better at investigating online child sexual exploitation, inspectors say.

Firefighters are tackling a blaze in Walsall at a fireworks storage unit - roads reopen

A Wolverhampton school has been ranked in the prestigious Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 top 10.

Three men have been found guilty and one not guilty in a retrial over a Wolverhampton prescription drug ring which shifted millions of fake pills across the country during a Covid lockdown.

Step back in time with this charming selection of pictures from the Express & Star archive.

The sentencing of Bescot Railway Station murderer Deng Chol Majek has been delayed until next year after medical and legal professionals failed to determine how old he is.

Dudley planners are set to rule on a plan for 13 new homes on a canal-side site in Brierley Hill.

West Mercia Police said it was working with organisers of a rally being held to mark the first anniversary of the shooting of a father-of-two.

Where have all the young rebels gone? one reader asks. Others voice worries over post-hospital aftercare and the unwelcome arrival of politics in panto. Let's hear your views.

A copy of the first Peaky Blinders script signed by show creator Steven Knight is amongst three lots being auctioned to support the refurbishment of Birmingham Town Hall.

A Wolverhampton drug dealer who fell asleep waiting for food at 2am at McDonald's surrounded by 19 bags of cannabis and £880 in cash has avoided jail.

Firefighters were called out to an extra thousand incidents over the first half of the year – largely due to the hot, dry summer.

People in Birmingham have hailed a health programme which has helped tackle health issues they suffer from and transform their lives.

Six new mini nature reserves have been approved by Lichfield District Council. It is hoped that the reserves will enhance biodiversity and increase residents’ access to natural spaces.

Councillors have voted for Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre to be demolished in line with recommendations.

An inquest into the death of a five-year-old Walsall boy found he died as a result of severe dehydration due to an undiagnosed condition with links to autism.

A quirky three-bedroom detached bungalow in Sandwell that sits on top of its own garage has come onto the market for half a million pounds.

Children from a performing arts school helped lift the spirits of patients and staff at Walsall Manor Hospital with a series of festive performances.

A recent survey has found the happiest places to live in the West Midlands.

Birmingham’s bins boss has ‘thanked residents for their patience’ amid the prospect of the city going 15 months without recycling collections.

36 establishments across the West Midlands have received new food hygiene ratings in the latest set of inspections.

Plans to create a new Stafford Town Council have moved forward – and the move could also preserve a civic tradition spanning more than 400 years.

Staffordshire County Council’s Reform UK leaders have been criticised following a drop in the number of pothole repairs since their election victory.

A major milestone has been achieved in the delivery of services for children and families at a children's trust in Sandwell.

A shoplifter who stole a jumper and three bottles of whiskey from Sainsbury’s has been sent to jail.

A significant number of elderly people with frailty are not getting follow-up support they need after diagnosis, according to a new review.

In the last three months, 17 reports of alleged sexual assault or rape have been made against Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers.

Four people have been arrested and a "substantial" quantity of drugs has been seized after officers executed early-morning warrants at addresses in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton Council is set to approve plans to enable the delivery of future projects as part of the city’s pioneering Green Innovation Corridor (GIC).

The iconic refurbished 'Three Men in a Boat' automaton was unveiled on a memorable afternoon for Walsall.

The historic Banks’s Brewery site in Wolverhampton has been listed for sale with redevelopment potential - three months after its final brew of Banks’s Bitter.

More than 140 cannabis plants have been recovered after police officers carried out a drugs warrant at an address in Birmingham.