A Birmingham-based heath charity has announced they will be giving free baby formula to struggling families ahead of the festive season.

Police have released photos of two men they hope to identify following a burglary at a business in Brierley Hill.

Two giant industrial fires in Walsall and Wolverhampton on Thursday and Friday has highlighted the regularity and cost of industrial fires in the Black Country.

It's a pub which is blessed by its location, sitting alongside a canal and rolling countryside, and is run by a landlord who made a career change following redundancy and discovered a job he loved.

A man and woman from the Black Country have denied dealing Class A drugs in Telford.

An area of Tipton will be closed off to traffic from tomorrow (Monday) as major roadworks take place.

Here, we celebrate the creativity of the ’80s and ’90s across the region.

A country pub that sits on the border of Shropshire and Wolverhampton has opened its doors again for the first time after seven months of work by its new owners.

Journalist Kirsty-Louise Card took an 'old school strip' down to Eden Bar, Birmingham for House of Allure's 101st show - and it's easy to see how the group have become the Drag and Burlesque powerhouse of the West Midlands!

An iconic riverside hotel in Worcester has been sold to a local entrepreneur for a significant undisclosed sum.

Brindley has announced it is to relocate its Wolverhampton Hyundai dealership to a prime new location in the city.

A West Midlands cancer patient experiencing breathing problems died while waiting more than five hours for an ambulance, a report has revealed.

A charity-run nursery has hit upon a unique idea to raise some much-needed funds, offering parents the chance to send their little ones a letter from Santa Claus.

A mother and daughter duo in Staffordshire have hit the sweet spot with customers after setting up an honesty box selling cakes and treats.

As the countdown continues towards Christmas day, many people will be thinking about settling down to watch their favourite festive film.

Staff at a Shropshire retirement complex are celebrating after their firm was named the nation's best in a leading awards programme.

Staffordshire County Council says work to strengthen a bridge in Enville is making good progress and is set to finish next month.

The NFU has thanked more than 30 Labour MPs who abstained on the vote on inheritance tax changes earlier this week, including Shrewsbury’s Julia Buckley and Josh Newbury from Cannock Chase.

Long in the planning, delayed in the building, and botched in the execution, the M54 is marking 50 years of not always golden motoring.

A 44-year-old man has been jailed after he stole items from the same store eight times in eight days - including a large amount of chocolate.

Old festive traditions came to life at a care home in Kidderminster, where residents welcomed a local school for a day of seasonal activities.

Greenfield Primary School became part of Dudley Academies Trust on November 1, marking an exciting new chapter for pupils, staff, and the school community.

A scientist from Wolverhampton is calling on more volunteers to join 14,600 magistrates already delivering justice in communities across England and Wales.

The streets of Stafford were filled with festive cheer on Saturday, November 22, as Freedom Leisure, in partnership with Stafford Borough Council, staged the town’s spectacular Christmas Lights Switch-On. Nearly 10,000 visitors gathered in Market S...

Businesses, landlords and savers set to be impacted by Labour’s Autumn Budget are being urged to seek expert legal advice following the Chancellor’s announcement of sweeping tax hikes.

For the third consecutive year, the Kingswinford based Blood Cancer Charity Beth’s Sunflowers has beautifully decorated a Christmas tree for the Holy Trinity Church Wordsley Christmas Tree Festival.

A market aiming to champion local businesses from the Birmingham and Black Country area is now open at the region’s newest hospital.

Pegasus Primary School, part of the Summit Learning Trust, has been offering learners exciting hands-on experiences to bring history to life this term.

Bri-Stor Systems, part of The HEX Group, has won Green Innovation award at the 2026 WhatVan Awards. The ceremony, held this week at the Hilton London Bankside, welcomed van operators and industry leaders from across the UK to celebrate the sector’s...

Over 8,000 people joined the University of Birmingham to mark its 125th anniversary year with a magnificent lightshow and Christmas celebration.

We are proud to announce that WGHS has been named in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 for Top State Secondary Schools in the West Midlands.

Wolves Foundation were delighted to be recognised with two accolades marking positive contributions to the life of the city at the recent Black Country Chamber of Commerce awards.

Sight Village is a series of touring exhibitions across the UK supporting people with varying sight loss.

Colleagues at an opticians in Stafford have donated £338 to the Stafford Lions Club to help fund vital vision screening for local schoolchildren.

Over 100 healthcare workers who have reached major milestones in their NHS career were honoured at an awards ceremony celebrating their long service.

Residents of a Wolverhampton-based care home have been getting ready for Christmas with a Christmas craft session led by the home’s arts and crafts club.

The UK’s leading end of life charity, Marie Curie, is inviting members of the Solihull community to attend its annual Lights to Remember service at the charity’s Solihull hospice on Marsh Lane tomorrow (December 7).

A career-boosting academy at an NHS trust has scooped Best Social Responsibility Programme at a leading awards ceremony.

Alex Ballinger, Labour's MP for Halesowen, has welcomed the government’s Winter of Action, a nationwide crackdown on shop theft, street crime and anti-social behaviour to keep people safe during the Christmas period.

A new relaxing spa bathroom has been built for patients at St Giles Hospice to allow them to enjoy a soothing, dignified bathing experience with mood lighting, integrated music and a warm, inviting environment during their end of life care.

The Mayor of Walsall is delighted to invite residents of the borough to join her for a civic carol service on Sunday, December 14, at St Matthew’s Church.

Santa will make his second appearance at the Evening Christmas market at Pelsall Community and Arts Centre on Friday, December 12.

The moment a clever sniffer dog unearthed a stash of illegal vapes and tobacco in the back of a BMW in Wolverhampton.

Police have released photo of a man they hope to identify a man suspected of stealing £2,000 from an elderly man in West Bromwich.

A team of around 30 firefighters worked to tackle a huge scrap metal fire in Wolverhampton that was believed to have started 'accidentally'.

A man, who was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle, was tasered by police following a police pursuit in Walsall.

Journalist Mark Morris visits the NEC’s Winter Funland, the UK’s largest indoor fairground, and finds an unexpectedly impressive circus at the heart of it.

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.

Cutting benefits, political catchphrases – your views for today.

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.

A farm near Aldridge could see buildings demolished and replace with 500 homes if plans are approved

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.