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Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:02:57 +0000
Two Dubai flights cancelled at Birmingham Airport - as Foreign Office issues new UAE travel warning
Two Dubai flights are cancelled at Birmingham Airport today (Tuesday 10 March) as the conflict in the Middle East continues.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:38:03 +0000
Coroner launches appeal for next of kin of Wolverhampton man
An appeal has been launched for the next of kin of a Wolverhampton man who passed away earlier this year.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:30:36 +0000
New 'first of its kind' prevention hub launched in Walsall in knife crime and anti-social behaviour crackdown
West Midlands Police have helped to launch a new Prevention Hub in the heart of Walsall.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:14:12 +0000
Timelapse footage shows HS2 engineers move 1,620 tonne bridge over the Grand Union Canal

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:06:08 +0000
Rail chaos continues nationwide as major train station remains closed after huge fire - affecting West Midlands services
Nationwide rail chaos will continue today (Tuesday 10 March) as Glasgow Central train station remains closed after a huge fire.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:03:03 +0000
Flights temporarily halted at Dubai Airport as air raid sirens sound amid missile threat
Flights entering Dubai were forced to temporarily pause this morning (Tuesday 10 March) due to a missile threat from Iran.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:52:45 +0000
'Call 999': Police appeal to find missing girl from West Bromwich
Police have asked for help in locating a missing girl from Sandwell.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:23 +0000
Buses diverted due to 'incident' on main road in Black Country town
Buses were diverted due to an 'incident' in Brierley Hill.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Tipton man banned from owning pets after 'self medicating' his emaciated dogs with drugs
A Tipton man with over ten dogs has avoided jail after 'self medicating' his filthy emaciated animals with drugs.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'We have dreamed about being on the High Street for years:' New flagship West Midlands fashion store opens in village
Popular Hagley fashion outlet The Back Room Boutique has expanded to a brand new flagship store in the heart of the village.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Royal Three Counties Show 2026 announces special guest line-up, including Adam Henson, Kaleb Cooper, Harlow Luna White - and Spudman
The award-winning Royal Three Counties Show, the UK’s premier agricultural and countryside living event, is returning to Three Counties Showground in Malvern with a special guest line-up

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Spades in the ground for new Hydes Road pavilion as major community investment celebrated in Wednesbury
The work has begun to provide a community hub in the heart of a Black Country town with a new pavilion.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Three decades since Staffordshire rail crash caused by train fault left one dead, 20 injured and a gas leak in the air
It has been 30 years since a serious rail accident left the wreckage of two trains scattered across tracks in the Stafford area and led to the death of a man.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Here's what delegates can expect from the ERP HEADtoHEAD event in Birmingham this month
Lumenia Consulting has outlined what delegates can expect from the UK and Ireland’s leading ERP comparison event Lumenia ERP HEADtoHEAD which is taking place later this month in Birmingham.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'Deviant and predatory' law graduate was arrested for trying to meet 12-year-old girls in Wolverhampton
A 'deviant and predatory' law graduate who tried to meet 12-year-old girls in Wolverhampton for sexual activity was stopped in his tracks by undercover officers.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Fastener expert expands Lubrinox range with more than 1,200 new articles
Trusted leader in industrial supplies Fabory has added more than 1,200 new articles to its portfolio of Lubrinox premium stainless fasteners with built-in lubrication.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Church leader 'thankful for love and support of congregation' after announcing departure from Black Country role
The leader of a Dudley church has announced he will be leaving after being invited to become a bishop.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Black Country buskers proud to provide hospital with much-needed equipment
A Black Country hospital has benefitted from the selfless and devoted fundraising efforts of a buskers charity through the delivery of a new chair for breast cancer screenings.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Diversions for road users in Wolverhampton as emergency waterworks leave lane closed
Road users in Wolverhampton have been advised to expect disruption and diversions due to emergency waterworks.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Bridgnorth Lions hand out £50 to local volunteers as part of anniversary year - and they're looking for groups to help
A charity group in Bridgnorth has been handing out £50 to local people, as part of celebrations for its half-centenary year and they're looking for more groups to help.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Glimpse at future of 'one of the world's oldest' railway stations in Birmingham near HS2 site
Birmingham residents have been given a further glimpse of what the future could hold for the old Curzon Street Station.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:00:00 +0000
'Deteriorating' Smethwick leisure centre to be demolished to make way for homes
A ‘deteriorating’ Smethwick leisure centre will be demolished to make way for new homes.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:00:00 +0000
New accommodation blocks planned for Stafford barracks among this week’s planning applications
New accommodation could be built at MOD Stafford to provide space for more than 200 junior soldiers.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000
Council transferring lease of Tipton community centre to learning disability charity
A council is set to transfer the 25-year lease of a Tipton community centre to a learning disabilities charity.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000
The historic Black Country village overlooked for its more famous industrial neighbours - here's why it's worth a visit
Here's one such overlooked Black Country village that we think deserves more visitors as we head into spring 2026.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000
47 industry experts ‘alarmed’ by plans for Walsall Leather Museum write to council
Forty-seven leather and fashion industry professionals, heritage experts and individuals from academic institutions, have jointly signed two letters calling for a halt to the Leather Museum plans in Walsall.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000
Long-standing Midlands business celebrates move to huge new premises which were formerly home to Amazon
A Midlands-based leading supplier of industrial maintenance chemicals, lubricants, adhesives and cleaning products has completed its first UK site relocation in 40 years - moving to a huge former Amazon base.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000
'Stupid' man deported for growing cannabis near Wolverhampton returned to UK
A "stupid" man who was deported after being jailed for his significant role in an illegal £330,000 cannabis growing enterprise near Wolverhampton - returned to the UK only to be arrested again.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000
Signed Wolves 1921 FA Cup final and 1966 World Cup final programmes among items in major Staffordshire auction
Rare football programmes from Wolves' FA Cup final with Tottenham Hotspur and the 1966 World Cup final are set to be auctioned in Staffordshire this week.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000
Three-bedroom detached home in Staffordshire for £370,000 - take a look inside
Spacious detached property in a popular Tamworth location offering generous rooms and exciting potential to improve

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000
‘They don’t care about us’ – Walsall residents living next to proposed 1000-space school site speak out against plans
Three sisters on a Walsall street have said decision-makers for a new 1000-space school at Reedswood Park need to ‘give their heads a wobble’.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000
Stourbridge man sent to crown court for sentence on multiple animal cruelty charges against badgers
A Stourbridge man who has admitted 18 animal cruelty charges including those against badgers has been sent to crown court for sentence.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000
'Delighted' Black Country primary school celebrates glowing Ofsted
A primary school in Wolverhampton is celebrating the results of a recent January Ofsted inspection.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000
‘Children’s lives at risk’ amid traffic scheme setback, West Midlands mum argues
Children’s lives are ‘being put at risk’ amid the divisive Kings Heath Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme being hit by a setback, a Birmingham mum has argued.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Stray deer in Sedgley - and a Staffordshire school camp memory from 1986. Your letters and our daily nostalgia picture

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
First Drive: Is the BMW iX3 a new electric car game changer?
The new iX3 has had a big build-up, but can it deliver now that it is here? Jack Evans finds out.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:59:48 +0000
How West Midlands Police caught dangerous rapist just days after 'horrendous' Birmingham phone box attack
Detectives worked around the clock to find the person responsible for this horrific attack.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:45:53 +0000
Major off-road driving course expansion planned in Midlands countryside
Plans to expand a popular off-road driving “experience” at a sensitive Herefordshire spot have moved closer.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:23:42 +0000
'There's a monster coming': Residents speak out against new 10,000-home Midlands town
Residents opposed to plans for a new 10,000-home town say it’s time their voices were heard.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:35:02 +0000
More West Midlands rail disruption with 'problem under investigation' between Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford
More rail disruption across the West Midlands and Staffordshire

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:52:13 +0000
Staffordshire man and woman sentenced for accessing unauthorised computer material
A man and a woman have been sentenced after admitting accessing unauthorised computer material.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:01:25 +0000
Man appears in court charged with terrorism offences after police raid on Black Country house
A man has appeared in court after being charged with terrorism offences following a police operation in the Black Country.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:33:19 +0000
Former Spice Girl plants a kiss on the King at Commonwealth Day service
Geri Halliwell-Horner was speaking at the annual Westminster Abbey service celebrating the Commonwealth.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:30:03 +0000
Staffordshire police officer dismissed and barred for life following gross misconduct hearing
An officer from Staffordshire Police has been dismissed without notice following a gross misconduct hearing by the force.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:35:46 +0000
Police investigation launched into Black Country factory fire believed to have been started deliberately
An investigation has begun into a fire at a factory unit which police say they believe was started deliberately.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:31:34 +0000
Stourbridge Canal to reopen one week after sewage leak despite 'selfish and ignorant' act near Kinver
The Stourbridge Canal is set to reopen one week after a burst pipe left the area exposed to large amounts of raw sewage.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:18:39 +0000
Two men charged with firearm offences after gun seized by police in Birmingham
Two men have been charged with offences linked to firearm possession after a police raid recovered a live gun.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:03:19 +0000
Family of tragic Staffordshire seven-year-old killed in crash on A38 near Lichfield pay tribute to their 'beautiful young boy'
The family of a youngster who died in a collision on a major road near Lichfield have paid an emotional tribute to him.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:54:14 +0000
More than £2k in fines handed out as four taken to court for Walsall littering offences
Four people have been handed fines after failing to pay Fixed Penalty Notices for littering in Walsall.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:43:34 +0000
Appeal launched to find man wanted in connection with Dudley robbery
A wanted appeal has been launched to ask for public help finding a man wanted in connection with a robbery.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:19:05 +0000
Wolverhampton Girls' High School closes following discovery of 'unknown substance' in hall
An all-girls school in Wolverhampton was closed as a precaution after an 'unknown substance' was discovered on the school's grounds.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:09:35 +0000
Police appeal to identify man after items stolen from vehicles in Dudley - do you recognise him?
Police have released images of the unidentified man in the hopes that locals can help with their investigation relating to theft from a vehicle in Dudley.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:03:42 +0000
Murder trial: Mother not guilty of killing baby daughter in Staffordshire after dramatic change in prosecution case
A jury has found a mother not guilty of killing her baby daughter in Staffordshire after a dramatic change in the prosecution case against her.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:46:56 +0000
Caterham reveals limited-run ‘HWM Edition’ to celebrate HWM’s racing heritage
Just 19 examples will be made with prices starting at £57,990.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:41:25 +0000
Birmingham man, 27, arrested after man found dead at Staffordshire railway station
British Transport Police have arrested a 27-year-old man from Birmingham on suspicion of murder following the death of a 28-year-old man at Tamworth Railway Station.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:20:43 +0000
Man convicted after death of pensioner following random attack at Birmingham bus stop
A man who left an 82-year-old with fatal injuries after shoving him to the ground in a random attack at a Birmingham bus stop has been convicted of his killing.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:09:31 +0000
Severn Valley Railway honoured with rare award after rapid recovery from landslip
The heritage line has been honoured with a rare national award after its rapid recovery from the Mor Brook landslip.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
February sees fresh reduction in permanent staff appointments - latest KPMG and REC report on jobs says
The latest 'KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs: Midlands' survey has revealed permanent placements fell for the first time in three months in February, as economic uncertainty and employers’ reluctance to take on permanent staff weighed on recruitment...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:38:29 +0000
50,000 daffodils make giant spring display for drivers on M6 in Staffordshire
A Staffordshire farm has created a striking spring display by planting tens of thousands of daffodils to spell out the word “PLAY” in giant letters visible to motorists travelling along the M6.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:07:50 +0000
How can I make my car as fuel-efficient as possible?
With the price of oil at more than £75 a barrel, you want to make sure you get the best fuel economy from your vehicle.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:06:06 +0000
Under counters, a secret cupboard and inside an oven - £8.5k worth of illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized from Black Country shops
More than £8,500 worth of illegal cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco have been seized from shops and a vehicle in Walsall.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:43:34 +0000
Toyota Yaris range receives minor tweaks to trim levels
The entry-level Icon and Design trims gain more standard kit.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:41:08 +0000
Former West Midlands Police constable denies misconduct over ‘intimate relationships with four criminals’
A former West Midlands Police officer has denied misconducting herself by having intimate relationships with four criminals and accessing their computer records.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:33:33 +0000
Crash near M6 junction causing delays on busy Walsall road - drivers are advised to 'plan ahead'
Delays are expected on the A461 Bescot Road junction with M6 Junction 9 (Wednesbury/Walsall).

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0000
Former Black Country church to become school despite concerns
A former Cradley church building has been given official approval to operate as a school despite a councillor’s concerns.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:07:38 +0000
US air force planes land at RAF Fairford after dozens join anti-war protest at UK base
US air force planes have landed at RAF Fairford, after the UK allowed American to use its bases to take part in defensive operations in Iran.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:47:25 +0000
'So much shouting and noise': Black Country residents describe late-night disorder as four men stabbed
The incident happened at around 9pm - four men were stabbed in the disorder

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:42:30 +0000
'He’s absolutely changed my life' - Black Country woman's little dachshund with a 'big personality' returns to Crufts for 2026
A clever pooch from the Black Country who can help undress his owner and empty the washing machine returned to compete at Crufts in Birmingham.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:07:33 +0000
Walsall and Bloxwich MP Valerie Vaz condemns Pleck racial attack on Sikh boy
Walsall and Bloxwich MP Valerie Vaz has condemned the racially aggravated attack on a 14-year-old boy in Pleck.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:02:57 +0000
Stop ‘non-essential’ car journeys to save fuel, drivers told
Motorists have also been encouraged to change their driving style to be more fuel efficient.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000
'We will soon be enjoying the absolute best market in the West Midlands,' council leader says of multi-million pound Bilston Market redevelopment
Traders at Bilston Market have been taking a peek at how their new multi-million-pound home is shaping up.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:54:19 +0000
Airline suspends Middle East services - including flights to Dubai
An airline has suspended its Middle East services as the conflict in the region continues.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:53:49 +0000
'Inspiring' Stafford woman opens town's first fully equipped Pilates studio after overcoming chronic illness
A Stafford woman, who rebuilt her career after a serious illness, has opened the town’s first fully equipped Pilates studio.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:47:35 +0000
Two fixer-upper properties with 'attractive' auction guide prices in charming West Midlands town - take a look inside
They're both fixer-uppers in a prime West Midlands location - and competitive bidding is expected when they go to auction later this month.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:32:56 +0000
Four men stabbed after weapons and vehicle used in Walsall disorder
Police have confirmed four men were injured following disorder involving weapons and a car Walsall last night.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:14:56 +0000
Major disruption and buses diverted after crash on busy Dudley road
A major disruption has been called in Dudley following a road traffic collision on a major road into the town centre.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:01:08 +0000
Police update on 'deliberate' West Bromwich e-bike crash after teenagers left with 'potentially life-changing injuries'
Enquiries into an e-bike crash that left two teenagers with serious injuries are continuing, police have confirmed.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:24 +0000
Long-term report: Does Fiat 600e’s ‘Dolce Vita’ work in the UK? We aim to find out
We’ve got a few months to see if the Fiat 600e can stand out in the very competitive small electric SUV sector.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:48:38 +0000
Nationwide rail chaos as services cancelled after huge blaze shuts major station - includes West Midlands
Nationwide rail chaos is ensuing today (Monday 9 March) after a huge blaze has shut a major train station.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:36:10 +0000
Emergency services respond to incident in Walsall after pub closes early 'out of respect'
Emergency services including West Midlands Police responded to an incident in Walsall last night.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:20:07 +0000
Foreign Office updates travel advice for three countries including UAE as Middle East war continues
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for three countries as the war in the Middle East continues.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:14:54 +0000
Lotus aims to broaden Eletre’s appeal with new hybrid model
Hybrid can return up to 217 miles of electric-only range.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:59:15 +0000
Four flights cancelled at Birmingham Airport as Iran conflict enters tenth day
Flights are cancelled at Birmingham Airport today (Monday 9 March) as the Middle East conflict continues into its tenth day.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:54:08 +0000
Have you seen Levon? Police appeal for information on missing Wolverhampton teenager
Police are appealing for information to try and find a teenager who has gone missing from the Pendeford area of Wolverhampton.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:45:30 +0000
Is Dubai Airport open now? Latest update as Emirates pledges to resume all flights
Dubai International Airport has resumed flights but not all services are back to normal due to the continuing war in the Middle East.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:40:45 +0000
West Midlands commuter delays after incident on the M5
There are 45 minute delays on the M5 in the Midlands this morning after an accident involving a van and a lorry.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:25:50 +0000
'Dudley now a shadow of its former self' - Your letters, plus when Hollywood came to the Black Country Living Museum

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:18:14 +0000
Police continue to appeal for information on the A38 Staffordshire crash in which a boy, 7, died near Lichfield
Staffordshire Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances of a fatal collision in which a seven year-old boy died near Lichfield on Saturday and are calling on the public to help

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:45:14 +0000
Major West Midlands rail disruption between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury after man found dead
There is rail disruption between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury today (Monday, March 9) after a man was found dead.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:35:06 +0000
Delays expected as rail line reopens between Shrewsbury and Telford Central following emergency incident
Passengers were facing disruption on the railway on Monday morning as emergency services dealt with an "incident" on the line.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Sofie Anne brings the FLAVA to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for a night of great music and dancing
It was a night of celebration for friends, family and supporters of a home-grown performer as she brought hits, dancing and a generally good night out to her home theatre.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
£1.3 million to demolish Sandwell community centre to make way for new homes
A council is set to bid for £1.3m to demolish a community centre to make way for new housing.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Cannock Chase Council writes off business rate debts worth more than £150k
Cannock Chase councillors have agreed to write off more than £150,000 business rate debts deemed “irrecoverable”.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Dudley councillor joins calls for more police to crackdown on thieves and youth gangs
Dudley traders say the town is rife with crime because there are not enough police officers on the streets.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Cannock Chase Council awarded £10,000 to spend on boosting community safety
Cannock Chase Council has been awarded £10,000 to spend on projects to boost community safety.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Plans progressing on new £11m health centre for Staffordshire community
A Staffordshire county councillor says project to build the new Burntwood Health Centre at a cost of almost £11 million is making progress after criticism over delays.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
New political group formed ahead of Walsall local elections
A new political group has formed in Walsall ahead of the May local elections.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MPs to be sent condoms by tradesmen - here’s why
Builders are set to hand over condoms to MPs as part of an important campaign - full details below

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:04:00 +0000
Revealed: The 8 most common car makes involved in West Midlands road crime in 2025
New police figures have revealed the makes of car most linked to road crime across the West Midlands in 2025.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000
68 new homes approved for Dudley town despite flooding concerns
Dudley Council has approved 68 new homes in Netherton despite concerns the development could damage a neighbouring canal embankment causing major flooding.

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