A teenager who handed himself into police after another youth was stabbed at a college has been charged with wounding.

A Halesowen pensioner has been recognised for her decades of community service and daily acts of kindness with a special award.

A landlord renting a substandard semi-detached house near Stafford has been ordered to pay almost £3,500 after ignoring legal action requiring her to make improvements.

The best way to appreciate all that we have to offer is to visit Stafford Grammar School foryourself.

Black Country Artisan fairs are back in the Mander Centre on the 27th September bringing 30+ amazing artists and marvellous makers.

A Harper Adams graduate has been named as the new president for the 2026 Newport Show.

Police are seeking two men, including one who is believed to have a distinctive tattoo, after a shop theft in Walsall.

Four crews from West Midlands Fire Service have been tackling a blaze on a busy city centre street in Birmingham.

Bobbington offers a bit of something for those who enjoy the quiet life - and even more for aviators and sommeliers.

Birmingham Council has been urged to ‘change people’s perceptions’ of a huge restoration project set to transform an inner city neighbourhood.

A Dudley councillor is looking forward to spades in the ground at a new innovative housing development in Stourbridge.

A decision on a plan to re-open an empty vandalised pub as a new Indian bar and grill and HMO has been delayed after the council discovered most of the work had already been carried out.

The next phase of a huge housing development in Coseley has been approved after re-evaluation following the discovery of mine workings.

Two boys have been honoured by Staffordshire community leaders for raising hundreds of pounds for a new village defibrillator in memory of their brother.

Walsall Council has refused retrospective plans for a five-bedroom replacement dwelling in Paddock.

A former car showroom is set to be demolished after planning chiefs agreed to the work being carried out.

One of the most popular food and drink shows is set to bring a festive feel and lot of goodies to try as it returns to the NEC.

A housing site in Albrighton which received planning permission to build up to 150 homes this year has been sold off to a national housing developer.

Hundreds of people working in the UK’s bars, restaurants, hotels and campsites are suspected to be victims of modern slavery, some with debts as high as £30,000 after being “lured” by promises of a better life, according to a new report.

The Department for Work and Pensions has said it is stepping up efforts to help young people into work after latest unemployment figures hit 6 per cent in the West Midlands - making it the worst region in the country for joblessness.

The developer behind plans to turn a Black Country pub into a mini-shopping parade has been denied permission to alter the design.

Birmingham-based barbecue seasoning and sauce company Lumberjaxe has secured£100,000 in funding from BCRS Business Loans and Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF) to support the delivery of a major contract with supermarket giant Aldi.

The University of Wolverhampton has unveiled its new 'Curriculum Framework' designed to enhance student success, employability, wellbeing, and future career readiness.

A Black Country MP says schools in her constituency are being 'forced into crisis' by the way funding for pupils with special needs are allocated.

A senior council officer has admitted the authority can do little more after 'Walter Mitty' Councillor Greg Brackenridge refused to issue the apology he was instructed to for breaching the code of conduct.

It's taken a long time and had more than a few challenges, but a Wolverhampton cat cafe is now up and running and welcoming guests to come and meet its furry inhabitants.

Leading law firm Freeths has announced record financial results for the year ending March 31 2025, reporting another year of impressive double-digit growth.

At least 1,147 people in the UK died from climate change-driven heatwaves over this summer, leading scientists and epidemiologists have found.

A man from Staffordshire who raped and sexually assaulted a number of women has been jailed for 17 years.

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A man’s body has been found in a canal in Netherton

Police have issued a photo of a man they wish to speak with following a burglary at Dudley Council House

[WARNING: This story contains information and a photo that some may find upsetting] A ginger tabby was found dead in woodland in Wolverhampton with a plastic bag tied round its head

The jury in the case of a former teacher accused of historic child sex offences ha have been told how the alleged victim was made to feel "special".

A man arrested in West Bromwich on suspicion of a terrorism plot along with three others has been released without charge

Star King Solomon Academy is inviting prospective primary and secondary pupils and their families to its Open Evening on Tuesday, September 23 from 5pm to 7.30pm.

When once asked what he thought of western civilisation, the great Mahatma Gandhi was reported to have replied: “I think it would be a good idea."

Olympic silver medallist Matt Hudson-Smith made no excuses as his bid for a first global gold medal ended in disappointment.

Listen to Alex Rose making what police say was a false report that his truck was stolen.

Owl Partnerships, one of the Midlands’ leading SME affordable housing developers, was announced as Residential Developer of the Year at the 2025 Insider East Midlands Property Dinner last week (September 11).

Development finance lender Atelier has today announced the completion of a loan for the construction of an 81-bed care home, with a GDV of £20m, near Lichfield in Staffordshire.

A man has been convicted of abducting a child and sexually assaulting her at a house in Birmingham.

The Italian-made supercar was created just before the brand was bought by Audi.

Unemployment in the West Midlands has risen to 6 per cent - the highest figure in the country, according to latest stats.

A West Bromwich Albion-supporting butcher will close the doors on his Black Country store later after generations of service - here's why.

Two optical teams are marking more than a decade of sponsorship for a local event as part of their ongoing commitment to the community.

A group of nine new trainees have been taken on by leading Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors as it invests in the next generation.

HC-One’s Sedgley Court Care Home in Dudley, hosted a warm and welcoming Pumpkin-Themed ‘Cuppa Joy Friday’ on Friday September 12, bringing residents, families, and neighbours together to celebrate the start of autumn.

A new batch of affordable homes has been handed over to a housing provider in Stafford, marking a key milestone in the town’s housing delivery.

Matthew Hudson-Smith's hopes of 400m World Championship glory were dashed at the semi-final stage.

The Hills Ford Stages, one of the UK’s premier closed-road motorsport events, is set to return on 19–20 September 2026 — this time in Shropshire. Organised by Cheltenham Motor Club, one of the UK’s oldest motor clubs with roots in the earlies...

Renault 4 E-Tech electric van can carry a payload of up to 345kg.

Fiskars Group said the production pause at Wedgwood’s site in Barlaston would start on September 29 as a ‘short-term measure’.

Upcoming electric SUV is going through ‘final test drives’ prior to reveal.

Cost of living pressures and the current challenging economic climate have been blamed for the demise of leading furniture manufacturer Ashley Manor which has gone into administration.

Three teenagers and a man have admitted to their involvement in a serious attack on a teenage boy in Alum Rock, Birmingham.

The car giant has reportedly also warned suppliers that disruption could last into November.

Poundland has today gave an update on its plans to get the business back on track including a drive to simplify grocery ranges at Poundland stores to three simple price points - £1, £2, £3.

A dancer from Cannock has stepped out in style thanks to support from her local opticians.

An industry jobs specialist has urged businesses across the Midlands hospitality and catering sector to act fast and fill any vacant chef positions ahead of the busy winter peak season.

Kidderminster Chess Club has announced its list of annual award winners following another successful season for the historic club.

An injured horse was led to safety on the M6 by fire crews after a horsebox overturned on the motorway

People in the Black Country are being encouraged to think about their savings, with support from a local building society.

Four people have been arrested and a number of weapons recovered by officers in Wolverhampton.

Speakers from some of Wolverhampton’s most forward-thinking organisations will be on the panel at a special Molineux Meets event on Monday as part of the city’s annual Business Week, running from September 22 to 26.

A Turkish barber said he felt 'emotional' as he reunited with a teen who was diagnosed with cancer after the former noticed a lump on his neck during a haircut.

Young diabetic patients were treated to a fun packed activity weekend thanks to Birmingham Children’s Hospital staff.

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced timetable changes ahead of December.

Property seekers are invited to a Mortgage Event webinar for expert mortgage guidance at a Staffordshire housing development, and can also book an online one-to-one session.

A special exhibition will go on show at Low Hill Library next month to celebrate the centenary of Low Hill Estate.

The Beacon Centre for the Blind is partnering with local AI trainer and PR consultant Laura Tatton to deliver innovative “Lunch and Learn” AI workshops at its Sedgley headquarters, aimed at helping local businesses cut through the confusion and e...

Chilling CCTV shows the moment a hooded thug blasted bullets towards a house in the West Midlands with a shotgun before speeding away in a stolen car.

Avison Young has announced the return of four ex-employees to the Real Estate Management team in Birmingham.

Since the movie, “The Bodyguard” hit the silver screen back in 1992, starring Whitney Huston and Kevin Costner, it has remained a firm favourite.

A police operation will focus on Sandwell today helping to crack down on retail crime, dangerous drivers and anti-social behaviour.

National commercial property and investment company LCP, part of M Core, is delighted to announce a flurry of new lettings at the Innovation Centre, Multipark Pensnett bringing the sought-after scheme close to full occupancy.

A new EV charging hub is opening at Etruria Mills in Stoke-on-Trent - and is being marked with a week of free charging for all.

Tyres have lots of information printed on their sidewalls, but research shows that few people know how to read it.

Worcestershire’s rising young rock and metal band Retsecrows have been announced as special guests at The Station in Cannock this Sunday night, joining an exciting line-up that also features 4FoxSake and Waking The Angels.

Birmingham's leading residential events venue, Conference Aston, has appointed a new Head of Operations, with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality sector.

The Canal & River Trust, the charity that cares for the nation’s 250-year-old canal network, is opening the doors of its historic lock gate workshop at Bradley on Saturday, September 20 as part of this year’s national Heritage Open Days celebrati...

“Would you believe it. I have just seen a hummingbird,” shouted my friend excitedly. She had been walking near the canal and had seen this ‘brightly coloured bird which can only have been a hummingbird.’ It was no such thing, of course, becau...

Public transport in Birmingham city centre is back up and running after authorities dealt with a fire in a high-rise building on Colmore Row.

Marking 12 months of confidence, community and funky moves and the start of a brand-new monthly dance social in Stourbridge. Twisted Funky Moves, the inclusive Stourbridge-based dance community built on the belief that every body is a dancing body, ...

The Rigby Foundation today confirms the start of the delivery phase of its Inspiring Futures programme; a bold and innovative initiative designed to help young people in the West Midlands succeed in education and have the chance of securing meaningfu...

A fundraising campaign for a quiet outdoor contemplation area at the Royal Stoke University Hospital for parents who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or baby has received a boost from Staffordshire law firm Myers & Co.

A man from Tipton has been charged in connection with disorder that broke out during protests in central London at the weekend.

One of Burntwood's most beloved young folk artists is returning to the Whippett Inn one year after her first appearance there.

A driver spotted with a stolen car in Stourbridge was arrested after it crashed after a police pursuit.

Members of SI Cannock & District, invited guests and members of the public gathered in Cannock Town Centre on Sunday morning to honour women of Cannock who have made a difference to their community.

Drivers on the M6 are facing delays of around an hour due to over-running roadworks in Birmingham.

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: Cliff Richard in Wolverhampton in October 1964. The caption pasted on the back of this print reads: 'Biting on her pencil, 13-year-old Rose Singh, of Albert Road, Wolverhampton, watches with excitement as her idol Cliff Rich...

A trial of a former teacher at Wolverley High School accused of historic sexual offences, including rape, has started.

Laser tagging, escape rooms, retro computer games and indoor cricket are among the attractions that will be available at Dudley's £4 million 'Fun City' that will officially be launched at the weekend.

One-way streets are being introduced in a Birmingham suburb subjected to controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme

A plan to add two storeys to a shop to make way for new flats has been rejected by a council.

A Black Country Labour MP has pledged her loyalty to Sir Keir Starmer, insisting he will lead the party into the next Genreral Election.

A man has admitted burgling a property in Bridgnorth town centre and stealing more than £1,900 of power tools and hardware.

Small to medium sized enterprises (SME) in the Dudley borough are being encouraged to apply for grants through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).