Housebuilder Cameron Homes has submitted outline plans for a £150m scheme to build 430 homes and community facilities in Chasetown, Burntwood.

A power cut is affecting hundreds of homes in the Walsall area this morning.

Two men have been jailed for a total of almost 80 years after they opened fire at a group of people in a Wolverhampton street - leaving three injured.

A leather museum campaigner was told to ‘shut up’ by the leader of Walsall Council at a public meeting.

Black Country businesses are urged to complete a vital economic survey that could directly influence government policy decisions affecting companies in the region.

A maximum council tax increase and £32 million worth of cuts for the 2026/27 budget have been approved by Walsall councillors.

The wait is almost over. Adjust your flat caps, and this time fill them with popcorn – by order of the Peaky Blinders.

A new skills campus built in the heart of Cradley Heath to bring practical training and adult learning courses to locals is set to be officially opened.

11 jobs have been saved following the sale of a Willenhall-based family run laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication company.

A Black Country business hub which has opened on an historic site in Cradley Heath is set to throw its doors open to visitors, with a big prize up for grabs.

Mark Andrews takes a wry look at the week's news

Stand-up legend and co-founder of Comic Relief Sir Lenny Henry needs no introduction - but as this week’s Midlands Hero, we’re going to give him one anyway.

From flying the Union flag to concerns over tolerance and the courts, local readers have their say on issues affecting the nation today.

Dr Steve McCabe takes a look at the proud differences between the Black Country and Birmingham

These are the 5 longest scheduled nonstop flights you can take from Birmingham Airport (BHX) in 2026:

Here are a number of sites across the Black Country where mobile speed cameras are currently in place.

Bus gates and 20mph speed limits could soon be introduced on certain roads in Birmingham city centre as a major project moves forwards.

Excitement is building for people in Moseley as the opening of a new railway station to serve the village draws closer following years of delays.

This is the face of 18-year-old Jonan Walker who has been detained for attacking his mother and leaving her for dead at their Smethwick home.

Controversial proposals for a new clinical waste incinerator in a village near Stafford will be considered by a planning inspector in April.

A new HMO could be built above a Smethwick pharmacy according to plans submitted to Sandwell Council.

Take a look at some of the brightest Black Country stars who hold the torch in showcasing the region's talents.

Lovers of real ale are being invited to visit as many pubs as they can and get their miles in over the next three months as a brewery's real ale trail returns.

Schools are running on empty, a teaching union has warned, as teachers begin voting in an indicative strike ballot.

With delicious food at a beautiful canalside venue, the new Digbeth Dining Club site in Brierley Hill is one to visit.

A long-running family-run scrap metal business in Willenhall struggling with rising costs has been sold to a new owner, saving 13 jobs.

Minor disruption was reported on the M6 in Walsall due to a stranded vehicle.

Four alleged pro-Palestine protesters have pleaded not guilty to causing more than £1.2 million of damage in a planned attack on a UK factory linked to Israel.

Fans from all across the world queue up for a photo with Ozzy the Bull, who sports a brand-new Peaky Blinders inspired look.

An 'unbelievable' 200,000 birthday cards have been sent to Amelia Kolpa ahead of her special day next week.

Four people have been charged with drug offences in Walsall following a county lines operation in the borough.

Two more boys have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of an 18-year-old man who was stabbed to death outside a mosque.

Midlands-based catering company Cornerstone Kitchen has announced it will be supporting Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity throughout 2026, pledging to raise vital funds to support the Children’s Hospital’s incredible work with sick kids an...

A man has been charged with drugs offences in connection with a long-running police investigation into the class A drugs trade in Birmingham.

Cars such as the Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon Denali and Chevrolet Silverado can now be directly ordered through GM Speciality Vehicles.

It was a successful first day for a cafe owner who said she was living a dream she'd had since she was a little girl.

West Midlands police officers Kiran Patel and Matthew Cooper have been recognised for their outstanding and innovative policing, receiving national Police Now awards.

Three young kittens who were found in an Birmingham alley, including one hidden in a sleeping bag, have been rescued by the RSPCA.

A man, aged 20 and from Dudley, has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of posting videos and images of terrorist attacks on TikTok.

Updated adventure bike gets a new engine and a starting price of £14,995.

More arrests may follow in the murder investigation of Zeshan Afzal who was stabbed and killed in the grounds of a Smethwick mosque, a judge has been told.

As winter gives way to spring, these beaches located within a three-hour drive from Wolverhampton are perfect for a relaxing spring day.

An opticians in Blackheath and Dudley is celebrating the career journey of one of its own store directors, who started out working weekends alongside his studies, to mark National Careers Week (March 2-7).

Two men have been charged with four counts of attempted murder each after a shooting in Sutton Coldfield.

Independent creative pottery painting studio Pretty Pøts has been awarded Best New Brand Arrival at the McArthurGlen West Midlands Designer Outlet Awards 2025 — a significant achievement for a business that began in a small Staffordshire village l...

For the first time ever, two local big bands come together to celebrate a century of one of the most influential musical genres ever recorded: jazz. St Peter's Collegiate Academy Big Band, from Wolverhampton, and Neil Coley Big Band, from Oldbury, jo...

A Wolverhampton school with more than 500 years of history has been celebrating after being named on a list of some of the top schools in the country.

A new free memory support group, Wings of Support, is now running fortnightly at Lichfield Library, providing a welcoming and supportive space for people living with dementia and their loved ones.

Limited to just 500 units, the Duster Spirit of Sand edition celebrates the firm’s success in the Dakar World Rally Championships.

Police have launched a manhunt for a wanted Walsall burglar who footy fans believe bears an uncanny resemblance to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.

We’ve been running our Nissan Qashqai for several months, and it’s proved to be a likeable, comfortable and practical proposition.

Nature Nook, based in Rushall, opens its doors with a simple but powerful idea: to create a calm, welcoming space where people of all ages can slow down, reconnect with nature, and feel safe to explore, create, and just be.

Two men have been treated for injuries after a two-vehicle crash on a major Staffordshire road.

A unique WW2 blast-proof building, described as 'James Bond-style', is now up for sale along with 55 acres of woodland, with a guide price of £2 million.

The family of a West Midlands machinist who died in a workplace incident have spoken of their grief after the company was fined £750,000

Passengers are facing delays on the Cross City Line due to a track circuit fault this morning.

This time last year its days appeared to be numbered, the bulldozers waiting in the wings for its destruction.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 14 local establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

A woman who underwent a quadruple amputation after being taken ill with sepsis has spoken about her long road to recovery, her aim to walk again and her hopes of helping people to avoid going through the ordeal she went to.

A leading figure in the independent funeral industry is encouraging people to make the time to talk to loved ones about their final farewell wishes to help ease emotional and financial worry further down the line.

When it comes to the vexed question of asylum hotels, there are few places more poignant than this.

Museum sites have closed in preparation for reopening under entirely new management, thanks to a takeover by the National Trust, which will mark the start of a new chapter in the museum’s story.

It’s the latest restaurant from a BBQ and southern American-style chain which aims to bring a little bit of Americana to your plate, but is it any good?

Birmingham Council says work is under way to deliver affordable homes in Druids Heath despite the area’s regeneration project being hit by a setback.

West African and Caribbean restaurants in Birmingham are winning fans from seasoned foodies to casual diners looking for a change from a takeaway

A property housing one of Willenhall's most established businesses which brings in rent of more than £33,000 is going under the hammer

Labour councillors were forced to defend their record in Birmingham as tensions over the upcoming local elections continue to ramp up.

A new theatre company aimed at aspiring actors, playwrights and directors has been formed in Bridgnorth.

Readers share their thoughts on NHS delays, modern men and speaking up, rural gun controls, and political defections.

Passions run high during big debates at Dudley Council as councillors exchange verbal blows across the chamber.

More than 60 new homes could be built on green belt land on the edge of Wolverhampton.

Cannock Chase councillors have rejected a bid to broadcast its meetings for residents unable to attend in person.

Business confidence in the West Midlands fell 31 points during February to 34 per cent, according to a new survey from Lloyds bank.

People in the south of Dudley borough can expect to live nearly ten years longer than residents in the north.

Cannock Chase residents’ overall council tax bill for the next year has been approved – following criticism of increases imposed by three authorities.

Residents will hold a demonstration against plans to build 880 homes on green belt land near Dudley.

The NEC Group is celebrating 50 years since the opening of the NEC by bringing its venues and experiences together under a single brand which will be known as the Nation’s Experience Capital.

A pretty market town is just a 45 minute train journey from Birmingham - and it is the perfect outing.

Residents of a new-build estate in Cradley Heath have been 'living in despair' for almost two years following a 'nightmare' landslide on their doorsteps.

A man who sent a picture of a gun to someone as a threat has been handed a suspended prison sentence.

A council has rejected plans to continue using a former ambulance station as a cash and carry wholesalers after it opened without permission two years ago.

A Walsall resident had to have a loved-one exhumed at Walsall North Cemetery after the burial plot flooded.

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway is to close for five days to allow concreting works to take place.

A man accused of taking part in a drive-by shooting in Wolverhampton helped a suspect to flee the country, the jury has heard.

The Met Office said this winter will be remembered for its ‘relentless rain’.

Some trials at Wolverhampton Crown Court are currently scheduled to take place as far down the line as three years - as the criminal justice system struggles to cope with case backlogs.

Police in Dudley now have new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour, including bad driving and gangs congregating in town centres, after three new legal orders came into force.

Police have released a photo of a woman from Dudley wanted on suspicion of theft - do you recognise this woman?

A man has been charged after police officers seized a knife in Birmingham city centre.

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Birmingham.

A business consultant from Birmingham is now the favourite to finish top of the podium for the popular BBC Gladiators series.

Traffic congestion continued in Stourbridge on Thursday, February 26 after a vehicle fire earlier in the week.

A man has been charged after items were stolen from a bakery in Sandwell.

A Staffordshire cocaine dealer who stashed wads of cash inside safes in a shed has been jailed.

A Black Country college was temporarily placed into lockdown after a group of people armed with a knife were spotted nearby.

Three men have been charged with robbery after 'gold chains were found in a drinks can' in Birmingham.

Four people were arrested and a firearm and ammunition were seized after stopping a vehicle in Birmingham.

Traffic is being held on the M6 southbound in Staffordshire following a crash.

The Wolves Foundation have announced that internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress Beverley Knight MBE has become the latest ambassador for the charity.

The Prince and Princess of Wales made an unscheduled stop to meet well-wishers standing in heavy rain during a visit to Powys ahead of St David’s Day.