A charity based at New Cross Hospital has thanked a Wolverhampton strongman, television personality, actor and charity fundraiser and bosses at a Tipton discount store for 'helping to brighten up Christmas for kids.'

An appeal for public help has been launched after cash was stolen from a shopper's bag in an Alum Rock supermarket.

In the words of Noddy Holder, It’s Christmas! And that can only mean one thing, one of the biggest and the best pantomimes in the country opens, right here in the heart of the Midlands at the Birmingham Hippodrome.

A group of people working to help care for those in need have been treated to a special festive meal.

The 1st Walsall Wood Scout Group is delighted to announce the success of its recent 50/50 raffle, drawn on 6th December 2025 during the Group’s Family Christmas Party at King Street Club, Walsall Wood. The event was organised to raise essential fun...

A proposed plan around tacking anti-social behaviour at a Wolverhampton retail and leisure park is being put forward to the public.

Foley Grange Care Home in Kidderminster was filled with festive cheer this December as it hosted a magical Victorian Christmas Market on Saturday, December 13.

The CEO of the Canal & River Trust has warned that repairs to the collapsed canal at Whitchurch in Shropshire will take "months, not weeks".

A shocking video has captured the moment a Shropshire canal boat plunged into a huge 160ft-wide hole in Whitchurch yesterday morning (December 22).

Christmas came early for a popular Shropshire charity as it received a £3,000 gift thanks to runners who completed arguably the county’s toughest 10k road race.

The Mayor of Wolverhampton has praised the work of a Wolverhampton heart care charity following a visit.

Investigators are beginning the complex task of establishing what caused the dramatic and sudden collapse of a canal in Whitchurch, Shropshire yesterday morning.

A police officer has been honoured for his work making a difference in his community.

A canal boat resident has told of his hasty dash to safety after a huge hole opened up on the waterway - "like something out of a horror film".

The Filante drove 626 miles in 10 hours, averaging 7.9 miles per kilowatt from its 87kWh battery pack.

A wine bar in Wolverhampton owned by a former Wolverhampton Wanderers player could lose its licence

Thousands of Birmingham children and young people enjoyed a magical night at Europe’s largest indoor funfair, Winter Funland, with rides, shows, and a giant bouncy castle—all free.

Families had wonderful Christmas themed breakfast with The Grinch and Father Christmas at a nursery and cafe centre near Wolverhampton.

A 100-year-old from Hednesford can look forward to Christmas and reflect on a card she received from the King and Queen to celebrate her birthday.

An Oldbury community organisation under imminent threat of having to close down for good has made a desperate final plea for help.

Plans for eight apartments near Halesowen have been dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate following an appeal against a decision by Dudley Council.

The Black Country Foodbank has been given a helping hand this Christmas - thanks to a kind donation from the Richardson Brothers Foundation.

A family have once again transformed their home into a winter wonderland to raise money for charity and bring some festive cheer to the area.

A quarter of a century ago, Wolverhampton was told it had been granted city status.

Warning: some readers may find the images below upsetting. A man who mutilated a puppy by cutting off its toes before causing further horrific injuries has been banned from keeping animals for life.

An Albanian man who was caught with almost £500,000 worth of cannabis in a car after being coerced by people smugglers has been spared jail.

A popular cafe in Bridgnorth has expanded after undergoing a significant renovation, which has improved the seating layout and doubled capacity.

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The majority of an ageing Oldbury school is set to be demolished and replaced with a new three-storey block as part of major refurbishment plans.

A fundraising appeal has been launched for a mother who suffered severe injuries in a car crash and now faces a lengthy hospital stay, away from her three-year-old son.

A town’s caretaker has been thanked after coming to the rescue and finding two precious diamonds that fell from a chorister's ring.

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway is to close for up to five weeks in the new year for works to take place on the ageing sewers in the town.

Plans have been submitted to transform a Brownhills bungalow into housing.

A Staffordshire-based manufacturer of professional vehicle cleaning and janitorial products is set for its next chapter of growth after a management buyout supported by a £36 million funding package from Lloyds.

Two snooker players from the Black Country are celebrating a pair of remarkably rare 147 breaks.

The UK could be set to have had its warmest year on record, forecasters say.

Police teams are continuing their regular patrols in Wolverhampton city centre this festive season as part of their commitment to protecting all communities and fighting violence against women and girls (VAWG).

A man has been charged after a number of parcels were stolen in Smethwick.

Three family members have been jailed after drugs and a firearm were seized from a property in Birmingham almost two years ago.

Father Christmas has been spotted at the Banksy mural in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter

Three men have been sentenced over an incident in Handsworth where three pedestrians were injured.

Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton is celebrating a landmark year, marked by outstanding academic results and strong recognition from Ofsted.

At a time when youth unemployment continues to present a significant challenge across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, WorkWell, led by Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust through its Employment and Recovery Service, is delivering...

A coffee shop owned by a Lichfield Auction House is serving up a double helping of free valuations of jewellery, watches, gold and silver during the first full week of the New Year.

An appeal for witnesses to a hate crime on a train between Wolverhampton and Telford Central has been launched.

Police have seized a quantity of cannabis and arrested a man for drug offences after executing a warrant in Aldridge.

A man has been arrested in Birmingham as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into people smuggling.

The 12,000 oil heated households in Staffordshire are being urged to submit their views on how their homes should be heated in the future as part of a new government consultation.

An appeal for information into a stabbing which left a man with stab wounds to his stomach has been launched.

A make up brand from one of the world’s leading artists has recently launched in Birmingham so I went along to check it out and discovered some amazing lipsticks and more

Manny Athwal, CEO of Wolverhampton-based School of Coding & AI, has recently returned from a high-level UK trade mission to Saudi Arabia.

Smile production’s are staging the panto Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood at The Dormston Mill Theatre, Sedgley, in January.

A Wolverhampton man has been handed a two-year suspended sentence and a lifetime animal ban - warning - very distressing images

Hundreds of families across Staffordshire will receive Christmas gifts this year thanks to the county’s Family Hubs and kind donations from local charities.

The Saleem Foundation is now in its sixth year and is a registered charity founded by Shaz Saleem in honour of his late grandfather, Al-Haj Master Mohammad Saleem, who passed away in 2016.

Kelly Osbourne enjoyed a heartfelt family day out this weekend as she visited Villa Park with her son Sidney and her rarely seen brother Louis.

Aerial footage and pictures show the dramatic scenes left as a huge sinkhole breached a canal in Whitchurch in north Shropshire (pictures by Tim Thursfield).

Pupils and staff at The Olive School, Birmingham, came together to support local charities and vulnerable members of the community.

Aerial footage and pictures show the dramatic scenes left as a huge sinkhole breached a canal in Whitchurch in north Shropshire.

Alex Ballinger MP has welcomed the Labour Government’s announcement that Dudley Council will get a £75.9million cash injection for essential services – a 22% increase in the council’s spending power.

A severely underweight dog rescued from a drugs den in the West Midlands has now recovered and is looking for a new loving home.

Walton Homes, Staffordshire’s leading luxury housebuilder, is celebrating after being shortlisted for two prestigious 2026 West Midlands Business of the Year awards.

Building-products manufacturer Forterra is partnering with NHBC to help the next generation of housebuilders meet modern construction and energy-efficiency standards. The collaboration sees Bison Precast, a Forterra brand, supply its Jetfloor system ...

Take the stress out of the post-Christmas clean-up this January as St Giles Hospice holds its annual TreeCycle – the feel-good way to ‘spruce’ up your New Year by supporting your local hospice.

This season, generosity and goodwill were in full swing at The Olive School, Small Heath, as pupils turned their energy and creativity into acts of kindness for families, local organisations, and those most in need.

Crime and thriller genres show no sign of going out of style as they continue to dominate Staffordshire Libraries’ most borrowed books of 2025.

St Joseph’s RC Church in Wolverhampton has received 100 specially designed Winter Warm Packs from Cadent Foundation, to help local residents combat the cold this winter.

A witness to the sinkhole devastation today spoke of his shock, saying: "I thought an explosive had gone off."

Stourbridge based homeware brand, Livava Home, has been crowned one of the winners in the Small Business Awards 2025 for Best Online Home & Lifestyle Boutique UK 2025.

Alfred Works, the new food hall from award winning hospitality group, Blend Family, has revealed the first wave of food partners set to open at the reimagined Custard Factory site. All three food partners are making their Birmingham debut and bringin...

Walsall Council is consulting on a new draft Taxi and Private Hire Licensing policy.

Two women who lured men to hotels on dating sites before handcuffing, attacking and robbing them during kinky 'sex games' have been jailed for a total of 15 years.

Kia has expanded its already broad range of EVs with the EV5 – but what can it offer? Jack Evans finds out.

Pupils from Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy, Birmingham proudly renewed their winter pledges - Food for All, Warmth for All, and Gifts for All - coming together in a season of generosity and compassion.

Staffordshire-based former racehorse Skeaping, and owner Claire Howie, have been shortlisted for the My Pension Expert Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) Horse of the Year Award following a remarkable year in eventing.

Multiple people have been rescued after a sinkhole formed in a canal in Shropshire, trapping three boats and causing large volumes of water to flood neighbouring land.

Trading Standards officers at Staffordshire County Council have launched an investigation following the seizure of illicit tobacco and illegal vapes in East Staffordshire.

A Coseley-based community initiative is bringing people together this winter to raise awareness and vital funds for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

A Walsall tattoo studio is set to grow its team and expand its premises after receiving a £2,000 grant from Walsall Business Support.

A West Midlands chip shop is selling battered mince pies and other deep fried Christmas treats

The 19th Helsinki Open Olympic Wrestling Tournament, held from December 12-14, once again confirmed its status as one of Europe’s leading wrestling events, drawing over 800 competitors from more than 25 countries.

A patient has become the 100th person to have a robotic-arm assisted arthroplasty at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.

Sureena Brackenridge MP has visited postal workers at Sun Street in Wolverhampton North East to find out more about what it takes to deliver letters and parcels in the peak Christmas period.

A Worcestershire-based walk and talk group run by the local Lifeways team is helping people with learning difficulties and autism boost confidence, improve mental health, and form lasting friendships.

The Community Matters team has been working tirelessly this Christmas to support families in need, ensuring no one is left without help during the festive season. Through the kindness and generosity of the local community, hundreds of families have r...

Police have warned of a 'major incident' with a sinkhole involving a canal in North Shropshire

A painting created by a Walsall-based artist has been unveiled and installed at the town’s Dorothy Pattison Older Adult Unit, just in time for Christmas.

A police sergeant in Sandwell has been recognised for his work with a vulnerable elderly man with a national safeguarding award.

Festivities are in full swing at Dudley Zoo and Castle with animals enjoying some early Christmas enrichment treats!

Wolverhampton Council have warned of an overnight lane closure to make way for emergency water works.

Kidderminster Town Council members unanimously approved a “Climate Emergency Action Plan”, with the aim of making the Town Council carbon neutral by 2035.

Care leavers in Staffordshire will receive additional festive joy this Christmas thanks to a store’s community project which is linked to a county council programme.

Josh, a health records clerk from Stourbridge, has lost 7 stone this year, after swapping short-term solutions for lifelong change. Josh says from the moment he joined his local Slimming World group, he instantly felt understood, lost more weight tha...

The new model will sit above the firm’s Ioniq 9 electric SUV.

The Specsavers store in Lichfield, which is locally owned and run, has been collecting donations for the Salvation Army Christmas Gift Appeal and Elaine’s Toy & Gift Appeal, a locally run initiative led by Elaine Hutchings. Both charities provide t...

A Birmingham school has embodied the festive spirit last week as learners, families and staff gathered for a joyful Christmas singalong.

A new quiet room will open at St Giles Hospice this month (December) to provide families and loved ones with a private, calming space for difficult conversations during end of life care.

In celebration of Christmas Jumper Day 2025, The Cadbury Foundation has donated over £20,000 to charities across the UK&I.