Wyre Forest Green Alliance members have expressed delight at the success of a Wildlife & Countryside Fair that was held in Stourport last Saturday.

Women’s and Girls’ Glow Cricket Sessions have been celebrated by community leaders as an inspiring initiative transforming health, wellbeing, and confidence among women and girls.

Community groups from Kingswinford and Wall Heath will be joining hundreds of people across the country will be taking part in The Great British Spring Clean on Sunday, March 29.

Spring is in the air and it’s time to get out in the garden and get planning and planting for the year ahead.

Bus route diverted this week from Thursday 19th March up until Tuesday 24th March.

It marks a major milestone in the construction of Britain’s new high-speed railway.

Flights are cancelled and heavily delayed at Birmingham Airport today (Tuesday 17 March) after the United Arab Emirates temporarily closed its airspace.

Severn Trent repairs may mean delays on major Wolverhampton roads - check your route ahead of your commute today.

The UAE suddenly closed its airspace earlier today (Tuesday, March 17) due to an “exceptional precautionary measure”.

Police appeal after a man was threatened and had his car stolen from him during robbery that took place last month.

Birmingham City Council has confirmed Birmingham's historic speed skate track is set to be relocated in a multi-million pound plan after massive Sports Quarter scheme unveiled.

Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has condemned Reform’s ‘divisive nature’ as he pushes ahead with a new movement for the ‘politically homeless’.

A former office building could be turned into a specialist school providing education for up to 18 pupils aged 10 to 16 - but an objection has beenraised

The first passengers got a sneak peak of how services to new Birmingham railway stations will operate during a test run.

A spectacular horticultural showcase is being planned for the first major RHS show of the year

A young mum entrepreneur has taken her passion for fitness and wellbeing and turned it into a thriving business in Lower Gornal after transforming a derelict building into a state-of-the-art Pilates studio.

Dudley’s Liberal Democrats launched their local election manifesto with a pledge to offer zero-interest loans to make homes greener.

Rail bosses have announced the timetable for services which will call in at three brand new stations in Birmingham.

A council’s promotion of two county farms for future housing development – despite leaders saying they would stop farms being sold off – has sparked questions just days ahead of a new policy.

Confidence appears to be returning to small businesses in the West Midlands after the region was only one of two which saw an uptick in equity finance deals.

A new survey has found that West Midlands councils face a £1.94 backlog of repairs to fix potholes and cracked roads

Plans have been lodged to demolish commercial buildings used as a car restoration and storage business and redevelop the area for nine homes.

A Black Country clinic has received an extra £88,644 funding to which will be used to expand its work in medical research and buy new equipment.

In today's letters, readers debate military action, the limits of international law, and who bears responsibility for protecting civilians in conflict zones.

Walsall Council announced last week the new location for the Leather Museum at 1-3 The Bridge.

Less than half of people who responded to a survey from Dudley Council feel the borough is a safe place to live.

A Black Country manufacturing firm is on track to pursue £2 million of global opportunities after securing successful accreditation to a prestigious quality standard for the nuclear sector.

Damaged lines caused issues for several hours on Monday

This quaint town offers scenic riverside walks, much-loved food and drink spots and excellent independent shopping.

A community leader has called on Stafford Borough residents to go bowling and shopping to support the borough’s businesses through challenging economic times.

A director with extensive experience in managing in-hand and contract farming has been appointed by a local property group.

A Walsall actor expresses his excitement as he now owns three of his favourite costumes from Doctor Who.

A Bridgnorth mum has praised the role of minor injury units after she took her son following a suspected broken ankle.

Changes could be coming to a Bridgnorth car park.

A council has awarded a £20m contract to complete the replacement of nearly 100 ‘defective’ bungalows on a Wolverhampton estate.

Gleaming vintage tractors will chug through the Shropshire countryside in convoy this weekend for the return of a cherished fundraiser.

In the Black Country, a pint isn’t just a drink - it’s part of the region’s identity, poured in centuries-old pubs where brewing traditions still run deep.

A man from Bridgnorth has denied making indecent images of children and attempting sexual communication with a child.

Incidents included racial and sexual abuse, physical assault and threats with weapons while shopping, the poll by Opinium for the BRC found.

Children's charity the NSPCC has called for tech companies to introduce technology that can automatically block child sexual abuse imagery after thousands of offences were recorded in the West Midlands - with one local force seeing an increase on the...

Police have charged a woman with a string of theft offences after targeting stores in Wednesbury and Willenhall.

Police investigate a serious assault against a man outside a shop in Sandwell as he remains in hospital

A father has been found guilty of the murder of his five-week-old daughter.

City centre partners have been working together to make nights out in Wolverhampton even better by investing £200,000 in a package of safety measures.

Dashcam footage shows the moment a driver narrowly avoided a head-on crash with a HGV in the West Midlands after overtaking a van.

Wolverhampton MP Pat McFadden is starting to 'see through' Donald Trump's bluster after repeatedly having to respond to the President's outbursts on behalf of the Government.

A popular Dudley library is set to bring back memories of childhood books after being moved brick-by-brick and reopened at the region's largest heritage museum.

Here are some of the latest sentences handed down at Wolverhampton Crown Court and other local justice centres, covering March 9-15.

A woman found dead at her marital home in Oldbury was in a 'deeply unhappy' relationship with the man accused of her murder and was seeking a divorce.

A 200-year-old dining pub featured in the Michelin guide has closed after celebrity chef Glynn Purnell said it was no longer financially viable.

A man who attempted to meet 12-year-old girls to 'engage in sexual activity' has been jailed.

The parents of a baby girl found with a catastrophic brain injury and almost 50 leg fractures now face jail time for what happened to her inside the Staffordshire home where she should have been safe from harm.

The father of five-week-old Darcy-Leigh Jefferson has been found guilty of her murder after she suffered catastrophic brain injuries at a property in Staffordshire.

A former doctor who treated patients in Dudley has appeared in court charged with 45 sexual offences alleged to have been committed against 38 women and girls between 2017 and 2021.

The company, which is one of the UK’s biggest operators with around 340 car parks nationwide, appointed administrators at PwC.

Two students in Kent have died after an outbreak of meningitis around Canterbury and many more are in hospital - here’s a look at the dangerous disease and how to protect yourself against it

A school in Bilston has reassured parents that an incident involving 'prohibited items' being taken onto their grounds has been 'actioned as required'.

Cannock Branch Royal Engineers Association are holding their monthly meeting on Monday, March 30 at 7pm at the Bridgtown Social Club, Walsall Road, Cannock.

Stephen Brabham had spent 25 years in the Army, served as a paratrooper and was a man who loved nothing more than watching his daughter run. But when he felt a pain in his shoulder in June 2023, what followed was a devastating three months that would...

A Cannock-based charity is helping disabled children dress up as their favourite characters with hundreds of wheelchair covers and adaptive costumes up for grabs in a special giveaway.

A celebration was held at the weekend as a charity group in Bridgnorth celebrated 50 years of activity in the town.

Radio 1 presenter Greg James and Birmingham comic Joe Lycett’s Longest Ride for Red Nose Day has received a huge boost with every new donation matched up to £1million.

Two schools in Sandwell will receive a share of £1.6m to help improve their SEND facilities.

A taxi driver has lost his court appeal against a city council revoking his private hire licence over the use of illegal ghost plates.

A free art library where visitors can explore a wide range of art-related materials is set to reopen to the public in time for Easter.

A video shows the site of the real Garrison pub from Peaky Blinders in Birmingham - said to have been the regular haunt of the real-life Peaky Blinders gang.

Two people have been issued with fines after being caught fly-tipping in Walsall.

The ID.Unyx 08 will feature an 800-volt architecture.

UNESCO’s World Poetry Day event takes place in Stafford on Saturday, March 21, at Stafford Cricket & Hockey Club (ST16 3WB), from 12 noon to 5pm.

Talbots Law firm has been named 'Conveyancing Firm of the Year - Midlands & Wales' at the British Conveyancing Awards 2026, in Manchester.

Students at Arena Academy in Birmingham explored a wide range of future career opportunities during a special careers fair held as part of National Careers Week.

All of these properties are in desperate need for renovations but some family homes across south-west Birmingham will have attractive starting prices.

Residents have backed a petition to tackle night-time racing on 'nightmare' Stourbridge Ring Road as former MP claims an accident 'is a matter of time'.

To mark International Women’s Day, Members of Soroptimist International of Stafford have created a “Rosie’s Plaque” to honour women who worked as Lumber Jills on Cannock Chase and at Henry Venables Timber Yard in Stafford during the Second Wo...

A successful pantomime which championed home-grown talent has been acknowledged with a number of nominations for a national award.

Solihull Council has entered an agreement with the award-winning Heartwood Inns to transform a former nightclub unit into a pub with "boutique-style" bedrooms.

A woman has been banned from keeping animals for a decade, after admitting abandoning her two dogs and cat in a flat filled with urine and faeces.

Problems with mail deliveries in Shropshire are getting worse, not better, says an MP who has raised the matter in the Commons once more.

Three people are in custody as police continue to investigate after a man's body was found in Coventry.

Dubai airport halted all flights for several hours this morning (Monday 16 March) after it was attacked by Iranian drones, starting a large fire in a fuel tank.

A primary school situated in Oldbury has expressed 'delight' after they have raised enough funds to get access to its very own school minibus.

A Birmingham care service which supports men with learning disabilities has achieved an accreditation from Carers Trust with one parent describing it as “the best placement” her son has experienced.

Summerhill School in Kingswinford has been officially recognised as the first mainstream secondary school in the United Kingdom to receive the Trauma Informed Practice Award, acknowledging its exceptional commitment to supporting the emotional wellbe...

Two lanes are closed on the M6 northbound in Staffordshire after a road traffic collision involving multiple vehicles.

Re-engineered four-wheel-drive has a range of upgrades.

People looking to enjoy the great outdoors as the weather turns warmer are being invited to celebrate the reopening of a popular Wolverhampton store.

Tucked between the industrial heritage and bustling cities of the West Midlands are villages that many travellers simply pass by.

The ID.Cross forms part of the Volkswagen Group’s quartet of new EVs, and Cameron Richards has driven an early prototype version.

There is set to be a year-long celebration of the Nation's Place of Remembrance as it celebrates its Silver Jubilee.

A West Midlands Police officer has appeared in court charged with three offences relating to an incident in Wolverhampton last year.

The Green Party has doubled its number of councillors on Sandwell Council after former Conservative councillor William Gill joined its ranks.

Residents across the West Midlands can look forward to a welcome burst of spring warmth this week, with forecasters predicting temperatures to soar for the first time in 2026.

At this year’s Wolverhampton International Women’s Day Conference, Jointing Tech highlighted the vital roles of women across the organisation, with Kathy Wheater-Ayre speaking on the panel.

The perfect place to visit, even on a rainy day.

A petition demanding the winner of 'Best in Show' at Crufts 2026 be stripped of his title has been formally sent to organisers after surpassing more than 21,500 signatures in just three days.

Local author Peter Frost has raised £1,500 through sales of "Uncle Chris's Collection of Crafty Short Stories," with all proceeds directed to World Vision's Ukraine relief efforts.

The claims were made on Facebook

An MP says residents feel unsafe crossing the road outside one of Staffordshire's biggest tourist attractions.

Emirates has issued an update on the operation of its flights after its routes were forced to be cancelled and diverted due to a drone attack in Dubai.

The mother recognised the sound of her daughter crying and identified the home where it was coming from, the court was told.