A new three-year public order aimed at reducing violence and anti-social behaviour has come into effect at a Wolverhampton retail and leisure park.

It was a day for brave fundraisers to conquer fears and scale new heights to help raise much-needed funds for a city domestic abuse support charity.

There were dramatic scenes this week as Birmingham City Council’s leader John Cotton lost a vote of confidence.

Residents living in a deprived area of Wolverhampton will be able to benefit from a wide range of food at cheaper prices after the opening of a new community shop.

Police are appealing for help in their search for a missing girl from Wolverhampton.

A Birmingham man who subjected a woman to a brutal assault and rape in Walsall has been jailed for more than 12 years.

A predator who sought a child to sexually abuse and was then caught with almost 1,000 indecent images has been jailed.

Passengers have been warned about disruption to train services in the West Midlands this morning. (Wednesday)

Your letters today cover concerns over a prosecution warning linked to a bin placed outside a home, reflections on West Bromwich Albion’s recent struggles, and views on the US president’s public remarks.

Moves to dissolve the company which owns the site of the former Crooked House pub have been dropped after it finally submitted its accounts.

Long before home streaming, local cinemas were central to our social lives, offering shared experiences that shaped generations.

West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has bolstered its team with a series of key promotions.

A family living in a mould-infested house have detailed the living nightmare of a home they believe is killing them.

Birmingham Council’s leader has been quizzed on why it has taken several months to say he wants to “get back round the table” with Unite the union.

A man has pleaded not guilty to causing the death of a cyclist in Dudley by dangerous driving.

A man who stole £170,000 from Shropshire scout groups and a church has been given extra time to sell his house to pay for his debts.

A city centre bar has reopened its doors with a new look and a new focus after undergoing a bold transformation.

New nursery school places have been confirmed at these 17 Black Country establishments.

An ex-soldier found with 41 wraps of cocaine in his car which he claimed he was going to share with friends on a weekend away in Blackpool has avoided an immediate jail term.

Four pubs, micropubs and clubs across Wolverhampton and south Staffordshire have been celebrating being named best in their field.

Two Shropshire stroke survivors have called on Shropshire Council to reconsider cutting funding for a vital recovery service.

Former coal mines have been discovered beneath the old Wednesbury Market, which is due to be redeveloped as part of a scheme to transform the town centre.

Concerned councillors believe enforcement is crucial in tackling ‘irritating’ errant parking along a proposed new Birmingham bus corridor.

Digbeth Dining Club is embarking on a 25-date tour this summer visiting top national attractions across the Midlands.

Motorists will be soon be breathing a sigh of relief as road crews get into gear for a major pothole repair programme in Wolverhampton.

I visited Rudy's Pizza newly opened restaurant in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, on its opening weekend.

Walsall Council has been exposed for failing to pay its workers the national minimum wage.

Dudley Council has announced that its two hours free parking is returning to all council‑owned pay and display car parks.

New nursery school places have been confirmed at these eight Shropshire establishments.

The major revamp of Birmingham’s iconic Edgbaston Stadium has reached another milestone.

Cannock Chase councillors have officially adopted a document that will reduce the risk of speculative housing developments over the coming years.

Beneath the negative headlines of Smethwick High Street(Rolfe) lies a vibrant, and welcoming community. Its local council recently submitted a bid for UK Town of Culture, and we've headed down to see what makes the area so special.

A tree has blocked a raiway, meaning train services between Wolverhampton and Walsall are cancelled tonight (Tuesday, March 24).

The firm’s flagship limousine gains revised styling, upgraded on-board technology and three powertrain options.

A man and woman have appeared in court alongside two Black Country councillors.

Motorists are being warned to expect "major disruption" after a crash on a Wolverhampton A-road.

Two of Wolverhampton's most familiar landmarks will be illuminated at night as part of a scheme to bring the city to life in the evenings.

Police have released photos as part of an investigation into the theft of tools from a car boot.

A popular Bloxwich pub is set to provide a full matchday experience for visitors after reopening following a substantial refurbishment.

Digbeth Dining Club is set to bring food, drink, dancing and fun to venues across the West Midlands this year with tour dates now confirmed.

A pedestrian was seriously injured today after a crash involving a lorry near Stafford, an ambulance service has said.

A "selfish" husband who murdered his wife after she started divorce proceedings tried to claim he had acted in self-defence, police said.

Lucky customers will be invited to the firm’s global Private Office network where they can participate in the design and development project.

Developer and property investor Goold Estates has announced the £2.5 million sale of Fairground Way Business Centre in Walsall.

A lorry and a car were involved in a crash on a roundabout in Cannock this morning (Tuesday, March 24).

Police have confirmed a man was found dead at an address in Coseley.

West Mercia Police is appealing to the public for help to find a man with links to Bilston who is wanted on recall to prison.

A second man has been cleared of the murder of a drill rapper gunned down in an alleged “revenge attack” outside a Telford gym.

Two people were taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision in Dudley.

Motorists are being warned this afternoon to expect delays after a vehicle fire closed an M6 slip road.

All lanes on the M6 near Walsall have now reopened following a crash which caused major disruption and required extensive repair work.

A man who was found dead in bed at his home was found to have died of respiratory failure.

A minute's applause will be held during Aston Villa's game against Sunderland on April 19 to honour a Villa super fan who died suddenly.

A violent and controlling bully who falsely claimed his partner had fallen down the stairs to try and conceal the fact he had killed her has been sentenced.

A man has been found guilty of murdering his wife at their Oldbury home because she wanted a divorce.

Seven new shades have been added including a new ‘Onyric’ shade.

A landmark listed building in Wolverhampton city centre location has been put up for sale with a £1 million price tag.

Residents in Brownhills have been urged to speak with their children about the dangers of abandoned structures after police were called to yet another incident involving youngsters climbing onto a derelict site.

A busy road in Wolverhampton has been closed to all traffic after a hole appeared.

Body-worn footage of Mohammed Durnion shows him pointing to where he buried Reanne Coulson, and lying to police minutes after the killing at his flat.

The M6 will continue to operate with one lane closed in both directions near Walsall as 'complex' central reservation repairs take place.

A Shropshire mum who lost her teenage son to meningitis wants schools to do more to help spot the warning signs early - after an outbreak of the illness at a university left two young people dead.

Sugnall Walled Garden, near Eccleshall, are welcoming back Plant Hunters’ Fairs this Sunday for their Spring Gardening Event.

A teenager was arrested after police found a vehicle that was reported stolen in Lichfield.

BOC Wolverhampton volunteers turned out in force this week as the Wolves team joined the nationwide Great British Spring Clean campaign.

King Edward VI College Stourbridge is launching a year of celebrations to mark 50 years as a sixth form college.

“Do you have to tell the truth?” I am in the dentist’s waiting room. Mr T is having a new crown fitted.

A 71-year-old man was arrested after police attended a crash in West Bromwich yesterday (March 23).

National Car Parks (NCP) has confirmed that over 20 of its car parks will close for good across England and Wales at the end of this week - and one site in the West Midlands is included in the list.

A pet owner from Rugeley has praised a local vet practice for saving the life of her puppy after she swallowed a sock that caused a dangerous blockage in her stomach.

Real Estate Investors plc (REI) has sold £26.9 million of assets, primarily to private investors, since announcing January 2024, it was announced today as the company revealed its results.

Firefighters have shared images of their operation to tackle a giant Shropshire wildfire.

Police have seized drugs, weapons and cash during a week of intensified activity targeting crime in Sandwell.

Heavy rain hit Lanzarote yesterday evening (Monday 23 March) causing streets to be flooded.

The virtual band Gorillaz visited Birmingham as part of their 'The Mountain' tour - and we couldn't get enough.

A Shropshire school has been wowing audiences with their performance of a hit West end Musical.

Children from Greenfield Primary School in Shelfield have been recognised by UK charity SongBird Survival for helping local songbirds survive the winter months.

A man was taken to hospital following a rush-hour crash near Bridgnorth on Monday.

The four-month-old grandson of football manager Steve Bruce died after he was placed in an “unsafe sleeping position” in his cot by an unregulated maternity nurse, an inquest has heard.

The Hair Surgery in Wollaston, Stourbridge, has won the Colour Salon award at the prestigious Salon Business Awards 2026, recognised for its expertise in professional hair colouring.

Two Birmingham Children’s Hospital renal nurses travelled to India to share knowledge for patients on dialysis.

Bri-Stor Systems, the UK’s largest convertor of light commercial vehicles, has once again been named Converter of the Year at the highly coveted Fleet News Awards. The record-breaking win is its third in a row for the Staffordshire-based company, w...

Sir Gavin Williamson MP for Stone Great Wyrley and Penkridge has visited Featherstone Post Office to celebrate its opening at a new location.

Cassandra (Cassie) Chadderton has become the University of Birmingham’s Director of Culture, Collections and Public Engagement. Working with colleagues across the Edgbaston and Dubai campuses, she will help to ensure that the University capitalises...

Lift Four Dwellings Primary in Quinton has secured government funding to expand its nursery provision to include two to three year olds.

More than 200 young dancers from across Staffordshire took to the stage at the Rugeley Rose Theatre on Sunday (March 22), as part of the first-ever Staffordshire Community Dance Project - a non-profit initiative designed to remove financial barriers ...

Members of Kinver Rotary Club have continued in their support of Black Country Foodbank by donating 94 Recipe Bags, providing a healthy meal for more than 370 people.

Residents in and around Walsall & Aldridge are being invited to attend a free community event aimed at increasing understanding of dementia and supporting those affected by the condition.

The Stourport Choral Spring Concert will take place on Friday, April 24 at Areley Kings Village Hall.

Dubai flights are cancelled at Birmingham Airport today (Tuesday 24 March) as the popular destination has issued an urgent weather warning.

Passengers travelling through Dubai International Airport are being urged to plan ahead this week as heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to affect the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

A Birmingham man has been charged with murder alongside a woman and teenage boy from Warwickshire after a man was found dead.

Police have released images of two men they wish to speak to following an assault at a West Bromwich pub - do you recognise them?

This is the moment Shropshire firefighters were seen tackling a wild fire at a county beauty spot - with a warning issued to the public not to fly drones.

Some lanes remain closed on the M6 near Walsall this morning after a HGV and a car crashed near Walsall last night (March 23).

The positive words and deeds of a Wolverhampton schoolgirl have been given a full showcase alongside a major city road.

Our letter writers today pay tribute to Peter Rhodes, our columnist and former chief feature writer who has died aged 74. Peter went on many assignments, including this trip to London in January 2010 when protesters tuned out for the start of the Ira...

"Are you for the Peaky Blinders casting?" asked the receptionist at Birmingham Hippodrome. "They will let you through in about an hour".

A Shropshire councillor is pushing to get a reduction in the speed limit of a major road into Bridgnorth.