An Oldbury dental practice has improved and met all requirements after a follow up inspection by a government body

Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce has acquired a West Midlands training company for an undisclosed fee – underlining its ambitions for growth.

Two people have been arrested after a stolen car was spotted in Lichfield 40 miles from where it was snatched.

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHFT), the lead provider of mental health, learning disability and autism services across the Black Country, is proud to present (Un)spoken Word: Poetry for the Soul at this year’s Wolverhampton Liter...

Students at Aldersley High School pedalled their way to France on Friday, completing a massive virtual cycle challenge from Wolverhampton all the way to Parc des Princes, the home of Paris Saint-Germain.

Camping and holiday parks in the West Midlands are urging the government to show support for their sector in November's Budget.

As flu cases begin to rise across the region, Walsall Council Public Health is urging everyone who is eligible to come forward for their flu vaccination as soon as possible.

On Wednesday, November 12, Wolgarston High School in Staffordshire held its annual Enterprise Day event.

Fire, police and ambulance crews rushed to the scene of a three-car collision on Monday evening.

Motorists travelling on the M6 are facing 45-minute delays due to over running overnight roadworks in Staffordshire and Walsall.

Mokka GSE packs a potent 276bhp motor and engineering tweaks. Is it the performance halo model Vauxhall promises? James Batchelor finds out.

A care home in Sedgley is getting its own pub which promises a host of benefits for residents, staff and the local community

A Lichfield pub has won recognition for the state of its toilets.

Take a trip back to 1989 with 19 unforgettable photos from the Express & Star archives, showcasing the Black Country and Staffordshire as you may remember them - or have maybe forgotten!

Wolverhampton University has officially begun relocating its professional services teams to the Civic Centre in the city centre as part of its ambitious estates masterplan to cut costs.

An MP has said a Black Country hospital's diagnostic centre will mean better outcomes and shorter waiting lists.

Plans for more than 30 homes on the site of a town's abandoned swimming pool project will be decided next week.

Work to transform railway stations which serve Aston Villa fans going to home games have been welcomed by council bosses.

A Shropshire barber is offering haircuts for as little as £1 to spread a bit of Christmas cheer this year.

Birmingham being a host city in an upcoming major sporting event is set to provide a ‘morale boost’ and ‘help tackle inequalities’.

A care provider has been busy filling shoeboxes with goodies, destined for children in less fortunate parts of the world.

There will be plenty of music and activities at the Sedgley Christmas lights switch on afternoon.

Plans for more than 200 homes are once again set to be presented to the planning committee at Lichfield District Council.

An argument over £30 between two people who lived in the same high rise block of flats in Birmingham led to one of them being stabbed and suffering 'life changing injuries.'

Residents living in tower blocks in Walsall have been ‘betrayed’ as their utility bills tripled and quadrupled overnight.

A date has been set for the trial of the bosses of an animal refuge charity in Staffordshire who have been charged with cruelty.

Increasing West Midlands tram fares will ensure the ‘financial sustainability’ of the network, transport bosses have said.

A popular pub has reopened its doors following a huge six-figure investment, marking the start of a new chapter.

A Stourbridge artist who is painting a series of eye-catching murals of music icons from the town has unveiled the biggest one yet.

A petition launched to keep the Walsall Leather Museum at its current location has now surpassed 1,800 signatures.

Staff at Steelway Brickhouse in Wolverhampton have congratulated a long-serving employee on clocking up 45 years of loyal service with the company.

Why the Stop MS Appeal matters so deeply, the TV licence fee, and Britain's betrayal - let's take a look at your letters.

A Staffordshire man has denied repeatedly raping a woman, shooting her with an air rifle and smashing a glass over her head.

AlRayan Bank, the UK’s largest Sharia-compliant bank, has announced that its total assets have exceeded £3 billion for the first time in its history.

The final whistle has blown for several locomotive statues that were placed around a Shropshire town as part of an art trail seven years ago.

Tickets for a popular Santa's grotto have gone on sale.

Wolves legend Steve Bull MBE will be the guest of honour at a ceremony to switch on Bridgnorth’s Christmas lights later this month, after the event had to be cancelled last year.

The elected mayor for the West Midlands has warned rogue landlords to expect tough consequences if they fail to comply with new laws banning no-fault evictions.

Plans for services from two new Walsall railway stations not serving the town centre have been labelled ‘bonkers’.

Plans to convert a shop into a HMO in a south Birmingham suburb have been recommended for approval despite an MP’s objections.

These are the faces of the latest men to be given extended jail sentences for a vicious machete attack that left the victims severely disabled.

The first weekend has passed for a new city bar offering a wide range of beers and ciders and bring new life to a building which had laid dormant for years.

A shop in Sandwell has lost its licence after it was caught selling alcohol and an illegal vape to a child.

Chart-topping musicians, thought-provoking writers and comedians with hilarious prose are all set to be a part of the annual celebration of literature across Wolverhampton.

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of sustainable steel reinforcement and building products has outlined a three-year growth plan to make the most of the infrastructure boom in the UK.

The Mokka GSE Rally will enter the world’s first electric one-make European rally championship with the ADAC GSE Rally Cup.

Freddie Mercury is being celebrated with a new Royal Mint coin design, which the Queen singer’s sister said would have “meant the world” to him.

The jury has been sworn in for the trial of a Wolverhampton landscaping company over an employee sustaining life changing injuries in 2017.

Storm Claudia has continued to cause chaos across the UK - with people left clinging on to trees and using boats to navigate high streets.

Shocking footage captures the moment when a home floods in just 20 minutes - causing £40,000 worth of damage

They say all the world is a stage and that is certainly the case for one Bloxwich girl who has just been named Junior Miss UK

Section 60 police powers are in force in Birmingham as detectives name murder suspect for Handsworth fatal stabbing

Sporting individuals and two longstanding clubs from the city of Wolverhampton were honoured in a special ceremony

There will be more than 60 real ales and 16 ciders on offer at one of the Black Country's biggest beer festival this month.

It's set to be a busy, but also very exciting, festive period for a Tipton youngster after securing roles in two very big pantomimes.

The jury were being sworn in today in the case of two men accused of firearms offences after a gun was fired in a street in Willenhall

Tickets are being snapped up for the homegrown Motown and soul Christmas Rendezvous show at Wolverhampton's The Halls.

Morrisons has announced a new National Mince Pie Day - and it’s giving away 50,000 to celebrate - here’s when and which stores are participating

By voting for industrial action, agency workers will now be able to join official picket lines from December 1, Unite the union said.

Rachel Reeves is set to drop tax hikes in favour of threshold freezes - but experts say this could lead to millions facing higher bills as frozen tax bands quietly push more income into taxation 💸

Staffordshire’s gritting crews have rolled out for the very first time this season, as temperatures plummeted across the county.

HC-One’s Foley Grange Care Home in Kidderminster is spreading festive cheer this December with a special Victorian Christmas Market on Saturday, December 13, from 2pm to 4pm.

Pupils at Newstead Primary Academy in Stoke-on-Trent recently received a donation of reflective vests from Barratt Homes as part of Road Safety Week, helping students get to and from school more safely.

Compton Care, a specialist provider of palliative and bereavement support, is once again teaming up with City of Wolverhampton Council to launch its popular ‘Treecycling’ scheme.

Birmingham-based engineering firm adi Group has been awarded Platinum accredited membership of The 5% Club’s 2025–26 Employer Audit Scheme.

A former Quaker study centre in Bournville is thriving two years after it came back into the care of a charitable trust.

People from across the region can sign up for courses at City of Wolverhampton College at an open day this Saturday (November 22).

The Jazz has recently received a few updates, and this latest model is one of the best on the market. Cameron Richards reports.

Staffordshire police has launched a new campaign in support of a national week of action against knife crime.

The Japanese firm pulled out of the UK market in 2021, focusing on Asian, Australian and North American markets.

Stourbridge's MP has said the town is one of the safest in the country after police voiced concerns about anti-social behaviour.

Highways crews handled more than 200 callouts including to remove fallen trees in the aftermath of Storm Claudia.

A Wolverhampton man has pleaded guilty after a series of frauds at bank branches across the UK which netted £25k.

The annual week of darts action in Wolverhampton has been celebrated by organisers and business owners as a showcase for the city and an event which gives the local economy a significant boost.

Award winning Master Saddler Kate Hardt is opening a new public-facing traditional saddler’s workshop at Fletchers Garden Village, Eccleshall, offering a sustainable alternative to today’s throwaway culture.

The amber alert is in place for the North East, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber, while a yellow alert is in place for the rest of England.

Limited to just 499 units worldwide, the Leon VZ TCR produces 320bhp and 420Nm of torque.

People aged between 40 and 74 living in Staffordshire are being encouraged to book a free NHS Health Check.

Metro passengers will now have a choice of terminus points for Wolverhampton city centre after a former stop was reopened.

A murder investigation has been launched in Birmingham after a man died from serious injuries in what was believed to be a stabbing.

West Mercia Police is taking part in a national week of action to tackle knife crime, focusing on responsible knife sales, early intervention with young people and encouraging the public to safely dispose of unwanted blades.

A cocaine and cannabis dealer has been jailed after he was stopped in Stafford and illicit drugs worth almost £4,000 seized.

It's set to be a vibrant and fun festive period for pantomime lovers as two of the most popular fairy tales are played out at two Staffordshire theatres.

An eighty-year-old man has been found dead at his home in Stafford.

JLS are set to light up Birmingham’s Utilita Arena this week with back-to-back shows.

A home improvement company based in Cannock has been fined after a worker sustained serious injuries when he fell from height whilst carrying out gutter replacement work.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a cold weather warning for the Midlands as Arctic air is set to sweep across the country this week, bringing a risk of snow and ice.

The Bridgnorth Cliff Railway is closed on weekdays for the next two weeks, the operators have confirmed.

A Birmingham police station is set to undergo a substantial refurbishment after receiving a large funding boost.

The Stan Bowley Trust has raised an incredible £50,000 at its "A Night in Paris" charity ball. Held on Saturday, November 8, at the Hilton Festival Park in Etruria, the glittering evening brought together supporters, local businesses, and community ...

West Midlands Hospital is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Gold Award from the National Joint Registry (NJR), recognising its outstanding commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and high-quality outcomes in joint replacement su...

Local Financial Planner, Martin Dodd is preparing to embark on the challenge of a lifetime this November as he sets sail from South Africa to Australia to raise funds for local charity, Promise Dreams.

A depleted men's 1st XI travelled to Norfolk to take on Norwich City 1st XI, for game eight of the Midlands Men's Conference League and came away on the end of a 0-5 defeat, on Saturday (November 15).

Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce sweeping changes in the Commons on Monday, including an overhaul of human rights laws.

Gary Numan’s Telekon Tour wasn’t just a nostalgia trip — it was a vivid reminder of how forward-thinking and emotionally icy that 1980 album truly was. Performing Telekon in full, Numan brought a sense of theatrical focus and machine-age drama ...

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The country's biggest coach travel provider is helping families to save on festive journeys by offering free travel to children up until the new year.

Dramatic images released by West Midlands Police have shown the moment a wanted man attempted to make a break for it, but was chased and caught by a police dog.

An appeal has been launched after an attempted burglary on a house in Birmingham.