There is train disruption this morning (Monday 16 March) between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton due to damage to overhead electric wires.

Cancer clinical nurse specialists from Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust led West Bromwich Albion players onto the pitch at The Hawthorns in their match against Hull City FC. The occasion was to mark Foundation Day with WBA, helping drive home a...

Students at Rockwood Academy, part of CORE Education Trust, visited Goldman Sachs’ Birmingham office as part of a ‘Future Skills’ workshop designed to bring the world of work to life.

A Bloxwich opticians is continuing its support for the local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Unit with a new fundraising initiative to provide Easter treats for young people accessing the service.

Dubai flights at Birmingham Airport are disrupted today (Monday, March 16) after a drone attack sparked a huge fire in the Gulf nation.

A drone attack prompted a temporary suspension of flights at Dubai Airport today (Monday, March 16).

Both hatch and more practical Sports Tourer models are also offered at the same price.

A Hednesford-based group which takes on carpentry and community projects is still no closer to finding a new workshop nearly 12 months after its previous base was forced to close.

A Black Country teenager who helped run a drugs line operation which supplied class A substances to Cambridge as well as dealing closer to home in Walsall has been given a suspended sentence.

It's an institution of the Black Country, producing sweets that take many people back to their childhood, but as it celebrates its 200th birthday, the future is uncertain.

The first handovers are set to take place imminently at a West Bromwich affordable housing scheme.

A Black Country dog rescue charity has opened a new community hub in Halesowen with an exhibition by a celebrated micro artist from the West Midlands.

Readers on hospital parking, housing concerns, local schools, town centre gangs, and public protests.

Two members of a Black Country gang whose members were jailed for a 'highly organised conspiracy' to steal thousands of pounds worth of items have been ordered to pay back just £1.

A government inspector has sided with a council over rejecting plans that would allow two unauthorised care homes to remain open.

More than 6,500 people have signed a petition fighting against plans to build on green belt land on the edge of the Black Country.

A popular farm shop is going even more green with fresh environmental investment.

Oldbury's Christ Church C of E Primary School is a school where students learn to shine through their strong core values and inclusive environment.

A nightclub bouncer who pushed a drunk reveller off a fence and caused him to break his ankle has lost his job and been ordered to do unpaid work.

Dudley Council’s record on the number of staff taking sick leave left a councillor wondering why anyone would want to work for the council.

Plans have been lodged for retrospective planning permission for a dog walking field on the border of Tamworth and Lichfield.

Permission in principle has been granted to build up to four new homes in the grounds of a Stafford bungalow – but councillors are concerned that number would be too many for the site.

A consultation has been launched over plans to build a minimum of 85 new homes across from a Staffordshire railway station.

Calls have been made for a transport link from the airport to Solihull town centre as a major new bus service reached a significant milestone.

A brick wall was demolished when two vehicles were involved in a crash in Netherton today.

A teenager was attacked with a hammer by a group of men after a crash in Old Hill this afternoon.

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A nine-year-old rising snooker star has been named an ambassador of a Kidderminster and Stourport based theatre group.

Pedmore Sporting Club held a celebrity luncheon with former minister, journalist and now clergyman Reverend Jonathan Aitken as guest of honour.

It was hats off to a Bloxwich youngster who celebrated her seventh birthday with family and plenty of new friends who helped make her unusual wish come true.

Police working "around the clock" to identify a man who was found dead in a wheelie bin in a public park have released descriptions of his "distinctive" tattoos in a bid to find out who he is and how he died.

Police have shared photos of a man officers want to speak to about the theft of a van in Walsall.

Around 100 people were attendance at a poignant ceremony to mark the unveiling of a restored memorial to remember fallen heroes who worked at a former Black Country factory.

Walkers heading to a Staffordshire village are being warned that a footpath is to be shut temporarily due to safety concerns.

We take a journey through the years to revisit some of the most heartwarming and memorable moments from days gone by.

This pub seemed set for closure, but was saved by the community around it and is now a thriving pub with a great beer and cider selection and a warm welcome.

The West Midlands is set to take centre stage at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2026, showcasing the region’s opportunities and demonstrating its track record.

A lapdancing club is applying to carry on operating in Wolverhampton city centre.

With major construction underway on a new bus and tram station among other multi-million pound projects, Dudley chiefs are celebrating their latest success.

For many lucky people Mother's Day is about flowers, chocolates and giving something back to those who give so much of themselves.

A schoolboy from Essington who survived brain cancer and had to learn to walk and talk again is continuing to help other families facing childhood cancer.

Over 118,000 households in Walsall can expect their council tax bills in the coming days, with a 4.99 per cent increase for 2026/27.

Whether you love them or hate them, wild parakeets are seemingly here to stay.

A Staffordshire butcher is looking forward to celebrating a national day dedicated to a product he is a multiple award-winner for producing and selling.

Birmingham will host a brand new interactive musical this month that aims to tackle stereotypes of lesbian women on stage - and rehearsals are well under way!

A stunning Tudor property with six acres of landscaped gardens, woodland and a brook has hit the market for £2m.

Residents have voiced their concerns and frustrations over their town's bridge, which they say is deteriorating.

The Great Pyramid of Giza may be a bit of a distance from Wolverhampton, but not to worry we have rounded up seven local gems that can evoke a similar sense of joy and wonder right here on our doorstep.

Proposals to redevelop a site will be considered a second time following concerns over the ‘character’ of the Jewellery Quarter.

Portsmouth councillors are set to review how the city’s taxi and private hire licensing rules compare with Wolverhampton plated taxis following concerns about safety.

West Midlands Police has carried out 70 arrests for knife possession and violent crime including in Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall.

Two dealers who took more than 80,000 phone calls from Birmingham users ordering illicit drugs have been locked up for two years.

A Black Country MP has called for a parliamentary debate on health inequalities in tribute to a councillor who died this year aged 44.

School life in the aftermath of Tony Blair's election victory is the theme of an amateur theatre production being held in Wolverhampton this month.

Learners at Erdington Hall School, part of the Summit Learning Trust, enjoyed a range of engaging activities last week as the school celebrated World Book Day and promoted a love of reading across the community.

A dedicated volunteer at Oldswinford Cricket Club has been recognised nationally for her outstanding commitment to making cricket accessible for young people with disabilities.

Four first-time guide dog mums in the Midlands have welcomed their puppies just days before Mother’s Day, giving them an extra special reason to celebrate.

A message of motivation, mindset and mastery resonated with pupils at Star King Solomon Academy as internationally renowned discipline coach Jim Roberson delivered an inspiring day of talks and workshops.

Join us at Gower Gardens Care home on Kent Road, Halesowen, for our annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Secret Angels is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 Easter Egg Appeal, once again calling on the generosity of businesses, schools, community groups and residents to help make Easter special for disadvantaged children and vulnerable individuals...

Visitors to Hollydale in Staffordshire have a delightful surprise to look forward to this spring: the arrival of an adorable baby wallaby joey. That’s right - a real wallaby, right here in Staffordshire!

The head of membership at Black Country Chamber of Commerce has joined the board of Citizens Advice Sandwell and Walsall, bringing his business sector expertise to the organisation at a critical time for local communities facing a cost-of-living cris...

The Mayor of Walsall hosted a Commonwealth of Nations’ flag raising ceremony outside the Council House on Monday (March 9).

The food and community sector is set to celebrate a major milestone as Blend Family, creators of the much-loved Blend Culinary Foundation (BCF) at Cambridge Street Collective, brings their mission to the Midlands with the opening of Alfred Works in D...

A long-established Walsall manufacturing business is preparing for its next stage of development after securing funding to invest in new machinery and expand its production capabilities.

Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire, organisers of the Best Kept Village & Community Awards, are delighted to announce that the much loved community awards are celebrating their Platinum Anniversary in 2026. It will mark 70 years of r...

Police are "urgently" appealing for information after a man was found dead in a wheelie bin in a public park in Coventry.

On Wednesday (March 11), representatives from the Green Party of England and Wales visited the African Caribbean Community Initiative (ACCI) in Wolverhampton to congratulate the organisation on more than 35 years of supporting people living with ment...

Wolverhampton marked Young Carers Action Day (March 11) by celebrating the vital caring role many children and young people in the city play.

St Peter’s Collegiate Academy’s U19 Women’s Basketball Team secured their place in the Dynamik National Schools Final after an impressive 58–49 victory over Northampton School for Girls in the national semi-final on Monday afternoon.

The talents of eight young dancers from Cannock and Wolverhampton are set to take centre stage as they join the prestigious English Youth Ballet (EYB) in its upcoming production of Coppélia.

A new circus-skills based activity programme is aiming to help more Staffordshire communities get active in 2026.

Carvers is delighted to announce Jade Mason as the company’s Employee of the Year 2025, recognising her outstanding contribution, dedication, and exceptional performance throughout the business.

A local hockey club is set to reprise a scheme that aims to encourage state school children to take up the sport. The scheme will be run at Bewdley, Wilden and St Bartholomew's and is aimed at Year 5 and 6 classes.

Learners from Ninestiles, an Academy, part of the Summit Learning Trust, have been celebrating National Careers Week with a dynamic programme of activities designed to inspire ambition, broaden horizons, and connect them with employers and higher edu...

Local Year 11 students are being invited to experience college life while seeing what different jobs and industries can be like through a series of Walsall College taster sessions throughout March and April.

A vehicle overturned at a busy roundabout in Willenhall, causing disruption.

Residents in Birmingham can become litter picking heroes this March by joining in with a local trust’s spring clean.

Wolverhampton-based health cash plan provider Paycare has relocated from its long-standing city centre offices to a modern, purpose-designed base at University of Wolverhampton Science Park. The move marks a key milestone in its 2025–2028 vision t...

A road closure will be in place in Blackheath today (March 14) to make way for a special service to mark the installation of a plaque to commemorate fallen soldiers.

A number of Home Instead offices across the West Midlands region are celebrating after being named recipients of the highly regarded WorkBuzz 5* Employer Award, recognising excellence in employee engagement and workplace culture.

James Lambert, a 23-year-old dancer and choreographer from Wolverhampton, took to the stage to perform with the singing superstars behind hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters at The BAFTAs.

Children from Yarnfield Primary School, part of the Summit Learning Trust, recently had the opportunity to attend the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration 2026 at Westminster Abbey, joining young people, leaders and representatives from across the...

In the last 12 months the number of young people aged 4 to 17 involved in Scouts in Walsall has increased by over 7%. The highest percentage increase was in Explorers (aged 14 to 17).

Pupils and staff at CORE Arena Academy in Birmingham, part of the CORE Education Trust, embraced World Book Day with a vibrant celebration focused on dressing up as their favourite literary characters.

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) has been touring local schools in an iconic 42-foot American school bus to celebrate National Careers Week 2026.

Residents and families came together to learn more about dementia at a community awareness event held at Hednesford Town Football Club.

"Seeing the smile on her face when we arrived with the fire engine is something none of us will forget", said a fire crew who paid a surprise birthday visit to poorly pupil Amelia Kolpa.

Wolverhampton got a name-check on presenter Claudia Winkleman's new chat show from one of its own - though it wasn't the most convincing advert for the city.

A dozen more illegal e-bikes have been confiscated in two hours from riders in Birmingham city centre to protect pedestrians in a new police crackdown.

Snow Hill Queensway in Birmingham city centre is closed to traffic all weekend for a crane lifting operation.

Remember all those idiot 'influencers' who, a few months ago, were bragging about how they were leaving the UK for Dubai, where they would pay no tax and live in a land of endless sunshine? They seem to have gone a bit quiet lately.

It has been a whirlwind few weeks for a woman who has taken over a cafe she said she had loved since first working there as a teenager.

He’s an artist who exploded onto the scene with an iconic hit, who rode a wave of hysteria before almost disappearing overnight, but has since risen to prominence as a singer songwriter.

Defence industry leaders from across the Midlands have been appointed by the region's two mayors to support the sector’s growth as the government prepares to boost national security spending.

Wolverhampton Electro Plating (WEP) has become the first metal finisher in the UK to invest in ground-breaking new laser technology for cleaning and pre-treatment of parts

Ten sensational flicks are up for Best Picture at Oscars 2026, and our resident movie-mad cads are here to dissect them.

A comedian, writer, playwright, singer, journalist and actress… Is there anything this Midlands Hero can’t do? Goodness gracious me, we think not.

Bridgnorth Young Farmers Club have continued to show there’s money in muck in their annual charity lug.

Views on online safety, running a local government, and remembering Dunblane.