Flights are cancelled at Birmingham Airport today (Monday 9 March) as the Middle East conflict continues into its tenth day.

Police are appealing for information to try and find a teenager who has gone missing from the Pendeford area of Wolverhampton.

Dubai International Airport has resumed flights but not all services are back to normal due to the continuing war in the Middle East.

There are 45 minute delays on the M5 in the Midlands this morning after an accident involving a van and a lorry.

Staffordshire Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances of a fatal collision in which a seven year-old boy died near Lichfield on Saturday and are calling on the public to help

All train lines are closed between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury due to an "emergency incident".

It was a night of celebration for friends, family and supporters of a home-grown performer as she brought hits, dancing and a generally good night out to her home theatre.

A council is set to bid for £1.3m to demolish a community centre to make way for new housing.

Cannock Chase councillors have agreed to write off more than £150,000 business rate debts deemed “irrecoverable”.

Dudley traders say the town is rife with crime because there are not enough police officers on the streets.

Cannock Chase Council has been awarded £10,000 to spend on projects to boost community safety.

A Staffordshire county councillor says project to build the new Burntwood Health Centre at a cost of almost £11 million is making progress after criticism over delays.

A new political group has formed in Walsall ahead of the May local elections.

Builders are set to hand over condoms to MPs as part of an important campaign - full details below

New police figures have revealed the makes of car most linked to road crime across the West Midlands in 2025.

Dudley Council has approved 68 new homes in Netherton despite concerns the development could damage a neighbouring canal embankment causing major flooding.

The owner of Wolverhampton's Beatties business has been told: "Tidy the site up or face legal consequences'.

The Prime Minister will discuss the impact on people in the UK as he visits a London community centre on Monday.

The winner of Best in Show at Crufts has been announced after four days of competition in Birmingham.

Police have issued an update into their investigation into a fatal A38 collision in Staffordshire in which a boy, aged 7, died and urge people not to speculate on social media

Police in Birmingham have detained two men as their work to tackle the supply of drugs in the Southside area of the city continues.

Police horses from the West Midlands Police mounted unit delighted pupils during a special visit to a school in Dudley, giving children the chance to meet the animals and learn about policing in their community.

The investigation into a report of a racially-aggravated assault in Walsall has now concluded.

Footage shows a gang of West Midlands cashpoint raiders breaking into businesses, bragging about avoiding police and being arrested

Fire crews are in attendance at an incident on Western Way in Walsall where there has been a 'liquid nitrogen leak'

Renewal works on a road in Walsall will force a bus route to divert away from the area - full details here.

Detectives have launched a murder inquiry after a man was found dead at Tamworth Railway Station last night - a woman has been arrested and train services are disrupted

A gang of West Midlands thieves which included men from the Black Country have been jailed for a series of cash machine raids across the UK

Watch the moment a US bomber, which can reach speeds of more than 900mph, arrives at an RAF base in Gloucestershire.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a pedestrian was hurt in a van collision in Birmingham.

Fire crews were called to a blaze involving trees near to a football club in Shropshire.

The Stafford Spring Fair returned for 2026, and these 27 photos capture the joy of the day.

Crufts day three saw a sixth dog qualify for the Best in Show final today (Sunday, March 8) as the winner of the Utility Dogs group was announced

Two people have been arrested after 12 hanging baskets were stolen from a shop in Wolverhampton.

It was a day to advise, check and help young people to understand the signs and warnings around cardiac arrest and learn from the experiences of a family who lost someone young.

It was a day for traders to dress up in their favourite period clothing and bring memories of the Home Front and the Blitz spirit to a market hall.

It's a restaurant which has been a hidden gem since opening, full of traditional Spanish flavours and culture, and with an owner providing a warm welcome to all.

Celebrating the many inspirational women from our local communities this International Women’s Day.

Youngsters in a Smethwick street will be looking forward to the completion of a £100,000 playground improvement scheme.

Reform UK remains tight-lipped over a county councillor's departure from Staffordshire County Councillor following racism row

A popular Tipton pub has undergone a dramatic change by its new owners as they pay homage to a popular TV series.

A major new investment body aimed at unlocking key ‘once in a generation’ projects in Birmingham could be fully operational within months.

Look to the west, and there are green fields as far as the eye can see.

Today we celebrate International Women's Day – a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality.

Footage shows the terrifying moment a West Midlands burglary gang charges at a homeowner before stealing his car.

The Covid-19 annual day of reflection six years on from the coronavirus pandemic has been described as a moment for pause and remembrance - here's where it is being marked in the West Midlands

Getting creative can have many benefits: from relaxing and calming the mind, to lifting moods and providing a sense of achievement.

Wolves Foundation hosted a morning of music, joy and laughter at a celebration event for Molineux Memories.

This countryside gourmet restaurant has breathed new life into a formerly derelict building and made it a destination venue for foodies and drinkers alike.

Plans to install speed humps and waiting restrictions on a road in Shifnal have been revealed.

An application has been submitted to build 100 flats and homes as part of plans to regenerate former factory sites around a Midlands hospital.

A council house in Rugeley is set to go under the hammer after it was found it would cost more than £60,000 to repair.

Lapworth is a quaint village known for its historical charm and picturesque National Trust sites.

Shropshire has some of the most scenic National Trust landscapes in England, especially in spring when there are bluebells and blossom.

Police attended a planned protest between anti-immigration and anti-racism groups in Wolverhampton city centre earlier today (Saturday)

A boy aged seven has died at the scene of a car crash on the A38 near Lichfield yesterday morning (Saturday, March 7)

Police have launched an investigation into a racial and religiously aggravated assault against a 14 year-old boy in Walsall

Police have seized a gun in Walsall and charged a man, aged 22, with firearms offences

The A38 in Staffordshire has reopened after it was closed in both directions between the A5148 (Swinfen INterchange) and A5/M6 Toll (Weedon) due to a fatal collision

It was a busy night for officers in north Birmingham as they caught a man wanted for robbery among the successes, with members of the public able to observe the work in action.

An appeal has been launched by police to find a Black Country man suspected of assault.

It was a night that went from bad to worse for Wolves fans as they became stuck in a Wolverhampton city centre car park.

A worker at a Black Country factory unit left damaged by a late night fire has said he and his colleagues have been left devastated by what has happened.

His life support was reportedly switched off on Friday.

Rail lines are closed from Wolverhampton to Birmingham New Street today (Saturday) as engineering work takes place between Sandwell & Dudley and Birmingham New Street - here’s the latest advice on alternative travel

Wolves stars have given their backing to an award that shines a spotlight on incredible young people.

I'm thinking of starting up a side-hustle in people trafficking, to take advantage of the Home Secretary's new plan to encourage enterprise.

He's been on our TV screens and the stage for more than 30 years and has led a colourful life full of extraordinary moments.

The new landlord of a Pelsall pub which was left badly affected by months of repair works on the nearby bridge has promised to help bring it back to life.

Pie, pie, me oh my… Nothing tastes sweet, wet, salty and dry all at once, oh well it's pie. Apple! Pumpkin! Minced and wet bottom… I’ll come to your place everyday if you've got ‘em. Pie, me oh my, I love pie…

Big Brother is always watching - and back in 2002, it certainly watched this Midlands Hero.

Dudley planners have given the go-ahead for new stands at Stourbridge FC to replace facilities condemned for being unsafe.

Toilets blocked by discarded disguises and crooks without trousers are all part of life as a Dudley business owner.

Several roads across the West Midlands have been identified as hotspots for reports of speeding and dangerous driving, according to an analysis of thousands of public submissions to police.

Walsall Council is seeking views on much-needed improvements to a junction in Rushall.

With its dramatic clifftop setting, rich heritage and thriving community spirit, Bridgnorth is stepping into the spotlight as it prepares its bid for the 2028 UK Town of Culture title.

Shropshire Star business editor Tamlyn Jones headed to the annual Shropshire Business Festival in Telford to find out what are the issues affecting some of the county's employers.

Plans to buy two dozen new electric buses for a long-awaited new service in the West Midlands are set to be approved.

Twenty-three bereaved parents have urged MPs to support a ban on social media for under-16s, saying mothers and fathers “cannot regulate billion-dollar technology companies from their kitchen tables”.

Motorists and residents are being asked to avoid the area

A renewable energy company founded by a Smethwick entrepreneur has delivered what is believed to be the world’s largest solar installation on a Sikh place of worship – a project that combines cutting-edge technology with deep personal roots in th...

Crufts 2026 has entered its second day, with the spotlight falling on our four-legged friends from the hounds and terriers group.

A Birmingham skip hire company has been ordered to pay £9,495.50 after failing to comply with a court order to remove waste from a site in the city.

Motorists faced 'major disruption' on a busy Wednesbury road after a lorry overturned on the roundabout.

A horse-drawn carriage carried Gurdas Ram's body through Wolverhampton's streets, as people gathered to pay their respects to the much-missed former shopkeeper.

Another teenager has been charged over the stabbing murder of Zeshan Afzal two weeks ago.

Traffic issues are being reported on the M6 between Walsall and Birmingham.

Cradley Heath residents spoke of their shock following a morning police raid on their doorsteps.

An impressive Victorian property with direct access into Birmingham city centre is set to go under the hammer in Bond Wolfe’s upcoming auction.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a collision between two teenagers and a bus in Walsall.

The suspected perpetrators were recruited from Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Ukraine.

Emirates has issued a major update as it shares when it expects its flight schedule to go back to normal.

Widow of Black Sabbath frontman Sharon Osbourne has pledged to bring back Ozzfest in 2027 at Villa Park, Birmingham.

The Japanese firm has stuck firmly with its ‘multi-solution’ approach when it comes to powertrain options in its vehicles.

The collection ranges from a delivery mileage Focus RS Heritage Edition to a 1994 Fiesta 1.3 Finesse.