A speeding driver who led officers on a chase at more than 100mph in Birmingham has been jailed.

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte has died aged 65, the band have said.

A section of the West Midlands Metro tram network was brought to a halt on Monday morning after an ambulance became stationary on the tracks in Birmingham.

A stunning seven bedroom country house has just gone up for sale on the border of Shropshire and South Staffordshire.

Pub company Marston’s has toasted a successful 2025 with a significant surge in profits attributed to the success of its innovative new pub formats, which are proving a major hit with customers and driving strong commercial returns.

The debate among residents about whether Wolverhampton feels like a city and whether it has made the most of its city status is one which has rumbled on since it was first awarded.

What are animals trying to say to humans and how can we be a good listener? Those are the questions Amelia Thomas hoped to answer during her journey of discovery in which she came face to face with many creatures great and small.

Whether it’s a classic mojito, a rich espresso martini or a fruity cosmopolitan – our thirst for cocktails is showing no signs of slowing down.

The site of a former day centre for vulnerable adults could be redeveloped into a new store after the cash-strapped local council approved more property sales.

A visit to Smethwick High Street was one of the highlights of the police cadets who accompany the High Sheriff of the West Midlands on their duties.

Resorts World is treating visitors to an artistic touch from emerging talent at one of its shopping outlets alongside 50 well known brands

Free parking on council-run car parks is likely to be restored in Dudley next year, the council leader has said.

Mark Andrews takes a wry look at the week's news

Companies in fintech, flexible education and artificial intelligence are just some of those which our panel of experts says might be making waves over the next 12 months.

The ‘noisiest’ areas of Wolverhampton have been revealed—use our interactive map to see how your local area ranks!

A man who handled more than £5,000 of stolen construction machinery belonging to a Walsall company has been ordered to do unpaid work.

Comments on rising costs for charities and flood fears on the Severn – your opinions today.

The Severn Valley Railway is looking ahead to 2026 after its 60th anniversary year was marred by a “catastrophic landslip”.

Wolverhampton's main civic church is to get a new rector, after two-and-a-half years without a priest.

A Staffordshire enforcement company staged a double celebration for two of its long-serving directors – who happen to be twin sisters.

More than a pub a day is expected to have closed its doors in the UK this year, with Wolverhampton not immune to the sad decline of the pub trade, with some pubs closing and others changing their business - here's a look at the changing fortune of fi...

Rail passengers across the West Midlands are being warned to expect significant disruption to train services throughout the festive period, with reduced timetables, early finishes and rail replacement buses in place on key routes between Boxing Day a...

Black Country residents enjoying their Christmas presents have been urged by Dudley Police to register them to thwart thieves.

A man who died on Christmas Day after being stabbed in Wolverhampton has been named on social media.

An urgent appeal has been launched to ask for public help with finding a teenager who has been reported as missing.

Students studying British Sign Language and Deaf Studies were given the opportunity to gain experience through interactive events.

Thousands of shoppers have rushed to their favourite shopping outlets to grab a post-Christmas deal this year.

Judging by Toyota’s recent run of good cars, hopes are for the Urban Cruiser. James Batchelor sees if it’s another winner.

A conservation scheme by Staffordshire Council has helped to provide healthier heathland and benefit wildlife year round.

It was a morning for families and friends to come together and brave the cold and help to raise funds for charity.

Our intrepid reporter James Vukmirovic decided to take on a Boxing Day tradition alongside more than 100 other hardy souls as he entered the depths of Chasewater.

The organisers behind a fundraiser for boaters hit by the Whitchurch Canal collapse said they have been "overwhelmed" after the appeal topped £60k.

A Gurdwara has launched an appeal for public help after suffering what it described as a hate crime from raw meat being dumped outside.

Hundreds turned out to cheer on the Albrighton and Woodland Hunt's annual Boxing Day meet - amid government plans for a fresh ban.

Nigel Swan hasn’t spent much time with an EV before, so can the Renault Scenic show him that it’s the best way forward?

West Midlands Police Chief Constable joined officers patrolling Sutton Coldfield this festive period.

Residents of a 'quiet' Wolverhampton neighbourhood have been left terrified following a murder on their road on Christmas Day.

Big-hearted paramedics and ambulance staffs dropped off presents instead of patients to New Cross Hospital.

Kim Warren’s all-year-round festive café in Shropshire has closed, however she will continue to sell Christmas products online.

The Abarth 600e is one of the firm’s latest go-faster electric vehicles, but how does it feel on the road? Jack Williams finds out.

West Midlands and Staffordshire Police dogs were given festive treats after successfully apprehending suspects.

Christmas presents are often one of the highlights of the festive season — but not every gift hits the mark.

A West Midlands Police officer has received royal recognition for his service after being presented with the King’s Police Medal at a ceremony in London.

Police have asked for help in finding a 29-year-old who has gone missing from Birmingham.

The famous ‘Himmy’ now has something of an iconic status, but what will living with one prove? Jack Evans finds out.

Police have urged vigilance while shopping online for Boxing Day deals this year.

Fans were heartbroken following the death of former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne.

Before the lights go up and the music begins, there’s a whole other side of Fiddler on the Roof happening backstage.

As friends and families come together to play games over the festive holiday, we take a look at a selection of toys and games from years gone by.

Shocking murders, major drugs operations and cruel abuse all came through West Midlands courts in 2025 - here are some of the biggest cases that resulted in jail time this year.

Keen ramblers and nature lovers can enjoy these 11 winter walks in the West Midlands, offering space to breathe and clear your head.

A developer looks set to be allowed to re-build new flats on the site of a former doctor’s surgery after demolishing the building without permission.

It's set to be a busy time for food outlets as they welcome in people out looking for bargains, so we've taken a look at some of the prime places offering a place for people to sit down, relax and enjoy a hot or cold meal.

More than a pub a day is expected to have closed its doors in the UK this year, with towns across the Black Country not immune to the sad decline of the pub trade.

A former shop destroyed by fire will be replaced with new flats.

Talks, games, crafts, lunches and plenty of laughter are among the activities being enjoyed by residents attending a popular social gathering in Wolverhampton.

A planning application has been submitted to build ‘affordable’ flats on the site of a former Rowley Regis day centre and library.

The landlords of a Stourbridge pub have said this Christmas will be their last running the popular Hare & Hounds due to spiralling costs.

Why one reader believes culture and mentoring matter more than school rules, and how to start the new year by looking after your hearing, says hearing loss charity...

Boxing Day is nearly here, and with it comes one of the UK’s biggest annual shopping events as retailers slash prices across fashion, tech, beauty and homeware to clear out stock after Christmas.

A drink driving pensioner from Staffordshire has been banned from the road after being caught over the limit.

It could be a bleak time ahead for pubs across the region as they look at rising rates and increased costs and try to work out how to survive the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Plans have been submitted to convert former newspaper offices in Walsall into housing.

Drivers are being warned to expect a surge in post-Christmas Day traffic as millions of people take to the roads to visit loved ones or go shopping.

Black Country babies gave their parents a Christmas present they will never forget when they arrived today.

A 19-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a woman in Oldbury.

Two men are being held by police on suspicion of murder in Wolverhampton in the early hours of Christmas Day.

A renewed appeal has been launched by West Midlands Police to ask for help from the public with finding 10 local people who have been missing for years.

Police have arrested two men after a man was stabbed to death in Wolverhampton in the early hours of Christmas Day.

Staff and residents at a Codsall care home are celebrating not just Christmas but also the 102nd birthday of its oldest resident.

No one in the UK is waking up to snow on Christmas Day, according to the Met Office, but warnings for cold and windy weather are set to come into force.

Hundreds of gifts, food items and toiletries have been handed over to those most in need at Christmas by West Midlands Police officers.

We have listed 12 West Midlands residents who are registered on the national missing persons list this year.

From Grade II listed buildings to the vast former home of Wizard frontman Roy Wood, some of the West Midlands’ most expensive homes are intriguingly unique.

Pupils at Black Country and Staffordshire schools have been dressing up for their nativity shows and they look so festive

Here are 12 amazing photos taking you back to Wolverhampton in the 1970s

Recent years have been packed with challenges for the Severn Valley Railway - but 2025 offered ups and downs like never before.

As people look to take a walk in the cold and fresh air, there are plenty of pubs across the region which offer a cosy and warm welcome, a real and roaring fire and a place to get comfortable.

A new ‘high quality’ sports and leisure facility could be coming to Walsall if latest plans are approved.

Over 60 golfers teed off at a Perton golf course to raise charity cash for a much loved cause.

The cultural transformation of the Digbeth area of Birmingham could spread to other parts of the region, according to the Mayor of the West Midlands.

A derelict Stourbridge building that has been an eyesore in the town centre for many years looks set to be demolished and replaced with 31 new flats.

The topics of finding joy, stopping people feeling isolated and the power of faith were all discussed by Bishops and church leaders from across the region in their Christmas messages.

A Bloxwich pub has reopened its doors after a substantial refurbishment which has given it a new look and feeling.

A West Midlands GP has shared a message of thanks to people who supported her Christmas No.1 campaign with her single as it 'started an important conversation that could save lives.'

A Wednesbury church is celebrating a year of renaissance after overcoming multiple challenges to thrive once more.

A council has revealed plans to build flats opposite a new metro station.

After a year of food hygiene inspections across the West Midlands and South Staffordshire, 151 establishments have been left with ratings of zero or one star out of five.

A police appeal has been launched on Christmas Eve to ask for help finding a teenager from Walsall who has been reported as missing.

An appeal has been launched for public help with finding a man from Netherton wanted for a serious assault.

A murder suspect has been charged following the death of a man in Birmingham after a stabbing.

The aftermath of a shooting which left a man fighting for his life has been felt across the area the incident took place.

A man has been arrested following a knifepoint robbery in Birmingham city centre in the early hours of Christmas Eve.

A man has been charged with drink driving offences after police spotted a motorist 'driving erratically' around Sutton Coldfield.

Amazing footage shows a real life fiddler on the roof in Birmingham while the Olivier award-winning musical plays at The Alexandra Theatre

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was found with gunshot injuries in Willenhall.

Footage from the scene of a shooting in Willenhall shows police officers continuing their investigations following the arrest of two suspects.

Runners across the West Midlands will once again pause the presents and mince pies to head to their local Christmas Day parkrun.

New research has revealed the UK’s luckiest postcodes in the Postcode Lottery - with an area in Staffordshire ranking high.

A man, aged 28, has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run collision in Wolverhampton.