A Birmingham man has been jailed after raping a boy under the age of 13 on multiple occasions and possessing more than 440 indecent images of children.

Internet users have reported outages across multiple web services that operate using Cloudflare - including Zoom, Canva and LinkedIn and perhaps more ironically - Down Detector.

Firefighters are tackling a blaze in Walsall at a fireworks storage unit - roads closed

A Wolverhampton school has been ranked in the prestigious Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 top 10.

The sentencing of Bescot Railway Station murderer Deng Chol Majek has been delayed until next year after medical and legal professionals failed to determine how old he is.

Step back in time with this charming selection of pictures from the Express & Star archive.

Dudley planners are set to rule on a plan for 13 new homes on a canal-side site in Brierley Hill.

West Mercia Police said it was working with organisers of a rally being held to mark the first anniversary of the shooting of a father-of-two.

Where have all the young rebels gone? one reader asks. Others voice worries over post-hospital aftercare and the unwelcome arrival of politics in panto. Let's hear your views.

A copy of the first Peaky Blinders script signed by show creator Steven Knight is amongst three lots being auctioned to support the refurbishment of Birmingham Town Hall.

A Wolverhampton drug dealer who fell asleep waiting for food at 2am at McDonald's surrounded by 19 bags of cannabis and £880 in cash has avoided jail.

Firefighters were called out to an extra thousand incidents over the first half of the year – largely due to the hot, dry summer.

People in Birmingham have hailed a health programme which has helped tackle health issues they suffer from and transform their lives.

Six new mini nature reserves have been approved by Lichfield District Council. It is hoped that the reserves will enhance biodiversity and increase residents’ access to natural spaces.

Councillors have voted for Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre to be demolished in line with recommendations.

An inquest into the death of a five-year-old Walsall boy found he died as a result of severe dehydration due to an undiagnosed condition with links to autism.

Three men have been found guilty and one not guilty in a retrial over a Wolverhampton prescription drug ring which shifted millions of fake pills across the country during a Covid lockdown.

A quirky three-bedroom detached bungalow in Sandwell that sits on top of its own garage has come onto the market for half a million pounds.

Children from a performing arts school helped lift the spirits of patients and staff at Walsall Manor Hospital with a series of festive performances.

A recent survey has found the happiest places to live in the West Midlands.

Birmingham’s bins boss has ‘thanked residents for their patience’ amid the prospect of the city going 15 months without recycling collections.

36 establishments across the West Midlands have received new food hygiene ratings in the latest set of inspections.

Plans to create a new Stafford Town Council have moved forward – and the move could also preserve a civic tradition spanning more than 400 years.

Staffordshire County Council’s Reform UK leaders have been criticised following a drop in the number of pothole repairs since their election victory.

A major milestone has been achieved in the delivery of services for children and families at a children's trust in Sandwell.

A shoplifter who stole a jumper and three bottles of whiskey from Sainsbury’s has been sent to jail.

A significant number of elderly people with frailty are not getting follow-up support they need after diagnosis, according to a new review.

In the last three months, 17 reports of alleged sexual assault or rape have been made against Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers.

Four people have been arrested and a "substantial" quantity of drugs has been seized after officers executed early-morning warrants at addresses in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton Council is set to approve plans to enable the delivery of future projects as part of the city’s pioneering Green Innovation Corridor (GIC).

The iconic refurbished 'Three Men in a Boat' automaton was unveiled on a memorable afternoon for Walsall.

The historic Banks’s Brewery site in Wolverhampton has been listed for sale with redevelopment potential - three months after its final brew of Banks’s Bitter.

More than 140 cannabis plants have been recovered after police officers carried out a drugs warrant at an address in Birmingham.

Millions of passengers in the West Midlands are set to benefit from faster, cheaper and more reliable buses, the Government said after announcing a £264.1 million boost for services and infrastructure.

Columnist and West Brom fan Adrian Chiles has detailed a recent skin cancer diagnosis and the treatment he had received to remove the carcinoma from his shoulder.

Two men have been arrested and 100 wraps of suspected drugs have been seized after local officers spotted two people behaving suspiciously in a car in Wolverhampton.

Two men have been charged with drugs and firearms offences in Sandwell.

A video shows the area where the Audi was parked before it almost ended up in the River Severn.

New figures have shown a large number of alleged sexual assault or rape against Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers in the past three months

Mazda’s Mobile Carbon Capture technology features a CO2 collection system in the vehicle’s exhaust.

It was a night to come together as a charity and offer thanks and festive cheer to members and supporters of a Wolverhampton heart charity.

A Staffordshire based housebuilder is poised to build dozens of new affordable homes for Birmingham families to rent and buy.

Birmingham’s New Street Station has retained its position as Britain’s busiest outside London.

The family of a man whose body was discovered in woodland in Spain has called on the Government to intervene and bring his body home.

Across the West Midlands, tech could add £2.7 billion to the regional economy over the next four years, but only if we tackle the digital skills shortage. Just over one in five businesses in the region feel their teams are fully equipped with digita...

Guide Dogs is delighted to celebrate a remarkable milestone for the Shrewsbury Fundraising Group, a dedicated team of volunteers who have been giving their time, energy, and passion to help people with sight loss for an incredible 40 years.

A new project has been launched which Wolverhampton Council said would help residents thrive and not just survive by increasing their income, opportunity and life chances.

A brand-new festive menu is set to provide a wide choice for chicken lovers as they visit Merry Hill for Christmas shopping.

Learners and staff members from Lyndon School in Solihull, part of the Summit Learning Trust, have taken part in the 35th annual Big Sleepout, which was run by St Basils the charity and housing association, to raise awareness of the issues affecting ...

A new campaign to promote safer shopping and selling this winter has been launched.

Shift patterns for Staffordshire's police community support officers (PCSOs) have been changed after a force review which attracted criticism.

Alpine is branching out into the ultra-popular world of SUVs and crossovers, but is the A390 good enough to stand out? Jack Evans drives it.

An investigation has been launched into the social media activity of Staffordshire County Council's leader after it was alleged he made racist comments online.

The Ford Puma takes the crown again as Britain’s best-selling car for the month.

Train passengers are facing disruption due to crew shortages on some services serving Stafford and Birmingham New Street.

Almost forty drivers were stopped resulting in three arrests as part of a motor crime crackdown in Wolverhampton.

A teenage girl was racially abused in Birmingham city centre prompting a police appeal to identify a female who was at the scene.

The panto dream team, comedian Tam Ryan and Dame Ian Adams have done it again at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre!

Plans have been unveiled for a major refurbishment at a landmark Stourbridge pub that has been closed for almost a year.

A council has agreed to provide 28 new social homes in Lichfield - see our story for information on where

Another Birmingham City Council meeting descended into chaos following furious interruptions from the public gallery.

The political leadership at Birmingham City Council faced fury over the bins strike this week amid “unacceptable costs” and the approach of a grim milestone.

The RSPCA has shared a heartwarming update about one of the many tortoises rescued from a harrowing situation in the back room of a Newport shop.

Step back in time as we explore the rich heritage of Claverley, the Shropshire village on the Staffordshire border, celebrated for its timeless lanes, historic stone cottages, and enduring community spirit.

A popular pub in Wolverhampton is getting ready for a long weekend of beer and fun as it holds its first ever beer festival.

A council will buy a long-empty pub in Wolverhampton to make way for new housing.

Marks & Spencer has opened a new 18,000 square foot store at Cannock's Orbital Retail Park - just in time for the festive season.

A public inquiry into a controversial housing development in Walsall has started this week.

Developers have resubmitted plans to open a petrol station in an upmarket Wolverhampton village

Birmingham is poised to become “the beating heart of a new economic era” thanks to high levels of foreign direct investment and excellence in emerging industries such as AI, a new report reveals.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is trialling drone technology at its Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) in Wolverhampton, dramatically cutting machinery and site inspection time by up to 95 per cent.

Dudley’s ruling Conservatives have been accused of gaslighting and misogyny as the row over the Ladies Walk centre rumbles on.

Councillors have clashed over calls to declare a public safety emergency and “make Birmingham safe again”.

A young woman who became the UK’s first civilian air traffic control apprentice in the UK is now fully qualified to direct planes at Birmingham Airport, following successful completion of an intensive assessment and training programme.

A freehold retail unit currently occupied by discount store B&M is going up for auction - see our story for the guide price

A leading paediatrician has told an inquest he was not satisfied a Walsall five-year-old was examined properly in the days leading up to his death.

Birmingham City Council has issued an update on empty tower blocks in a ‘forgotten’ estate amid claims they are attracting vandalism and fly-tipping.

Walsall Council has issued an update on the Willenhall Masterplan, as promises of demolition work have not been fulfilled.

Hundreds of villagers have voiced their objections to plans for a supermarket on a road junction near a school.

Plans to invest more than £1m in improving five play areas in Stafford Borough have sparked calls for rural facilities to be given more attention.

A grant worth more than £700,000 has been awarded to support the development of a new extra-care home in Shrewsbury.

Dozens of new affordable homes are set to be built in Birmingham as part of partnership working between the council and developers.

Crystal balls, politicians and parrots, and a proposed flag tax - it's time for your views...

The Department for Education (DfE) has defended its free school project in Walsall following criticism from the local MP.

The next generation of voters in Stafford has been given an insight into how the political system works as the Government considers plans to lower the polling age to 16.

Arable farmers in the UK are facing a reduction in revenues of more than £800 million following one of the worst ever harvests, analysis suggests.

Police are looking for help in finding a 79-year-old who is missing from Dudley

Police want to speak to these people after a theft from a store in West Bromwich.

A top Dudley councillor admitted he is not happy with an online service which left people waiting up to six months for help.

West Midlands Police has launched a fresh crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour in towns and city centres in the region.

Take a look around Kennedy’s Bar - the new pub where the One Trick Pony used to be in Moseley Village in Birmingham

West Midlands Police will use horses on the frontline for the first time in 26 years to combat rioting and football violence - and they’ve been spotted visiting the Birmingham German Christmas Market.

Tiny artists, big hearts, bringing joy to Kidderminster this Christmas as the halls of Little Trinity Nursery have been buzzing with festive creativity as tiny hands have been busy colouring, painting, and sprinkling holiday magic onto Christmas card...

A world-famous gym that has played host to top international bodybuilders and been a Midlands hub for musclemen and women for almost 70 years is to close its doors for good.

Kilo Nine Nutrition, a Willenhall based business, is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted in the UK Small Business Awards in the Best New Business category.

A video captures the winter pressures on the NHS in the West Midlands in action as ambulances are filmed queuing outside a hospital.

Compton Care is delighted to announce its participation in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s largest match-funding campaign. From 2 to 9 December, every donation made to Compton Care could be doubled, giving you the chance to make twice th...

One of Wolverhampton's most joyful community events is returning for 2025 - but organisers need support from local people to help power the magic.

A Mercedes driver high on drugs tried to murder a student during Freshers Week in Birmingham by ploughing his vehicle into a crowd of people outside a nightclub, a court heard.

Rail travellers have been given some good news after a planned industrial action by a rail union was suspended.