Wolverhampton and the West Midlands is being hit by rain and snow today - but there is sunshine on the horizon

Order books are open now with prices starting at £40,060.

The highly anticipated Hawkstone International motocross event has been cancelled due to bad weather.

A water leak on a major road leading into Wolverhampton city centre has caused delays to traffic in the area.

Roshan Doug is an educationalist and a former Birmingham Poet Laureate. Today he explains why Jim Ratcliffe's language might be in dispute, but not his views.

A further five men have been charged in connection with disorder that left three men with stab injuries in Whitmore Reans in Wolverhampton.

A Shropshire branch of the ill-fated The Original Factory Shop which went into administration earlier this year has said it is holding a closing down sale but no date has yet been finalised for when the store is to close its doors.

The Covid-19 pandemic reminded us just how vital home deliveries can be, especially for those less able to get out. Driven by convenience, technology, and post-pandemic habits, many of us now see them as essential.

Four men have been jailed for over 110 years for organising the assassination of a Wolverhampton underworld rival and leaving him peppered with shotgun pellets.

The first patients have started using a state-of-the-art new facilities at a Birmingham hospital.

Ahead of the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man on Netflix and in cinemas, genealogy website Ancestry is shining a light on some of the real-life stories behind the cutthroat gangster drama.

A theatre and events production company is set to grow after moving to a new home.

The Minister of State for Policing and Crime has discussed how a new 'mandatory specialised plans' for youths carrying knives will affect the West Midlands.

A thriving Stafford business has created a new £250,000 welfare area and extra office space to put the focus on staff health and wellbeing.

Skills minister and former Midlands MP, Baroness Jacqui Smith, has announced a new deal with the Jobcentre and the MOD while on a visit to RAF Cosford in Shropshire

Dudley Council’s cabinet rubber stamped a 4.8 percent rent increase for its tenants amid controversy about a lack of scrutiny.

Bosses at Walsall Council have approved a spend of £1million to the Department for Education (DfE) to start work on a new free school.

People on the high street in Kingswinford gave a big thumbs down to the news that a seemingly popular branch of Lloyds Bank will close in June, leaving the town without a recognised national bank.

A number of protesters have said they were barred from attending a Staffordshire County Council meeting after proceedings were disrupted at a previous session in December.

From politics and housing to benefits and speed cameras, readers share their views on issues affecting communities today.

A motorist in Bridgnorth who was more than double the limit has been banned from the road.

Thousands of children in the West Midlands are living with the impact of parental alcohol misuse, new figures reveal, as charities warn families they do not have to suffer in silence.

Pop star Kylie Minogue has said it was “really special” to see her likeness created in a new Barbie doll, dressed in her red Padam Padam music video costume.

A sports club has objected to bold plans of transforming a Bloxwich park after it was ‘falsely promised’ a dedicated sports pitch.

Cycle route plans for a major Birmingham road have taken another crucial step forward despite questions over funding.

A former UKIP MEP from Sedgley who worked closely with Nigel Farage has said the Reform leader doesn't have a magic wand to solve the country's problems.

A Bridgnorth bakery has announced its is to expand into a former Grade II listed bank in the town.

Eight food businesses across the West Midlands have received impressive new food hygiene ratings after the latest inspections, including a Bilston takeaway.

Tram passengers in Wolverhampton have been warned to expect delays after a road traffic collision caused the line to be blocked.

An appeal has been launched by police in Walsall to ask for help finding a wanted woman.

The family of a man who died after being attacked by dogs have paid an emotional tribute to him following the jailing of the man who owned the dogs.

Footage shows the moment a drug dealer from the West Midlands was arrested when police raided a property.

It was a busy day for officers from a Wolverhampton crime team after five suspected shop thieves were arrested.

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold health alert for the West Midlands.

A Wolverhampton band once on the verge of signing a record deal is set to reform and take to the stage once again after a 19 year hiatus.

An appeal has been launched for witnesses and footage following a disorder incident in Bearwood which left three men in hospital.

Four men have been found guilty of attempted murder and firearms charges and another cleared by a jury concerning the shooting of a man in Wolverhampton in 2024.

An appeal has been launched by police in Walsall to ask for help finding a woman wanted on suspicion of robbery.

Rugeley and District Lions Club are again holding a SOS Charity Fashion Show in March.

Looking for amazing days out that won't empty your wallet this half term? Wyre Forest has got you covered! The forest is bursting with affordable adventures for the whole family.

An appeal has been launched to ask for help finding a teenager with links to Wolverhampton who has gone missing.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the uplift was above the Office for Budget Responsibility’s forecast inflation of 2.2% for 2026-27.

An appeal has been launched for witnesses after a teenager was left with potentially life-changing injuries after his bike was struck by a car.

Feeling at home isn’t just about where you live – it’s about feeling comfortable, welcome and connected. That’s the latest message from Mid Staffs Oddfellows, a local social group inviting people in the area to try one of its meetups and disc...

Students at City Academy, part of CORE Education Trust, have been taking part in assemblies and themed activities for Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW) this week, helping raise awareness of wellbeing and the support available to young people.

A dog owner has been put behind bars after his two XL bully dogs fatally attacked a man in a Staffordshire village.

A man will go on trial with two other men in connection with a double murder in Wolverhampton last year.

Henry Murray and twin brother Charles were part of a UK and Ireland Select that headed to Youngstown to take on a USA Select team - writes Matt Bozeat.

A man has been charged with supplying Class A drugs after a police raid recovered heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis.

An NHS foundation trust has lost an appeal against a High Court ruling that found it had breached its contract with a former colleague of Lucy Letby over an investigation into what he knew about the nurse.

Certain models built between July 2020 and July 2022 have been identified to have potentially defective starter motors which could result in a fire.

A teenager who was jailed for life for the murder of Leo Ross has been named for the first time after a judge made the decision to lift reporting restrictions.

When Torquay hotel Fawlty Towers opened its doors on the BBC for the first time in 1975, it was hailed as a new and exciting form of comedy and soon proved to be a highly successful hit, writes Alison Norton.

A former West Mercia Police Federation treasurer has been found guilty of 15 counts of fraud by abuse of position.

A brewery has confirmed its 'landlord of the year' will be taking on a new Shropshire pub - here's when and where.

The GTS has typically been a sweet spot across Porsche’s car line-up, but is that the case for the new Macan? Jack Evans finds out.

A suspected thief is due in court after being charged with stealing from shops in Sutton Coldfield.

Transport for West Midlands has warned of upcoming essential track and bridge works on the West Midlands Metro that are due to start next week.

The return of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Expo - the region’s premier business networking event - has been hailed a triumphant success.

Investigations are being carried out after Wolverhampton Council seized hundreds of suspected counterfeit clothing items on sale to members of the public, with brands including The North Face, Nike and Calvin Klein

One lane is closed on the M6 southbound due to a vehicle obstruction between Stafford and Cannock

BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new Level 4 Professional Diploma in Make Up, Hair & Special Effects, starting in September 2026. This full-time, one-year programme has been carefully designed for...

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to talk to after a window was kicked out of a bus in Birmingham.

Metro services in Wolverhampton have been disrupted due to a signal failure.

The owner of a Shropshire animal sanctuary that has had to close temporarily to the public due to damage caused by the "wettest winter ever faced" has said she is “blown away” after thousands have been raised in an appeal.

The vehicle was registered in 2015 and has covered just 124 miles from new.

Electric bikes are becoming a popular option for lots of riders, but should you consider Zero’s latest offering? Jack Evans finds out.

The Phantom Arabesque is the first Rolls-Royce to feature a laser-engraved bonnet and uses a ‘Mashrabiya’ Middle Eastern design pattern.

Police are appealing for information after a quad bike was stolen from a shed in Rugeley with suspects captured on CCTV

Residents of a Black Country town hit by fly-tipping tell of their anger claiming their neighbourhood has been turned into a makeshift tip

Active Black Country, in partnership with the councils for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton, has launched a Black Country-wide survey to find out what matters to local residents about moving more, being active and playing sport.

Police have launched an investigation following a disorder in Bearwood last night (Wednesday) in which three people were injured.

Grimsby against Wolves is a tie with FA Cup pedigree, from a semi-final in 1939 where the crowd of 76, 962 remains a record for Old Trafford.

The mugshots of a man and his girlfriend who have been jailed for more than 30 years after driving at a man in Wolverhampton ‘with murderous intent’ have been unveiled by police

Broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle says 'nothing is off limits' as he prepares to visit the West Midlands as part of his 'Wild' tour.

Readers write on frustrations over the loss of landlines, differing views on a brief diplomatic role, scepticism about royal concern, and a reminder that romance can still be found in unexpected places...

Tributes have been paid to a Bridgnorth man whose “booming voice” left an indelible mark on the local community, from its schoolrooms and cricket pitches to its stage lights and church pews.

Wolverhampton residents have talked of their shock at the appearance of a 'three-foot-wide' sinkhole near their homes.

Dudley councillors were denied the chance to vote on this year’s rent increase because leaders knew they would lose.

For more than 140 years, it was renowned across the West Midlands for its famous sausages. But today only a pile of rubble remains of the former F A Gill meat business.

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, which runs until Sunday (February 15) David Wilson Homes is celebrating a former apprentice who was promoted to assistant site manager at the start of the year.

Evidence in the case of a woman accused of killing her baby girl in West Bromwich has concluded.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has responded to calls to intervene in the Birmingham bins strike saga.

Concerns over safety, littering and poor facilities are among the reasons why people in the West Midlands are reluctant to use parks and green spaces.

Earlier this month Walsall Council unveiled its new Household Waste and Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station.

Fresh measures to tackle high levels of air pollution across the West Midlands are set to be implemented.

A Shropshire recruitment consultancy started at Bridgnorth kitchen table is marking five years in business with new appointments, an internal promotion and continued growth across the manufacturing, engineering and distribution sectors.

New Look has secured a five-year lease extension after Lichfield District Council agreed new terms for the store.

Two engineering firms have completed a £700,000 investment in new machinery which will be used to make grooming products - the latest project in a 60-year relationship between the companies.

Drivers have been forced to play Russian roulette with potholes on a notorious West Midlands A-road.

A ten-year multi-million-pound plan to revitalise Bilston is set to be backed by councillors next week.

A planned £9 million new ice rink for Dudley will also bring new restaurants, cafes and bars into the town, says the council leader.

We chat to the women behind one of Shropshire's newest beers - made with Godiva and Boadicia hops for International Women's Day

A Walsall primary school has received an 'outstanding' rating from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI).

The Government's energy supremo dropped into a Stafford manufacturing company to see first hand how it is contributing to a cleaner electricity supply.

Three yobs who battered a man outside a West Bromwich Wetherspoons have been sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court.

A West Midlands hospital boss has described “some green shoots of recovery” after improvements to ambulance handover delays were seen in recent weeks – but he added that the current situation was still nowhere near where it needed to be.

Dudley planners are set to consider two applications for houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs) including conversion of an office building.

Children who are caught carrying knives in England and Wales will be given "mandatory specialised plans" to stop them reoffending, the Deputy Prime Minister has announced.