It was a day for a community to come together for a day of food, drink, music and festive fun in Stafford town centre.

A little teaser ahead of a bumper gallery of festive-themed pictures we’re saving for Christmas Eve.

A cafe owner is ready to help provide free Christmas meals to people in need across Wolverhampton.

Communities across Birmingham, from Digbeth to Druids Heath, are to be transformed in the coming years, with major schemes taking crucial steps forward recently.

A beautiful park in the West Midlands has ranked among the best places in the UK for a Christmas walk

As Christmas lights twinkle across the West Midlands and festive cheer fills the streets, a different kind of anticipation lingers at Dogs Trust Kenilworth.

This is the moment 101-year-old Dorcas Dearne fulfilled a lifelong dream… to go for a ride in a Rolls-Royce.

A listed public house operated by JD Wetherspoons near West Bromwich will undergo major refurbishment work if planners give the new proposals the green light.

Dudley Council is to buy a clinic and library building which had been under threat of closure.

A petition has been launched against a proposed 35 per cent increase in the fees on green waste collections.

A bid to overturn Dudley Council’s decision to refuse permission for development of an MOT centre in Brierley Hill has failed.

Three local secondary schools have been named among the best in the country in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.

A Birmingham church’s plans for a new car park have been given the green light after the planned relocation of gravestones was considered ‘acceptable’.

A BMW driver who was caught drink driving on a busy A-road has been banned.

Nearly 60 homes are to be built in Shifnal, despite many people being against it.

It's a pub which is run with a friendly welcome by generations of the same family and which prides itself on providing high quality food in a beautiful rural setting.

Construction work on long-awaited new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country has finally been completed.

Across the borough of Walsall 53 food outlets have been given the lowest or second lowest rating possible during 2025.

Speed limits of 20mph are being proposed for several Birmingham roads in a bid to improve safety around a school.

Our resident foodie James Vukmirovic visited a restaurant in the heart of a town he has a familial history with to try the unique and authentic cuisine on offer.

Major plans to transform a fire-hit building in Willenhall town centre have been approved.

A teenager has been charged following disorder in Birmingham city centre on Friday.

A man has been charged as part of an investigation into the murder of a teenager in Birmingham in November.

A man is set to appear in court after being arrested and charged with thefts from several stores.

The mother of Liberty Charris has spoken about the treatment she feels she has continued to receive from police as she lodged a formal complaint into the handling of her daughter's death.

A popular American Tex-Mex brand is set to open a new restaurant in the region.

Liam Payne's sister Ruth Gibbins has spoken about the continued grief she still feels more than a year after her brother's sudden death.

Three people have been charged as part of an investigation into a series of raids on cash machines across the country.

A group of police horses have successfully completed their first deployment at a football match in the West Midlands.

A group of men are facing significant prison terms after a teenage girl was raped and sexually exploited during an horrific ordeal.

MPs for Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton have met to discuss and back a report calling for improvements to transport links between the two areas.

A person and a dog were rescued from the roof of a building in Bridgnorth.

Christmas is a popular time for engagements and weddings. And a Great Barr born jeweller, who has a host of celebrity clients, is getting ready for the season at his West Midlands business

A second man has appeared in court in connection with a shooting in Smethwick last month.

We’re going to see Santa.
Oh yeah? Where you going to see him? The big garden centre? The grotto on the high street?

We've taken a look at some of the places across the region you can enjoy a festive pint on Christmas Day.

Our resident food and drink expert James Vukmirovic took his mum to a pub which has become a foodie's paradise, full of rich and indulgent meals inside a traditional pub setting.

A housebuilder is launching a new refurbishment and retrofit service for projects across the Black Country and Shropshire.

Proposals for a safe centre to provide accommodation for highly vulnerable children have been narrowly approved.

Walsall Arena was transformed into a whirlwind of festive fun as Dorothy took on the 'Wicked Wench of the West' in this year's Wizard of Oz pantomime.

First announcing its plans to bid for city status in 1998,.Wolverhampton Council explained what the honour would mean for the people of the town.

The man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton's landmark School of Art has spoken of his delight that the building has been saved from the bulldozers after being granted listed status.

The ambulance trust covering the West Midlands has received £23 million from NHS commissioning organisations to pay for delays spent waiting outside hospitals, it has been confirmed.

Officials have urged people to come forward for NHS care as normal as services “remain up and running this weekend” as resident doctors enter the final 48 hours of their five-day strike.

Reform UK council leaders have approved a new environmental strategy – which does not mention climate change at all.

A Birmingham Labour councillor has slammed his own Government and called proposed changes to planning rules a “disaster about to happen”.

Kind-hearted members of a Stourbridge slimming group are helping lighten the load for struggling families this Christmas.

'Caring and sharing for each other' is this West Midlands couple's key to their lasting love story resulting in them celebrating their blue sapphire milestone.

A prisoner from Wednesbury has been sentenced to a further 10 years after his vicious attack on a fellow inmate left him with a brain injury.

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

A West Midlands industrial firm is planning to return 24-hour operations to some of its processes next year.

Please drink responsibly this Christmas and don't do as I did when my wife told me to pour all my whisky away.

Walsall Council is set to receive a 28.5 per cent increase in funding from central government over the next three years.

Grandma was a card shark - a ‘hustler’, if you will.

Your letters today cover political predictions and helping the RNIB.

Struggling night time businesses in the West Midlands have made a direct call to the Government for support in turning their fortunes around.

A man has been convicted of a number of offences relating to running an illegal shop at his home in Rugeley.

West Midlands Police has paid tribute to one of the force's retired police dogs, Stark, following his passing.

A 35-year-old man from Oldbury has pleaded guilty to robbery after he attacked a pensioner and stole his vintage car from his driveway - then phoned his victim to deliver a threatening ultimatum.

A truly wonderful afternoon was had by almost 100 young people this week as they were ‘bowled over’ by a number of Wolves players from the men’s and women’s first teams.

Wolverhampton has marked a major milestone as the Mayor led a civic celebration to commemorate 25 years since the city was granted its official status.

Are you still waiting to start your Christmas shopping?

Top players from Aston Villa brought some goal-den smiles to children and families when they paid a special festive visit to Acorns Children’s Hospice in Birmingham.

A pair of wayward paragliders had a lucky escape after landing just inches from two huge male polar bears at a Staffordshire attraction.

Dudley Council has announced parking will be free tomorrow at all the sites it manages, but they are not the only council where parking won't cost on Saturday.

A football legend from Walsall FC brought a goal-load of festive smiles when he stopped into Acorns Children’s Hospice in the Black Country.

A suspected shop thief is due in court charged with 10 shop thefts across Sandwell and Wolverhampton.

Two teenagers have been charged with possession of bladed articles by Project Guardian officers in West Bromwich.

A Christmas card competition proved a huge festive hit with children, attracting almost 180 entries from across the West Midlands and the top two entries coming from the same school.

This weekend sees the last ever Cheeky Monkey indie night at the Halls.

A new store offering a huge range of furniture, household goods and a dedicated book reading area has opened its doors with the aim of helping raise much needed funds for charity.

The combustion-powered A110 sports coupe is due to go out of production soon, with its successor set to be electric.

Police have launched an appeal after a man suffered injuries to his wrists and back during a robbery.

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre has delivered another triumphant pantomime with its latest offering, Sleeping Beauty.

A retired power station worker from Burntwood has died from a condition linked to exposure to asbestos resulting in a search for surviving work colleagues.

Ferrari has sharpened its Roma coupe and transformed it into the Amalfi – but is it any good? Jack Evans finds out.

A city trader and shop have been successfully prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council after an underage sale led to the discovery of hundreds of illicit vapes and thousands of cigarettes.

Runners are limbering up for the annual Wolverhampton Turkey Trot road race which will see roads closed and buses diverted on Sunday (December 21).

A dangerous driver has been jailed for killing a man in a hit-and-run collision in Birmingham earlier this year.

Jaguar Land Rover's small suppliers are not out of danger as cashflow problems from the 2025 cyber attack are starting to bite - an industry expert has warned.

Actor Omari Douglas has returned to his former Wolverhampton primary school to open its new library.

The apps are available now as part of the BMW ‘Digital Premium Package’ on the new iX3 M Sport electric SUV.

Home and garden retailer The Range opened its new giant store in Wolverhampton today in what was called 'an investment in the city'.

An appeal has been launched to ask for help with identifying a man following a series of break-ins at houses in Oldbury.

People hoping for a white Christmas have been warned the chances are extremely low as the weather is forecast to be drier over Christmas week.

Customers who order an entry-level EV4 ‘Air’ and PV5 Passenger ‘Essential’ and ‘Plus’ grades can now save up to £1,500 off their list prices.

Christmas is all about joy, laughter, and plates piled high with festive favourites, but the last thing anyone wants is a plumbing problem stealing the spotlight.

Ahead of the Strictly Grand Final, chocolatiers from Cadbury World have created a special tribute to Karen Carney as the Midlander prepares to dance for victory.

Little Trinity Nursery in Kidderminster filled the air with festive joy as they hosted their much-loved annual family Christmas Concert, bringing together parents, families, and carers for a heartwarming celebration ahead of the Christmas break.

A Wolverhampton secondary school is set to expand after plans were approved by the city council.

A local opticians has teamed up with its local community this festive season to donate home comforts to children and families supported by a Walsall hospice.

On Thursday, December 11, the cast and student ensemble from BOA Group’s Cinderella, currently dazzling audiences at The Old Rep Theatre this Christmas until New Year’s Eve, brought festive cheer to families at Ronald McDonald House Birmingham.

Housing Plus Group is adding a touch of festive fun to its latest recruitment campaign by searching for a Christmas Tree Surgeon.

Royal ties were renewed at Wightwick Manor earlier this month with the visit of an international delegation to the house.

Trysull and Seisdon WI were pleased to welcome the Gloriana Living History players to our Christmas meeting in December. Formed in 1978 and based in the West Midlands, they perform dances of the Medieval and Tudor periods and have performed at variou...

The grandchild of Second World War codebreaker Ruth Bourne has said she was “intelligent, creative, and witty” as they paid tribute after her death at the age of 99.

An appeal has been launched for public help finding a missing teenager from Smethwick.

Police officers from a proactive crime team are beginning work in Sutton Coldfield to tackle crimes such as burglary, robbery, and vehicle offences.

Dudley MP Sonia Kumar has urged council chiefs to bid to become Britain's first 'town of culture' after the Government announced a new competition.

A brewing company is hoping to expand the range of places it sells its products and also launch a restaurant after moving to new premises.