The 600e comes equipped with a 54kWh battery pack and an electric motor, while it boasts several performance upgrades over the standard car.

Residents at Foley Grange Care Home in Kidderminster enjoyed an uplifting afternoon of live music when Ukes on the Edge visited the home for a special performance.

Assessments are ‘designed to push every system to its limits’

Fans of rugby union have been offered a unique snack to have during the upcoming Six Nations.

Hairdressers from across the West Midlands are being invited to help celebrate the official launch of a new salon which will help train students in all the different styles and techniques.

A bakery chain is offering fans of its range of flavours a dream opportunity to become part of the team.

Police are asking for help in gathering information following the theft of tools from a vehicle in Walsall.

West Midlands Police is asking for help in identifying two people officers want to talk to following a distraction burglary in Smethwick.

Kelly Osbourne, the daughter of late Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne, has said she is “not doing so great”, during an interview on the red carpet at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Work to prepare a key development site as part of a major regeneration scheme in Stafford is progressing next week.

A Black Country businessman has spoken of his anger as his premises have been plagued by fly-tipping - saying nothing has been done, despite presenting comprehensive CCTV footage.

Education expert Roshan Doug explains why our schools have much to learn from China and India.

A fundraiser has been set up for a 'larger-than-life' character who did much to help the homeless of Wolverhampton.

Volunteers who provide transport to medical appointments in Newport have been rewarded for their long service.

Complaints raised by Birmingham hospitals staff have reduced but bosses have been warned the number of live cases is still ‘too high’.

Dudley councillors were left confused and suspecting political manipulation after a delay in the formal process of setting council rents.

Cannock Chase Council’s leader has accused opposition group members of trying to “scupper” town centre regeneration plans after they voted against a motion at a heated meeting.

Wolverhampton Council said it is in "regular contact" with the organisations affected by a major factory blaze a fortnight ago.

A West Midlands businessman who became a McDonald’s franchisee after a long stint in the corporate world has become a patron of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC).

A last-gasp try helped to give Midlands Hurricanes a landmark first ever win in the second tier of British Rugby League amid a game full of drama.

A defendant accused of the attempted murder of a man near a Wolverhampton public house told police officers he has never been involved with guns.

47 Skin is the skincare brand taking over social media with customers sharing their amazing before and after results.

A move to build a new HMO branded a ‘battery farm’ that would add to a town’s ‘rat problem’ could still be allowed to go ahead.

Walsall Council has announced plans to redevelop a popular community centre in Blakenall.

Dudley’s mayor has defended his decision to ignore the advice of the council’s top lawyer sparking fury among councillors.

With local elections fast approaching, Walsall residents can expect a surge in doorstep visits from candidates on their campaign trails hoping to secure votes.

Staffordshire’s NHS is coping with winter better than last year but ‘challenges remain’, bosses say.

Today, readers share their thoughts on everything from thanking paper deliverers and retiring from charity work, to local gritting issues, political ideas, and proposals for fairer taxation.

Greenfield Primary School is a school where success may look different for every student, but their ambition for learning is much the same.

Half of people have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) for help with fixing home maintenance and repair issues, such as hanging a picture frame or changing a lightbulb, according to research for an insurer.

Drivers were facing minor delays after a crash in Albrighton on Sunday afternoon.

Network Rail have confirmed trains are running as normal after a horse caused delays on the line at Albrighton.

Elena Walsh, 64, Mark Ashley, 55, Karen Pooley, 64, and a 56-year-old man all died last year in separate incidents.

Police have released footage of a quick thinking officer detaining a prolific Wolverhampton shop thief after spotting him in the laundry aisle of a store in the city.

Dramatic pictures taken at the scene show the extent of a two vehicle crash in Dudley last night (Saturday).

Five fire crews are at a blaze at a house in Birmingham.

Can you help police identify these two men?

Staffordshire Police have urged the public to hand in their guns during the national firearms amnesty.

Police have hailed the success of a day of increased action across Dudley which saw 18 arrests and weapons and drugs seized.

A prolific Wolverhampton shop thief is behind bars after an eagle eyed neighbourhood police officer spotted him and acted quickly to detain him.

The Investigation Of Lucy Letby will be released globally on Netflix on Wednesday.

Police are investigating after a man was shot at an address in Sutton Coldfield.

It was a day for lovers of vintage fashion to get their fill for a cheap price as a city palliative care charity held a popular sale event.

Police have confirmed they are investigating a crash on a road in Bewdley where the driver had fled the scene.

Leading Dudley councillors have apologised for voting to remove grit bins during cuts which they were told ‘put safety at risk’.

NHS bosses in Birmingham said the ‘challenging’ month of December which saw a critical incident declared resulted in a mixed performance for A&E departments.

Residents are set to pay around £15 extra a year for policing in Staffordshire from April.

It's a pub which mixes the hoppy, bitter and varied tastes of cask ale with the acidity and texture of wine to create a unique and very welcoming place to drink and which fits the philosophy of the owners.

A developer has appealed a decision to block more homes from being built on an estate previously ‘cut off’ by a landslide.

A distribution and delivery company is looking to expand after putting in an application to open an operating centre in an industrial estate.

Last week, West Midlands Railway was taken back into public ownership. Wolverhampton North East MP Sureena Brackenridge explains why she thinks it will be good for the region.

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

Wolverhampton Council has announced that a road will remain closed "until further notice" following a devastating fire.

West Midlands businesses experiencing 'significant' financial distress increased by nine per cent year on year to 14,220, according to newly published data.

Polish bakeries across Shropshire and the West Midlands are set to be bursting with doughnuts next month as staff and customers celebrate a sugar-filled annual tradition.

Dudley Council’s pledge to scrap controversial parking charges is ‘too little too late’ according to one town trader.

This well-appointed detached home on a quiet Wolverhampton lane offers generous living space, four bedrooms and family-friendly features throughout

Cold weather can wreak havoc on skin, triggering dryness, sensitivity and flare-ups

With schools breaking up for February half term, families across the West Midlands will be looking for ways to keep children entertained without travelling too far from home.

Councillors have thrown out plans for a new house on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border– despite calls for the decision to be delayed.

A trial bus service linking four South Staffordshire villages with Wolverhampton city centre which started this month has been extended.

The work to repair and improve roads across Dudley borough has been ongoing as council teams have worked late into the night.

Extended stop and search powers for police are set to put in place for police officers in part of Birmingham through the night.

The new venue for Wolverhampton's annual celebration of inclusion has been announced as tickets go on sale.

An exhibition of unique and symbolic artworks is taking place at Lichfield Cathedral.

A shop thief who targeted two stores in Brierley Hill will spend more than four months behind bars.

The company which owns the site of the former Crooked House pub has been issued with dissolution action after failing to submit its accounts on time.

An appeal has been launched and an image released of a man who has been reported as missing.

The Road Harm Prevention team at West Midlands Police have been kept busy in the new year as it takes part in a commercial vehicle safety campaign.

It's a celebration of the written word, with poets, authors, comedians, commentators and artists all ready to talk about their works and meet fans of that work.

An appeal has been launched by West Midlands Police to ask for help finding a teenager from Birmingham who has gone missing.

An appeal has been launched for information to help find people who witnessed an assault on a woman in Wolverhampton.

Motorists were left facing delays after a collision on a road near Oldbury left the carriageway blocked.

An appeal has been launched to find a man police want to speak to following a robbery at a store.

Gambling, food supplies and IT are the business sectors behind some of the region's highest payers of tax.

She was only two years old, but the memory of the infamous Zeppelin raid that wrought devastation on the Black Country has stayed with her a lifetime.

Thousands of Brummies will soon head to the polls and decide who runs the local council in an election that comes at a critical time for the city.

Readers write in with strong opinions on everything from political outbursts and NATO controversies, to the state of our roads and recent parliamentary decisions.

Birmingham’s striking bin workers and their supporters have fired a warning to the city council’s ruling Labour group ahead of a critical election.

Plans to build more than 60 new homes on a Stafford field have sparked concerns about flooding and strain on local infrastructure.

Two of Birmingham’s independent councillors have voiced their horror at the city being ‘trashed nationally’ and becoming an ‘international laughing stock’.

This stylish detached home on a sought-after Wolverhampton road offers modern living, generous space and a move-in-ready finish throughout

In the week that has welcomed the first female Archbishop of Canterbury and news of a Guinness kebab coming to the Midlands, it’s not such a bad time to be alive.

A Shropshire fire station has expressed its condolences to the family of a retired station officer who has died.

"I reckon at least 1,000 pubs will close this year."

A preventative healthcare technology company, co-founded by Spotify founder Daniel Ek, has now opened its first health centre in the West Midlands.

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

Patient representatives urged health and social care commissioners to find a way of keeping their voices heard after they cut back the number of people at meetings.

A new preventative healthcare clinic called Neko has opened in Birmingham city centre offering a £300 body scan which has gone viral - here’s my verdict on whether it’s worth your money and time

A widower’s emotional video of his wife’s disjointed end-of-life care prompted regional NHS leaders to pledge improvements.

A Bridgnorth retirement complex is holding an open day offering "bubbles and brunch" for the over 60s.

An extremely large 1920s filing cabinet is proving a big hit with potential buyers at a Shropshire antiques centre, with many going home to measure up to see if it will fit.

"These are the lads from the city of the gold-and-black temple." This was how Midlands Hero and rock legend Robert Plant introduced Express & Star journalists to his stage crew when we interviewed him back in 2021.

Wine and spirits bosses have warned that firms “have no choice but to increase prices” to stay afloat as an increase to alcohol duty comes into force.

A Wolverhampton charity helping women and children affected by domestic abuse has offered thanks to a city events venue for a decade of support and fundraising.

Three men have been charged after another man was assaulted in Birmingham.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Reeves dropped in for a cuppa with a Wolverhampton couple to hear about their plans to buy their first home.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Reeves dropped in for a cuppa with a Wolverhampton couple to hear about their plans to buy their first home.

Organisers for Stafford Pride have accused Staffordshire County Council of ‘homophobia’ over its failure to pay out a community grant from two councillors.

A former coffee shop in Stourbridge town centre is to be turned into an independent pizza restaurant.