Labour MP Alex Ballinger has welcomed the Government’s pledge to put tackling deprivation at the heart of new council funding – and has vowed to campaign for fair funding for Halesowen.

A Birmingham father, Street food caterer, security supervisor, and now published author has launched a new British crime thriller titled Man-March: No Safe Haven, a fictional story inspired by the unspoken pressures, expectations, and battles many me...

Campaigners from national animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports were in Birmingham last week to launch its Christmas Fair Campaign, which calls for stronger hunting laws in England and Wales.

Local Slimming World Consultant, Charlotte Bennett from Sedgley says this January they’ll be saying goodbye to the term ‘Syns’ following a review of the organisation’s language and terminology.

A locally owned and run opticians in Dudley is setting Christmas firmly in their sights and sponsoring the town’s Christmas lights switch-on and Christmas market for the second year running.

Local volunteers are needed to help run a leading sight loss charity support group, which supports people affected by macular disease – the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK.

Learners from Cockshut Hill School in Birmingham have raised almost £550 for charity through packing customers bags at Morrisons in Small Heath last week.

The familiar jingle of festive bells will be visiting local area again this year thanks to a volunteers who have stepped forward to support Kinver Rotarians accommodate revised routes.

A new phase of the Staffordshire Warmer Homes programme has opened for applications.

At their last meeting SI Cannock celebrated that their donations of pre-loved children’s books to the Rotary Books4Home charity had reached, and passed, 50,000. Beverley Ricketts - Founder of the charity – joined the club to celebrate this achiev...

More than 220 guests came together last Thursday (27 November) to celebrate the outstanding individuals, businesses and community organisations making a difference across Lichfield District, at the 2025 Beacon Awards.

The Mary Stevens Hospice is proud to announce the release of a brand-new Christmas song written especially for the hospice by local singer-songwriter Susy Wall.

Many of our Penn Hall families will know Isla-Mai; her strength, bright smile, and unwavering determination brighten our school every day. This week marks an incredible and historic milestone not just for Isla-Mai and her family, but for the global P...

A Bridgnorth man is in a hurry to complete a 3,000-mile running challenge to the North Pole by the end of the year to raise £1,000 for a football club.

Foley Grange Care Home in Kidderminster, part of HC-One, hosted a joyful Staff Awards Night on Wednesday, November 26, bringing together colleagues and residents for an evening of celebration, entertainment, and community spirit.

A city centre shop found to be selling illegal cigarettes and vapes will remain closed for another three months following action by Lichfield District Council and Staffordshire County Council.

A Wolverhampton social enterprise created from a powerful blend of childhood trauma, personal loss and a lifelong promise to help others has been awarded ‘Outstanding Business of the Year’ at the MBCC (Multicultural Business & Community Champions...

Damage to overhead wires between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton station will force a number of services to divert their route today.

Chief Constable Craig Guildford and Assistant Chief Constable Mike O’Hara, commander for the match, both responded to a number of questions posed by MPs in London on Monday (December 1).

Police have issued a picture of two men they want to speak with after a shop in Sandwell was robbed

A smoking shelter built without planning permission in a pub beer garden will be allowed to stay after neighbours rallied to the pub's support.

The German president will pay a poignant visit to the West Midlands this week, to remember one of the most devastating nights of the Blitz.

Shoppers will be able to park for free at Sandwell Council’s town centre car parks on all Saturdays in December.

An empty 100-year-old former working men’s club and community hub will be converted into new housing.

A reminder that a pet is for life, not just for Christmas, and your views following last week's Budget - here are today's letters:

Dudley Council is still waiting for answers about how to tackle a financial ‘bomb’ which could push it into effective bankruptcy.

Plans have been approved to build a new ‘mini service station’ next to the M5 in West Bromwich.

A drug addled robber with over 70 convictions and branded 'an absolute nuisance' to Stourbridge shopkeepers, who also stole from students in Birmingham has been jailed for five years and three months, despite finally confronting his demons.

Black Country container conversion specialist S Jones Containers has been named Manufacturing Innovator of the Year at the 2025 Innovation Awards.

The hugely popular folk-pop group are back out on the road - and will be heading to Birmingham this weekend.

Dudley’s social services is facing a huge rise in reports of safeguarding concerns watchdog councillors will be told.

A starter home with a Royal address in the West Midlands is one of several properties up for auction

Campaigners against plans to build almost 400 new homes on agricultural land in Walsall have set up an online appeal to offset the cost of fighting it.

UK airports are expecting their busiest Christmas getaway in history, according to the aviation regulator.

An immigration lawyer who has gone above and beyond to help Asian communities through targeted outreach and settlement guidance has cemented his reputation as a leading advocate, earning top honours at the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce Awards.

A foul-mouthed West Midlands burglar who has now attacked 11 police officers in four years has been jailed for kicking two bobbies whilst covering them in spittle.

Four new fire engines will be heading out to calls in Staffordshire as early as next year after spending was given the green light.

The time patients spend waiting to be treated in A&E at Birmingham hospitals is on the increase, data has revealed.

An inspiring teenager has spoken about his pride at being given awards for his charity work and being able to inspire people.

Highway crews in Staffordshire have filled nearly 18,000 potholes in the five months from May until October, new figures have revealed.

A council has rejected plans to demolish an empty pub in Old Hill for a new shop.

A new hotel and 100 homes are earmarked for Stafford town centre as part of ambitious proposals to transform the Eastgate area.

For the first time in 26 years, police horses are back in the West Midlands, due to an operational decision made by Chief Constable Craig Guildford.

A man aged in his 60s has died in a road collision in Birmingham

West Midlands Police Chief Constable tells MPs probing a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Villa Park that Dutch police 'underestimated threat from Israeli football fans’

Global professional services network Forvis Mazars has become a patron of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC).

Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a teenager was injured in an attack at the Merry Hill centre in Brierley Hill.

We’d have loved to have broken the details of The Budget to you – then again, so would’ve the Chancellor.

Three men have been charged with violent disorder after a man was stabbed at a pub in Sandwell.

Families and history lovers are invited to a series of events and activities in the run up to Christmas at the Staffordshire History Centre.

Dudley’s annual Christmas Market and Light Switch-On will take place on Saturday, December 6, bringing a full day of festive activity to Dudley High Street from 10am to 6pm.

Residents in Staffordshire are being reminded to stay vigilant when answering the door to cold callers after a woman in her 70s lost a large amount of money in a suspected distraction burglary.

A man who raped a child on several occasions in Staffordshire has been jailed.

Pupils from Tameside Primary Academy in Wednesbury took centre stage during the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Lidl store in Tamebridge, Walsall. The store, built on the site of the former Tamebridge Garage Ltd on Walsall Road, welcomed...

A Wolverhampton firm has shattered records once again by raising the biggest ever amount in a single event for a fellow Wolverhampton charity which will grant the dreams of 42 seriously or terminally ill children.

St Philips Catholic Primary School in Smethwick are holding their first Winter Fete in years, to raise money to support the children.

United By 2022, the legacy charity of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, will once again support Birmingham Light Festival, returning for its second year in February 2026 to brighten the city’s dark nights with immersive light displays.

Chad McMahon, 61, has fulfilled a long-held ambition thanks to the dedication of his support team at Rosedene, part of Salutem Care and Education.

Cannock Chase Ladies Probus Club held their November meeting at The Barns, Huntington.

Rules for wood burners could be tightened to lower their smoke emissions as part of the Government’s updated environment plan.

An update from the Environment Agency (EA) has revealed the River Severn in Shropshire is likely to rise well above normal levels in the coming days.

West Midlands-based Southgate Global is helping food manufacturers and wholesalers confidently navigate Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) requirements with the introduction of a new Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified product range.

A retired West Midlands schoolteacher is £62,000 richer after winning a competition on national television and intends to travel with his wife and grandchildren

It's a busy time for a Wolverhampton nursery as it welcomes in customers with a selection of quality Christmas trees.

Codsall’s newest building society has now opened its doors, with a pair of footballing legends invited along to join in the celebrations.

Limited to just 63 units worldwide, the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Collezione feature unique red paint and interior detailing.

The German president is set to visit a West Midlands city during his state visit to the UK

Teachers at two West Midlands schools are planning a series of walk-outs in a dispute about working conditions.

Great Barr residents have been warned they could face disruption to their water supply as maintenance works are required in the area.

A man accused of firing a gun in Willenhall has apologised to a jury for his past weapon convictions.

A man is appearing at court today charged with multiple theft offences in Walsall.

Got a busy Christmas period ahead with lots of planned journeys? We’ve got all the tips to make sure your travels are smooth and stress-free.

Over 20 members of a Wolverhampton men’s mental health charity fought the elements and biting cold to spend 24-hours on the streets of the city.

The families of two Black Country teenagers knocked down and killed by a dangerous driver watched as the car involved was crushed by police today.

Rescuers are searching for a Shropshire teenager who went missing more than a week ago while hiking in mountains in Romania.

Since early 2024, new community safety measures implemented in Wednesbury have seen more arrests and reporting of crime also up significantly.

Agency workers have joined striking bin workers on the picket lines in Birmingham - following claims of bullying and harassment as the council suspends bin collections across the city

A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after a quick response from police officers in Sandwell.

Ozzy Osbourne’s family are being presented with his posthumous Lord Mayor’s Award in Birmingham on what would have been his 77th birthday

It was a weekend of fantastic costumes, big stars and a celebration of comic books, films, collecting and geek culture as a popular Comic Con returned.

The Men in Red of Kidderminster Male Choir are tuning up for their Christmas season of singing, carolling and wassailing at venues across Wyre Forest.

A man who is accused of flooding a number of businesses by driving a tractor through floodwater in Tenbury Wells is to stand trial.

Students at Thorns Collegiate Academy have launched an animated film exploring the spread of misinformation and its impact on young people and their communities.

A housing development built by Walton Homes played host to a consistency day for LABC Warranty on Wednesday, November 19.

Spire Little Aston Hospital is celebrating being named as a National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider for the third consecutive year, after successfully completing a national data quality audit programme for their hospital.

Police have recovered around 200 cannabis plants and made an arrest after discovering a drugs den in Tipton.

To conclude the first half of their season, the men's 1st Xi travelled to take on Nottingham University 1st Xi in their Midlands Men's Conference league match, which they drew 1-1, on Saturday (November 29).

Ryan Skitt, a T Level student at Thomas Telford UTC completing his industry placement with Baily Garner, has been crowned the National Winner of The Gatsby T Level Student of the Year Award 2025 at the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards.

An innovative scheme launched by Staffordshire County Council this year, which supplies care leavers with good-quality used furniture to set up homes, has won a national award.

The fastest-growing participation sport globally has really taken off in Sandwell – and here’s your chance to see what all the fuss is about for free!

The Rotary Club of Cannock is preparing for a very busy Christmas this year.

Inspiration and achievement of dedicated individuals and teams were celebrated by The Sandwell Colleges, as the winners of the inaugural Future Focus Awards were announced at a special awards ceremony held recently. The event brought together colleag...

Road workers at a Black Country council are among the best in the country for pothole and carriageway repairs.

An app designed to support new dads and dads-to-be has relaunched in Walsall.

Two tiny abandoned kittens have found a happy ending after being rescued by neighbourhood officers in Birmingham.

The Raval is going to play a big role in Cupra’s future, but what can we expect? Jack Evans gets behind the wheel of a prototype.

A special chocolate creation has been unveiled as part of the return of a special ballet performance.

Do you recognise this man who police want to speak to after a robbery at a shop in Stourbridge?

A singer-songwriter is hoping to strike a chord with music fans and raise money for a good cause at the same time.

It was a night of vibrant colour across Wolverhampton city centre as the rich history, heritage and diversity of the city was celebrated.