Three lanes have been closed on the M6 northbound in Staffordshire after a spillage of offal on the carriageway.

A war conflict expert from Wolverhampton University has shared his outlook on whether we are heading for WW3 amid the conflict in the Middle East - and whether Britain will be dragged into it.

It has been a time to reflect on the past, but also to inspire people for a charity campaigner as she received a special set of honorary awards from a university close to her heart.

Compact SUV is expected to be smaller than Dacia’s Duster

Three stained glass windows from City Hospital’s former mortuary are now on proud display in their new home at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.

Two teenagers have been left with serious injuries following a crash near a school in West Bromwich.

A burglar has been put back in prison after failing to stick to the rules of his probation.

Football fans will be treated to a midweek showdown under the lights as Aston Villa host Chelsea in the Premier League on Wednesday, March 4.

Commuters are should check for the latest updates before travelling today.

The Foreign Office has issued new advice on how Britons can leave seven countries in the Middle East "if safe to do so".

Three flights are cancelled at Birmingham Airport today (Wednesday 4 March) as Iran's war with the US and Israel enters its fifth day.

Police have cordoned off Walsall town centre streets including the bus station this morning

Thousands more Britons stranded in the Middle East are returning home on Wednesday.

Wolves are into a week of two huge games against highflying Liverpool, in the Premier League last night and then FA Cup on Friday.

A Shropshire MP has welcomed news that Royal Mail executives will be summoned to Parliament to address concerns about postal services.

Roshan Doug explains why home and belonging are crucial in these dangerous times

Concerns over cycle lanes, TV licences, station shelter and local support at Crufts.

There has been a massive increase in fires started by discarded vapes in waste facilities in the West Midlands which is endangering workers' lives.

News of Dudley Council’s plans to pay its top official more than £200,000 sparked a wave of criticism on social media.

Crufts is returning for another year of 'pawsome' performances and dazzling competitions - here's everything you need to know about the world's leading dog show.

Watch a DIY lover demonstrating how to lay renter-friendly self adhesive floor tiles.

Stafford’s former Wilko store is set to be pulled down as part of town centre regeneration.

A council will spend £1.5m to expand the number of SEND spaces at a school in Wolverhampton.

Watch West Midlands schoolboy Ryan explaining how he raises money for charity by recycling drinks cans and how you can get involved.

Tucked away in the rolling South Staffordshire countryside, this village is a hidden gem for West Midlands walkers and pub-goers.

Dudley Council elections will be hotly contested across the borough, including by a newcomer to local politics in Stourbridge.

Passenger satisfaction levels with train services operating in the West Midlands have been revealed.

Plans to prepare a former factory site in Stafford for future regeneration are set to be submitted to Staffordshire County Council this month.

Some of the most idyllic spots where you can plan the perfect Easter getaway.

New data reveals the six West Midlands streets with the highest parking fines, with four located in the Black Country.

The leader of Birmingham City Council has vowed that recycling collections will return in “the months ahead” as the year-long wait continues.

Dudley Council approved its pay policy for the coming financial year despite being told of residents’ anger over executive wages.

Residents of a Walsall road with the worst anti-social behaviour have called for further youth provision to get kids off the streets.

Councillors from across the political spectrum have spoken out against the rising tide of harassment and abuse they face.

Just 500 examples will be produced and the car gains several exterior and interior upgrades over the standard ‘SV’ model.

Strictly Come Dancing star Alex Kingston has said she “wasn’t reading the signs” from her body before she was diagnosed with uterine cancer.

An appeal has been launched to ask for help finding a man police want to speak to after a man had his jaw broken.

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died after being stabbed.

A large cordon is in place around a West Bromwich street as emergency services respond to an incident.

Buses have been diverted away from a road in West Bromwich while emergency services respond to an incident.

The family of a woman who died following a crash on a Staffordshire road have spoken of her kindness and love for people.

An appeal has been launched and images release of two men police want to speak to following a robbery incident at a railway station.

A woman has been charged with offences ranging from theft of a motor vehicle to drug possession after a car was stopped in Walsall.

Unemployment, government debt and welfare spending all came under the spotlight when Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced her Spring Statement in the Commons today.

A fundraiser has been set up to help honour the memory of a teenager who died after being stabbed outside a Smethwick mosque.

A section of the Stourbridge Canal has been closed after a burst pipe left the area exposed to large amounts of raw sewage.

Engineers have been working at the scene to fix a burst pipe which has left an area of Wolverhampton with low supply.

Two woman have been arrested on suspicion of theft after goods were found concealed in a pram in a supermarket.

Sandwell Council have saved taxpayers more than £800,000 in a crackdown on blue badge fraudsters that resulted in 13 prosecutions.

The new Audi RS5 is the firm’s first ‘RS’ car to use a plug-in hybrid powertrain. So, what has the competition got to offer?

A school is reported to have gone into lockdown after a man was found to have come onto the site and was seen wandering around.

The inquest has been opened and adjourned for an 18-year-old found murdered in a Smethwick mosque car park.

There is still disruption on Upper Villiers Street in Wolverhampton after a major blaze at a business park in January.

An Emirates flight from Dubai to Birmingham is scheduled to operate as "limited" UK and Europe flights are to resume.

A local history society in the Black Country is holding a series of talks as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Wolves host Liverpool this evening (Tuesday) for the first of two meetings under the lights at Molineux this week.

A new skills campus built in the heart of Cradley Heath to bring practical training and adult learning courses to locals has opened. Our video producer Martyn Greswolde takes a look inside.

A man has been arrested after another man was left with serious injuries after being stabbed.

Watch Birmingham resident Patricia Burton explain the ongoing issues the community has faced due to a massive mountain of fly-tipped rubbish near their homes.

Around 2.5m cars in 85 countries will receive the update bringing a more user-friendly infotainment experience.

An exhibition exploring the creative and domestic lives of an exceptionally talented 19th-century English-Italian family of poets, artists, and critics is set to open at an historic home.

The Church of England will be looking to appoint the 100th Bishop of Lichfield after the present incumbent announced he will be retiring later this year.

A worrying new social media craze known as “Red v Blue school wars” has prompted warnings from headteachers and police after posts circulated online encouraged pupils to organise fights with students from rival schools.

Considering getting an electric car charger installed at home but don’t know what is required? We’ve got all the details you need.

More than 300,000 birthday cards have now been collected for Amelia as she celebrates her eighth birthday - and a mass dance at Merry Hill made the day even more special.

Plans to build a supermarket on a busy junction near a village school have been refused following hundreds of objections from residents.

A UK-based holiday to East Sussex saw the Elroq completely packed – but how did it get on?

Two people are in police custody accused of stealing £15,000 worth of jewellery from a Wolverhampton shop.

Wolverhampton Art Gallery will host a major Andy Warhol this year.

Two more teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of Zeshan Afzal who was fatally stabbed in Smethwick.

"I don’t know what my daughter will think," she says. I am shivering in the fish queue again.

Stourbridge FC has launched a major fundraising campaign to support the installation of new floodlights as part of ongoing redevelopment works at the War Memorial Athletic Ground.

Last Friday, the Halesowen Jobs Fair returned to the Cornbow — and what a welcome return it was, writes Alex Ballinger MP.

In exciting news for Peaky Blinders fans, it has been confirmed that following the release of new film The Immortal Man, the show is set to return to the small screen for a sequel series, and here creator Steven Knight reveals what we can expect.

Do you recognise this man?

The entire team at a Birmingham children’s hospice will be inspiring others this March by taking on a charity challenge to walk 100 miles – finishing their feat with a victory lap around Aston Villa football ground.

The main swimming pool at Burntwood Leisure Centre has re-opened today (March 3) following the completion of necessary repairs.

The Foreign Office has recently updated its travel advice for four countries as the war widens in the Middle East.

The closure was in place as of 8:15am on Tuesday.

Flights continue to be cancelled from Birmingham Airport today (Tuesday 3 March) as the widening war between Iran and the US and its allies enters its fourth day.

A limited flight schedule has resumed at Dubai International Airport.

A Black Country MP has visited the Ukraine, teaching physiotherapy skills to clinicians treating patients injured in war.

It was a day for youngsters to learn about heroes, villains, eco-warriors and beetles as a popular author came to a Wolverhampton school as part of the annual global celebration of books.

The life and times of the real-life Peaky Blinders will come under the spotlight at a Black Country history group's next meeting.

Today, readers share their views on e-scooter laws, coping with loneliness, a surprising tinnitus remedy, calls for accountability over public funds, and the prospect of rising energy bills.

One of the UK’s oldest homebuilders has launched a dedicated new helpline for first-time buyers in the West Midlands and South West.

Controversial media personality Katie Hopkins will be bringing her stand-up comedy show to the Black Country next month.

The number of passengers using buses and the Metro in the West Midlands dropped after fare increases.

Supporters at Keys Park will fall silent later this month as Hednesford Town prepare to honour a much-loved member of their community who has passed away.

A councillor for Dudley town centre says crime is on the rise and causing decline in the area.

A Black Country Elizabethan mansion where the Gunpowder Plotters made their last stand could be converted into the headquarters of a healthcare provider under plans to restore the building.

A controversial children's home is still empty three years after permission was granted - despite the council having spent more than £1.5 million on it.

Birmingham’s council tax rise of around five per cent has been given the green light after budget plans were passed through.

The historic Niphon Works building in Wolverhampton has been bought out of receivership.

Fearful Ladywood residents are ‘suffering nightmares about their homes being demolished’ as anxiety continues to grow over the area’s proposed regeneration project.

A city centre club has asked for permission to extend its opening hours until 5.30am.

New statistics show a ‘concerning’ rise in the number of pedestrians killed on roads in the West Midlands.

A former teacher at a Wolverhampton school has been suspended for five years after receiving a prohibition order.

Watch co-founder of Capital & Centric Tim Heatley detailing their plans to turn a derelict multi-storey Staffordshire car park into 111 apartments.

The aunt of an inspirational youngster has spoken of her surprise at the scale of love shown to her through a birthday card campaign as the youngster prepared for her special day today.