A new programme at HMP Stafford is helping people in prison leave with more than a release date. They are leaving with a business plan, a qualification, and ongoing support.

Youngster Amelia, who captured hearts across the Black Country with her 'true courage', has died aged 8.

A major road in Netherton, Dudley is blocked this morning (Wednesday 18 March) after a "large metal coil" has "fallen from a lorry".

On Saturday, March 22, for the first time ever, Honey Box Live transforms Wolverhampton Arts Centre into a fully working pop up television studio for a live broadcast music show with no edits, no delays and no second takes. This marks the first time ...

A West Midlands housebuilder donated £3,000 to welfare charity Birmingham City Mission, which supports the city’s homeless and vulnerable community.

A police incident caused traffic disruption on a major dual carriageway near the University of Staffordshire this morning (March 18).

Two flights are cancelled at Birmingham Airport today (March 18) as the war in the Middle East continues.

Police have made 26 arrests during their latest crackdown on violent and organised crime in Tipton.

Commuters have been warned that trams will not be able to run into Wolverhampton the morning (March 18) due to 'points of failure'.

This nostalgic collection of pictures captures life across the city in 1968.

Readers write in with strong views on energy policy, wildlife on banknotes, and tackling local fly-tipping.

It's an annual springtime tradition which brings thousands of people to the streets of Stafford to take on a challenging course around the county town.

The chief executive of a West Midland hospice says funding for the sector is 'no longer fit for purpose' - as she revealed that the charity was operating at a deficit of £500,000 this year.

Once again the Express & Star is highlighting a new financial crisis facing many hospices across our region.

We've listed food business premises across the Black Country and beyond currently on the market for less than £50,000.

Stafford MP Leigh Ingham has voiced her opposition to proposals to create a new council in the town, saying it would be a waste of taxpayers' money.

A woman found dead at her home in a town near West Bromwich previously told police she could no longer live with the man accused of her murder, a court has heard.

An ancient order is set to parade through the streets of a Shropshire town as an enrolment day and procession is set to take place on Friday.

Nestled in the gentle countryside on the Staffordshire and Shropshire border, life moves at a pace that feels both refreshing and rare in this village.

Black Country or Birmingham, Yam Yam or Brummie, we asked the question that has divided friendships for generations: which is better?

Watch West Midlands pensioners Ann and Alan Cooper discuss their 57 years of travelling during which they’ve visited 95 countries.

Dudley Council has been ordered to carry vital checks on three blocks of flats after being refused safety certificates.

Planning permission has been granted for an extra 129 units at a new student living development in Edgbaston, Birmingham, with a topping out ceremony held to mark completion of the first apartments.

These eight charming villages have stood the test of time, tracing their roots back to the Domesday Book era.

Peaky Blinders fans packed out Showcase Cinema Dudley in flat caps and sharp suits for a one-night opening celebration of the new film 'The Immortal Man'.

Yam Yam choir group, the Gentlemen Songsters, have rehearsed the Black Country Anthem as part of their 'Road to Abbey Road' project ahead of the Black Country Festival.

Urgent works at a Birmingham Council building have been approved ‘to ensure the safety of children and families’.

The amount of money Walsall Council spent on fighting an ‘explosive’ Battery Energy Storage System has been revealed.

A private hire venue in Wolverhampton will be allowed to stay open after a man was left unconscious during a fight at an unauthorised late-night birthday party.

Dudley children are swapping dummies for vapes according to a councillor who wants more action in schools to prevent smoking.

A major initiative to attract billions into Birmingham has ‘captured the imagination of businesses and government’.

Residents in Walsall will not be offered weekly food waste collections next month despite the government deadline.

Plans to build a new tower at the site of a city centre car park have been recommended for approval.

More than 80 new homes are earmarked for land in Hixon – and former hospital buildings are set to be demolished if the plans are given the green light.

Walsall ended a run of four successive home defeats after battling for a goalless draw against third-placed Cambridge United at Bescot.

A 32-year-old man has been charged following a series of thefts from a Wolverhampton retail store.

Have you seen this man?

One of the UK’s leading managed IT service providers believes the latest Microsoft product introduction marks the biggest shift yet toward the ‘agentic AI’ era.

The identity of the man whose body was found in a bin in a park in Coventry has been revealed after his family paid an emotional tribute to him.

Police in Walsall have made a series of arrests and seized drugs, weapons and cash following a week-long crackdown on 'county lines' activity.

Battery-powered model can return up to 460 miles of range between charges.

A pub with a quirky look and a warm feeling inside is getting ready to welcome people in as it hosts its first beer festival.

Vital support for residents in Birmingham is set to continue amid fears over financial shockwaves from the war in Iran.

Helios, by British artist Luke Jerram, is now on free public display at The Exchange with special events taking place throughout the duration of the installation.

A father convicted of killing his baby daughter complained about the tightness of his handcuffs as police arrested him following the child’s death.

A man has been charged following three robberies and two violent assaults in Walsall and Wolverhampton.

A funeral date has been set to celebrate the 'crazy, fabulous and precious' life of Dudley-born 'The Lip King' Jordan James Parke.

A man accused of taking part in an alleged drive by killing in a Wolverhampton street told the jury he was surprised to learn that someone had died.

It was a night to celebrate for cafes, campsites, museums, festivals and other attractions from across the West Midlands at an annual awards night.

New car revives a classic nameplate first used over 25 years ago.

A man has been convicted of rape and controlling behaviour after subjecting a woman to months of abuse.

The hard shoulder is closed on the M6 southbound in Birmingham following a crash.

A key bus route for Wolverhampton is being diverted this week as emergency tree works are underway.

Police have confirmed that a teenage boy who was arrested after a 'prohibited item' was taken into a Bilston school is on police bail as the force confirms it was a 'decommissioned firearm'.

From flamingos to wolves: Dudley Zoo’s most daring animal escapes revealed

Shocking footage shows the moment a man began ‘launching tiles at emergency services’ after clambering onto a roof during a tense standoff with police in Birmingham

A 33-year-old man from the West Midlands has been arrested following a pre-planned Counter Terrorism policing operation.

A repeat offender has been been jailed for almost six months, after he stole £250 worth of items

A Black Country council has taken a major step in revitalising long-abandoned brownfield sites with the full demolition of the historic factory now complete - watch a time-lapse of the transformation below.

Trade union Unite has been fined £265,000 after breaching a High Court injunction over industrial action by refuse workers in Birmingham.

A West Midlands hotel has been named in The Times' '50 Best Places to Stay in the UK for 2026'.

Martin Murray has become the third leader of Staffordshire Council's ruling group in four months.

Walsall Council will be deploying 21 new CCTV cameras in an effort to catch fly-tippers red-handed.

A plot of land in a "great strategic position" next to the Aston Expressway in Birmingham is to be sold at auction on behalf of Birmingham City Council.

A trio of attractive Grade II-listed shop premises on historic street in Wolverhampton city centre are set to go under the hammer.

A coastal tourism expert has warned that several of the UK's most popular seaside destinations are set to be overwhelmed with visitors this Easter, and has named the quieter alternatives that offer the same experience without the chaos.

Almost 17,000 parking spaces - with more than 160 disabled bays - across the West Midlands could be affected as carpark operator NCP head into administration - here's where they are.

A travel expert has shared whether Brits with holidays booked to Dubai should cancel their trips as the war in the Middle East continues.

Electric truck can be charged from 20 to 80 per cent in 31 minutes.

A council in the Black Country is investing £1.5m to fix potholes

Old Swinford Hospital’s boarding provision has been judged ‘Outstanding’ in every category for the third consecutive time. Ofsted inspected the school in January and has now published its report.

“That’s me sorted,” said the man in shorts on a freezing cold day. “Now we are in Spring it’s shorts for me ‘till it snows.”

A collision between a car and a coach on a road in Oldbury and Tividale has caused the route to be blocked - but it has now been cleared

Shropshire Council has said they are planning to repair and fix up the bridge in Bridgnorth following concerns from locals over its state.

New Beginnings Community, a charity that provides essential items and support to families in hardship in Sandwell, were delighted to receive a donation of £5,000 from the Morrisons Foundation.

Photographers from Tettenhall Wood Photographic Club were able to admire the talents of fellow members, when high quality printed images were on display for the third round of the printed images competition.

The Korean SUV is one of Britain’s best-selling cars and is available with petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

Wyre Forest Green Alliance members have expressed delight at the success of a Wildlife & Countryside Fair that was held in Stourport last Saturday.

Women’s and Girls’ Glow Cricket Sessions have been celebrated by community leaders as an inspiring initiative transforming health, wellbeing, and confidence among women and girls.

Community groups from Kingswinford and Wall Heath will be joining hundreds of people across the country will be taking part in The Great British Spring Clean on Sunday, March 29.

Spring is in the air and it’s time to get out in the garden and get planning and planting for the year ahead.

Bus route diverted this week from Thursday 19th March up until Tuesday 24th March.

It marks a major milestone in the construction of Britain’s new high-speed railway.

Flights are cancelled and heavily delayed at Birmingham Airport today (Tuesday 17 March) after the United Arab Emirates temporarily closed its airspace.

Severn Trent repairs may mean delays on major Wolverhampton roads - check your route ahead of your commute today.

The UAE suddenly closed its airspace earlier today (Tuesday, March 17) due to an “exceptional precautionary measure”.

Police appeal after a man was threatened and had his car stolen from him during robbery that took place last month.

A new survey has found that West Midlands councils face a £1.94 billion backlog of repairs to fix potholes and cracked roads

Birmingham City Council has confirmed Birmingham's historic speed skate track is set to be relocated in a multi-million pound plan after massive Sports Quarter scheme unveiled.

Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has condemned Reform’s ‘divisive nature’ as he pushes ahead with a new movement for the ‘politically homeless’.

A former office building could be turned into a specialist school providing education for up to 18 pupils aged 10 to 16 - but an objection has beenraised

The first passengers got a sneak peak of how services to new Birmingham railway stations will operate during a test run.

A spectacular horticultural showcase is being planned for the first major RHS show of the year

A young mum entrepreneur has taken her passion for fitness and wellbeing and turned it into a thriving business in Lower Gornal after transforming a derelict building into a state-of-the-art Pilates studio.

Dudley’s Liberal Democrats launched their local election manifesto with a pledge to offer zero-interest loans to make homes greener.

Rail bosses have announced the timetable for services which will call in at three brand new stations in Birmingham.

A council’s promotion of two county farms for future housing development – despite leaders saying they would stop farms being sold off – has sparked questions just days ahead of a new policy.

Confidence appears to be returning to small businesses in the West Midlands after the region was only one of two which saw an uptick in equity finance deals.

Plans have been lodged to demolish commercial buildings used as a car restoration and storage business and redevelop the area for nine homes.

A Black Country clinic has received an extra £88,644 funding to which will be used to expand its work in medical research and buy new equipment.