She’s sold millions of records, performed in front on huge crowds on a global stage and become a leading figure on the stage, but you’d never guess it from the way Beverley Knight carries herself.

Readers air strong views on political accountability, Peter Mandelson’s record, and frustrations with the digital phone switch.

We've taken a look at the pubs of Love Your Local and picked out the best 50 pubs for a proper pub experience and a pint of real ale.

We meet the Black Country baker who is winning so many fans with her delicous cakes - from chocolate concrete, cookie pies and more

A drug dealing dad from Wolverhampton who was shot in the leg was found in possession of bullets and £78,000 of drugs in the flat where he looked after his kids.

The sentencing of a former Wolverhampton chaplain and priest on two further historic indecent assaults on children has been adjourned.

Cremo Spice & Black Vanilla Eau De Toilette is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day.

A Brazilian restaurant in the West Midlands is the only rodizio in the UK to offer unlimited Wagyu and you won’t believe how more-ish the meat is

Global expansion is on the agenda for one of the UK’s leading manufacturing outsourcing specialists following an announcement of a major acquisition drive.

A gathering and sleepout for a 'much loved character' who did much to help the homeless of Wolverhampton will be held today (Saturday).

A care home team in Sandwell has good reason to celebrate this winter after receiving a ‘Good’ rating from Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors.

Cheeky Chico has donned his royal regalia as he prepares to put on a grand performance for Mary Stevens Hospice's upcoming pantomime extravaganza.

A Staffordshire school has condemned the circulation of an online video after far-right activist Tommy Robinson travelled to Cheslyn Hay to confront a transgender teacher.

A Bridgnorth resident has mooted the idea that the town could host its own flower show following the cancellation of Shrewsbury’s annual event.

A former headteacher and Dudley councillor says parents fined for taking term-time holidays are criminalised for ‘doing the right thing’.

A Staffordshire man who was threatening towards staff at a railway station has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds.

A plan to turn a home into a nursery has been turned down by a council.

She’s the queen of Moto GP, and one of the most famous women in sportscasting.

An eyesore former mission hall could be converted into supported living flats for adults under new plans.

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

A Walsall dental practice has started a month-long promotion to invite young people to sign up and be able to access better dental care from the NHS.

The Mayor of the West Midlands has said he hopes to see Amblecote’s last piece of untouched meadowland retained as green space as he visited the site to meet campaigners who have been fighting to protect it.

Police arrested five men and recovered a number of stolen vehicles after officers traced a stolen car to a unit in Willenhall.

A robber who assaulted a security guard and a police officer in Sandwell has been jailed.

The jury in the case of a man accused of starting a fire at a house in Wednesbury which led to the death of a pensioner have heard evidence of the injuries caused to his family members.

Traffic is moving slowly on the M6 southbound near Wednesbury after a broken down car caused significant delays.

Senior Reform UK MPs’ have visited Staffordshire today to learn more about JCB’s Pothole Pro and the impact it could have on roads throughout the country.

Porsche’s focused GT3 Touring has grown a cult following, but can it still deliver? Jack Evans has been finding out.

Two businesses in Wolverhampton and Staffordshire have received impressive new food hygiene ratings after the latest inspections.

Eight smart motorway projects in England - including on the M6 - are forecast to provide weak value for money, according to official assessments.

‘Direct US flights from Birmingham Airport would deliver significant benefits for trade, tourism and investment,’ the Mayor has said of plans to reinstate a direct route to New York.

The Ducati Multistrada V2S might be a tall bike, but does it lose this Italian firm’s typical rider involvement as a result? Jack Evans finds out.

KWB has completed the sale of the final unit at Brierley Hill's Waterfront Business Park marking a successful exit for Bridges Fund Management six years after acquiring the mixed office and light industrial site.

Three members of staff are confirmed to have been taken to hospital following a single-vehicle collision involving a police car on the M5.

Crossovers blend SUV practicality with supermini exterior dimensions, which is why they are extremely popular here in the UK.

Police are investigating violent disorder in a car park in Bilston - and they want to know if you can help

The hotly-anticipated new canalside food and events venue from Digbeth Dining Club in Brierley Hill at the Dockworks Waterfront has announced its opening date, with 50 new jobs created.

Heavy disruption is being reported on the M5 due to a collision that is blocking the carriageway.

Thousands of bikers took to the streets to escort more than 60,000 birthday cards for seven-year-old palliative care patient Amelia Kolpa.

The Elroq is one of Skoda’s latest models, but what can a vRS model add to the package? Jack Evans finds out.

Damage to overhead lines has caused disruption between Birmingham New Street and London Euston.

A person has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash on the M6 Toll.

Work to create a vibrant new quarter in the heart of Wolverhampton city centre is now getting under way, with significant new funding secured and a contractor appointed.

The picture is rubbish, you can't access any programmes, and we are talking 1933 prices.

Dudley’s MP has waded into the argument about lack of provision for a tip in north Dudley and says such a facility is 'not a luxury'.

Snooker’s biggest names head for Telford this month for the Sportbet.io Players Championship, and world number one Judd Trump has come into form just at the right time.

On the streets of the West Midlands, the latest chapter of the Mandelson scandal has fuelled public anger and deepened voter cynicism about trust and integrity in politics.

We’ve explored the Express & Star archives to uncover these images from Burntwood across the decades.

A building society’s former headquarters, which has stood empty for a decade, could now be turned into more than 100 flats.

The family of Ryan Passey will mark the eighth anniversary of the acquittal of the man accused of his murder with renewed hope that a police re-investigation into the case will provide answers and justice.

A Walsall mum has been awarded a £2,400 payout after the council failed to provide special education provision for her child.

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Relocating the Leather Museum should have been decided by all 60 elected members, says Councillor Sarah-Jane Cooper.

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Cannock Chase councillors have granted planning permission for new play equipment at a town park – after the facilities were installed and opened.

Another Cannock town centre building is set to be demolished after plans were approved by councillors.

Powerful new tasers have been rolled out in the West Midlands to boost efforts to keep police officers and residents safe.

An empty listed building in Stafford town centre could reopen as a dental surgery.

A ‘dilapidated’ former working men’s club will be demolished to make way for flats after plans received the backing of a council.

Bosses at Walsall Council are set to approve a 125-year lease of Reedswood Park woodland for a new £50m school next week.

A planned closure of the Bridgnorth Cliff Railway next week for maintenance works has been postponed.

The Labour leader of Birmingham City Council has said “great days” could be ahead despite recent turmoil ahead of a critical election.

A West Bromwich-based transport firm has scooped an award win and a new trailer in recognition of its contribution to the logistics industry.

Cannock Chase residents are set to see the tax they pay for district council services such as bin collections go up by almost 3%.

A motorist who drove after taking cocaine has been handed a driving ban.

A new report reveals the value of retail across Dudley borough and the council’s plans to save town centres.

Employers are being urged to tackle the causes of stress and other health issues facing workers rather than “papering over the cracks” with wellbeing perks.

Police have launched an investigation after a man suffered a cardiac arrest and died on a supermarket car park after being involved in 'disorder' on a Birmingham street.

A man has been arrested after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in a Black Country town.

Hundreds of business representatives from across the Black Country and West Midlands flocked to one of Wolverhampton’s flagship business events - with Wolves legend turned business ambassador Steve Bull adding a touch of star power to the proceedin...

Police have released images of the four men found guilty on Wednesday of the killing of a man who was brutally attacked and stabbed to death on a Walsall Street.

A Staffordshire father is turning a £925 auction van into a tiny campervan in a bid to raise £10,000 for Childline, as the charity celebrates its 40th anniversary.

This month Peter Bridgwater from 1485 Wines came to deliver an excellent wine tasting evening for the ladies of Hayes Green Women’s Institute. The snow storm we had in January sadly meant the January meeting of Hayes Green WI had to be cancelled, t...

Drivers have been warned of delays following a collision in Wednesbury.

Plans for an historic building in the heart of Bournville to become a heritage centre are moving forward thanks to a grant.

Birmingham Council has been urged by campaigners and refugees to take a stand against ‘nightmarish’ government plans for migration.

Housing Plus Group, which provides thousands of homes across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford and Wrekin, has become the latest organisation to join a new national crackdown on loan sharks by signing up to be an official access point for the En...

Following Brierley Hill’s successful costume swaps for World Book Day last year, four Dudley libraries are offering fancy dress options for the same event in 2026.

A new campaign to help secondary school students thrive, by boosting school attendance and sparking open and honest conversations about mental health, has launched.

North Worcestershire’s historic moated Harvington Hall reopens for its 2026 season on Saturday, February 14.

The first combined day of horse and greyhound racing in UK sporting history has been announced by Wolverhampton Racecourse.

South Staffordshire Council has moved to reassure the public that investigations are ongoing into a huge fly tip that blocked a lane.

X-MEN, Guardians of the Galaxy and The Simpsons are some of the comic titles awaiting visitors at a fascinating collection set to tour Staffordshire Libraries this year.

The Amazon Prime show is making a return to our TV screens, and it’s boasting a fresh trio of presenters. But who are they?

Styles by Mel, founded by Mel Owen, celebrates its 18th anniversary by refurbishing the shop ahead of the huge milestone.

DJ Dicky Dodd confesses he had a "secret love" for Bros as he gets ready to rewind to the 1980s at a night of music nostalgia.

Sir Keir Starmer has apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, saying he is “sorry for having believed Mandelson’s lies and appointed him” British ambassador to Washington, as he seeks to weather the crisis.

A man is in custody after Operation Skybridge officers with West Midlands Police seized two cars and several items linked to car cloning.

Police are asking for help identifying a man they wish to talk to after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted.

Three bus services have been diverted in Walsall following a collision.

A Home Office pathologist who examined the body of a pensioner who died after a house fire in Wednesbury has told a trial he developed complications as a result and they, as well as burns, led to his death.

JLR has reported further steep losses as it continues to count the cost of a major cyber attack last autumn.

Police are appealing for help to find a man with links to Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

Health authorities have issued a warning over travel to Cape Verde after more than 150 people from the UK fell ill with bugs that can cause severe diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

A man has been charged with terrorism offences following a pre-planned police operation in Lye.

New funding is set to be invested in fixing, repairing and updating roads across Wolverhampton.

A pioneering 1980s band will be appearing at an iconic Bilston venue.

A jury at Wolverhampton Crown Court has been sent out to consider its verdict on three men accused of attempted murder after shots were fired at an address in Dudley.

A teenage girl was treated for "potentially serious" injuries after being hit by a car in Wolverhampton.