A road closure in Tettenhall has forced buses to divert from their regular routes.

Police have made multiple arrests and seized drugs and weapons as part of their Guardian Task Force initiative.

"Bangs and explosions" were heard ringing out near Lichfield when a lorry caught fire near an industrial estate.

Birmingham City Council’s controversial pest control charge for rats is set to rise again under new proposals.

A teenage boy who murdered 12-year-old Birmingham schoolboy Leo Ross by stabbing him in the stomach in a random attack will be sentenced on Tuesday( (February 10).

Police want to speak to two people they believe may have information on a disturbance in Wolverhampton.

Mark Andrews gets a few surprises during Nigel Farage's keynote speech in Birmingham

The owner of the former Beatties building in Wolverhampton will this week hold crunch talks to seek extra funding.

Walsall Council has been told to ‘put its money where its mouth is’ as the ‘worst flytipping hotspot’ continues to grow.

"Rain, rain, go away…" but we carried on anyway!

Residents of a neighbourhood in Dudley have been told 'not to enter' their own gardens after a retaining wall holding back tonnes of soil collapsed.

Revised plans could see children’s residential homes built on ‘much-loved’ green space.

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, a variety of events have been laid on across Wolverhampton to showcase the benefits apprenticeships can bring to individuals, employers and the economy.

The British Museum has successfully raised £3.5 million to save a gold pendant linked to Henry VIII’s marriage to his first wife, Katherine of Aragon, following a four-month fundraising campaign.

Readers reflect on community and global issues, from a Ukrainian church celebration and fundraising, to the need for clean water, and the eyesore of a vacant Bridgnorth shop.

Birmingham residents could soon be hit by a fresh wave of price rises for hundreds of council services.

This spacious detached home in Dudley offers four bedrooms, versatile living space and gardens to three sides with no onward chain

Plans are underway to officially designate a former gravel quarry near Bridgnorth as a Local Nature Reserve, securing its habitats for the future.

Dudley Council closed the gender pay gap after cutting jobs for low paid female workers according to a new report.

Campaigners for the £20 million Darlaston Plan who want money to be spent on community projects in the town are to petition bosses to help with setting up a youth service at a recently closed social club.

A new purpose-designed centre which will give mental health support has been launched in Birmingham.

The popular 'Easter Eggsperience' will return to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Cosford airbase this March, promising family fun and fundraising for a lifesaving cause.

A woman who is accused of killing her baby girl in West Bromwich has been warned she faces the trial continuing in her absence if she continues to fail to attend.

Dudley Council has been accused of railroading through rent increases by holding a crunch scrutiny meeting behind closed doors.

Anthony Ferner’s novel Small Wars in Madrid tackled the complexities of mental health and conflicting religious identities in an emotional rollercoaster of a story - journalist Kirsty-Louise Card reviews.

Guidance is being launched for adults on how to have conversations with young people about harmful online content, as polling suggested half of parents said their children have never spoken to them about the topic.

There were absolutely no regrets for fans who camped out from the early hours to see Robbie Williams for the first time in Wolverhampton - and rightly so.

Mega star Robbie Williams played The Halls Wolverhampton tonight - and as you'll see from these photos, he brought tonnes of energy.

Three men were injured in a robbery in Dudley in which "high value precious metal" was stolen, police said.

Police investigating a sexual assault on a woman in Birmingham have released a photo of a man officers want to speak to.

Two boys have been reported missing from Oldbury and police are appealing for help from the public to find them.

A Black Country man has been charged with grievous bodily harm following an incident in Shrewsbury at the weekend.

Robbie Williams entertained a sellout Wolverhampton audience at The Halls.

Three men from the Black Country have been found unanimously guilty of attempted murder by a jury after shots were fired at an address in Dudley last year.

The leader of Birmingham City Council has joined the Labour politicians publicly backing Sir Keir Starmer amid a turbulent period for the Prime Minister.

The grieving family of a man who died after being found with serious injuries in Handsworth have today paid tribute to him.

From outdoor adventures to practical life skills, Scouts is about helping young people grow into confident, capable adults – and having plenty of fun along the way. 2nd Brownhills Scout Group is inviting local families and volunteers to come and se...

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFRA) is to be brought under the control of the region's mayor.

Nearly 4,000 pupils across Walsall will be turning up the volume on wellbeing as part of a Black Country singing project for Children’s Mental Health Week (9-15 February 2026).

It’s amazing sometimes how joyous bits of info can still have that teensy negative effect of making you feel older than you’d like to.

Year 5 and 6 pupils at Landywood Primary School in Great Wyrley, have stepped into professional roles as part of an innovative careers education initiative. The 9-11 year olds have taken charge of running the entire school, assuming positions from He...

This spacious Bilston family home combines flexible living space with a large driveway, garage and garden in a popular residential setting

Launched in 1977, the Golf GTI was the pioneer of the pocket rocket, and 50 years later, it’s still the go-to option for many buyers.

New setup combines up-to-date displays with more traditional mechanical buttons.

Police are appealing for information after a house was broken into and a car stolen in Wollaston.

The trial of a man accused of starting a fire at a house in Wednesbury which led to the death of a pensioner has been suspended due to the illness of a jury member.

Broadcaster and journalist Suzi Perry has been named as a new ambassador for Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

A man is set to appear at court after plain clothed officers out on patrol in Dudley spotted a man acting suspiciously.

The new entry-level model in the MG4 range will be available with two battery options.

Over 90 students showed their creativity and ingenuity by displaying a total of 16 sustainability projects as part of a social action challenge organised by Wolves Foundation.

The Mary Stevens Hospice will bring a flourish of panto magic to Stourbridge Town Hall this February half-term with a star-studded charity production of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’.

Bilston Town has confirmed that suspensions have been put in place following disorder during their FA Vase tie with Droylsden.

A Shropshire animal sanctuary has said it has made the "devastating decision" to temporarily close to the public due to damage caused by the "wettest winter ever faced".

A fast-growing West Midlands digital agency has made two senior appointments as it plans to break the £1 million revenue barrier for the first time in its five-year history.

Excitement is growing for Robbie Williams’ show in Wolverhampton as superfans queue ahead of his concert at The Halls.

Residents in a Staffordshire town are being invited to air their view about what it should look like in the future.

The Football Association has launched investigations into altercations at a non-league football match in the West Midlands.

On Thursday, February 5, the lights dimmed and an eclectic cacophony of music filled the school’s hall as Wolgarston High School held its annual dance festival.

In November 2025 Gary Fear was a guest speaker of Soroptimist International, Cannock and District, speaking about his numerous self-funding visits to the Ukraine. Although Gary had no connection with the country, he decided to make a visit in 2022 ta...

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is delighted to invite families to its much-loved Easter Eggsperience, returning on Saturday, March 28, bringing springtime magic to the charity’s Cosford airbase and headquarters in Shifnal.

Tettenhall Wood Photographic Club members took part in a themed competition titled ‘Call yourself a photographer?’ and were challenged to focus on using the camera settings and submitting photographs ‘straight out of the camera’.

Anita Mason, the inspirational founder of Acorns Children’s Hospice, is reflecting on a lifetime dedicated to supporting children and families through some of their most difficult moments.

Cradley Library is hosting a Ramadan exhibition from 11am to 1pm on Thursday, February 19.

Big names and big words at the 2026 Wolverhampton Literature Festival - photos by Jack Rogers

Thousands of extra construction workers will be needed across the West Midlands in the next few years to meet a building boom, and apprenticeships are set to play a vital role, according to the region's Mayor.

The American off-roader, also known as ‘Ethan 1’, was driven by Tom Cruise in the latest blockbuster, Mission Impossible – Final Reckoning.

The results are in and it’s official - The Elton Centre café has gained its five star rating following a recent inspection from the Food Standards Agency, following its relaunch last year.

This is the magical moment four-year-old cancer patient Connie McKenna rang the end of treatment bell after two years of grueling treatment for leukaemia.

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested following an attack on three other boys outside a shop in a West Midlands town.

Learners and staff members at Kineton Green Primary School in Solihull, part of the Summit Learning Trust, welcomed representatives from Severn Trent Water into school to learn more about sewage, water treatment, and the importance of not wasting wat...

On Friday, January 30, Stone (Staffs) & District u3a held its latest Speaker Meeting, with member Kath Adams presenting on the fascinating subject of pipes and pipe smoking.

The popular Spring Craft Fayre returns once more to Pelsall Community and Arts Centre on Saturday, March 28, with lots of wonderful craft stalls and plenty to keep the whole family busy!

Police are asking for help in identifying a man following an 'exposure' on a canal towpath in Sutton Coldfield.

A lorry colliding with a bridge has led to a road being blocked in a Wolverhampton town.

National Apprenticeship Week, taking place from February 9-15, brings together businesses, apprentices and education providers to celebrate the vital contribution apprentices make to organisations and the wider economy.

A Kensington Palace spokesperson said the royal couple’s thoughts ‘remain focused on the victims’.

More than 50 illegally modified e-bikes have been seized by police in Birmingham city centre which are crushed and their owners left with 'a walk home'

Newport Music Club is delighted to give a platform to young musicians and have invited the prize-winning accordionist Sofía Ros to play on Saturday, February 31, 7pm at Cosy Hall.

Two people have been arrested as part of West Midlands Police's response to an anti-zionist event in Birmingham.

At the first speaker meeting of 2026 for Soroptimists International of Cannock and District, members heard from a volunteer for Staffordshire Women's Aid. Soroptimists have for many years supported Women's Aid and Pathway in numerous ways, such as r...

Police have issued a photo of a man with curly hair in Birmingham who they want to speak with after a woman's phone was snatched as she took pictures of a Christmas Market

The Epiq is Skoda’s B-segment electric crossover, and Cameron Richards has been to Portugal to drive an early prototype to see what it’s like.

Motorists are being warned to expect delays due to gas repairs on a major Black Country A road

Police have released footage of a man they want to speak to after a man was punched in the face at a bar in Digbeth in Birmingham

Walsall Wood School isn't just a facility for learning; It's a family establishment where students learn to be responsible and to find their voice.

‘Rectifying the injustices families who have lost loved ones on West Midlands’ roads is what drives the region’s safety tsar.

More than 100 homes are each facing £6,000 bills to fix a collapsing wall as the council tells them it 'cannot help'

A bar in Walsall held an afternoon of activities and fundraising in support of young Amelia Kolpa, from Rowley Regis, who is battling cancer.

A TV star living in the West Midlands is urging people to get tested for HIV as National HIV Testing Week gets underway.

Firms across the UK have announced new training placements to mark national apprenticeship week, including HS2.

Vital funding which provides cash to six councils to fix potholes and crumbling roads is set to be doubled, the West Midlands Mayor has announced.

A series of life-saving changes are due to be made on West Midlands roads in a bid to stop people being killed or seriously injured, including pavement parking powers.

The West Midlands’ cycling and walking champion says she is not waging a ‘war on motorists’ as she looks to give people safer and viable choices for travel.

Readers share their views in today’s letters page...

A major project to give parents the confidence and peace of mind to allow their children to safely walk to West Midlands schools is set to be launched.

Birmingham City Council has been ordered to apologise and pay a mum £1,500 after a delay caused her son to miss SEN provision.

A plan to convert a home into a ‘cramped’ HMO has been turned down by a council over fears it would bring more crime.

Eight organisations in Stone will get a boost from the town council’s grant funding pot after their bids for cash proved successful.

One of Shropshire's most popular visitor attractions has unveiled its latest sculpture - Jesus Christ.

A TV and film casting agency has put out a call for supporting artists in Birmingham and the West Midlands for a new series of the Peaky Blinders - and there’s just one requirement