Campaigners who are fighting to get the Crooked House rebuilt are holding an event today (Sunday) at a pub near the much-missed venue.

A move to build a new HMO in Smethwick's High Street has been thrown out by councillors.

The family of a Wolverhampton murder victim has welcomed the increased sentence given to the brutal double killer who attacked him.

It's a pub run by a family in a Wolverhampton village with a long history and association with it and who have worked to make it a fun and friendly place to come for a drink, a chat and a laugh.

The route of the West Midlands Metro in Dudley draws a poverty line highlighting the gap between the borough’s rich and poor.

A Dudley street is shutting for two weeks for gas mains work to be carried out.

In 1990, the UK saw significant social and political upheaval, most notably the large-scale poll tax riots in London and the subsequent resignation of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

The Budget, the cost of living and support for councillors in Sandwell were all discussed by the deputy leader of the Labour Party on a special visit.

The whole of a Tipton street will be blocked up to make way for a proposed new Lidl supermarket which is expected to provide up to 40 jobs.

A Wolves fan who has declared that running saved his life is keen to continue his push to support positive mental health by taking part in the London Marathon for Wolves Foundation.

A Walsall Wood landfill site has been granted permission to operate for a further four years.

A huge glass screen depicting a celebrated former British prime minister has been restored at Stourbridge Glass Museum.

The “once-in-a-generation” Birmingham scheme set to transform the city centre has taken an “important step forward”.

A decision on whether to introduce car parking fees on a Sunday is set to be made next month. This follows months of debate and a petition attracting more than 1,500 signatures against implementation.

We have taken a look at all the takeaways in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhamtpon that have been handed a hygiene score of 1 or less this year.

The Gaelic and Scots languages have gained official status in a “historic milestone” as people across Scotland mark St Andrew’s Day.

People travelling into Brewood for a Christmas lights switch-on tomorrow (Sunday) are being advised to use alternative routes due to an emergency bridge closure.

Police have arrested a 16-year-old after another teenager was injured in a a machete attack at the Merry Hill shopping centre in Brierley Hill.

A new website has launched revealing more details about plans to build a major new town around Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station.

Two young men are facing jail sentences after being convicted of shooting and seriously injuring a man when he was in a car in Wolverhampton.

25 people were arrested at a protest in Birmingham city centre today after allegedly showing support for the banned direct-action group Palestine Action.

The City watchdog has faced calls to investigate whether the Treasury misled the public over the size of the fiscal repair job Rachel Reeves faced ahead of this week’s Budget.

Images have been released of men police want to speak to as part of an investigation into the death of a man who was attacked in a car park.

A man has received a jail sentence for assaulting a police officer at an Aston Villa Europa League game earlier this week.

Officers from the West Midlands Police Operation Skybridge team have been out engaging with the community of Erdington.

A teenager was cut with a weapon in an outbreak of violence between two groups in the Merry Hill shopping centre.

Fire crews worked quickly to tackle a blaze at a battery recycling centre this morning.

An airport security training instructor who admitted forging training certificates and training records has been ordered to undertake unpaid work.

Business editor Tamlyn Jones reflects on the birth of McArthurGlen in Cannock and the new expansion plans

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

Take a step back in time to 1974.

Stars from across the country have donned their most outrageous - and amazing - costumes for this year's 'Sleeping Beauty' panto at the Grand Theatre, which has its first public show today.

A Black Country MP has said schools in his constituency get a raw deal compared to neighbouring authorities, because of the way funding is allocated.

It's hairdryers at dawn at a Black Country barbers' shop as football-mad Phil Dunn and Tony Colabella prepare for the big showdown this weekend.

Birmingham has been officially confirmed as one of the proposed host cities in the UK’s bid to stage the Women’s Football World Cup in 2035.

A Black Country prison officer is now behind bars after her inmate boyfriend convinced her, his sister and a family friend to smuggle drugs into HMP Birmingham for him.

Real ale lovers from across the Midlands - and beyond - have raised a toast to Dudley's famous winter ales fair, which enters its final day today offering free entry.

After trekking through a huge German Christmas Market we found ourselves inside an enchanting Sicilian garden after we set out for a festive dinner in Birmingham city centre

A paedophile who claimed he only downloaded indecent images of children so he could report a website to the police has been told by a judge his "shaggy dog story is not fooling anyone'".

There is no instrument more beautiful than the piano for events pianist Christa Hugo, who loves sharing music and making memorable moments even more special.

Tax when you move, tax when you stop, tax on your house, tax on your job.

Artwork created by an internationally renowned engraver has been donated to Stourbridge Glass Museum in her memory.

An MP is calling for urgent safety improvements at a crossing between two school buildings following a series of near misses.

A stunning Grade-II listed, 11-bedroom country house just outside Bridgnorth has gone on the market.

A Wolverhampton drug dealer who attacked a boy with a machete has been jailed for five years and six months.

TV personality Jack Osbourne has told his I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! campmates his late grandfather Don Arden “pulled guns on people” during his time as a music manager

A plan to protect and enhance green spaces and wildlife across the West Midlands has been unveiled.

Firms will end up paying more despite business rates being lowered in the Budget, industry bosses are warning.

A couple has been put behind bars after West Midlands Police discovered over a dozen women were victims of human trafficking and modern-day slavery offences.

Residents of Channel 4's Benefits Street have reacted to Rachel Reeves' financial plan for Britain - with some praising the "welcome bonus" of extra money and others blasting it as "stupid".

Drivers have been warned of delays lasting up to an hour following a crash on the M6 near Stafford.

A Birmingham man has received a suspended prison sentence after police found a home-made gun, bullets and a large collection of weapons at his home.

Six men have been arrested following chaos at the Aston Villa V Young Boys match at Villa Park on Thursday (November 27).

Police have praised the bravery of a woman who was just millimetres from death after being physically and psychologically abused by a Walsall man who went on to rape her.

A man has been charged with several offences following a break-in in Dudley.

One of the Midlands' biggest beer festivals has gotten underway this week - and with more than 80 drinks on offer - locals were seen coming together to get merry at the event.

West Midlands Police have issued a major update into a rape case which saw a Sikh woman dragged into grassland and attacked.

A magistrate called Dr Delicate who sits on the West Midlands circuit has been told off for desk banging, sighing, and swearing in court.

A popular pub on the outskirts of Wolverhampton has reopened its doors to the public following a six-figure investment.

A brand new food store is set to create 50 new jobs and bring all the familiar M&S food products back to Cannock.

Dudley police want to speak with these two men after another pair of males were left unconscious after a serious assault

A Netherton beauty spot was the scene of a medical emergency which saw air and land ambulance crews called to the scene.

Six people have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into a county lines operation stretching as far as Northamptonshire.

The long-awaited front-engined V8 supercar will be revealed on December 4 ahead of its global debut at next year’s Tokyo Auto Salon.

There was still shock and alarm among market traders in Bilston who have told of a man seen waving a knife around in broad daylight.

The sporty sub-brand of Fiat ditched combustion-powered vehicles to become an EV-only car maker in August 2024.

Watch the Met Office’s weekend video forecast, as a weather warning is issued for the West Midlands.

After two years and 40 examples produced around the world, production of Bugatti’s hypercar for the racetrack has come to an end.

A West Midlands designer outlet shopping village has announced multi-million pound expansion plans with up to 500 new jobs.

A popular pub in the Clent Hills near Stourbridge that closed following the death of its “much loved” landlady is set to reopen - full details in our story.

A 48-year-old man from the West Midlands has been jailed for more than three years for possessing and distributing extremist right-wing music.

Two people were arrested at Villa Park last night after disorder at the Aston Villa vs BSC Young Boys match.

Names and heartfelt messages are continuing to be added to the annual Wolverhampton Tree of Remembrance to honour loved ones and raise funds for charity.

There will be a rally in support of Birmingham bin workers on the first day of strike action by agency workers employed by Job & Talent.

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Motorists heading along the M54 have been warned to expect delays as work continues to repair the central reservation days after a serious collision.

Robbie Williams fans are being urged to be quick as tickets to see the pop legend in Wolverhampton go on sale today (Friday, November 28) - how to get yours

Two men have been jailed after an attack involving machetes in Wolverhampton.

Discount retailer The Range is opening a new store on the edge of Wolverhampton city centre - and hopes to have it ready in time for Christmas.

West Midlands Ambulance Service has taken on more than 158 extra staff in a bid to better cope with “perfect storm” winter pressures.

Three houses in Stafford are going under the hammer with guide prices from £87,000 and two are on the same street

Staffordshire was hit with a touch of Christmas magic as the iconic big red Coca-Cola truck made its way through the county on its 2025 tour.

A man has been banned from driving for three years after being caught behind the wheel of a BMW in Newport while high on cannabis.

A consultation has been launched into plans to build up to 700 houses in South Staffordshire.

The bunny-hugging 1950s generation of Wolverhampton teenagers who were the despair of adults

Food hubs from across the Black Country and Stafford have been handed fresh hygiene ratings following the last round of inspections with one in Wolverhampton scoring zero.

With three floors, six bedrooms and large front and back yards, this impressive family home in Walsall is the latest gem to appear on the property market.

A council is set to spend £2.6m to expand a secondary school to create space for 79 more pupils.

Cannock’s former Prince of Wales Theatre is earmarked for demolition alongside the district council’s Civic Centre as part of the next steps in the town centre’s transformation.

A popular West Midlands pub landlady was tragically killed by smoke inhalation after the battery to her cordless vacuum cleaner exploded.

A decision to open another late-night off-licence in Bearwood has been approved.

A Walsall man facing a January 2029 trial after pleading not guilty to raping a child asked a judge if he could go on holiday abroad whilst on bail.

Birmingham City Football Club’s "mindblowing" plans took another step in the right direction with a test drive of a tram which will serve their new stadium.

Calls to scrap the HS2 project have been branded ‘reckless’ by the Mayor of the West Midlands.

A large detached house in a Black Country town has been converted into six flats without planning permission.

A Shropshire antiques centre has acquired a very festive item just in time for Christmas - a near-100-year-old sleigh.

An ambitious multi-product steel stockholder has completed a significant acquisition that will double its revenues, increase manufacturing capability and open new markets.

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