A Slimming World Consultant from Stourbridge has been recognised with a Community Impact Award for their amazing work supporting people in Stourbridge to live happier, healthier lives.

DAGEM Power, a specialist provider of technical, testing and consultancy services for the electrical transmission and generation industry, is using tailored invoice finance support from eCapital to support the UK’s green energy transition.  

One million pounds has been saved in just six months by Staffordshire County Council by using cash reserves instead of borrowing.

There was an air of great anticipation surrounding Stafford Grammar School as representatives arrived at the Independent Schools’ Association (ISA) Awards

A Cannock based charity which provides specialist sensory toys to children with disabilities is calling on the local community to donate during Big Give week, which means their generosity will be doubled, all at no extra cost, helping children with d...

Alex Ballinger, Member of Parliament for Halesowen, has welcomed the Labour Government’s freeze on rail fares – the first in 30 years.

Severn Trent has opened applications for its 2026 graduate cohort, which will be the biggest graduate recruitment drive the company has ever seen.

Delivered by the Afghanistan & Central Asian Association (ACAA) and funded by Parkinson’s UK, the new weekly female-only classes will launch in Ladywood this December.

A Stafford theatre has paid tribute to two of its most-loved panto stars by naming seats after them in the Main Auditorium.

Two months in and Cameron Richards is liking what this Spanish SUV has to offer.

Parents of babies admitted to a Birmingham Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are being offered free food parcels – helping to improve their experience.

Dudley, Stourbridge and Halesowen libraries are taking part in an Against Breast Cancer campaign and appealing for unwanted bras.

A new guide has been developed to support those affected by gambling harms.

A former club doorman has swapped policing punters for a career with purpose after joining Lifeways to support people with complex needs – and it’s all thanks to Covid.

Law firm mfg Solicitors has been confirmed as new patron members of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce.

Employees from Amazon in Sutton Coldfield enjoyed a day of festivities with their friends and families at the site’s engineering team fun day.

Prime Ministers and sporting stars all share Christmas tree celebrations as family mark 25 years of bringing festive firs to Staffordshire and beyond.

A speeding driver has been jailed for killing a dog walker and her beloved family pet in Birmingham.

NHS Blood and Transplant is urging residents across the Black Country and West Midlands area to give blood as a new mobile blood collection team begins collecting in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas this month

The Government has asked the policing watchdog to examine how decisions are made around the safety of high-profile football matches, after reports that a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans was based on false intelligence.

Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT) has become ‘Kore Sandwell’ for a more contemporary, forward-thinking brand that reflects the organisation’s growth and renewed focus on community health and wellbeing.

A broken-down tram is to blame for services not operating between Birmingham city centre and Edgbaston this morning.

This bespoke creation comes with its own very own built-in tea-making station.

A debate on whether the Black Country flag should be flown from public buildings will finally take place next week, after time ran out at a meeting last month.

A West End musical star will be among VIP guests at the official launch of Wolverhampton College's new campus.

A desire for leaner inventories and quicker stock replenishment to meet fluctuations in demand has led to a major uptake in Alloy Wire International (AWI)’s Emergency Manufacturing Service (EMS).

A boozed-up motorist who was more than three times the drink drive limit in a town centre has been banned from the road and ordered to stay off the drink.

An industrial yard near Wolverhampton where an employee was run over by a wagon had regular risk assessments and health and safety meetings before and after the accident, a court has been told.

A trial of five men accused of stabbing Mohammed Khan to death in Leamore is set to start today (Tuesday).

‘Tis the season to sparkle at Halfpenny Green Wine Estate as it gets ready for the busy festive period.

This collection of photos show our city more than half a century ago.

Plans to build flats at the site of a former nightclub in Sutton Coldfield town centre have been given the green light.

A man who allegedly gave a lift to his co-defendant in a firearms trial was paid £10 petrol money for the trip to Willenhall.

Delighted customers were handed free t-shirts when a new takeaway opened a new branch in Walsall town centre.

The UK could face a raft of changes across all areas if no headline taxes are raised in Wednesday’s Budget, according to tax specialists at national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm Crowe UK.

Supermarket profits, the blame game, and taxes - some of the topics up for discussion in today's letters...

A burglar has been jailed after chasing a girl around her Smethwick home then lathering himself in lotion as the terrified teenager and her mother locked themselves in a bathroom, frantically calling 999.

It’s been a record year for Black Country based vending machine company Coinadrink Ltd which has been going strong for more than 60 years.

More than 200 cyber-flashing offences have been recorded in the West Midlands since it became a specific crime, recent figures show.

BCRS Business Loans has surpassed another funding milestone, delivering more than £4 million to West Midlands businesses through the British Business Bank's Midlands Engine Investment Fund II.

Major proposals for a Birmingham cycle route that runs from the city centre to a key road have taken a step forward.

Law firm mfg Solicitors has been confirmed as a new patron member of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce.

West Midlands families of twins have gathered in Wolverhampton to share support, experiences and plenty of smiles.

Dudley Council tenants look set to pay an extra £4.76 per week in rent next year - but the bill could rise further.

One of the UK’s fastest-growing principal contractors in the construction industry is celebrating its 15th birthday in style after posting a record £60 million in revenues.

A former landmark Stourbridge gas fire shop which served customers for 48 years is to be turned into a restaurant, while a planning application submitted seeks permission to convert the upstairs into two flats.

All new car parks and commercial buildings should be required by law to include solar panels, says an MP.

An award-winning former TV documentary maker is putting her videography skills to good use to help the local business community by sharing top tips on how to create top-quality content for social media and online use.

The number of West Midlands families living in temporary accommodation has increased, according to latest data.

Union Fasteners is a manufacturer and engineering firm whose roots date back to the 1970s but one which is looking firmly to the future on the back of a fresh round of investment.

A renewed appeal has been launched by police in Walsall to find a man wanted in connection with an assault.

A teenager suffered life-changing injuries after being stabbed following a "social football game".

Two people have appeared in court after being charged with drugs and weapons charges.

Two electric e-scooters were seized and five Traffic Penalty Orders (TPOs) issued during proactive police patrols in Stafford town centre.

Former Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey’s critically acclaimed show, Please Do Not Touch is coming to Birmingham, before embarking on a national tour.

A smart, recently redecorated three-bedroom semi-detached home on Gough Close has come to market for £255,000, featuring new flooring, a modern layout and generous outdoor space in a popular Wolverhampton location

The festive season is in full swing at a family-run South Staffordshire Christmas tree farm as it prepares to welcome in the public to find their perfect tree.

An urgent alert across England has been issued by the Food Standards Agency over three Christmas food products

Wednesbury officially began the festive season with its annual Christmas lights switch-on - with the help of a major soap star.

A conservation group is claiming that proposals to build hundreds of canalside homes in Pelsall will result in worse traffic problems and strain health and education services.

Eight in 10 products advertised as Black Friday deals are the same price or cheaper at the other times of the year, an annual study by Which? suggests.

What a memorable night we shared at the majestic St. Augustine’s Church, Rugeley, as we stepped back in time to experience the splendour of Tudor England. The life and times of King Henry VIII were brought vividly to life, delighting our audience w...

A man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary after armed burglars tried to raid a petrol station in Stourbridge early this morning.

A woman has been charged with robbery after she was arrested by police in Erdington.

Two children have been injured after crash on the M6 in the West Midlands overnight.

A proposal to build homes on the site of a town's abandoned swimming pool project has been withdrawn - the day before it was due for a decision.

People across Wolverhampton are being encouraged to wear orange as part of an annual campaign to end all types of domestic abuse.

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Yassin Alama.

A man accused of murdering two people in a shooting in Wolverhampton has appeared in court.

Police are appealing after a heavily pregnant Walsall teenager went missing with teen boy from Wolverhampton

A police probe has been launched after a man in his 70s was pushed from a kerb in Sandwell.

A West Midlands homeowner who spent £170,000 building a two-storey detached house in her back garden is facing having to rip it down – because she never got planning permission.

West Midlands Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of terrorism offences in a pre-planned operation.

The Ford Puma Gen-E rival will arrive in the UK next year and will sit below the firm’s B10 SUV.

Plans for a Black Country town to have its won parish council have been overwhelmingly rejected in a referendum of people living in the area.

Sainsbury's has been been given the green light to develop a £17m new store bringing 100 jobs to Sutton Coldfield.

A university student who was bullied at school over her sexuality has become the first openly gay Miss England winner announced at the beauty pageant finals in Wolverhampton.

A jury is deliberating the verdicts of five people on trial in connection with the death of Walsall father Matthew Adams.

The Chinese firm has just started selling cars in the UK with the Deepal S07 electric SUV, and it’s already expanding its model line-up with the S05.

A 140 year-old church in Sandwell is going up for auction with a church hall and large site - see how much the guide price is here

Bring your pieces of eight! The 2026/27 pantomime production at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre will be Treasure Island, bosses have announced - ticket details here

The Compass offers multiple powertrains and has more technology than before, but is it any good? Jack Williams has been driving it to find out.

A family from the Black Country who buckled up to tackle running challenges at the UK’s number one theme park resort have raised over a thrilling £1,700 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity.

A road in Wolverhampton is due to close as crucial waterworks are completed.

Only a few weeks after being crowned Retailer of the Year by AutoTrader, ASK Motors, based in Walsall, has secured yet another major industry accolade, this time taking home the prestigious Dealer Website of the Year at the Motor Trader Industry Awar...

A spectacular Diwali Ball held at The Willows, Wilenhall, raised over £2,000 for two local charities: Well Wishers and Sanjhi Sewa.

Wyrley Rose care home, located in Great Wyrley, has announced the official opening of its newly completed first floor after officially opening the home doors in Summer 2025.

The Brewery Street Centre once again did us proud by welcoming the Rugeley & District Lions Club into Santa’s Grotto for the launch of our annual Toy Appeal.

Dudley and Halesowen Libraries are looking for volunteer Talk Club Captains to lead and support a talk club for men aged 18 and over.

The safety campaign was launched following the tragic e-bike fire death of a young couple in Coventry.

Parents affected by maternity failings in the NHS say they feel "sidelined, ignored and retraumatised" as national review of neonatal care is delayed

ONE Multi Academies Trust is delighted to announce that The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton (TKAW) has been selected by the Department for Education as 1 of 57 RISE Attendance and Behaviour Hub Lead Schools across the country. This appointment recognise...

Leading Midlands’ landlord whg has maintained its status as a Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO), recognising it’s continued commitment to tackling climate change.

Local friendly society, Mid Staffs Oddfellows says when it comes to meeting new people it’s important to embrace the unknown. To inspire others to give a new community group a go, its members have stepped forward to share that, while it’s normal ...

A man has died after being found unresponsive in a park in Sutton Coldfield.

A man has been arrested after another man was left seriously injured following an assault at a bus stop in Birmingham.

More than 250 applications for new houses of multiple occupancy have been lodged in the Black Country and surrounding areas over the past three years - a rate of seven every month in Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley

Nine new faces of suspected criminals have been added to West Midlands Police's Most Wanted list.

Wolverhampton Council has backed a national campaign to raise awareness over rogue waste traders.

Britain's Got Talent magician Jack Rhodes helped to flip the switch on this year's Stafford Christmas lights switch-on event.