More than 300 privately owned properties in Wolverhampton which had stood empty for years have been transformed into family homes.

A man was treated for 'serious injuries' at the scene of an 'incident' in Smethwick this morning (March 11).

Four people have been injured as two drones have fallen near Dubai Airport.

On Wednesday, March 4, Halesowen College proudly hosted a vibrant and thought-provoking event in celebration of International Women's Day.

Walsall residents have been urged to 'avoid' an area of Walsall after a fire broke out in a car garage this morning (March 11).

Walsall residents have been urged to 'avoid' an area of Walsall after a fire broke out in a car garage this morning (March 11).

Major train disruption will hit Wolverhampton this weekend as services have been axed due to engineering work.

Four flights are cancelled at Birmingham Airport today (Wednesday 11 March) as the war in the Middle East continues.

Police have released an image of a man they hope to identify after cash was stolen from a petrol station in a Birmingham town.

Buses have been diverted following reports of an incident in Smethwick this morning (March 11).

Classical music lovers are set for a treat later this month when Gig Caritas perform Karl Jenkins' The Armed Man - A Mass For Peace at Kidderminster Town Hall on Saturday March 21

This collection of retro archive pictures takes us back to the early 1960s.

The owner of a store near Bilston is applying for a premises licence to sell booze.

Adult social care leaders at Sandwell Council say they will continue to improve their service and build on a 'Good' rating after an assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Staffordshire-headquartered Cameron Homes has appointed a new sales director.

A motorist says his car was left needing £8,000 repairs after he drove over a giant pothole near Stourbridge.

Dudley Council is looking for a deal that could bring a permanent tip back to the north of the borough.

Challenging war claims, correcting news pictures, and reacting to water cremation – your views.

A proposal to build new homes on Green Belt land in North Staffordshire has sparked dozens of objections.

From sprawling mansions to original museums, every corner of the Black Country is filled with history and heritage; however, it often goes unnoticed.

On March 11, 2025, Unite the Union made Birmingham's bin strikes all-out and indefinite - and while I don't live in a house under Birmingham City Council, the last year has still been a nightmare.

With a busy shopping precinct and plenty of indoor and outdoor fun for all the family it is easy to see why this West Midlands estate is so popular with it's residents.

This week marks another grim milestone for the ongoing bin turmoil in Birmingham – one entire year since the all-out strike began.

A warehouse destroyed by fire will be rebuilt after receiving the backing of council planners.

According to OpenTable, these are the best overall restaurants to visit in the West Midlands area this March 2026.

Dudley Council is facing calls to get tough on a business in Woodsetton which continued trading without planning permission.

A private hire venue in Wolverhampton will have its licence reviewed at the request of West Midlands Police after it was caught selling alcohol after hours.

Age is just a number for a Dudley neonatal nurse who is getting into shape for her first bodybuilding competition in aid of poorly newborns.

People have been urged to remember West Midlands families ‘torn apart’ by road deaths in the wake of increased pedestrian fatalities.

The date for a full inquest into the death of a Wolverhampton woman who died after a surgical procedure abroad has been set for next month.

In this town you can take a 3-minute train ride between Stourbridge Junction and Stourbridge Town.

A Black Country-born property developer has made an audacious bid to buy a disused church in his hometown to save it from redevelopment.

Apley Farm Shop is launching a new mile-long nature trail this month as the team prepare for a jam-packed programme of Easter activities.

Residents in Walsall have shared their frustrations with GP services after the town was hailed as having the highest number of GP surgeries in the country.

Dudley Council’s latest report on itself presents a mixed bag of performance with around half of its targets missed.

The future of an iconic Black Country pub has been left uncertain after a 'to let' sign went up outside.

Royal Mail is releasing a set of Lord Of The Rings stamps to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first film in the hit trilogy.

Brum’s “vibrant” cultural scene, “well-defined” civic identity and ambition for the future have been praised.

Police and ambulances have attended the scene of a two-car crash at a Walsall junction.

Police are appealing for the public’s help after a woman was attacked as she loaded up her car in Birmingham.

Police have arrested a woman after an investigation into a spree of shop thefts in Dudley borough

Award-winning salon Fierce Hairdressing, founded and owned by Tammy Mallett, is celebrating a major milestone as it marks 10 years in business with the official opening of new, larger salon premises in a prime Wombourne location.

A man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Wolverhampton.

The man suspected of shooting dead Neo Graham became 'cocky' after obtaining a gun which had no bullets in, Wolverhampton Crown Court heard.

A domestic violence survivor returned to Newport’s streets with a stark display of 100 pairs of shoes, each symbolising a woman whose life was taken by male violence.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency after an incident in Tipton.

Work on the ambitious Bicycle Works scheme as part of Wolverhampton's Smithgate development is gathering pace with the site now fully cleared.

A Brierley Hill-based independent financial advisory firm has been acquired by wealth management group Fairstone.

Each year, thousands of travellers pass through the terminals of Birmingham Airport, hopping on flights to whisk them away from the West Midlands.

Production selected this stunning spot for its ‘extraordinary authenticity’.

Tamworth Borough Council has shared that 'vital repair work' has been completed on the town’s significant heritage assets, Holloway Lodge.

Just 11 examples are destined for the UK market with prices starting at £92,855.

CCTV pictures have been released by Birmingham Police who are investigating the sexual assault of a girl on a bus.

The popular and iconic pizzeria Rudy's Pizza will be opening a restaurant in the town of Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham this month.

Police have forced the closure of a suspected 'brothel' as they take action against illegal sex work.

Police are asking for information following an attempted burglary in Stourbridge.

Pattingham Drama Group’s May production this year is ’The Hypochondriac’, a comedy, adapted from Molière by Roger McGough.

West Midlands Fire Service is planning to close fire stations down as part of a major overhaul of its services later this year.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech has been busy, so how has it been performing? Jack Williams finds out.

A planning application has been submitted for a new £36 million industrial and logistics scheme at Pendeford Business Park in Wolverhampton.

The man charged with the behind bars murder of infamous child killer Ian Huntley had a monstrous past in the West Midlands.

An all-girls school in Wolverhampton has reopened after suddenly closing over asbestos fears.

Visitors are being invited to celebrate Mother’s Day with a spring day out as the National Trust’s Dudmaston Hall reopens for the season on Sunday, March 15.

A city arts centre has received a major boost after being able to secure a long-term lease from the council.

A woman has appeared in court charged with drug supply charges in Stafford.

French manufacturer will form a ‘comprehensive range’ of cars designed for all types of buyers.

A group of recreational cyclists are preparing to take on a 5 day, 170 mile cycling challenge this August in memory of Alex Elder, who sadly passed away aged 18 last September.

Women from across Walsall came together this month to celebrate food, storytelling and community at a special International Women’s Day event.

Arena Racing Company hailed Saturday’s first dual horse and greyhound racing fixture at Wolverhampton Racecourse as a huge success, with footfall up 43 per cent year-on-year.

A West Midlands private school is offering youngsters a direct pathway to professional football through a new academy backed by Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers.

City of Wolverhampton College has joined local charity Compton Care's Business Club to support its vital work in providing expert care, comfort and reassurance for people with life-limiting conditions.

Food lovers and fans of great restaurants are being invited to put forward their favourite eatery to be named as part of a prestigious top 100 list.

Police are asking for help in locating two people they want to talk to after a guard was assaulted in Walsall Tesco.

A Walsall man has been arrested following a fatal collision in Staffordshire.

Fans of the annual dog show Crufts have been left furious after hearing the 2026 'Best in Show' owner was previously convicted of animal cruelty and 'kept pet in shocking conditions'.

Major home furnishings retailer ScS has announced that it is temporarily closing all of its stores "for a few days".

The iconic red jets will be returning for the 2026 summer season

Two Midlands companies and a site manager have been sentenced after demolition work at a Staffordshire site was halted when asbestos was discovered.

TUI and Jet2 have issued updated statements to the Express and Star on their flights to Cyprus this week as the war in the Middle East continues.

A popular Stourbridge pub is set for a new look and a new feel as it undergoes a six-figure refurbishment.

Two Dubai flights are cancelled at Birmingham Airport today (Tuesday 10 March) as the conflict in the Middle East continues.

Prices start at £19,995 while the car comes as standard with a hybrid powertrain.

Raked-back new model aims to combine elements of estate, hatchback and SUV models.

An appeal has been launched for the next of kin of a Wolverhampton man who passed away earlier this year.

West Midlands Police have helped to launch a new Prevention Hub in the heart of Walsall.

Nationwide rail chaos will continue today (Tuesday 10 March) as Glasgow Central train station remains closed after a huge fire.

Flights entering Dubai were forced to temporarily pause this morning (Tuesday 10 March) due to a missile threat from Iran.

Police have asked for help in locating a missing girl from Sandwell.

Buses were diverted due to an 'incident' in Brierley Hill.

A Tipton man with more than 10 dogs has avoided jail after 'self medicating' his filthy emaciated animals with drugs.

Popular Hagley fashion outlet The Back Room Boutique has expanded to a brand new flagship store in the heart of the village.

The award-winning Royal Three Counties Show, the UK’s premier agricultural and countryside living event, is returning to Three Counties Showground in Malvern with a special guest line-up

The work has begun to provide a community hub in the heart of a Black Country town with a new pavilion.

It has been 30 years since a serious rail accident left the wreckage of two trains scattered across tracks in the Stafford area and led to the death of a man.

Lumenia Consulting has outlined what delegates can expect from the UK and Ireland’s leading ERP comparison event Lumenia ERP HEADtoHEAD which is taking place later this month in Birmingham.

A 'deviant and predatory' law graduate who tried to meet 12-year-old girls in Wolverhampton for sexual activity was stopped in his tracks by undercover officers.

Trusted leader in industrial supplies Fabory has added more than 1,200 new articles to its portfolio of Lubrinox premium stainless fasteners with built-in lubrication.

The leader of a Dudley church has announced he will be leaving after being invited to become a bishop.