Rail lines are closed from Wolverhampton to Birmingham New Street today (Saturday) as engineering work takes place between Sandwell & Dudley and Birmingham New Street - here’s the latest advice on alternative travel

He's been on our TV screens and the stage for more than 30 years and has led a colourful life full of extraordinary moments.

Wolves stars have given their backing to an award that shines a spotlight on incredible young people.

The new landlord of a Pelsall pub which was left badly affected by months of repair works on the nearby bridge has promised to help bring it back to life.

Pie, pie, me oh my… Nothing tastes sweet, wet, salty and dry all at once, oh well it's pie. Apple! Pumpkin! Minced and wet bottom… I’ll come to your place everyday if you've got ‘em. Pie, me oh my, I love pie…

Big Brother is always watching - and back in 2002, it certainly watched this Midlands Hero.

I'm thinking of starting up a side-hustle in people trafficking, to take advantage of the Home Secretary's new plan to encourage enterprise.

Dudley planners have given the go-ahead for new stands at Stourbridge FC to replace facilities condemned for being unsafe.

Toilets blocked by discarded disguises and crooks without trousers are all part of life as a Dudley business owner.

Several roads across the West Midlands have been identified as hotspots for reports of speeding and dangerous driving, according to an analysis of thousands of public submissions to police.

Walsall Council is seeking views on much-needed improvements to a junction in Rushall.

With its dramatic clifftop setting, rich heritage and thriving community spirit, Bridgnorth is stepping into the spotlight as it prepares its bid for the 2028 UK Town of Culture title.

Shropshire Star business editor Tamlyn Jones headed to the annual Shropshire Business Festival in Telford to find out what are the issues affecting some of the county's employers.

Plans to buy two dozen new electric buses for a long-awaited new service in the West Midlands are set to be approved.

Twenty-three bereaved parents have urged MPs to support a ban on social media for under-16s, saying mothers and fathers “cannot regulate billion-dollar technology companies from their kitchen tables”.

Motorists and residents are being asked to avoid the area

A renewable energy company founded by a Smethwick entrepreneur has delivered what is believed to be the world’s largest solar installation on a Sikh place of worship – a project that combines cutting-edge technology with deep personal roots in th...

Crufts 2026 has entered its second day, with the spotlight falling on our four-legged friends from the hounds and terriers group.

A Birmingham skip hire company has been ordered to pay £9,495.50 after failing to comply with a court order to remove waste from a site in the city.

Motorists faced 'major disruption' on a busy Wednesbury road after a lorry overturned on the roundabout.

A horse-drawn carriage carried Gurdas Ram's body through Wolverhampton's streets, as people gathered to pay their respects to the much-missed former shopkeeper.

Another teenager has been charged over the stabbing murder of Zeshan Afzal two weeks ago.

Traffic issues are being reported on the M6 between Walsall and Birmingham.

Cradley Heath residents spoke of their shock following a morning police raid on their doorsteps.

An impressive Victorian property with direct access into Birmingham city centre is set to go under the hammer in Bond Wolfe’s upcoming auction.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a collision between two teenagers and a bus in Walsall.

The suspected perpetrators were recruited from Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Ukraine.

Emirates has issued a major update as it shares when it expects its flight schedule to go back to normal.

Widow of Black Sabbath frontman Sharon Osbourne has pledged to bring back Ozzfest in 2027 at Villa Park, Birmingham.

The Japanese firm has stuck firmly with its ‘multi-solution’ approach when it comes to powertrain options in its vehicles.

The collection ranges from a delivery mileage Focus RS Heritage Edition to a 1994 Fiesta 1.3 Finesse.

An "emergency" protest is being held at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Saturday 7 March against the site being used by US for its military operation on Iran.

Engineers working on Curzon Street station have completed the last of more than 2,000 concrete piles.

A man from Bilston will stand trial in November for the murder of a Tipton based taxi driver 18 years ago.

A WWE legend swapped the squared circle for the parade ring after entering his prized Mastiff at the country's biggest dog show.

There are diversions on the buses in Brierley Hill this lunchtime after an accident.

A never-before seen photo of Christina Rossetti will be on display at Wightwick Manor.

Two more youths accused of stabbing an 18-year-old in a mosque car park in Smethwick have appeared before a crown court judge.

The Swedish firm introduced the seatbelt to the European market in 1956, and now, it’s taking the safety device one step further.

A major road in Stourbridge will be plagued with traffic delays due to Severn Trent roadworks.

A unique musical tribute has been released in support of the bin workers of Birmingham as a year of the all-out strike action.

An accident on the M6 between Wolverhampton and Wednesbury has closed the hard shoulder currently

The first season of Peaky Blinders is set in 1919. When we meet gang leader Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy), he’s riding through the unpaved, muddy streets of Birmingham on a horse.

A teenager from Cradley Heath has been arrested in a pre-planned counter terrorism operation.

When people talk about the tastes of the Black Country and the conversation goes onto the best sweets, there is one place that always seems to come top of the talk.

Images and videos shared on social media are showing Dubai Airport coming back to life after thousands of cancelled flights due to conflict in the Middle East.

A Chinese takeaway in a prime position on a Staffordshire town's high street is set to go under the hammer.

Two men have been taken to hospital after a car crash involving two vehicles in Coventry which led to "fighting with weapons".

Nestled close to the border between Shropshire and Staffordshire, the village of Claverley is steeped in history.

The boss of a Sedgley night spot which suffered a fire yesterday (Thursday) has praised the community spirt in the town and the response of fire crews.

Thousands of Easter train journeys will be disrupted by a six-day shutdown of a major railway line.

The Foreign Office has issued a new warning for the popular destination Cyprus as the conflict in the Middle East continues.

Spring is closer than you think, and the West Midlands offers delightful National Trust sites to witness the season's first blooms.

Soham killer Ian Huntley has been blinded and is not expected to regain consciousness following an attack in a Durham prison.

The third-generation of Mazda’s best-selling SUV features revised styling, more space and mild-hybrid technology. Cameron Richards reports.

A vehicle has broken down on the M6 northbound between Birmingham and Walsall.

Flights to a popular city break destination from Birmingham Airport have been launched.

The average price of a home in the West Midlands has reached a new high, topping £263,000, according to new figures.

There are only two flight cancellations at Birmingham Airport today (Friday 6 March) as there are four Dubai routes scheduled to operate.

A man has pleaded guilty to a large conspiracy to steal vehicles across the Black Country.

A battery recycling firm has launched a crowdfunding campaign.

Today we travel back to Wolverhampton in 1975 and 1976.

Our readers share their thoughts on local issues, health, and daily life.

A new garden room could be created at one of the Black Country's best-loved historic pubs.

A programme helping young people develop enterprise and employability skills has returned for its sixth year, with a fun new competitive element.

Our readers share their thoughts on local issues, health, and daily life.

Stone community leaders remain “totally opposed” to the town forming part of a new Staffordshire council as part of a local government shake-up.

I recall the youthful idealism which undoubtedly provided the catalyst for the revolution - Dr Steve McCabe takes a deeper look at the crisis and what it means for the Midlands

Fresh questions have been raised about the long delays to the long promised health centre in Burntwood. This comes as last year Lichfield District Council awarded more than £1.1 million in Community Infrastructure Levy funding to support the deliver...

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust has proposed to spend £724,800 on solar panels at a local hospital.

A Stone shopping area entrance is set to be closed earlier each night in a bid to deter antisocial behaviour.

As much as £1.5m will be spent creating 25 new SEND places at two schools in Sandwell.

From traditional country pubs to an iconic pie factory, there are plenty of places to enjoy a good roast dinner in the West Midlands.

Driver shortages and road congestion have resulted in a drop in the use of Ring and Ride across the West Midlands.

While the national celebration of butchers and the industry is in full swing, it's a time filled with doubts about the future for many butchers as well.

Residents in a Birmingham estate have said they want to see people with the ‘best interests of the city’ voted in amid fears over a proposed regeneration project.

An empty former job centre in Wolverhampton city centre will be converted into shops, a hotel and new flats.

A number of community projects across Lichfield district are set to benefit from major funding allocations. Lichfield District Council has awarded funding for 12 infrastructure projects across the district totaling £1.47 million.

A Stafford community leader has called for an iconic town centre building to be reopened to the public for a history celebration later this month.

Forget dreams of retiring to Spain or sunnier climes than here in the UK, a new survey has rated Wolverhampton as one of the best places to settle down post career.

A care home in Wolverhampton has been put into special measures by the Care Quality Commission after inspectors found "staff didn’t treat people respectfully" and "wasn't always safe".

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A judge asked a drunk who went on a racist rampage at a hospital: “Do you think black people should go back to their own country?”

Four fire crews are at the scene.

Crufts 2026 day one: Fast runs, first titles, and a new grooming competition

Police have appealed for the public's help with identifying bikes and the people who have access to them, after a shooting in Sutton Coldfield left two people injured.

Black Country thespian Mike Venables will be stepping into some illustrious shoes as he takes Sir Anthony Hopkins' role in an Oscar-winning play.

Around 170 pensioners gathered at Wednesbury Town Hall for a Peaky Blinders event.

Residents and community groups are being urged to back a campaign to prevent more solar energy businesses from setting up on farmland in Staffordshire.

An argument between an estranged couple over a mobile telephone charger escalated and led to a Wolverhampton woman and one of their children being assaulted and her husband being jailed.

BlueCruise had previously been limited to Mustang Mach-e cars.

A Birmingham man has been jailed for multiple offences including the rape of a teenage girl, sexual assault of another teenager and abduction.

Two more teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old man near a mosque in Smethwick.

The northbound M5 in West Bromwich is closed after a three-vehicle collision.

New crossover ‘draws inspiration from the 1980s’, according to Dacia.

The garden centre is only a 55 minute car journey away for Wolverhampton - making it a perfect day trip to fulfil all your gardening needs.

A couple from Birmingham are stranded in Thailand due to the conflict in the Middle East.