A budding actress has been celebrating after landing a huge role in the annual Wolverhampton Grand Theatre festive pantomime.

Comparing politicians to clowns, and National Highways to Dick Turpin - your views today.

There have been road closures and disruption for rail travellers as Storm Claudia brought high winds and heavy rain to the West Midlands - here are the latest updates

There are several flood alerts in place across the West Midlands as Storm Claudia continues to sweep through.

A Wolverhampton community group and food bank have been celebrating after being awarded the UK’s highest honour for voluntary service.

A new M&S store is planned for a retail park in Staffordshire

Plans to convert a three-storey building in Newport town centre into a dental surgery and apartments have been submitted to the local authority.

Dudley MP Sonia Kumar has welcomed ambitious plans to extend and reinvigorate Dudley Canal and Caverns after raising the item in Parliament yesterday (Thursday.

An elderly couple who have lived in their 'forever home' in Staffordshire for 28 years fear part of it is going to be 'washed away' by water from a turning point in a canal adjacent to their home

The Midlands construction sector raised an incredible £167,000 for local charities at the inaugural Midlands Construction Charity Event which brought together more than 300 guests from across the region’s building industry.

Stafford Borough councillors have voted in favour of a new Southern and Mid-Staffordshire unitary authority to deliver services to residents.

A Christmas market which supports small businesses is set to return later this month with a record number of stall holders.

Leading manufacturer of foodservice and bakery pre-mixes, Middleton Foods, has broken ground marking the start of a £4 million expansion of its existing manufacturing facility in Willenhall.

Work to revamp a leisure centre near Wolverhampton to the tune of almost £50,000 is due to begin which will cause the venue to shut - here's when

Restaurants, cafes and pubs across the Black Country and Stafford have been handed new food hygiene ratings following another set of inspections.

A financial services and accountancy group has opened a new office in Birmingham city centre.

A £1m investment from the Mayor of the West Midlands is set to help create a whole new community on the site of a derelict Black Country brickworks.

Punk legend Johnny Rotten was spotted in Bilston tucking into a bag of Major's iconic orange chips following a sold-out gig.

The NHS may have to cut frontline staff plus appointments and operations for patients if doctors’ strikes continue, health leaders have warned.

Bus services have been diverted following an incident in Willenhall.

Train operators have warned against travelling during tomorrow's severe weather as the West Midlands prepares for heavy rain and high winds.

Staffordshire Police have made six arrests and seized £100,000 in cash as they continue to crack down on crime in the region.

Police are appealing after a woman was left needing surgery after being bitten by a dog in Birmingham.

"It's inexcusable, inexplicable and unacceptable" to axe the role, says the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster

Birmingham’s highest sky bar and restaurant Orelle has rebranded as 24 Stories - and Alison Hammond and Liberty Poole joined the glitzy launch party

JD Wetherspoon pubs in Dudley borough area have won acclaim in the Loo of the Year Awards for the quality and standards of their toilets - here's where

Work has started to deploy the flood defences around the River Severn in Bewdley in preparation for possible flooding.

Two men were seriously hurt during a collision involving two cars in Great Hayward.

One-of-one supercar draws its inspiration from the city of Las Vegas.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with possessing a knife and attempted burglary in Sandwell.

One of the iconic running wolves statues in Wolverhampton came down overnight and has been removed for examination and repair

West Midlands Fire Service said there has been an increased number of incidents at the scene of the Tipton road collison

A dangerous driver has been jailed after he struck into a police vehicle before driving the wrong way down a road in Stone.

A former industrial site in Kidderminster has been sold for £4 million after long-running family business Adams Carpets fell into administration.

The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for parts of the West Midlands as Storm Claudia heads to the UK

This December, Wolverhampton Racecourse is the place to be for festive fun, unforgettable entertainment, and thrilling racing action.

Police and crime commissioners in England and Wales will be scrapped by the Government, it has been announced.

EVs had previously been exempt from the scheme.

Three sporting heroes who represented Wolverhampton on the international stage will be honoured by the city this weekend.

It’s been a busy six months with the X3 M50 and Jack Evans has been finding plenty to like about this performance SUV.

The Mayor of Dudley has received a first look at the restored Churchill Memorial Screen at Stourbridge Glass Museum ahead of its unveiling next week.

Burning food was to blame for a house fire in Rugeley prompting appeals to residents to take care while cooking.

UK economic growth slowed to 0.1 per cent for the past three months in a blow to the Chancellor ahead of the autumn Budget.

German firm is announcing ‘the next chapter in the company’s renewal’.

Officers are on the hunt for yet another suspect after a string of thefts from a Wolverhampton supermarket in recent months.

Firefighters were called out to more than 10 bonfire incidents in Staffordshire over the weekend.

A lorry driver is facing prosecution after the lorry he was driving shed its load at Oldbury's Birchley Island in view of traffic police.

A new report has revealed that online grooming offences have doubled in the West Midlands since sexual communication laws came into force - now children's charity the NSPCC is demanding change from tech giants.

A number of school crossing patrols in Sandwell will be replaced with permanent zebra crossings.

Staff members at a Wolverhampton Porsche car sales centre have launched the first day of a 746-mile bike ride in aid of a dog rescue.

The major refurbishment of an historic Wolverhampton school which includes plans for a new primary school and sports hall have been given the green light.

Owners of a poultry farm, a food supplier and a metal galvaniser have all been named among the region's wealthiest people.

Here are the 50 richest people in the Midlands for 2025, according to new research by Midlands Business Insider

Trade union UNISON is keeping up pressure on Dudley Council to come clean about an investigation into alleged CCTV snooping.

Real ale lovers will be spoiled for choice when the founder of a popular beer festival opens a new bar tomorrow (Friday).

Flooding, mould and cracking in the walls are among the issues at a Birmingham school where a £747k project has been approved.

Rebecca Guy, senior policy manager at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, says: "Fireworks are powerful explosives, not toys.”

Our markets have always been more than a place to shop — they're a meeting point, a community, and a tradition woven into our city’s rich history.

There have been plenty of stories about the state of the pub industry and how pubs seem to be closing every week, with more than 200 in the first half of 2025 alone.

A four-year-old boy who was struck by a bus in Tipton in a dark street died as a result of head and chest injuries, an inquest has heard.

A pioneering agreement with the Premier League has been signed aimed at boosting job prospects for young people in the West Midlands.

Health bosses are already seeing increased demand for hospital services in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent before the start of winter, it has been revealed.

The head of an independent school which accepts Dudley special needs pupils has warned against putting a price on education.

Two top Birmingham restaurants have been named Regional Champions 2025 in the British Indian Good Food Guide’s annual Top 100 Recommended Restaurants.

A Black Country based commercial decorating specialist has won a string of new contracts across the Midlands.

Nearly two thirds of firms involved in the metal sector believe the UK's current trade policies hamper competitiveness, according to new findings.

Cycle route plans for a major Birmingham road have been given the green light – but one councillor has criticised the project’s ‘concerning’ pace.

Labour and Conservative councillors have clashed over a “delusional” assessment of how Birmingham Council engages with trade unions.

The auction team at Bond Wolfe is celebrating hitting £1 billion worth of sales after the property business's October auction.

A Black Country architecture practice has received new investment from a Scottish business.

Vapes are “compromising children’s human rights”, academics have said as they called for more regulation of e-cigarettes to protect young people.

A reader asks how the costs of additional policing will be split following the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv clash, another raises concerns over UK debt, and complaints about wood burners in urban areas - your letters today.

Youngsters from a Wolverhampton school have made generous donations to an international shoebox appeal which enables children across the world to get a Christmas gift.

Measures to improve the West Midlands Ring & Ride service have been backed and described as a ‘long time coming’.

A popular Penkridge pub renowned for the high quality of its food has announced a new winter menu with a wide range of flavours, handmade goodness and even meals with a festive twist.

A series of events to celebrate the work of those who look after loved ones are being held to mark Carers' Rights Day.

West Bromwich bus passengers are facing changes to routes while major improvements are carried out at Dudley's Burnt Tree Junction.

Police have launched an appeal for information following an attempted car theft in Dudley.

The family of Katie Fox, who was fatally stabbed in Birmingham, have described their daughter as a 'shining light' in their lives.

A video shows the moment a Wolverhampton man was arrested by armed police after he shot his victim at point black range and placed trackers on his car.

Three roads in Bewdley are set to close today as the county council prepares to deploy flood defences along the River Severn.

Police are continuing to appeal for new information after a woman was found dead in Oldbury.

A popular Wednesfield pub has reopened with a new look and a new feeling after undergoing a substantial renovation.

Police are appealing after a vehicle was stolen in Halesowen.

A newborn baby died after just three days due to a ‘rare but recognised complication of birth’, a coroner has found.

A food bank working to help people in need across the Black Country has received a substantial funding boost.

Sandwell Council has issued 18 Penalty Charge Notices as it continues to tackle untaxed and abandoned vehicles.

A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a Staffordshire man.

Waitrose has unwrapped its 2025 Christmas campaign — a heart-warming, rom-com inspired short film sprinkled with a touch of Hollywood magic.

New SUV will be available with either petrol or hybrid powertrains.

Staff from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) will strike this week over an 'inadequate' pay offer, a union has confirmed.

A second urgent works enforcement notice has been slapped on a dilapidated historic hotel in Newport.

Compact model has been made with recycled parts and even interchangeable components.

Kind-hearted classical musicians are set to perform again later this month in Stourbridge to help raise funds for charity

It was a morning for youngsters from a Wolverhampton school to have fun and learn about darts and maths with the help from a professional player.

A Shropshire MP wants one of the county's towns to be nominated for the 'Town of Culture'.

Knight said British music would look very different without the impact of the Windrush generation.

A fundraiser has been launched to help raise money to cover funeral and memorial costs for a 19-year-old woman who was found dead in Oldbury.

Crooked House-themed festive merchandise has once again gone on sale as campaigners to re-build the famous pub remain determined to highlight their campaign.