A murder investigation is under way after a man died after being attacked in Perry Barr.

One of the region's leading racial equality campaigners and health leaders has been named among the 50 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health in a new list.

Just 25 examples of the car will be made available worldwide that features bespoke exterior and interior detailing.

In news from West-Central Nepal on September 25, West Bromwich Mountaineering Club (WBMC) member Wesley Marks, reached the summit of Manaslu, the world's eighth highest mountain.

The face of the man who was jailed for four years for stealing £15,000 worth of jewellery from an elderly woman suffering from dementia in Sedgley has been revealed.

Police in Bridgnorth have been warning residents not to give money to beggars after they suspect that organised criminals are targeting the town.

A resident at a Staffordshire care home has been living with young onset dementia for 11 years. On Young Onset Dementia Awareness Day, his wife is urging families affected by the condition to seek support as soon as possible and hopes her advice will...

Former colleagues have paid tribute to long-serving Express & Star reporter Bob Procter, who has died aged 89.

A new bench has been unveiled as a permanent memorial to the woman who led a disability access charity.

It's set to be a powerful night of music and remembering those who bravely fought for and who fell for their country in armed conflict.

As The Royal British Legion launch its latest poppy appeal, we take a look at some of the community displays across Staffordshire and the Black Country over recent years.

As the staff and students bid farewell to an historic college campus, it has been a time to take a look back at what made it such a special place.

Birmingham Council’s regeneration scheme for a “forgotten” area has been approved at a dramatic meeting which saw angry outbursts and protests from concerned residents.

A video shows shops, a pub and a bank displaying closed signs in a once thriving West Midlands town.

A Staffordshire father has been jailed for five years for rioting in the summer of 2024 and attacking a hotel housing migrants in Tamworth.

Dudley councillors voted for a new grassroots sports group despite warnings from the borough’s leader it would ‘achieve nothing’.

Walsall Council has refused to back down on its decision to stop model planes flying at the historic Aldridge Airport.

A striking and colourful rainbow sculpture made of steel and hundreds of colourful glass hearts has been officially unveiled at the entrance to Russells Hall Hospital.

A new sculpture honouring Black Country workers who carried out reserved occupations during the Second World War is to be unveiled in Sandwell.

Two men have pleaded not guilty to being involved in a six year long car theft and cloning operation in the Black Country.

Christmas sparkle has not only been saved in Stourbridge this year, it’s come early - with lights already installed on lamp posts more than two months before the big day.

Plans for up to 100 new homes outside the Brewood settlement boundary have been approved after the land was classified as “grey belt”.

It's a building which holds a lot of memories and helped to shape the life of our reporter James Vukmirovic and as it prepares to close, he took the chance to explore the building one last time.

Tensions over a Birmingham area’s regeneration project saw a council meeting descend into turmoil as residents chanted ‘shame on you’.

Dudley Council is planning to save big money by cutting back on placing children with special needs in independent schools.

Wolverhampton Council is inviting tenders for a £4.8 million contract to provide care and support services over the next four years.

People affected by regeneration schemes and the homeless will be prioritised when it comes to allocating council and social housing in Wolverhampton, under a new housing policy, which is due to be approved next month.

A Bilston drug dealer who was caught with crack, heroin and a loaded pistol has been jailed for seven years.

South Staffordshire councillors have given the green light for 135 new homes to be built on land north of Penkridge after another planning application for the same site went to appeal.

Establishments from across the West Midlands have received new food hygiene ratings following another set of inspections.

Dozens of staff members have bid a poignant farewell to the Wolverhampton College Paget Road Campus.

West Midlands Police has raised ‘serious concerns’ over plans to open a new late-night club at a former bar that was forced to close after a shooting.

Senior Government ministers have praised the ‘un-ignorable force that resulted in them holding a major investment event in Birmingham.

Car parking charges, a thank you to all who do their best for town, and the subject of flags again.

The Booker Prize has announced its “most ambitious endeavour” in 20 years with the launch of its first prize for children’s fiction.

A rogue builder has been hit with a four-year prison sentence after defrauding residents in Walsall to the tune of tens of thousands of pounds.

A third man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident which left a teenager with serious injuries.

Metro passengers in Wolverhampton were left facing delays and disruption after signalling issues prevented trams coming into the city centre.

Stop smoking providers in Walsall have joined forces to boost quit attempts across the borough.

The O2 Institute 3 in Digbeth is a relatively compact venue, which helped create an intimate vibe on October 16. With doors at 7pm, the room filled steadily and by show-time there was a good buzz in the air — people chatting, settling in, and antic...

Pupils at Erdington Hall Primary School, part of the Summit Learning Trust, have completed a 20-day attendance challenge this term, to recognise the effort everyone is putting in to be in school on time, every day.

Lichfield District Council is reminding residents and businesses of their legal duty to dispose of waste responsibly, following a rise in fly-tipping incidents linked to unlicensed “man with a van” services advertising locally on social media.

With food banks and charities facing ongoing high demand this winter, people in the Midlands are being encouraged to donate their time and participate in the UK’s largest food donation.

Sunjay is one of the UK’s most exciting acoustic artists. With a voice that’s rich and soulful, guitar playing that’s simply mesmerising, and a natural ability to connect with audiences, his live performances are unforgettable.

Two men have been arrested and weapons, cash and mobile phones seized as part of action against a County Lines operation in Walsall.

The agricultural industry gathered in Shrewsbury to celebrate the region’s farming sector at the inaugural Rural Awards.

Dudley's new reduced parking charges came into force today - days after the Express & Star revealed the extent of the town's deserted car parks.

A care home manager in Halesowen has been ordered to pay £7,690 after it was found she failed to protect a resident from harm.

New official crime figures have shown a steady progress by police in Staffordshire over the last 12 months.

New official crime figures have revealed the level of work done by West Midlands Police to reduce the number of victims of crime over the last 12 months.

Jollyes Pets has today confirmed that it will close all its 100-plus stores on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day as a thank you to colleagues for their hard work including their stores in Willenhall, Great Bridge and Cannock.

A vibrant celebration has been held at a care home in Wolverhampton to mark the festival of light, Diwali.

Gossey Lane Academy in Kitts Green, Birmingham, is an inclusive, vibrant primary school with impressive on-site nursery provision, going from strength to strength.

Deng Chol Majek, who is from Sudan, was seen dancing on a car park after he is alleged to have stabbed Rhiannon Whyte and left her for dead.

A much-loved family farm in Penkridge has been crowned Staffordshire’s Best Pumpkin Patch 2025, following a public vote celebrating the nation’s favourite Halloween destinations.

The Range Rover was used by Her Majesty, and is said to be the only diesel Range Rover of its generation supplied to the Queen in Tonga Green.

The Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, has outlined plans to make the region a national leader in the UK’s artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.

Sainsbury’s has announced the launch of a brand-new premium tier named Taste the Difference Discovery.

Merry Hill is inviting shoppers to enjoy a new immersive Santa experience called the North Pole Express this Christmas

There will be two battery packs to choose from along with three trim levels.

Two suspects have been charged following a burglary at a home in Dudley.

A hospital in Dudley will unveil a 'symbol of hope' Covid memorial after five years of campaigning from a local councillor.

Beverley Knight stars as Emmeline Pankhurst alongside Sharon Rose as Sylvia Pankhurst in the Olivier nominated musical Sylva which has announced a UK tour, including Birmingham

With a choice of five and seven-seater configurations, has Citroen just made the perfect affordable family car? Cameron Richards reports.

The boss of a property maintenance company who lied about his turnover to secure a maximum-value Covid Bounce Back Loan has been jailed.

The ever popular local musical theatre group, Bilston Operatic Company take to the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre stage this week, with their production of the incomparable “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”.

A video shows Alan Crampton’s, originally from Birmingham, 10ft 8in x 7ft 7in replica of Villa Park in which people can buy a seat to raise money for charity.

Black Country-based KeyTracker, the UK’s leading designer and supplier of secure key and asset management systems, has expanded its team with the appointment of four new local apprentices.

The car can do a claimed 634 miles on one tank of fuel and will sit below the firm’s Seal U DM-i SUV.

Organisers say their trial event could pave the way for an annual festive fixture on Carlisle Street in Wolverhampton city centre.

Black Power Desk premiered in Brixton, London, in September and now it’s at the Patrick Studio at Birmingham Hippodrome until Saturday (October 25)

Dudley Council is encouraging local businesses to join a Department for Business and Trade event, which will bring business leaders, exporters and trade experts from across the region together.

Birmingham Airport has confirmed a £300m investment plan including more shops and restaurants as passenger numbers increase

Dozens of cannabis plants and a machete have been recovered after a warrant was executed at an address in Brierley Hill.

Members of the public have been told that they can 'meet' His Majesty during a royal visit to the West Midlands.

The Chinese firm’s third offering here in the UK will rival the Kia Sorento and Peugeot 5008.

The Met Office has issued a heavy rain warning for parts of the West Midlands as Storm Benjamin crosses the UK.

A PE teacher from the Wirral has been banned from teaching for life after falsely saying that he was a former player for West Brom and Leicester City.

A council has been accused of putting the safety of elderly people in jeopardy after announcing the removal of 24-hour care services from a retirement home.

A woman attacked a dog-walker and then barged into the West Bromwich bungalow where she fled for sanctuary has been jailed.

The former manager of a Brierley Hill care home denied writing a will for a vulnerable resident as she 'could not write at the time because of a medical condition'.

ITV’s Dr Hilary has been working with Manuka Doctor for years this is the reason why.

The creator of Peaky Blinders said the West Midlands needs to “strike while the iron’s hot” following a successful investment event.

A Stourbridge man who has only been writing poetry and short stories for nine months has become a published author.

A man has admitted killing 62-year-old Baljit Kaur by dangerous driving in Smethwick.

A Dudley doughnut hut has continued to attract new customers and share its secrets with other groups after taking to social media.

We have listed eight horrifyingly fun events that will keep your young ones entertained this Halloween.

Work on the long-awaited £3.3 million redevelopment of Wednesfield will begin in the new year, says a senior councillor, after Tories voiced concerns about delays.

Dudley Council is to consider banning the use of a pesticide linked to cancer in parks and open spaces.

Dudley Council parking wardens swear, belittle people and ignore the rules they enforce, an MP has alleged.

A plan to build more than 50 new homes in Bilston has been redrawn again.

Join Russell Watson for a celebration of his 25-year career as the UK’s most prolific classical recording artist.

The wait is over - the finalists have been confirmed for the Black Country Apprenticeship Awards 2025.

West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler is celebrating another exceptional year of recognition in the legal profession, with 15 mentions in the esteemed Chambers UK Legal Guide rankings for 2026.

A rare label from only the second ever company to sponsor Wolves is one of the prized lots in the latest sports auction from Midlands Sports Auction.

Threats to future generations, climate confusion, and the importance of role models. Here are your letters for today.

A Walsall Conservative branch has come under fire over its candidate selection process for the May 2026 local elections.