NHS staff used a teenage boy to tell his deaf mother that her father might not survive the night, an investigation has found.

A man has pleaded guilty after police seized a zombie knife in Birmingham.

Friday (February 13) sees the 80th birthday of local music legend Ron Dickson. After a period of around 60 years in the music business local lad Ron is still entertaining audiences in the region.

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has formally backed Llangollen’s bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture, following a public meeting held in the town. The meeting, organised by Llangollen Town Council was a huge success.

A special interactive play will be presented to pupils at primary schools in Dudley and Worcester this month to help teach them about the dangers of loan sharks.

Warinder Juss MP, Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West, has welcomed news that young people will be given a quicker route into high-quality jobs on major projects as the government slashes red tape to fast-track the process. And Warinder Juss ...

Restrictive school phone policies are not linked to better student mental wellbeing, a study has found, and managing phone use can take schools more than 100 hours a week.

Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £5,000 to find a man wanted in connection with the attempted murder of a man in Birmingham.

A Cannock-born TV producer has secured a role working behind the scenes on some of Britain’s best known television programmes.

There is a wonderful quote, which reads: “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.”

The footballer was found guilty of failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver.

A Dudley man has given a suspended sentence after admitting assault occasioning bodily harm.

This collection of retro archive pictures takes us back to the '60s.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) must make sure it uses its significant new bank account checking powers proportionately because public trust is at stake, according to a spending watchdog.

Plans to build a new drive through restaurant and electric vehicle charging hub on land north of Stone have returned to Stafford Borough Council.

A couple who drove a car repeatedly at a man they had sold drugs to in a Wolverhampton street and stole his gold chain before driving away have been jailed collectively for over 30 years.

A Birmingham councillor has called for ‘transparency’ after the decision to give planning permission to a major regeneration scheme was quashed.

Motorists across Wolverhampton complaining of vehicle damage have called for speedy efforts to fill potholes and repair crumbling roads.

A senior Dudley councillor told regeneration officials Stourbridge has been left without investment by the authority and is deserted.

A desi pub could be demolished and replaced with a block of flats under new plans.

Plans to build a £9 million ice rink in Dudley town centre are expected to take a major step forward tonight when the plans will be approved in principle.

Birmingham’s latest budget plans have fiercely split opinion, with opposition councillors describing it as “smoke and mirrors”.

Footage shows massive mounds of rubbish - including furniture, food waste and dirty nappies - in a once-popular Birmingham park.

Black Country companies took centre stage at the Signature Awards Birmingham which celebrated the best in business across the region.

Birmingham Council’s plans to increase council tax by around 5 per cent have taken a step forward.

Today's letters reflect strong views on trust in government, fairness in public life, and changes to the cost and value of public broadcasting.

A treat for this autumn, Nickelodeon, GEA Live, and Senbla are presenting Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – 20th Anniversary Tour.

Aston Villa stars swapped the cut-and-thrust of the Premier League or a gentle afternoon playing with puppies after getting a surprise visit to their Staffordshire training ground.

A man faced a "nasty and mean" blackmail from a Shropshire woman over sexual images.

Dudley Council is to launch an anti-social behaviour crackdown to solve the pigeon crisis blighting a town centre market.

Green energy schemes near Shrewsbury and Walsall are to share in a cash boost of more than £750,000 in public funding.

It’s that time of year again as we prepare to celebrate businesses across the West Midlands with the launch of the Express & Star Business Awards 2026.

New student accommodation and shops will be built as part of an attempt to breathe new life into an eyesore 100-year-old city centre building after receiving the backing of a council.

In a world where modernisation is becoming increasingly common, the people of this West Midlands village are doing their best to keep its traditions alive.

Staffordshire’s latest Chief Fire Officer has been selected – and his appointment comes 30 years after he started his career as a trainee firefighter at Newcastle Fire Station.

This well-presented Dudley semi offers flexible living space, modern touches and a generous garden in a convenient location

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband writes for the Star

Plans to use cutting edge technology to help detect cancer early has been described as a ‘pivotal moment’ by a West Midlands Company.

A former agency worker at a Birmingham mosque has been jailed for a campaign of rape and sexual abuse against boys as young as nine.

An 18-year-old man was arrested following the discovery of an imitation firearm during a stop and search in West Bromwich.

The jury has been sent out to deliberate the verdicts in the attempted murder trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court.

The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs: Midlands survey has indicated recruitment activity continued to rise across the Midlands in January, but at a slower pace.

Rush hour commuters are facing delays near the Wolverhampton ring road following reports of a crash.

Geely is yet another Chinese brand to launch in the UK and it’s one which expands its range with another SUV – the Starray. Jack Evans tries it out.

A Wolverhampton teacher and Robbie Williams superfan was invited to join the Rock DJ singer on stage when he appeared at The Halls.

A pair of West Midlands restaurants are celebrating hard-earned new Michelin Stars after a glittering ceremony in Dublin.

Visitors to Wolverhampton city centre will be able to park round the clock at an indoor car park following a successful trial scheme.

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses following a robbery in Bewdley.

A 'well-known' Kidderminster shoplifter has been banned from entering a number of stores.

A bus service in Sandwell will not make a regular stop following an emergency services-led incident.

The developer of the former Heath Town Baths and library has taken on a conditional long lease for the historic building.

The Atto 3 was the first BYD to arrive in the UK, and now, the electric SUV has received a flurry of updates.

Worcestershire Cricket Foundation (WCF) has successfully delivered two innovative “Glow in the Dark” cricket sessions in Dudley, thanks to funding received as part of a research project with the Dudley Integrated Care Board (ICB). The sessions co...

Year 9 pupils at Hydesville Tower School in Walsall are being given a taste of an exciting new sport through an innovative partnership with the British Judo Centre of Excellence.

Seven seriously ill youngsters from Birmingham Children’s Hospital were taken on a trip of a lifetime to Florida thanks to dedicated medics who volunteered to support them.

The performance-focused SUV utilises Mercedes’ ‘4Matic’ all-wheel drive system and mild-hybrid technology.

Potholes: for the lucky among us they are a daily source of frustration and discomfort. For the unlucky they cause costly damage to our vehicles, or even threaten our health.

The elected mayor for the West Midlands has opened a base in Wolverhampton so he can be closer to the communities in the north of the region.

A new round of companies and organisations have been shortlisted to become the next Bostin’ Black Country businesses – and for the first time the public can have their say.

Ready meal chips are being recalled after a manufacturing error led to the wrong product being placed in the packaging.

This is an exciting time for Mentor Link, as the charity expands into the Staffordshire area, with a new office space at The Shire Hall in Stafford and the opportunity to offer the charities services to all schools in Staffordshire.

Two people have been arrested after officers pursued a suspected stolen vehicle in Dudley.

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, attacked three women in separate attacks in the days before he stabbed Leo in the stomach.

A pilot scheme is supporting care home providers in Wolverhampton to strengthen how they prevent and manage infectious illness – helping to protect both residents and staff.

Police have appealed for information after a girl was punched on a bus in Dudley.

Born entertainer Robbie Williams starred in a sellout spectacular show in Wolverhampton - and fans agree it was up there with the singer's finest performances.

It’s almost time to meet them on the corner as folk rock veterans Lindisfarne get ready to perform at Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn.

West Midlands residents are urged to 'be prepared' as 'persistent' rain is expected over the next few days.

The main shopping road in a Black Country town centre will close for six weeks to allow for a £1.5 million regeneration project.

Dashcam footage shows the moment fireworks are let off from a car being driven on a busy road by a Birmingham man.

Parents with children at a school near Wolverhampton are calling for an end to teacher strikes which resulted in disruption for pupils preparing to sit exams.

The collection of items ranges from racing suits worn by former world champions, trophies, steering wheels and even bodywork from Formula One racers.

Stourbridge author Katie Victoria is launching an immersive literary event this month, inviting the public to step inside the fictional city at the heart of her debut novel.

The electric fastback will gain a new 78kWh battery pack for the UK market when it goes on sale in the summer.

Delays of up to 45 minutes were reported following a crash on the M6 near Birmingham that left one person with minor injuries.

“We are delighted to confirm your … initial appointment with us.” The letter addressed to me was in a big white envelope and it was a hospital appointment.

A leading professor at Wolverhampton University was formally appointed an MBE in a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Bin workers in Birmingham have voted to continue taking industrial action for another six months in their long-running dispute over pay.

Delays of up to 30 minutes and around three miles of congestion were reported on the M6 following a crash this morning (Tuesday).

A road closure in Tettenhall has forced buses to divert from their regular routes.

Police have made multiple arrests and seized drugs and weapons as part of their Guardian Task Force initiative.

"Bangs and explosions" were heard ringing out near Lichfield when a lorry caught fire near an industrial estate.

Birmingham City Council’s controversial pest control charge for rats is set to rise again under new proposals.

A teenage boy who murdered 12-year-old Birmingham schoolboy Leo Ross by stabbing him in the stomach in a random attack will be sentenced on Tuesday( (February 10).

Police want to speak to two people they believe may have information on a disturbance in Wolverhampton.

The owner of the former Beatties building in Wolverhampton will this week hold crunch talks to seek extra funding.

Mark Andrews gets a few surprises during Nigel Farage's keynote speech in Birmingham

Walsall Council has been told to ‘put its money where its mouth is’ as the ‘worst flytipping hotspot’ continues to grow.

"Rain, rain, go away…" but we carried on anyway!

Residents of a neighbourhood in Dudley have been told 'not to enter' their own gardens after a retaining wall holding back tonnes of soil collapsed.

Revised plans could see children’s residential homes built on ‘much-loved’ green space.

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, a variety of events have been laid on across Wolverhampton to showcase the benefits apprenticeships can bring to individuals, employers and the economy.

The British Museum has successfully raised £3.5 million to save a gold pendant linked to Henry VIII’s marriage to his first wife, Katherine of Aragon, following a four-month fundraising campaign.

Readers reflect on community and global issues, from a Ukrainian church celebration and fundraising, to the need for clean water, and the eyesore of a vacant Bridgnorth shop.

Birmingham residents could soon be hit by a fresh wave of price rises for hundreds of council services.

This spacious detached home in Dudley offers four bedrooms, versatile living space and gardens to three sides with no onward chain

Plans are underway to officially designate a former gravel quarry near Bridgnorth as a Local Nature Reserve, securing its habitats for the future.

Dudley Council closed the gender pay gap after cutting jobs for low paid female workers according to a new report.

Campaigners for the £20 million Darlaston Plan who want money to be spent on community projects in the town are to petition bosses to help with setting up a youth service at a recently closed social club.

A new purpose-designed centre which will give mental health support has been launched in Birmingham.