Police are appealing for information after a quad bike was stolen from a shed in Rugeley with suspectes captured on CCTV

Residents of a Black Country town hit by fly-tipping tell of their anger claiming their neighbourhood has been turned into a makeshift tip

Police have launched an investigation following a disorder in Bearwood last night (Wednesday) in which three people were injured.

Grimsby against Wolves is a tie with FA Cup pedigree, from a semi-final in 1939 where the crowd of 76, 962 remains a record for Old Trafford.

The mugshots of a man and his girlfriend who have been jailed for more than 30 years after driving at a man in Wolverhampton ‘with murderous intent’ have been unveiled by police

Broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle says 'nothing is off limits' as he prepares to visit the West Midlands as part of his 'Wild' tour.

Readers write on frustrations over the loss of landlines, differing views on a brief diplomatic role, scepticism about royal concern, and a reminder that romance can still be found in unexpected places...

Tributes have been paid to a Bridgnorth man whose “booming voice” left an indelible mark on the local community, from its schoolrooms and cricket pitches to its stage lights and church pews.

Wolverhampton residents have talked of their shock at the appearance of a 'three-foot-wide' sinkhole near their homes.

Dudley councillors were denied the chance to vote on this year’s rent increase because leaders knew they would lose.

For more than 140 years, it was renowned across the West Midlands for its famous sausages. But today only a pile of rubble remains of the former F A Gill meat business.

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, which runs until Sunday (February 15) David Wilson Homes is celebrating a former apprentice who was promoted to assistant site manager at the start of the year.

Evidence in the case of a woman accused of killing her baby girl in West Bromwich has concluded.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has responded to calls to intervene in the Birmingham bins strike saga.

Concerns over safety, littering and poor facilities are among the reasons why people in the West Midlands are reluctant to use parks and green spaces.

Earlier this month Walsall Council unveiled its new Household Waste and Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station.

Fresh measures to tackle high levels of air pollution across the West Midlands are set to be implemented.

A Shropshire recruitment consultancy started at Bridgnorth kitchen table is marking five years in business with new appointments, an internal promotion and continued growth across the manufacturing, engineering and distribution sectors.

New Look has secured a five-year lease extension after Lichfield District Council agreed new terms for the store.

Two engineering firms have completed a £700,000 investment in new machinery which will be used to make grooming products - the latest project in a 60-year relationship between the companies.

Drivers have been forced to play Russian roulette with potholes on a notorious West Midlands A-road.

A ten-year multi-million-pound plan to revitalise Bilston is set to be backed by councillors next week.

A planned £9 million new ice rink for Dudley will also bring new restaurants, cafes and bars into the town, says the council leader.

We chat to the women behind one of Shropshire's newest beers - made with Godiva and Boadicia hops for International Women's Day

A Walsall primary school has received an 'outstanding' rating from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI).

The Government's energy supremo dropped into a Stafford manufacturing company to see first hand how it is contributing to a cleaner electricity supply.

Three yobs who battered a man outside a West Bromwich Wetherspoons have been sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court.

A West Midlands hospital boss has described “some green shoots of recovery” after improvements to ambulance handover delays were seen in recent weeks – but he added that the current situation was still nowhere near where it needed to be.

Dudley planners are set to consider two applications for houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs) including conversion of an office building.

Children who are caught carrying knives in England and Wales will be given "mandatory specialised plans" to stop them reoffending, the Deputy Prime Minister has announced.

Better support for parents whose children are taken into care is urgently needed in a bid to prevent harm to any babies they have in the future, a report has said.

A bus service in Wednesbury has been forced to divert following an incident on the road.

A road in Smethwick has become blocked following a 'police incident'.

A road has been blocked following a collision in Smethwick.

The Prince of Wales met Sam Stables in January on a visit to Herefordshire.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in which three elderly men were injured and commemorative coins were stolen.

Five people have been arrested after suspected class A drugs and ammunition was seized in Birmingham.

Images taken by the Express & Star have shown the extent of damage to a Wolverhampton road due to a sinkhole incident.

Lloyds Banking Group is to close nine branches across the Midlands - affecting customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland.

The mother of murdered Walsall hotel worker Rhiannon Whyte has launched a foundation in her name to help her daughter and other children whose mums have been murdered.

A teenage boy has been charged in connection with a machete attack in Birmingham.

Police have released dramatic footage of the arrests of two men after a shooting in Dudley which left a woman with life changing injuries.

More needs to be done to raise awareness of the benefits of apprenticeships, a Black Country training provider's annual barometer has revealed.

A woman is set to go on trial accused of making up false claims of sexual abuse against a former Birmingham MP and groups of men on Cannock Chase

Police have asked for help in locating a man who is wanted on recall to prison.

A rapist has been jailed after attacking a girl in Birmingham who raised the alarm by calling police and ‘asking for a pizza’

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following a 'specialist patrol' in Wolverhampton last night.

Mourners visiting their loved-ones at North Walsall Cemetery have spoken out after plots flooded again over the weekend.

It has been the start of a new era for a Wolverhampton academy after students and staff moved into their brand new and modern school building.

Take a look inside an incredible 16th century West Midlands cottage that has been built in a cave and hailed as ‘unlike any other’ which has gone up for sale

The family-friendly EV is Toyota’s fourth electric offering and will be available with two battery options.

West Midlands Police has concluded that the death of a man found on a school field in Wolverhampton was 'accidental'.

Work to investigate a 'sinkhole' that has appeared on a road in Wolverhampton is underway.

A group of men have been convicted after a woman was injured during a shooting in Dudley last year

Two local not-for-profit organisations are celebrating a successful partnership which has enabled children and vulnerable adults across the city to continue to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors.

Emergency services have responded to an accident involving three heavy goods vehicles on the southbound M6 near Birmingham.

A much-loved chophouse restaurant has announced its opening date in Birmingham at one of the city’s most beautiful landmark buildings

A Wolves fan who went viral after having a chicken nugget stolen by his dad at Molineux has landed a dream role as Aldi's official 'Chicken Nugget Taster.'

New funding aiming to keep residents active and independent for longer in later life has been launched in South Staffordshire.

A man has been jailed after he stole nearly £750-worth of goods from shops in Stone and Stafford as well as Stoke-on-Trent

A road in Wolverhampton has been closed after a 'sinkhole' appeared in a city street.

Glyn Phillips is the 2026 Wolverhampton Literature Festival Poetry Slam Champion, having been awarded the title after a tense (please excuse the pun), fast-moving and exciting competition held at Wolverhampton’s Arena Theatre on January 31.

The Rotary Clubs of Cannock and Stafford, in partnership with South Staffordshire College, are delighted to announce the return of their sponsored ‘Sleep Out’ event that aims to raise awareness of homelessness and much needed funds that will help...

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Chinese car manufacturers are dominating the UK’s new car market, and over the next 12 months, there are more brands expected to arrive on our shores.

A leading leisure provider is celebrating the success of a young man whose journey through the apprenticeship programme is a standout example of how opportunities, hard work and passion can flourish together.

Whizzing around on a classic scooter can get a few heads turning, but for one Birmingham local, his unique modified scooter makes getting attention a day-to-day occurrence.

An open day at Nightingale House in Wolverhampton’s former Royal Hospital will give people the opportunity to view the final apartments available for people aged 55 and over as restoration work is completed.

People who want to quit smoking in Wolverhampton will soon be able to get cutting edge support at their fingertips.

Walsall residents are invited to know their status by ordering a free HIV test kit as National HIV Testing Week takes place from 9 to 15 February 2026.

Yesterday (February 10), the Library of Birmingham was lit up yellow to mark the 40th anniversary of the UK's leading end of life charity’s flagship fundraiser, the Great Daffodil Appeal.

A West Midlands business leader is taking on four major endurance events, culminating in an ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m), to raise funds and awareness for UK military veterans and their families.

A Warhammer Hobby Space Demo will take place for the first time at Halesowen Library on Tuesday, February 17, from 3-4.30pm.

Alex Ballinger MP has welcomed the news that Labour will be funding clean power upgrades that will help the NHS in Halesowen cut their energy bills.

Four opticians are kicking off 2026 with a major fundraising commitment - a year-long charity competition designed to raise money, boost teamwork and support four vital causes.

Hundreds of children and young people in or leaving care in Wolverhampton were recognised for their outstanding personal and educational achievements at an inspirational awards celebration on January 30.

British crime drama This Is Birmingham, starring Kay S. Ubhi, has reached a major milestone in its international trajectory, securing a win at the glamorous RED Movie Awards. This accolade marks a definitive shift for the production, moving it from a...

Walking enthusiasts across the Black Country are being urged to lace up their boots and map out a course to success – and join an incredible Walk 100 Miles in March challenge.

Walsall poet and open mic host, Ryan Kenny, is heading down to London on Sunday, February 15, to take part in the UK's largest 10k running event.

Children at Little Trinity Nursery in Kidderminster embraced this years’ Time to Talk Day, the nation’s biggest conversation about mental health, on Thursday, February 5.

A popular annual carnival is set to return to the streets of Bilston as part of a wider package of events and regeneration in the town.

Who were the men suspected of being Jack the Ripper and how did falling under suspicion impact their lives?

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

The lightweight sports car has gained some fresh paint colours and some visual exterior enhancements.

A restaurant famed for modern British cooking shaped by sustainability, self-sufficiency and strong local sourcing has received an important industry award.

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.

In a world where modernisation is becoming increasingly common, the people of this close-knit village near Wolverhampton are doing their best to keep its traditions alive.

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 training ground.