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West Midlands Police are looking to speak to multiple people following disorder outside Religion nightclub in Walsall last month - do you recognise any of these people?

Police in Staffordshire have seized a vehicle after routine checks found it was being driven illegally.

Firefighters have tackled a house fire near Wolverhampton caused by a portable heater.

The pantomime season is almost upon us! Oh yes it is! Sorry I make that awful joke every year, but it seems fitting.

Cocaine with an estimated street value of £1.1million has been seized from a van travelling on the M6 in Staffordshire.

The magic of Christmas is set to shine even brighter this year as the Rugeley and District Lions Club Toy Appeal celebrates its 10th anniversary.

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFS) has ordered West Midlands Police to improve child protection services in three areas

Police thank the public for helping them get a prolific Wolverhampton car thief jailed for stealing 24 vehciles across the Black Country

Inspiring and talented learners from across the Black Country were recognised alongside some of the best mentors at our apprenticeship awards ceremony last night.

Plans have been submitted for a Walsall rooftop street food venue which was shut down last month for operating without permission.

Visitors to Dudley Canal Trust could soon take an underground train through the world-famous Seven Sisters limestone caverns under ambitious new plans put forward by tourism bosses.

Social clubs and community groups have long been at the heart of towns and neighbourhoods across the region, along with the buildings that brought people together.

Major plans to redevelop an entire city block and create a “key gateway” in a Birmingham neighbourhood have been approved.

A Black Country church that was at risk of closure two years ago has celebrated the opening of its new children's community hub.

A county lines dealer who sold a range of drugs on the streets of Telford and was paid in electrical items and chocolates has been jailed for six years.

A Labour MP has accused the Home Secretary of using 'deeply divisive' language over her plans for immigration.

Frustrations with public transport and the true meaning of Christmas - two of the topics in today's letters.

An award-winning South Staffordshire pub can keep its outdoor seating area – but an “unauthorised” wall mural is set to be painted over.

“It’s just devastating. It’s completely changed our whole lives. You just can’t imagine the pain, the grief, the trauma it has caused.”

A senior councillor has called for the Government to step in to stop the proliferation of solar and battery farms on Staffordshire's green spaces.

Up to 350 homes could be built on the outskirts of a West Midlands village.

A musician from Cradley Heath is among young people and career changers skilling up to work in priority sectors named in the government's national plan to create 400,00 extra jobs by 2030 as part of its clean energy mission.

A neighbourly dispute in 'a normal residential Busbury street' which started over a cat deflating a swimming pool ended with a father going berserk with a hammer and a Stanley knife, a court heard.

A high street casino has been given permission to open 24 hours a day despite objections from police and public health officials.

A 200MW battery energy storage site could be built on farmland next to the former Rugeley Power Station site.

The brothers behind a family-run butchers and deli offering a high quality offering of halal meat have spoken about how utilising social media has helped put their brand out to a wider audience.

Plans to convert a £1m landmark house in Wednesbury into a new children’s home will be decided next week.

The Co-op has announced plans to create thousands of new apprenticeships in the next few years.

A former Black Country Labour MP has praised the Government's plan to tackle small-boat channel crossings, and took a swipe at 'self-indulgent lefties' within the party who were opposing them.

West Midlands Police have continued their fight to tackle vehicle theft in the region with a number of arrests and charges.

A lane has reopened on the M54 westbound after a multi-vehicle collision had caused it to be closed.

The festive season is set to go into full swing at a popular West Midlands shopping outlet as Santa Claus is set to come to town.

Birmingham City have revealed plans for the club's new 62,000 capacity stadium as part of the club's £3bn Sports Quarter project.

Mounfield was part of The Stone Roses’ classic line-up alongside singer Brown, guitarist John Squire and drummer Alan ‘Reni’ Wren.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murders of two men who died after a shooting in Wolverhampton

A new police headquarters in the centre of Dudley has been officially opened and given the stamp of approval by local figures and members of West Midlands Police.

A former cricket star is set to appear in court next month after being charged with stealing a car and possession of a machete in Birmingham.

An MP has said he was raped after a night out nearly a decade ago, as he called for an end to the stigma around being a victim of sexual assault.

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry was highly critical of former prime minister Boris Johnson and his team.

Police have praised the bravery of the woman and girl targeted by a man from Rowley Regis after he was jailed for rape and sexual assault.

Louise Minchin has become a household name due to appearances on TV but her Keynote Address to the Staffordshire Federation of Women's Institutes Christmas event showed that she is much more than just front-of-camera.

West Midlands Police have seized over £200,000 in cash along with large amounts of drugs following warrants.

A new community wellbeing space, the Nature Nook, has officially launched in Rushall, offering residents a welcoming sensory garden designed to promote relaxation, connection, and positive mental health.

Businesses looking to improve resilience and reduce costs through long-term energy efficiency are being invited to take up free membership of the Staffordshire Business & Environment Network (sben).

A unique, handcrafted ‘shooting star’ tribute to remember someone loved and missed is at the heart of an emotional campaign from Acorns Children’s Hospice this December – to ensure their memory still shines bright.

Multi-award-winning guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Sunjay will perform on Saturday (November 22) at St George's Hall, Bewdley.

Dudley Zoo and Castle has been awarded a prestigious national tourism award for being one of the top storytelling attractions in the country.

Birmingham City are set to reveal plans for the new stadium as part of the club's £3bn Sports Quarter project.

United By 2022, the legacy charity of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, has launched this year’s Ideas Made Real campaign, with £50,000 total funding to help supercharge social action projects in the West Midlands.

Blood glucose levels in diabetes patients can drop by two points following just 20 minutes of physical activity, a new research study has found.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity shared its sincere thanks after receiving a generous £7,899 donation from NFU Mutual Insurance (NFUM), as part of its Agency Giving Fund initiative.

McDonald’s UK & Ireland has unveiled a brand-new list of menu items as part of its festive 2025 range.

A historic hotel in south Birmingham is being reborn as a Nigerian fine dining restaurant called Empress and we went along to take a look and try out the food

Officers from Staffordshire Police have used VR headsets in schools across Staffordshire as part of a campaign promoting anti-knife education in schools.

The Recon comes with four-wheel drive, removable doors and a 100kWh battery pack.

The one-off creation features unique exterior and interior details that pay homage to late 1970s and early 1980s video games.

A popular kebab chain is challenging customers to beat the heat after launching what it is calling its hottest menu item to date.

Five businesses based in Birmingham and the Black Country have been named on the latest 'deliberate tax defaulters' list by the HMRC.

Names are continuing to be added to the annual Wolverhampton Tree of Remembrance to honour loved ones and raise funds for charity.

Guinness fans can now pour pub-quality pints at home as the Nitrosurge device hits its lowest ever price of £19.99 in a new Black Friday deal

The viral Ninja Creami Scoop and Swirl machine has dropped to its cheapest price yet, with Amazon launching a rare Black Friday saving on the UK’s most in-demand ice cream maker.

The asylum seeker who murdered Rhiannon Skye Whyte at Bescot Railway Station has been ordered to undergo a CT scan to definitively establish his age.

A Walsall wedding caterer has been fined thousands of pounds after environmental health chiefs discovered mouse droppings at premises last year.

Happy Friday eve - a popular pub chain with a venue in Wolverhampton is giving away free drinks and dinners for grandmas across the West Midlands - here’s how to claim

Police have launched a video appeal after a woman in her 70s was injured after being struck by a car.

Police have given a glimpse inside a large cannabis farm where 50 plants were seized just half-an-hour from Birmingham.

West Midlands Police have launched an appeal for information after a number of bank cards were stolen in Dudley.

A new cross-border safety crackdown in Telford has uncovered issues including vehicle damage and invalid insurance among Wolverhampton-licensed taxis.

New footage and images show the scene a day after a taxi car crashed into a property wall in Netherton.

The Met Office has predicted warmer weather ahead for the West Midlands as the weekend approaches.

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire’s decision to recruit a temporary chief constable after its previous one was suspended from duty was “unlawful”, a High Court judge has ruled.

A road in Walsall has become impassable for buses due to ice.

BYD’s smallest SUV has gained a PHEV variant, and Cameron Richards has been driving it to see what it’s like.

Part of the southbound M6 near Walsall has become blocked after a lorry broke down on the motorway.

Sonia Kumar's Access to Finance for Women Bill has passed its first reading in the House of Commons.

Work to increase the sharing of services between two Staffordshire councils is being halted as both authorities face their own demise in the coming years.

A veteran West Midland councillor has been praised for more than half a century's dedicated commitment to the community as she was presented with a national award.

A plan to build a new HMO in Smethwick's High Street should be approved, according to a recommendation from planners.

A man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to pretend to be a police officer investigating bank fraud to swindle Wolverhampton residents out of money.

Kidderminster's Museum of Carpet will close next month, citing rising energy costs and falling visitor numbers.

A Wolverhampton cafe owner jailed for drugs and guns offences has been given until January to come clean about his criminal assets.

Health and safety improvements were recommended at a Wolverhampton yard in the months before an employee was run over by a reversing wagon, a court has heard.

Walsall Council is still awaiting the go-ahead to open its £32 million new 'super tip' - two months after the site was completed.

A law firm has appointed a brace of new directors.

In 1980, Margaret Thatcher’s economic policies were beginning to bite across the UK, with rising unemployment, high inflation and industrial decline hitting many areas — not least the traditional manufacturing heartlands of the Black Country.

A new shop has been granted an alcohol licence after neighbours complained it would be ‘incompatible’ with the area.

A Cradley Heath man will go on trial accused of sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl over five months last year.

A former Tory councillor in Walsall has joined Advance UK, a political party backed by anti-Islam campaigner Tommy Robinson.

The AA’s latest app helps you plan journeys, check MOTs and get rescued faster by letting patrols pinpoint your exact location in a breakdown

A goalkeeping legend has been lined up for a fundraising event as residents try to raise enough cash to fight a planning application for 800 homes in their village.

An application has been submitted to convert a temporary traveller site in Walsall into a permanent facility.

Employers have pledged thousands of training opportunities for young people in a bid to tackle the West Midlands high youth unemployment rate.

Government plans to scrap the role of the police and crime commissioners have been welcomed by Conservatives in the West Midlands.

A village memorial garden and an outdoor gym are just two South Staffordshire projects set to benefit from Government funding.

Britain’s biggest model railway show, The National Festival of Railway Modelling, is heading to the NEC Birmingham, this weekend (November 22-23).

Bilston has been identified in a study as the West Midland's most affordable town for working families to buy a home in 2025.

Residents, churches and community organisations across Walsall are ramping up donation efforts in support of devastated communities in Jamaica following the ravaging Hurricane Melissa.

The family of a Malaysian man who visited Bridgnorth more than 65 years ago are appealing for help to find a portrait of their 92-year-old grandfather that was sketched in the town back in the 1950s.

Today’s letters tackle what really worries readers: freedom of speech, school curriculum debates, and social inequalities.