Police have issued an appeal after an attempted sexual assault on a woman in Birmingham.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States on Saturday.

A driver has been jailed for more than 11 years after deliberately running over pedestrians when violence erupted outside a Birmingham city centre nightclub.

Tomorrow marks the start of National Careers Week, a UK-wide celebration of careers guidance and a chance to inspire young people as they explore their future paths.

One of the UK’s longest established funeral directors has launched a new direct cremations service after taking over Hammerwich Crematorium.

Proud Birmingham patriot and the world’s premier authority on the real Peaky Blinders, Professor Carl Chinn MBE sat down with a chat for us to help separate fact from fiction ahead of the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.

Developers behind plans to convert the historic Walsall County Court building into flats when it is relocated elsewhere have made a minor change.

A council continued to promote two of its farms for housing development – despite leaders saying they would stop farms being sold off.

New parking restrictions are coming into force along Rowley Regis's High Street as part of road safety improvements for shoppers and visitors.

Dudley Council planners are being asked to approve the details of a development on the former Rolling Mills site in Stourbridge.

This pub has been given a new lease of life by its landlord after years of struggle and has become a popular community hub with great beer and a warm welcome.

A council has rejected plans that would have allowed a West Bromwich car dealership opened without permission to stay.

To celebrate the beginning of spring we have made a list of ten hidden Black Country gems you need to visit over the next few months.

Rail bosses have revealed how much it will cost passengers to use much-heralded new railway stations in Birmingham.

Forget dreams of retiring by the seaside - new research suggests older people may thrive best in well-connected towns and cities, including two right here in the West Midlands.

Birmingham communities have been urged not to let "politics say what their city is" following a row about its image.

There are some beautiful under-the-radar market towns in the West Midlands that are perfect for a peaceful day out.

The Severn Valley Railway has warned landowners with properties next to their rail line that they are liable for the trees on their property.

The continued battle to protect an area of greenbelt land in the West Midlands countryside has seen protestors come out to make their voices heard.

The singer, known as the Prince of Darkness, died aged 76 in July last year.

It was a day for residents and campaigners to come together and make their voices heard about plans to build homes on greenbelt land around their town.

Two teenagers have been charged with murder more than a week after a man was fatally stabbed.

Motorists heading north on the M6 have been warned to expect delays after a vehicle breakdown caused a lane to be closed.

A wanted appeal has been launched to find a man who is suspected of numerous offences in Dudley.

A police appeal has been launched after a burglary at a house in the east of Birmingham.

Flights across Western Europe and the Middle East are facing severe disruption after US and Israeli strikes on Iran forced airlines to divert or cancel routes, including services from Birmingham.

Kingswinford vodka brand Jatt Life is aiming to grow its US off-trade presence after a successful two-week brand boosting campaign in California.

A man has been jailed after police seized a zombie knife from him.

The Environment Agency has updated flood alerts and warnings across the Midlands following further rain.

Police are appealing for information after three vehicles were stolen from streets in Highley over a five‑day period.

A Class A drug dealer who sent out business cards advertising his services has been jailed after police shut down a supply network.

Housebuilder Cameron Homes has submitted outline plans for a £150m scheme to build 430 homes and community facilities in Chasetown, Burntwood.

A power cut affecting hundreds of homes in the Walsall area from this morning has been almost completely cleared.

Two men have been jailed for a total of almost 80 years after they opened fire at a group of people in a Wolverhampton street - leaving three injured.

A leather museum campaigner was told to ‘shut up’ by the leader of Walsall Council at a public meeting.

Black Country businesses are urged to complete a vital economic survey that could directly influence government policy decisions affecting companies in the region.

A maximum council tax increase and £32 million worth of cuts for the 2026/27 budget have been approved by Walsall councillors.

The wait is almost over. Adjust your flat caps, and this time fill them with popcorn – by order of the Peaky Blinders.

A new skills campus built in the heart of Cradley Heath to bring practical training and adult learning courses to locals is set to be officially opened.

11 jobs have been saved following the sale of a Willenhall-based family run laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication company.

A Black Country business hub which has opened on an historic site in Cradley Heath is set to throw its doors open to visitors, with a big prize up for grabs.

Mark Andrews takes a wry look at the week's news

Stand-up legend and co-founder of Comic Relief Sir Lenny Henry needs no introduction - but as this week’s Midlands Hero, we’re going to give him one anyway.

From flying the Union flag to concerns over tolerance and the courts, local readers have their say on issues affecting the nation today.

Dr Steve McCabe takes a look at the proud differences between the Black Country and Birmingham

These are the 5 longest scheduled nonstop flights you can take from Birmingham Airport (BHX) in 2026:

Here are a number of sites across the Black Country where mobile speed cameras are currently in place.

Bus gates and 20mph speed limits could soon be introduced on certain roads in Birmingham city centre as a major project moves forwards.

Excitement is building for people in Moseley as the opening of a new railway station to serve the village draws closer following years of delays.

This is the face of 18-year-old Jonan Walker who has been detained for attacking his mother and leaving her for dead at their Smethwick home.

Controversial proposals for a new clinical waste incinerator in a village near Stafford will be considered by a planning inspector in April.

A new HMO could be built above a Smethwick pharmacy according to plans submitted to Sandwell Council.

Take a look at some of the brightest Black Country stars who hold the torch in showcasing the region's talents.

Lovers of real ale are being invited to visit as many pubs as they can and get their miles in over the next three months as a brewery's real ale trail returns.

Schools are running on empty, a teaching union has warned, as teachers begin voting in an indicative strike ballot.

With delicious food at a beautiful canalside venue, the new Digbeth Dining Club site in Brierley Hill is one to visit.

A long-running family-run scrap metal business in Willenhall struggling with rising costs has been sold to a new owner, saving 13 jobs.

Minor disruption was reported on the M6 in Walsall due to a stranded vehicle.

Four alleged pro-Palestine protesters have pleaded not guilty to causing more than £1.2 million of damage in a planned attack on a UK factory linked to Israel.

Fans from all across the world queue up for a photo with Ozzy the Bull, who sports a brand-new Peaky Blinders inspired look.

An 'unbelievable' 200,000 birthday cards have been sent to Amelia Kolpa ahead of her special day next week.

Four people have been charged with drug offences in Walsall following a county lines operation in the borough.

Two more boys have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of an 18-year-old man who was stabbed to death outside a mosque.

Midlands-based catering company Cornerstone Kitchen has announced it will be supporting Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity throughout 2026, pledging to raise vital funds to support the Children’s Hospital’s incredible work with sick kids an...

A man has been charged with drugs offences in connection with a long-running police investigation into the class A drugs trade in Birmingham.

Cars such as the Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon Denali and Chevrolet Silverado can now be directly ordered through GM Speciality Vehicles.

It was a successful first day for a cafe owner who said she was living a dream she'd had since she was a little girl.

West Midlands police officers Kiran Patel and Matthew Cooper have been recognised for their outstanding and innovative policing, receiving national Police Now awards.

Three young kittens who were found in an Birmingham alley, including one hidden in a sleeping bag, have been rescued by the RSPCA.

A man, aged 20 and from Dudley, has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of posting videos and images of terrorist attacks on TikTok.

Updated adventure bike gets a new engine and a starting price of £14,995.

More arrests may follow in the murder investigation of Zeshan Afzal who was stabbed and killed in the grounds of a Smethwick mosque, a judge has been told.

As winter gives way to spring, these beaches located within a three-hour drive from Wolverhampton are perfect for a relaxing spring day.

An opticians in Blackheath and Dudley is celebrating the career journey of one of its own store directors, who started out working weekends alongside his studies, to mark National Careers Week (March 2-7).

Two men have been charged with four counts of attempted murder each after a shooting in Sutton Coldfield.

Independent creative pottery painting studio Pretty Pøts has been awarded Best New Brand Arrival at the McArthurGlen West Midlands Designer Outlet Awards 2025 — a significant achievement for a business that began in a small Staffordshire village l...

For the first time ever, two local big bands come together to celebrate a century of one of the most influential musical genres ever recorded: jazz. St Peter's Collegiate Academy Big Band, from Wolverhampton, and Neil Coley Big Band, from Oldbury, jo...

A Wolverhampton school with more than 500 years of history has been celebrating after being named on a list of some of the top schools in the country.

A new free memory support group, Wings of Support, is now running fortnightly at Lichfield Library, providing a welcoming and supportive space for people living with dementia and their loved ones.

Limited to just 500 units, the Duster Spirit of Sand edition celebrates the firm’s success in the Dakar World Rally Championships.

Police have launched a manhunt for a wanted Walsall burglar who footy fans believe bears an uncanny resemblance to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.

We’ve been running our Nissan Qashqai for several months, and it’s proved to be a likeable, comfortable and practical proposition.

Nature Nook, based in Rushall, opens its doors with a simple but powerful idea: to create a calm, welcoming space where people of all ages can slow down, reconnect with nature, and feel safe to explore, create, and just be.

Two men have been treated for injuries after a two-vehicle crash on a major Staffordshire road.

A unique WW2 blast-proof building, described as 'James Bond-style', is now up for sale along with 55 acres of woodland, with a guide price of £2 million.

The family of a West Midlands machinist who died in a workplace incident have spoken of their grief after the company was fined £750,000

Passengers are facing delays on the Cross City Line due to a track circuit fault this morning.

This time last year its days appeared to be numbered, the bulldozers waiting in the wings for its destruction.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 14 local establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

A woman who underwent a quadruple amputation after being taken ill with sepsis has spoken about her long road to recovery, her aim to walk again and her hopes of helping people to avoid going through the ordeal she went to.

A leading figure in the independent funeral industry is encouraging people to make the time to talk to loved ones about their final farewell wishes to help ease emotional and financial worry further down the line.

When it comes to the vexed question of asylum hotels, there are few places more poignant than this.

Museum sites have closed in preparation for reopening under entirely new management, thanks to a takeover by the National Trust, which will mark the start of a new chapter in the museum’s story.

It’s the latest restaurant from a BBQ and southern American-style chain which aims to bring a little bit of Americana to your plate, but is it any good?

Birmingham Council says work is under way to deliver affordable homes in Druids Heath despite the area’s regeneration project being hit by a setback.

West African and Caribbean restaurants in Birmingham are winning fans from seasoned foodies to casual diners looking for a change from a takeaway

A property housing one of Willenhall's most established businesses which brings in rent of more than £33,000 is going under the hammer

Labour councillors were forced to defend their record in Birmingham as tensions over the upcoming local elections continue to ramp up.