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Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:32:35 +000070480214
More than 20 firefighters have been battling a major blaze at a recycling centre in the Black Country.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:26:09 +0000Anger after hospice charity shop burgled
Thieves have broken into an Acorns Children's Hospice charity shop and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:54:09 +000070477997
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced a ‘support package’ for areas where case numbers remain high.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:42:10 +0000Boundary changes criticised as 'untidy mess' as changes planned for Black Country and Staffordshire
MPs have hit out at “untidy and unnecessary” changes that will redraw the region’s political map.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:27:00 +000070438671
Shop owners have given their backing to a police initiative which is aimed at cracking down on shoplifters and people who commit fraud in Stourport.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:07:00 +0000Litter-picking students in Stafford enjoy visit from mayor
Students from South Staffordshire College were delighted when mayor Tony Nixon and mayoress Hazel Nixon came to help out.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:05:00 +0000Colleagues praying for recovery as insurance company worker stabbed in neck
Workers at an insurance company have been left "shocked and traumatised" after a colleague was stabbed in the neck in the Black Country.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:04:30 +0000Happy, proud, reassured: Young Black Country folk delighted to be getting jabbed
"I think it's been great to see so many people getting vaccinated as it's another step out of this pandemic."
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:03:30 +000020,000 fewer workers on furlough in the region in April
More than 20,000 fewer workers in the Black Country and Staffordshire were on furlough in April, as coronavirus restrictions started easing across the UK.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:03:00 +000070461045
A Wolverhampton-born West End star will make her first performance as a professional in her hometown theatre as part of an upcoming UK tour.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:02:30 +0000Woman shot in chest in Wolverhampton
A woman was seriously injured in one of two shootings on the same night in Wolverhampton.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:02:00 +0000Windows smashed in 'revenge' attack after racist abuse
Windows were smashed and a man was injured in what is believed to have been a revenge attack after a racist incident in Wolverhampton.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:01:45 +0000Gavin Williamson criticises Oxford students for removing portrait of Queen
A group of graduate students at Magdalen College reportedly removed an image of the Monarch because she represents Britain’s colonialist past.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:01:30 +0000Number of Covid patients in region's hospitals falls
Hospital trusts across the Black Country and Staffordshire were caring for a total of 42 Covid patients – as the numbers dropped from the previous week.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:01:00 +0000Towns Fund cash boost a 'gamechanger' for Walsall
A multi-million pound funding boost has been hailed as a "gamechanger" for a Black Country borough.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:00:30 +0000Council steps up war on the fly-tippers
Attempts to tackle fly-tipping in a district are being stepped up following a rise in incidents during the pandemic.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:00:05 +000070477266
District council cabinet members are looking to allocate £50,000 towards the Commonwealth Games’ mountain biking event, taking place at Cannock Chase Forest next summer.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:00:05 +0000Three quarters of people in region back plans to stamp out smoking
Ministers have been urged to use Brexit to hike taxes on major tobacco firms after three quarters of people in the West Midlands backed plans to wipe out smoking.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:00:05 +0000Engine rebuild on one of the world’s rarest cars in final stages
The restoration of the engine on one of the world’s rarest cars is in its final stages at a firm in Bridgnorth.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000Commonwealth Games 'huge' for Sandwell, says council boss
The Commonwealth Games is going to be "huge" for Sandwell, a council boss has said with just over a year to go until the competition arrives in the region.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +000070440998
Construction businesses in the West Midlands will need to recruit an additional 25,000 new workers by 2025 just to meet demand.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 20:43:10 +000070476471
Police have appealed for help finding a Stafford man who has gone missing without his medication.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 20:20:09 +000070470528
Some 5.7 million people live in the areas which have been offered enhanced support.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 20:14:11 +0000NHS sees ‘Glastonbury-style’ surge in vaccine bookings
NHS England said the National Booking Service had 493,000 appointments reserved by midday on Tuesday, five hours after over-25s were included.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:46:19 +0000Man fights for his life after being stabbed in daylight town centre attack
A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the neck in a daylight attack in Wednesbury town centre.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:25:15 +0000Illegal e-scooter riders facing police crackdown
West Midlands Police have issued a statement reiterating e-scooter rules.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:14:11 +000070471611
Brenda Venables disappeared in 1982.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:23:17 +0000Out-of-hours mental health service launched in West Bromwich
An out-of-hours support service for people at risk of a mental health crisis has been launched by a charity in the Black Country.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:21:10 +000070469246
A pharmacy in Wolverhampton has been sold having been put up for almost a million pounds.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:02:11 +0000Further 25 Covid deaths in region
A further 25 coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in hospitals and care homes in the Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:20:00 +000070468020
Police want to talk to a man after a break-in in Four Oaks.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:55:10 +0000Two teenagers arrested after family racially abused
Two teenagers have been arrested after a family were racially abused and threatened in a Wolverhampton park.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:54:16 +0000Arrest after cannabis farm found in roof
A man has been arrested after police found a cannabis farm in the roof of house in Staffordshire.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:45:22 +0000Khan release by Parole Board ‘unlikely'
Fishmongers’ Hall terrorist Usman Khan would have been unlikely to have been released from prison had he needed to satisfy the Parole Board, the police officer leading the investigation into the Stafford jihadi said.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:33:13 +0000Pc defends ‘necessary’ baton strikes
A police constable accused of assaulting Dalian Atkinson has told a jury she hit the ex-footballer with a baton because it was “absolutely necessary” to protect herself and her colleague.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:29:15 +0000Hundreds pay respect to popular Wolverhampton teacher
Hundreds of people gathered to pay their respects to a much-loved father, brother, son and teacher.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:13:11 +0000Pupils encouraged to wear face coverings in school
Pupils have been urged to keep wearing face coverings in schools as efforts are stepped up to curb the virus spread and keep children in the classroom.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:12:19 +0000Frustrated holidaymakers call Portugal amber list decision 'a disgrace'
Passengers arriving from Portugal who now have to self-isolate due to the country being moved to the amber list have called the decision "a disgrace".
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:07:17 +0000Appeal as £1,300 worth of goods taken
CCTV images have been released after electrical goods worth £1,300 were taken through the self-service section of an Asda supermarket without being paid for.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:59:11 +0000Arrests after drugs found in stop and search
Two men from Walsall have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences after a stop-and-search in Cannock.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:54:10 +0000Murder probe after man, 26, found dead
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at a house in Olton, Solihull.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:46:15 +0000In detail: Proposed boundary changes
Under new plans from the Boundary Commission, the number of constituencies in the Black Country and Staffordshire will be reduced from 25 to 23 after the next general election. Here are the proposed changes in detail.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:46:09 +0000Boundaries changes: Big shake-up for MPs
The political futures of MPs in the Black Country and Staffordshire were today put on the line after proposals for a major shake up of parliamentary boundaries were published.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:19:11 +0000Fencing put up around Titanic monument
Fencing has been put up around a replica anchor from the Titanic in Netherton as restoration work continues.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:40:10 +0000DJ Pete Tong to perform at city festival
DJ Pete Tong and Radio 1’s Danny Howard are just two of the names set to play Lichfield’s first ever electronic dance music festival this summer.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:24:16 +0000Man charged with murder to enter plea
A man charged with the murder of a 17-year-old who was fatally stabbed in Smethwick will enter a plea next month.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:38:22 +000070458246
There will be a rise in charges on the M6Toll, between Cannock and Coleshill, from July 8.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:24:00 +000070290491
Young people from across the region have been acknowledged for acts of charity and supporting their communities.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:39:10 +0000Car left stranded in mid-air after colliding with lamppost
A late-night accident saw a car end up suspended in the air after it hit a lamppost.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:19:00 +0000New care service sets up at tennis club in Wolverhampton
A Kidderminster eye surgeon has taken on a franchise to provide domiciliary care from a base at Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis Club to help people with health issues remain in their own homes.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:15:13 +0000Teenage killer back in court over 70mph police chase
A Black Country killer already serving a life term for murder has been back in court over a police chase where he drove along residential streets at double the speed limit.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:03:13 +0000Failings allowed serial killer who threw wife off Wolverhampton balcony to kill again
A serial killer who threw his wife off a balcony in Wolverhampton was not stopped from killing his third partner because authorities were "entirely reliant" on him reporting the fact he was in a relationship, a coroner has ruled.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:58:10 +0000Ministers urged to do more to help carers
A Wolverhampton MP has urged ministers to double down on a pledge to support working families and carers.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:55:10 +0000Neighbours catch up in Big Lunch
Residents in Wolverhampton took to outdoor dining as they joined in the Eden Project Appeal which aims to persuade local communities to get together.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:36:16 +0000Walsall wins £21.3 million 'town deal'
Walsall has won a £21.3 million slice of £610 million in Government funding to help 26 English towns rebuild their economies in the wake of the pandemic.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 06:47:00 +0000Afternoon tea served up at Essington Farm cafe
Staff at a family farming business at Essington are now serving up something good for visitors in the form of their award-winning afternoon teas.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 06:01:00 +000070447193
Dudley Building Society saw mortgage lending fall by more than £100 million last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +000070361148
One of the UK’s leading vehicle safety equipment suppliers has set out a five-year business plan that could see it double annual sales and create 50 new jobs – if it could just find the right premises.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:05:30 +0000Schools praised as pandemic leads to 1.5m lost days
Education chiefs say schools in the region worked "tremendously hard" to minimise the impact of Covid-19 on pupils – after figures revealed more than 1.5 million days of face-to-face teaching were lost in the region during the autumn term.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:05:00 +0000Region's council tax income drops by more than £11m
A dramatic drop in council tax income during the coronavirus pandemic has left authorities across the region facing a funding shortfall of £11 million, new figures reveal.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:04:30 +0000Excitement building as Games draw closer
Get a glimpse of how we’re shaping up for Commonwealth Games 2022 and the world-class legacy to be left in its tracks.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:04:00 +0000Singer's England song for the Euros
Singer Steve Heathcock is helping to cheer on England in the European Championships through a charity single and a video including his seven-year-old grandson.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:03:30 +0000Shop plan unveiled for eyesore public toilets block
A derelict toilet block next to a popular Black Country pub is set to be demolished to make way for a new shop.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:02:30 +0000Kristian is ‘living the dream’
A long-distance runner is gearing up for his next gruelling challenge - a 2,200-mile hike across the east coast of America.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:02:00 +0000MP helps launch Beacon charity shop
MP Pat McFadden swapped his desk for a shop counter to serve customers at a sight loss charity shop.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:01:00 +0000Metal detectorist Andy strikes again
A metal detectorist who has a knack of unearthing artefacts from Shropshire's past is all smiles after discovering a gold coin dating to the Iron Age.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:00:03 +000070318340
Recycling rates in the Black Country and Staffordshire fell during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:00:03 +000070404090
A kind-hearted schoolgirl will run 50 laps around her local park to raise money for charity.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:00:01 +0000Mother creates children clothing to help those with special needs
A mother has launched a children's clothing line to benefit youngsters with special needs.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +000070406178
A Black Country author has published his fifth novel which is a children's book involving a crime drama.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:19:13 +000070445785
An appeal for help with finding a wanted man has gone out to residents in the Black Country.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:22:19 +0000Racist abuse and stab threats aimed at Muslim family
An investigation has begun after a video on social media showed a Muslim family being abused and threatened.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:13:08 +0000Over-25s in England to be called for Covid jab
It comes as the NHS marks six months since the start of the largest vaccination programme in its history.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:50:09 +0000Aviation bosses call for reopening of UK-US travel
The US is currently on the UK’s amber list, which means arriving travellers must self-isolate for 10 days.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:24:09 +0000Hancock vows âÃÂÃÂone day soon freedom will returnâÃÂÃÂ
The Health Secretary said over-25s will be eligible for a vaccine from Tuesday.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:23:14 +000070443954
Some 53% of UK adults are now estimated to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:10:10 +0000‘Gutted’ Britons back from Portugal after cutting short trips
Hundreds of Britons arrived at Gatwick Airport amid a rush to get home before 4am on Tuesday.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:06:10 +0000Solicitors ‘under pressure’ as stamp duty deadline looms
The Law Society suggested professionals may need to manage their clients’ expectations around completing deals in time.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:00:11 +0000Police still searching for mother of baby found in canal
Police are still trying to trace the mother of a newborn baby boy who was found in a Walsall canal.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:59:14 +0000Work to start on £40m revamp of A&E
Main work is to start on the £40 million revamp of the A&E department at Walsall Manor Hospital.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:55:18 +0000Driver run over by thief stealing his van now in stable condition
A delivery driver who was left fighting for his life after trying to stop a thief from stealing his van is now in a stable condition in hospital.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:54:24 +0000Delivery driver fights for life after being run over by his own van
A delivery driver is fighting for his life after being run over while attempting to stop a thief from stealing his van.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:38:14 +0000Black Country Musicom Festival returning
A party will be held at Himley Park next month to celebrate the Black Country Festival.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:23:18 +0000Family back home after terrifying blaze
A family forced to flee when a fire caused by an arsonist spread to their house have returned home - but the culprit has still not been found.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:15:00 +000070441015
The mobile Covid-19 testing unit is set to remain at Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital this week.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:47:27 +0000Clearing of rubble from Rugeley Power Station begins
Work to transform the former site of Rugeley Power Station after the cooling towers were brought down is already under way, chiefs have said.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:26:08 +000070437961
Mohammed Shahdab and Sheilkala Razaq were found seriously injured on Saturday.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:16:12 +0000Off-duty officer who stopped armed shoplifter given bravery award
An off-duty police officer has been awarded a bravery commendation after stopping an armed shoplifter in the Black Country.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:43:15 +0000Major redevelopment the next step for power station
It has been at the heart of Rugeley's skyline for several decades – but now the majority of it has become rubble, what does the future hold for the site?
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:41:26 +0000Popular cinema ready to welcome back film fans
The lights will be back on for a popular cinema after more than a year of Covid-related closure.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:33:09 +0000Stafford terrorist Usman Khan’s hoax suicide belt ‘looked like real device’
The suicide belt worn by Fishmongers’ Hall terrorist Usman Khan when he was shot by police was “an elaborate hoax” which looked like a realistic device capable of mass destruction and death, an expert has told his inquest.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:38:10 +0000Pair charged with murder to enter pleas
Two men from the Black Country charged with murder after a man was assaulted in a park will enter their pleas later this month.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:57:09 +0000‘Sadistic’ paedophile targeted 2,000 victims at ‘industrial scale'
Abdul Elahi, 26, admitted 158 separate charges.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:37:10 +0000Fire station revamp set to include land sell-off
Surplus land at Stafford Fire Station is set to be sold off as part of a planned revamp of the site.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:28:14 +0000Brick manufacturer plans to build business further
An Aldridge brick factory could more than double its operation and create 30 new jobs if proposals are given the go-ahead.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:28:09 +0000By-election is set after
virus death of councillor
A by-election will be held in Sandwell after the death of a "lovely" and "hardworking" councillor from Covid-19 earlier this year.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:24:11 +0000Black Country MP criticises LGBT-plus charity
An MP in the Black Country has called an LGBT charity's bid to replace the word "mother" with gender-neutral terms "outrageous".
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:20:00 +000070431270
A new town centre convenience store has been granted permission to sell alcohol – but booze sales must stop at 10pm.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:19:11 +0000Collaboration helping to provide oxygen for India
A Black Country Sikh organisation has been helping people in India with accessing oxygen.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:18:22 +0000Finance boss is
jailed for £2.7m
theft and fraud
A former finance director at a hospital supplies company in the West Midlands has been jailed after he siphoned off £2.7 million from its accounts.