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Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:39:30 +0000
Annual safety campaign launched in Sandwell
An annual campaign to tackle a range of issues including hate crime, county lines and other issues in Sandwell has officially been launched.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:49:10 +0000
Off-duty cop detains suspect after 'firearm' brandished on board Wolverhampton tram
Metro services in Wolverhampton were briefly delayed last night after an off-duty police officer detained a suspect, apparently for brandishing a firearm on board.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:42:17 +0000
BP profits more than double to £7.1bn amid windfall tax pressure
The oil giant confirmed it will pay the windfall tax on its UK operations this year.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:00:30 +0000
Peter Rhodes on a climate challenge, a growing trend and a soldier's reflection on warfare
A week into the job, Rishi Sunak will by now have learned the first lesson of being a Prime Minister: you are damned if you do and damned if you don't.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:02:00 +0000
Dad inspired by 17-year-old son’s cancer diagnosis to take on South American volcano challenge
A Black Country man is set to take on his sixth epic fundraising challenge, inspired by his 17-year-old son’s cancer diagnosis.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:41:18 +0000
Poundland steps up drive to revamp stores and widen ranges
Poundland is accelerating its Project Diamond which will bring new ranges to between 275 and 300 more stores between now and autumn 2023.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:24:16 +0000
Staffordshire podcaster who helped stroke survivors cope with their new life dies aged 58
A Staffordshire podcaster who helped thousands of stroke victims come to terms with their new post-disability life has died aged 58.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:42:11 +0000
Revenues up at pest control and hygiene group Rentokil Initial
Pest control and hygiene group Rentokil Initial saw "continued momentum" across the group in the third quarter, with revenues up double-digits year-on-year.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:15:22 +0000
Duran Duran’s John Taylor: New documentary film captures authentic moment
The film features interviews and archive footage that tells the story of the band’s special relationship with Los Angeles.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:13:09 +0000
Police warn of flooding following heavy rain as officers on standby to close A449
West Mercia Police has warned drivers of some localised flooding on the roads following heavy downpours.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:05:00 +0000
Man killed in Wolverhampton street attack was 'lovely' taxi driver
The victim of a fatal assault in Wolverhampton was an on duty taxi driver.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:04:30 +0000
Frustration with bad behaviour after town centre fight forces Bilston business to stay closed
Businesses have spoken of problems caused by anti-social behaviour after a double stabbing in Bilston forced many to stay closed for a day.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:29:09 +0000
Jailed: Robbers left victim in coma after 'sickening attack for the sake of a phone and few pounds'
Two violent robbers who attacked a man with bricks and a paving slab, leaving him in a coma for days, have been jailed for a total of more than 23 years.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:01:00 +0000
'Newspapers act as our eyes and ears - holding politicians like me to account'
Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan explains why local newspapers are so important.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:00:59 +0000
Making sure highly trusted journalism has a sustainable future
Owen Meredith of the UK News Media Association on the vital role journalism plays.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Poppies cascade down Dudley Castle in special Remembrance Day display
A cascade of red poppies flowing down the walls of Dudley Castle has been put on show in the lead up to Remembrance Day commemorations.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Dudley MP appointed to key government position
A Black Country MP has been appointed as a government whip.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Oldbury Rep bringing Journey's End to theatre
A Black Country theatre company will mark the remembrance season with a production about life in the trenches during the First World War.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:04:13 +0000
Birmingham New Street reopens after evacuation over 'suspicious item'
Crowds of people were evacuated from Birmingham New Street station this afternoon after a "suspicious item" was discovered.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:09:14 +0000
Met Office issues 12-hour weather warning with heavy rain forecast for overnight
Heavy rain is forecast across the Black Country, Staffordshire and Shropshire overnight, with the Met Office issuing a 12-hour weather warning.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:47:22 +0000
Grim tales of how gangs lure vulnerable youngsters into lives of violence
Drug dealer ‘JJ’ describes the moment he lapsed back into his old ways, having turned his back on gang life having found God.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:13:12 +0000
Boy suffers knife wounds after fight breaks out in Birmingham Grand Central
A teenage boy suffered knife wounds to his face and arm after a fight broke out in Birmingham Grand Central on Saturday.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:45:20 +0000
Major expansion to drive rapid growth at logistics firm
A Birmingham-based logistics and warehouse specialist is investing £10 million in a purpose-built warehouse in West Bromwich to support continued growth.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:45:10 +0000
Bridgnorth Remembrance Day services announced
People are being invited to join Remembrance Day services in Bridgnorth on November 11 and November 13.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:24:12 +0000
Pensions Secretary guarded on whether benefits will rise in line with inflation
Tory MPs were among those applying pressure to the new Secretary of State to make the call ahead of the Chancellor’s autumn statement on November 17.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:31:13 +0000
Superhero fun at Walsall shopping centre
Shoppers were able to meet superheroes and join in workshops on a trip to a shopping centre in Walsall at the weekend.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:29:07 +0000
Police appeal after BMW convertible stolen from Albrighton driveway
Police are looking for witnesses after a BMW was stolen from a driveway in Albrighton.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:53:09 +0000
Elderly man robbed after being followed home from Dudley Wetherspoons
Police have released a CCTV image of a man who may have information after an elderly man was robbed in the Black Country.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:35:09 +0000
Walsall man jailed for theft of car, tools and trailers across Staffordshire
A Walsall man has been jailed after admitting stealing a Land Rover Defender, four trailers and tools across Staffordshire.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:50:15 +0000
Train strikes set to cause disruption at start of Birmingham's German Christmas market
Railway passengers have been urged to plan ahead due to upcoming strike action taking place – around the start of Birmingham's German Christmas market.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:17:24 +0000
£30 million plans finally approved to transform Wolverhampton eyesore site - after multiple arson attempts
Plans have finally been approved to redevelop a long-standing eyesore site in Wolverhampton which has been dubbed a "blight on the city".

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:42:09 +0000
Go-ahead to replace Wolverhampton hotel’s wartime hut site with flats
A building behind a Wolverhampton hotel that dates back to the 1940s is to be demolished and a new residential apartment block built on the site.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:48:13 +0000
Jamaican takeaway plan for ‘unsightly’ unit in Walsall town centre arcade
A new Jamaican food takeaway could be opening up in a historic shopping centre in Walsall town centre.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:28:16 +0000
Lichfield fire station teams up with local church to offer warm space for residents
A fire station and a parish church in Lichfield have come together to create a warm space for local residents as winter approaches.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:08:09 +0000
Two taken to hospital after Wolverhampton crash
Two men were taken to hospital after a crash in Wolverhampton.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:19:05 +0000
Hundreds of thousands missing out on Government energy support, data suggests
PayPoint said only a little over half (53%) of the 800,000 vouchers it has issued have been redeemed so far.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:14:23 +0000
Petition launched to save 'lifeline' Sandwell and Walsall bus service
A petition has been launched to keep a "lifeline" bus service which is set to be scrapped after Christmas.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:36:29 +0000
Trio brave head shave to raise money and awareness for Parkinson's
Three people have had their heads shaved at a market in the Black Country to raise money for Parkinson's UK – in memory of a much-loved man.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:40:29 +0000
The People's Orchestra performs triumphant homecoming concert at West Bromwich Town Hall
The People's Orchestra performed a triumphant homecoming concert at West Bromwich Town Hall after an enforced break of three years.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:21:25 +0000
New show homes being unveiled in Stourbridge this weekend
Property seekers on the hunt for their dream home in Stourbridge are invited to join Taylor Wimpey at their Titan Wharf development this weekend.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:14:49 +0000
Two cars and five vans stolen from Stafford dealership in overnight theft
Police are investigating after two cars and five vans were stolen from a car dealership in Stafford.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:27:09 +0000
A third of restaurants, pubs and hotels at brink of collapse, trade bodies warn
A survey of more than 500 hospitality businesses found that a large proportion expect to be financially unviable by the end of the year.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:32:16 +0000
Comedian offers discounted tickets to Wolverhampton show for those who can't afford full price
Stand-up comedian Josie Long is bringing her new show Re-Enchantment to Wolverhampton next year.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:15:12 +0000
One-man crimewave who tried to carjack two women in Walsall is jailed
A thief who tried to carjack two women within half an hour of each other has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:07:13 +0000
Machine to re-lay road surfaces using 4,000C heat to be trialled in South Staffordshire
A method of fixing road defects by using intense heat is being trialled by council chiefs in South Staffordshire over the next two weeks.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:45:14 +0000
Crime victims in West Midlands to be able to upload evidence online
A new project that will allow victims of crime to submit digital evidence online will roll out in the West Midlands next week.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:44:15 +0000
Birmingham Airport electricity consumption down 10 per cent on 2019
Birmingham Airport used 10 per cent less electricity between April and September than in the same pre-pandemic period in 2019.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:39:09 +0000
Cannock home plans return to council
Plans to build new homes at the back of a Cannock house have returned to the district council after Covid and a car crash meant building work was put on hold.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:00:12 +0000
Five people taken to hospital after crash in Coseley
Five people were taken to hospital following a crash in Coseley.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:35:11 +0000
Stone's Christmas lights show will go on - with energy-saving bulbs
The light show will go on in Stone next month – despite reports of other Christmas switch-ons being pulled by councils elsewhere in the country.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:34:13 +0000
Community tree and wildflower planting takes place in Stafford
An open space in Stafford is finally getting a green makeover after plans put forward before the Covid pandemic came to fruition.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:32:14 +0000
Traders propose more town centre events in Stone
Traders in Stone are hoping to see more Sunday events and street food offered in the town centre next year to encourage more visitors to call in.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:29:19 +0000
Staffordshire councillor highlights communication concerns
Community leaders are acting as “goalkeepers” when residents with complaints can’t get through to Staffordshire County Council, a Stafford representative has said.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:34:29 +0000
Popular singer is first act announced for Wolverhampton's Civic Halls when it reopens next year
A popular singer is the first act to be announced for Wolverhampton's Civic Halls when it finally reopens next year – after a series of delays.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:02:00 +0000
Gritters Selena Snowmez and Thaws Hammer out getting ready for winter months
A ground force of gritters have been out and about on a borough's roads in preparation for the winter.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:35:10 +0000
'Rail tunnel' could be built under Birmingham under drastic proposals to transform the network by 2050
A rail tunnel could be built under the centre of Birmingham under alongside other drastic proposals to transform the rail network in the West Midlands.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:07:00 +0000
Rail network in West Midlands to undergo 'revolution' under plans for more services, stations and lines
Railway stations could be built, lines could be reopened and more services introduced to London under major plans to create a "rail revolution" in the region.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:23:07 +0000
Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after two-car crash on rural road
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash involving two cars in rural Shropshire.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:50:13 +0000
Asda seals £600 million takeover of Co-op petrol forecourts
The deal will see 2,300 workers move over from the Co-op to the supermarket group.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:04:09 +0000
Profits and revenue rise for self-storage group Lok'nStore
Self-storage group Lok'nStore has reported a rise in pre-tax profit and revenue.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 19:10:13 +0000
Wolverhampton and Birmingham among hardest places in UK to pass driving tests
Wolverhampton is one of the hardest places in the UK to pass a driving test, new research has found.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:15:12 +0000
Tipton Police recover two stolen Range Rovers
Police in Tipton have recovered two Range Rover Sport cars after a spate of thefts.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:28:09 +0000
Prolific car thief found in possession of machete in Smethwick
Police officers arrested a prolific car thief and found a machete in his possession.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:04:28 +0000
Consumers using new money tools to cope with cost of living, survey shows
Almost nine in 10 people said they have used money-saving or money-management products and services over the last year, Yapily found.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:29:06 +0000
Crime figures being warped by recording petty disputes as crime – West Midlands Police chief
Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed a total of 6.5 million crimes were recorded in the 12 months to June 2022.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:05:00 +0000
The improbable return of Sir Gavin Williamson
If there was a bouncebackability award in politics, Sir Gavin Williamson would win it hands down.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Covering our community - why journalism is important
Local newspapers have always been at the heart of their communities - and the Express & Star is no different.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:58:00 +0000
'Halloween Queen' goes extra mile to help out good cause
A mother from Wolverhampton has gone the extra mile this Halloween to help out a good cause.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:10:12 +0000
Murder arrest after man in 50s dies following assault in Wolverhampton
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another man in his 50s died following an assault in Wolverhampton.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:21:24 +0000
Thousands turn out for parades to mark birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Thousands of Sikhs joined parades in the Black Country to mark the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:22:09 +0000
Road closures in place for Nagar Kirtan parade in areas of West Bromwich, Oldbury and Smethwick
Roads closures and diversions will be in place today in areas of West Bromwich, Oldbury and Smethwick due to the Nagar Kirtan parade.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
'I get nightmares': Hard-hitting documentary reveals impact of region's teenage knife crime
“I just find it fun, sometimes I get into a fight because I get mad and I want to fight, sometimes I fight just for the involvement.”

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:42:13 +0000
Hour delay and seven-mile congestion as traffic stopped on M6 due to multi-vehicle crash
Traffic was stopped on the M6 northbound in Staffordshire due to a multi-vehicle collision.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:59:05 +0000
Royal Mail staff call off planned strikes
But the Communication Workers Union said walkouts will resume on November 12.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:57:21 +0000
'Someone could have been killed' – Witness tells of shock at Bilston disorder as town closed off and two stabbed
A father-of-two who witnessed a mass brawl in Bilston in which two men were stabbed said he was "shocked that nobody was killed".

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:15:11 +0000
Funny man Jason Manford enjoys spooky visit to Alton Towers with family
Comedian Jason Manford has treated his children to a day out at Alton Towers to take on the Halloween frights.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:24:12 +0000
Two stabbed and Bilston town centre cordoned off as police called to mass brawl
Police have closed off Bilston town centre today after two men were stabbed in the early hours.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:11:05 +0000
Truss’s investment zones for Black Country under review as Gove draws environmental red lines
Investment zones were a key plank of the former prime minister’s plan for growth.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:42:15 +0000
In pictures: Runners return to Bridgnorth as spectators lined streets for much-anticipated 10k
The Bridgnorth 10k returned to the town on Sunday with great success as runners of all ages put their best foot forward on a scenic route.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:26:06 +0000
Football clubs help in desperate search for missing father Harry
The family of missing Telford man Harjinder Takhar have thanked two football clubs in Shropshire and the West Midlands for their help in the appeal for information on his whereabouts.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:07:13 +0000
Body of man found in Coseley canal with death being treated as 'unexplained'
The body of a man has been found in a canal in Coseley with the death being treated as 'unexplained'.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:09:10 +0000
Delivery van stolen after driver left engine running is found by police
A delivery van that was stolen after the driver left the engine running has been recovered by police – just one hour after it was taken.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:46:16 +0000
Black Country Ales notch up 23 entries in the 2023 Good Beer Guide
Lower Gornal based Black Country Ales is celebrating after having 23 pubs listed in the 2023 Good Beer Guide



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