Shropshire and Staffordshire shoppers are urged to celebrate the versatility and exceptional taste of British beef grown and reared across the counties by joining in Great British Beef Week.

Temperatures could reach up to 10C above the national average, the Met Office has said, as Shropshire prepares for a slightly warmer weekend.

Temperatures could reach up to 10C above the national average after what is expected to be a warmer weekend for the West Midlands.

The region's only professional Rugby League team is holding a unique community event where fans across the Midlands are being invited to become a player for a day.

West Midlands Police is appealing for help in locating three people officers want to speak to following a robbery in Tipton.

Police are appealing for help in finding a 13-year-old who has gone missing from Wolverhampton.

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: The opening of the M5-M6 motorway link in May 1970, with Transport Minister Fred Mulley cutting the tape. The original caption said £38.5 million had been spent on West Midland roads over the past 12 months and £1m a day o...

An 11-year-old who was teased because of her rare condition has responded by teaching others about it to spread awareness and understanding.

A man left an Albert's Shed bouncer needing stitches in - and outside - his eye after punching him outside the popular Telford venue.

Plans have been submitted to convert Walsall County and Family Court into 55 homes.

A senior councillor has lambasted the 'shambolic' state of reinstatement work to a paved area of Wolverhampton city centre.

A unique motorcycle once owned by Lawrence of Arabia will take centre stage at a record-breaking display of rare classic motorcycles in a West Midland park this weekend.

Wolverhampton City Council has published a full list of roads and footways which are set to be resurfaced and maintained this year at a cost of over £9million.

Supporters of a children's hospice serving the Black Country and Birmingham will be racing through giant bubbles as part of a popular fundraising effort.

This jump start power pack is powerful enough to crank an American muscle car - and it’s a bargain at just £37.49 right now

Pope Francis will be buried in a simple coffin in a simple grave with one simple word carved on it: “Franciscus.” There are times, and this is one, when less is more.

Bosses at Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre have said they are staying 'hopeful' over the potential negotiations to save the venue after closure - but 'there will be redundancies'.

An alleged West Bromwich drug dealer is set for a trial after denying selling crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis in the town.

Walsall Council has published the lists of roads set to be resurfaced and maintained this year at a cost of £3m.

A historic Stourbridge church is set for big changes after permission was granted to convert the building into flats.

A desperate white van man led police cars on a sparks-flying, ear-splitting chase through Great Barr for ten minutes after a stinger deflated his tyres. 

Property development and investment firm Westbeech Group is planning an autumn rollout of further Nest Self-Storage units if the Wolverhampton-based company can locate further alternate locations.

Described as a 'character property' this home is perfect for any stylish homeowner

A 395-yea-rold town centre hotel have sparked 75 objections - including one from the local MP.

A Walsall drug dealer has been ordered to pay £25,000 of his ill gotten gains within a month or faces another ten months in jail.

A number of the county's 'often overlooked' heritage attractions are set to bring in the crowds as they open to the public as part of a national celebration.

A charity set up by a Sedgley mother in honour of her son is going from strength to strength after celebrating its one-year-anniversary.

Wavensmere Homes has appointed Sean O’Sullivan as a technical manager to be part of the team delivering the urban regeneration specialist’s £150m Wolverhampton Canalside South development.

More than 100 players from a town's junior football team to tackle town's walking challenge in memory of 'beloved' coach.

A man from Cannock Wood whose skull is literally detaching from his body has launched a plea for life saving surgery and to raise awareness of his and others plight

Shoppers in Shropshire are set for a taste of North Africa after a new coffee shop opened on a busy Shrewsbury street this month.

Traders in Bridgnorth have been left frustrated after a series of weekend road closures will see some of the businesses forced to close.

 It was a desperate message to the Bushbury signal box as the scene was set for a great Wolverhampton rail disaster - a derailed goods train at Bushbury and a passenger express fast approaching the obstructed track.

Escape to the sun with a mystery beach holiday to luxury destinations with Wowcher.

Police have arrested two men after a number of lorries were 'slashed open' at the M6 services in Stafford.

The work to move the new box structure was completed late last week and now the teams will move on to the remaining work on site before the road is reopened.

New figures show that knife crime offences have increased in recent years, but are still below the number of offences recorded pre-pandemic. 

Pub and bar operator, Punch Pubs & Co have acquired one of the oldest pubs in Market Drayton.

A Stafford man who filmed indecent videos of women without their permission has been locked up.

Residents of Telford Hall Care Home, in Lawley Village, part of the Sandstone Care Group, have helped bring Birmingham’s history to life with a unique art project.

2Funky Arts is offering an exciting paid opportunity for artists of Black, African, and Caribbean heritage to take centre stage in a powerful new Midlands tour, And Still I Rise, as part of Black History Month this October.

We are a charity based in the heart of Wolverhampton providing opportunities to young people aged 9-18 years old to gain skills and qualifications in life skills, onshore activities and boating activities. and we need YOU!

Police are appealing for information after a horsebox and drilling rig were stolen in Walsall.

Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with two car key burglaries in Dudley in the last week.

Property consultancy Vail Williams has appointed two new starters and welcomed back a former colleague to bolster its Midlands team as business demand expands.

The second Wellbeing Information Hub took place today (April 24) at Bridgnorth Community Hospital, building on the success of the initial event and further strengthening partnerships between Home Instead, Bridgnorth Hospital, and the League of Friend...

A councillor has called for immediate action on any recommendations from a urgent review of safety following a fatal crash on a Shropshire road.

A man has been charged with drink driving and number of other offences following a collision in Stone.

A man has been charged following a number of thefts from Walsall shops and for suspected drug crimes. 

The Quartermaster aims to make the Grenadier even more useful, but is it a good option for drivers? Jack Evans has been finding out.

West Midlands Ambulance Service has called on people to respect its staff after revealing they were subjected to more than 3,000 attacks in a year.

Suspected stolen property including a 32 inch television has been found by police in a van in Stafford.

Stafford Riverway Link, a non- profit making Community Interest Company, are holding two Open Days on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 May to celebrate the great progress the volunteers have made with their efforts to restore Stafford's historical canal link ...

A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending following an operation in Birmingham early today.

A 100-year-old Wolverhampton care home resident has revealed the secret to living a long and happy life, to mark her newly minted centenarian status.

The Angle Ring Company has brought technical excellence to the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter through its contribution to the ‘Ideas Happen Here’ light installation. Now a permanent feature of the Birmingham Light Festival, it that wil...

Twenty-six McDonald’s restaurant teams in the West Midlands have taken part in the Keep Britain Tidy litter event in a bid to keep their local areas tidy. 65 crew members and helpers from the restaurants, which are owned and operated by local Franc...

This Sunday, Stourbridge FC will host a heartfelt and action-packed day as two teams of local football legends come together for the 10th annual Jane Webb Memorial Charity Match.

Two men have been jailed for dealing cocaine in Rugeley.

Energy bills just went up – but a new tool shows cheaper tariffs in seconds, with no cost to check and no need to switch unless you save.

A member of a drugs supply network who arranged for cocaine and £188,000 in cash to be exchanged outside a Walsall primary school has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison.

Heartfelt thanks have been sent out to an independent panel that has helped to change to the lives of millions of people through Severn Trent’s Community Fund.

Twisty short stories that have raised £1,000 for charity have also caught the attention of a community radio station. "Thanks to all for your support in helping me reach the target of £1,000 for the charity World Vision in their support of Ukraine ...

Fancy coming eye to eye to eye with a tarantula or a snake whose venom could become a cure? Or finding out why cockroaches have incredibly strong bones? Having a go at coding to fly your own drone? Working out what AI can do to help you in work and p...

Lidl has revealed plans for a new store at the site of a former pork producer in Wolverhampton.

As part of Green Libraries Month, Perton Library and Wild About Perton are hosting their annual science fair for all the family on Saturday 10 May, from 10am to 3pm.

James Batchelor needs no excuse to spend time with an MX-5. Here he introduces his latest long-term test car.

Prices for the new California Beach Camper eHybrid start from £78,495

One of the UK's leading experts in sleep apnoea, Professor Vik Veer, has today issued a warning to drivers across the West Midlands following a research study that reveals a link between untreated obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and serious road traff...

Jason Donovan's Doin' Fine at the moment,  with a tour across the UK and Ireland this year which will see him play to 40,000 people.

James Batchelor needs no excuse to spend time with an MX-5. Here, he introduces his latest long-term test car.

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: An image from the Star archive dated from June 1991 and a campaign to collect left-over foreign currency from returning holidaymakers to raise money for St Chad’s Church in Pattingham. The photograph shows Peter Sell with ...

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of assault after a police officer was kicked in the face in Sedgley.

A plan to extend a Stourbridge High Street pub beer garden to create an outdoor drinking area for up to 80 people has been resubmitted.

At HMP Oakwood, prisoners can visit the sweet shop, order a latte from the café, and buy pizza from the Cherry Blossom marketplace. 

Business has been booming for a Black Country rat catcher who has been sharing his views on the rise in rodent activity amid the Birmingham bin strike.

 “It is my first marathon so I want to finish regardless of the time. First marathon is always a personal best,” says Amy Turner. 

A city centre club will have its licence reviewed after it was caught selling alcohol after hours.

A Wolverhampton homeless welfare charity has told the inspiring story of a woman who has gone from service user to full-time employee of its social-enterprise cafe.

Cannock Chase Council has said 'all hope is not lost' as two venues prepare to close.

A Walsall father who ignored his bowel cancer symptoms is urging others to get clued up on the signs and symptoms of the disease.

Watch Birmingham residents discuss when they typically turn their heating off.

A move to open a 24-hour off-licence in a former vet’s will be scrutinised by councillors following objections from neighbours.

Try to imagine £14.6 billion. Not easy, is it?

So that's why prisoners go to Iceland.

COSMO invited me to try out their Bentley Bridge restaurant - here's what it was like. 

Brummie comedian Joe Lycett has opened up about rubbish issues facing his home town after UB40 also weighed in. 

A young Black Country mum of three, who was repeatedly failed by the NHS and her GP surgery, is calling for improved education and more ‘smear testing’ for women.

A couple have been told that they cannot build a house close to two protected trees because it could lead to calls to have them chopped down.

Raffle House’s £2.8 million Warwickshire dream house will be given away to a winner very soon - but there’s still chance to try for it, and the odds have massively improved

It is a well known fact that when you reach 50, everybody else starts to mumble.

Birmingham City Council has been urged to permanently scrap its controversial ‘rat tax’ charge after making a ‘welcome’ change during the bins strike.

Plans to demolish a row of shops in Walsall's main retail area as part of a £41 million regeneration scheme have been granted approval.

The Midlands Air Ambulance charity's HQ and airbase will be open to the public next month.

Major restoration work has been getting underway at a Wordsley autocentre that has been closed for more than a year after it was hit by a severe fire.

Plans for an extension to a care home in Netherton have been rejected for a second time by Dudley Council.

The new owners of The Waterfront in Brierley Hill have highlighted plans to upgrade the landmark bridge, add EV chargers and to host more events as they aim to put the canalside complex on the map.

Dudley Council is set to debate the crisis at Stourbridge FC’s Amblecote home which was facing the threat of closure.

Organisers said the aim of the rally is to show solidarity with transgender people.