Civil engineering solutions provider Wrekin Products has announced a new partnership with the UK’s largest canal charity – Canal & River Trust – as part of its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

The children at Little Trinity Nursery in Kidderminster have been busy making personalised gifts for the special men in their lives to celebrate this year’s Father’s Day on Sunday, 15 June.

Wolves Foundation continues to play the ‘generation game’ – supporting people of all ages from across the city – and that was perfectly illustrated by the recent walk and talk session during Mental Health Awareness Week.

Customers at the new Aldi store this morning were as good as Gold as they queued for free bags of fresh fruit and vegetables and got the chance to meet a Paralympic champion.

A driver is set to be reunited with their car after quick work by a Staffordshire road crime team helped to locate and recover the car.

Residents in a Shropshire town have woken up to no power within their property.

A D.F.C. (Distinguished Flying Cross) awarded to Doxey lad William Joseph Willshaw for heroics during WWII is set to come under the hammer, alongside other medals he attained, photographs and ephemera telling his story, at Penkridge auction house Cut...

An appeal has been launched for public help with identifying a man suspected of a robbery at a shop.

Extra safety technologies are now available on the Captur for the first time.

Poundland has been sold, with store closures expected and leaving an uncertain future for thousands of staff at the West Midlands discount chain.

Thunderstorms are set to hit the West Midlands over the next three days, but high temperatures may also be on the way the Met Office has said

These are the 18 Average Speed Cameras in the Black Country that caught the most offences last year.

The Express & Star Business Awards 2025 shone a spotlight on the achievements of successful businesses across the Black Country.

With Newport's Carnival set to return this Saturday a number of road closures are planned.

Known as Birmingham’s blossoming creative quarter, quirky and distinctive Digbeth has been described as one of the city’s coolest places to live.

A UK charity championing the well being of individuals living with blood related diseases brought its message to Walsall Manor Hospital for an awareness event on Wednesday.

Men's Mental Health Awareness Week is taking place until Sunday. The week aims to raise awareness of men's health, including mental health, and encourages men to take proactive steps to address any health concerns.

Proposals to combine two Birmingham schools partly due to “financial challenges” have been put forward for public consultation.

A senior councillor has urged pub bosses to rethink plans to convert a community local into a Toby carvery.

A Stourbridge charity supporting children and young people with physical disabilities has gained support from the Richardson Brothers Foundation.

A stalking strangler whose campaign of terror against his former partner culminated in a high speed police chase which ended with him hiding in a garage alone, has been jailed.

House prices have soared in the West Midlands - but are still falling behind the rest of the UK.

An alleged violent robber from Bilston has denied attacking a man and stealing £300 from him.

The popular Lutley Community Voices choir are gearing up for their annual summer concert in Halesowen later this month.

Football supporters are coming together on Saturday to help raise money for a family who had to move out of their home after a devastating fire at a house in Bloxwich.

Government plans to pump billions into new housing and get families out of poor accommodation have been welcomed in the West Midlands.

A "happy and welcoming" Wolverhampton primary school is celebrating following a positive Ofsted inspection.

A tough examination of Dudley Council’s plans for borough development started with claims it was rushed to avoid new regulations.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is restoring the winter fuel allowance to all pensioners, but will claw it back from those earning more than £35,000 a year.

If you’re looking for the perfect summer dress then look no further because Michelle Keegan was spotted on holiday wearing the Crochet Midaxi dress from Very.

The trial of two men accused of shooting three women in Wolverhampton last year begins.

Keystone Brewing Group has announced a £2 million investment into the business, which includes West Midlands’ Purity Brewing Co, to support the next phase of its growth.

A senior councillor has voiced concerns that Wolverhampton had missed out in last week's spending announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

The first 30 customers to go through the doors at a new supermarket in Oldbury will be treated to free fruit and vegetables.

Listen to the first few bars of ‘Nessun Dorma’, and the memories come flooding back.

Property professionals’ expectations for future sales are becoming more upbeat, although the housing market remains subdued, according to surveyors.

A Sandwell drug and alcohol support service has been celebrating the first anniversary of its job placement and support service.

Two men have been arrested and a firearm recovered in Sandwell by police acting on intelligence.

A full redevelopment of a Wolverhampton industrial site to accommodate a new fleet services depot could be set to begin if a planning application is successful.

Two people were taken to hospital and a dog was given oxygen following a fire which broke out in a house on a quiet Wolverhampton road.

Dudley Council’s leader blasted builders who accused the authority of ‘rushing’ its local plan for political reasons.

Passengers will find the cost of fares and monthly and annual passes on West Midlands buses will go up this weekend.

A stalwart Herefordshire campaigner and community champion who combined her influential academic work with bringing up a young family, has passed away

An appeal has been launched to ask for public help with finding a Walsall man wanted on suspicion of a number of offences.

Two people were arrested and thousands of pounds worth of suspected stolen property recovered during a dramatic early morning raid on a Low Hill house.

Watch the Met Office’s ‘Deep Dive’ forecast, looking at whether the country is experiencing a Spanish plume.

Inspirational achievers from Wolverhampton and Birmingham were among those celebrated at the seventh Ladies First Professional Development Network Business Awards.

National trade body, the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has welcomed a £39 billion boost for affordable housing announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, in today’s Spending Review.

An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a collision between a car and a cyclist which then saw the cyclist assault the driver.

With less than one week left of this year’s spring COVID-19 vaccine programme, the NHS is urging all eligible people who haven’t yet had their top-up to come forward.

A famous face was seen in a Shropshire town today.

Rail passengers travelling between Wolverhampton and Shropshire have been warned of delays and cancellations for the rest of the day after a signalling fault.

A shop theft suspect was stopped on his tracks by neighbourhood police officers after attempting to escape in a foot chase through Wednesbury town centre.

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker said the Government’s Spending Review “backs his ambition to rebuild the region”.

A West Midlands NHS Trust boss has been named globally as one of the top 30 inspirational and impactful HR leaders for her work in helping to change the law around miscarriage leave and her leadership in supporting young care leavers.

Some may say it’s a storm in a tea cup - but a whole host of English phrases are at risk of dying out.

Battery-assisted model can travel for up to 62 miles on electric-only power.

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a five week-old-baby.

Business energy supplier, npower Business Solutions (nBS), has confirmed it is committing an additional £5 million to its community fund, the npower Business Solutions (nBS) Foundation, bringing its total funding to £10 million.

Draft designs for a proposed tram line running from Birmingham to stops including the airport and the NEC have been unveiled.

A collaborative effort by police and ambulance teams helped to locate and protect a vulnerable person seen travelling on the M6.

Once again Utopia has been voted the UK’s Best Bathroom Furniture Brand in the BKU Awards 2025. Fortunate to have been a finalist in this annual celebration of the best of the British KBB industry for many years, Utopia has now won this accolade fi...

Two men are set to appear in court after being charged with drug offences following a stop and search of a car in Hednesford.

Video and virtual tours of new apartments in Lichfield are now available to help inspire buyers.

We’ve checked the price trackers and there has never been such a big discount on Ninja’s flagship air fryer

Rail passengers were warned to expect delays and diversions after reports of a points failure on a major line.

The sentencing of two people who have admitted the manslaughter of teenager Isaac Brown in West Bromwich last year has again been delayed

Police are appealing for help in identifying a group of men they believe were involved in a theft in Wolverhampton.

Stowe Mount care home, the latest addition to the Crystal Care Collection family, officially opened its doors with a vibrant Grand Opening celebration recently.

See our list of nine places to go that your dad is guaranteed to love this Father's Day.

Police have arrested nine people this morning (June 11) and recovered suspected drugs, cash and weapons after a series of raids in the Cannock area.

Rachel Reeves set out how funding will be provided to cut the asylum backlog and save taxpayers billions of pounds.

Firefighters have doused flames and smoke at a former Stafford town centre public house.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s first clay shoot took place on 31 May at the West Midlands Shooting Ground, one of the region's most historic shooting venues.

Plans have been lodged to create a 23-acre cemetery in green-belt land in a village just outside Wolverhampton.

A Shropshire-based energy advisor has welcomed the government’s reversal of its decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment, calling it “a positive and much-needed step in the right direction”.

Councillor Mike Bird has announced his new cabinet following a sudden change in Walsall Council.

A man was taken to hospital and two other people treated at the scene after a two car accident in Codsall.

Dudley College of Technology is pleased to announce its collaboration with Provision House in support of The Maurice Project, a community-based project centred around the restoration of a 1963 Jaguar E-Type. Through this project, members of the Dudle...

Three students from Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) have been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Best Kitchen Team’ at the British Culinary Federation (BCF) Cook and Serve Team Challenge 2025.

Aldi is opening its latest West Midlands discount supermarket in Oldbury Green Retail Park tomorrow (Thursday, June 12) - here’s what to expect when the doors open

A teenager has been charged in connection with carrying a weapon after a foot-long screwdriver was recovered in West Bromwich.

The biggest lottery prize the UK has seen could still be won after Tuesday’s EuroMillions draw had no winners.

Get ready to feel the rush as Hello Velo is bringing the high-speed excitement of track cycling back to Lichfield District.

Country Land and Business Association (CLA) Midlands Regional Director, Sophie Dwerryhouse warns of wildfire risk amidst prolonged dry conditions.

A ‘first of its kind’ honour has been bestowed on one of Shifnal’s best known characters.

A housebuilder is supporting five Lichfield organisations in their missions to help the community.

Cannock Friends of St Giles were absolutely delighted when Julie Cassidy, owner of Do Re Mi Boutique & Homeware in High Green Court, Cannock decided to donate all funds raised at a fashion show raffle to the group.

With less than a month to go before applications close for the highly sought-after Community Routes programme, organisers Punch Records have announced they’ve been inundated with exceptional talent eager to secure one of the 50 funded places.

A West Bromwich man was the getaway driver after a Birmingham city centre shooting where the victim was shot in his shoulder.

Green fingered colleagues from a Black Country building society offered their time as volunteers for a neighbouring charity.

Under the Government’s new plans to expand free school meals to children from all households receiving Universal Credit from September 2026, 47% more children in Stafford, Eccleshall, and the villages would become eligible. To ensure all eligible ...

Lichfield District Council has signed an agreement with Jadu to deliver Jadu Agent-Ex: Search, the company’s first Agentic AI product under its new Agent-Ex (Agent Experience) platform. The AI Agent brings accurate, accessible, and instant answers ...

Experienced business leader Robin Hall has been appointed Chairman of a leading Stafford-based law firm.

A West Midlands-based transgender activist has expressed her shock after being handed a prestigous award for her fight for inclusion across the country.

Six youths have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy suffered slash injuries at a senior school in Birmingham.

Ford’s 1.6-litre engines have been used in Caterham cars for over 50 years.

The hot-hatch segment is making its transition to electric and the A290 is here to lead the charge. Jack Evans finds out what it’s like.

The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme has announced it has passed a major milestone of £100m of loans provided in the West Midlands region. Entrepreneurs in the region received a total of 10,166 loans since the programme was launche...