A junior doctor from Staffordshire has spoken of his struggles and the difficulties faced on the frontline during Covid-19.

Vaccinations are now being offered to people in the region aged under 65.

A junior doctor from Staffordshire has spoken of his struggles and the difficulties faced on the front line during Covid-19.

A first-time mother who contracted coronavirus when she was 30 weeks pregnant has met her baby for the first time.

Pubs in the Black Country and Staffordshire have reluctantly welcomed a decision to allow outdoor service only in April as lockdown is eased.

The virus is far from beaten, says regional public health boss.

The mayor of Dudley is encouraging residents to nominate individuals in the community who have made a huge contribution to the lives of others and deserve national recognition.

A Black Country hotel with nearly 100 rooms has gone up for sale.

New noticeboards have been installed at a Black Country nature reserve informing walkers about wildlife.

The RSPCA is appealing for information after an emaciated mastiff-type dog was found dumped in a park in the West Midlands.

Fears are growing for the safety of a 14-year-old girl who has been missing from the Black Country for more than 24 hours.

Plans to convert an empty Walsall pub into a day nursery could be given the green light – at the second time of asking.

A new sports hall and teaching block is to be built at the University of Wolverhampton’s expanding Springfield Brewery campus, under plans submitted to the city council.

Sandwell Council bosses say a proposed 2.99 per cent council tax increase is the lowest in the West Midlands – and shows they are on the side of residents.

A Wolverhampton pub found serving food and drinks to customers inside its premises during lockdown has had its licence revoked by the city council.

An appeal for information has been launched after two motorhomes were stolen in Wyre Forest.

As the Black Country Chamber of Commerce nears its 20th anniversary it has launched a campaign to help businesses across every sector over the coming months following the devastating impact of Covid-19.

More than 80 alligator heads have been seized after a raid at a house in the West Midlands.

Cemetery rules will not be changed to allow a memorial bench to be installed as a tribute to Staffordshire murder victim Keeley Bunker – but the local council's outgoing leader has offered her family the chance to consider an alternative location.

Trees planted at a Kidderminster park in memory of a council worker have been vandalised.

A Stourbridge knifeman who killed a passing hillwalker told police he had roamed around looking for victims and considered other "targets" including an elderly couple, a court has heard.

Taxi drivers in Wolverhampton who have been significantly impacted by Covid-19 can apply for a grant of £2,000, council chiefs have announced.

A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed in the stomach in broad daylight in Walsall.

The leader of a district council has announced plans to stand down from his role at the annual general meeting in May.

A man was assaulted in an attempted robbery on a train at Walsall Railway Station.

A further 23 coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in hospitals in the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.

Six people have been arrested following a protest at a drone part factory site in Staffordshire.

Alton Towers Resort has confirmed it will reopen its gardens to visitors next month ahead of its theme park opening in April.

There was a time when using a toll road meant shuffling awkwardly in your seat while searching for change in your pocket.

The number of rough sleepers on the streets of the West Midlands has fallen by nearly two-thirds over the past year, new figures show.

A Dudley father of a five-month-old girl who suffered fatal brain injuries was today found guilty of her murder.

Tributes have been paid to a "kind" much-loved Wolverhampton butcher and war veteran after his death aged 96.

“You need to phone your wife and tell her there is a good possibility you aren’t going to make it.”

Tony North looks out the bedroom window of the house where he has lived for decades.

Police have arrested a ninth person in connection with the murder of a shooting victim in Dudley.

A man has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder after a man was shot in Dudley.

She was only five-months-old – and her life was tragically cut short after she suffered fatal brain injuries the hands of her father at her home in Dudley.

More than £2 million will be paid to businesses in Stafford which have been severely affected by Covid-19 restrictions.

Measures to improve bus reliability and journey times in parts of the Black Country are underway as part of a £30 million scheme.

Almost 60,000 rapid Covid-19 tests for people without symptoms have been carried out in Wolverhampton – with almost 2,000 people testing positive.

The Ladder for the Black Country is looking to more employers in the area to support the dreams and career aspirations of young people leaving education this summer.

A new fund aimed at helping deprived areas bounce back after the pandemic must be prioritised in the Budget, MPs have said.

A co-owner of a gym in the Black Country has welcomed an opening date of April to help avoid another lockdown as restrictions ease.

Illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized during raids in Wolverhampton are set to be recycled through an environmentally-friendly scheme.

A Dudley councillor has hit back over claims that he undermined confidence in the vaccine programme.

Catch-up lessons for pupils impacted by the coronavirus pandemic must not risk teachers being overwhelmed, education chiefs said today.

A devastated son has told of losing his mother and sister to Covid within a month of each other – as the family launched a hospital fundraiser in their memory.

Howden Joinery, which has depots across the West Midlands, saw both sales and profits dip last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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A killer from Stourbridge who stabbed a pensioner to death on a remote hilltop was soaking wet when he called at the door of a stranger to tell her that he had "committed a crime", a court has heard.

Two men from Wolverhampton and one from South Staffordshire have been arrested after police intercepted a van carrying £1.6 million of cocaine into Northern Ireland.

Business leaders have called on the region's next Mayor to "champion the area’s unique strengths" as it bids to thrive after Covid.

A private testing site has opened in the Black Country to help meet a “surge” in demand – and to certify those preparing for the relaxation of rules as “fit to fly”.

Almost nine in 10 people in the Black Country have backed plans for an Oyster-style smart card system for public transport, according to a new poll.

A Staffordshire cricket club is counting the cost of a burglary after raiders broke in through their roof and stole a ride-on mower.

Student William Gill may only have been legally allowed to drink, gamble and open a bank account in his own name in the last few months.

A musician is hoping to hit the right note with fans when he hosts a second Variety Show for Macmillan nurses.

Compton Care has benefitted from the fundraising exploits of a Gaelic football club.

An annual hike to Britain's tallest mountain - in aid of charity and in memory of a Black Country peace campaigner - will go ahead this year, organisers have said.

Brexit issues are causing small to medium-sized (SME) manufacturers in the West Midlands significant disruption as they look to recover from the economic effects of Covid-19.

BBC presenter Jo Whiley, whose sister has learning disabilities, said she was ‘crying with joy’ at the news.

Automotive components group Gestamp saw both profits and sales reduce last year as it was hit by the coronavirus crisis.

A man has died after a crash between a car and a lorry in Lichfield today.

A pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash in Birmingham city centre today.

Residents in a Stafford area may soon have to pay to park outside their homes as part of a permit scheme proposed more than six years ago.

A Walsall man has been ordered to pay fines and costs of £359 after leaving a wine bottle on Cannock Chase.

Andy Street says he won't add to council tax bills for the next three years if he is re-elected as West Midlands Mayor.

A crossing for cyclists and pedestrians could be introduced on a busy road in Halesowen after years of campaigning.

Volunteers have been left devastated after the recent theft of vital lifesaving equipment from a Dudley church.

Beer duty should be cut in the Government's upcoming Budget to help pubs survive the impact of Covid-19, a Wolverhampton MP has said.

Schools should not be used as polling stations for the upcoming elections due to the disruption caused on students, a senior councillor has said.

Cameras have been installed in areas targeted by fly-tippers across Cannock Chase.

Derelict land in Bloxwich could be transformed into a development of more than a dozen homes, if plans are given the green light.

A further 19 coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in hospitals in the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.

A fly-tipper has been jailed for 13 months after he was caught on CCTV illegally dumping rubbish on three separate days.

Pokémon fans from across the world will be setting their sights on a Staffordshire auctioneer – as it celebrates the 25th anniversary of the trading cards.

A claim staff working in a Covid test centre are only given one face mask has sparked an angry row between Dudley’s Conservative and Labour parties.

An eyesore Walsall building that has been in a poor state for 20 years will finally be transformed into shops and a new restaurant.

A senior county councillor has said she is reassured that action is being taken in Stone to tackle crime.

Four men were taken to hospital after a triple stabbing in the Black Country.

CCTV footage has been released of two men who have been found guilty for their part in a shooting at a barber shop in Walsall.

Take-up of the vaccine in the West Midlands was today hailed as “incredible”.

From shops to salons, tourism attractions to airlines, companies big and small have been taking stock of Boris Johnson’s plan to guide the UK out of lockdown in the coming months.

A further 34 coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in hospitals in the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire, along with 50 in care homes.

A £20 million pot to undertake the biggest transformation in a generation of the High Street in Stafford was unanimously backed by councillors.

A man has been left with a head injury after he was hurt in a hit and run following an argument in Willenhall, say police.

Virus infection rates are continuing to fall across our region, but remain far higher than the national average.

People who live in Sandwell are being invited to take a Covid-19 test if they are felling unwell – even if they are not displaying the three key symptoms of coronavirus.