Dudley Zoo and Castle is looking to appoint a new land train driver ahead of its busy summer season.

It's the ride everybody has been waiting for – with children and their families eager to be swept up into the world of Gangsta Granny at Alton Towers.

A young man accused of fatally stabbing another man outside a Walsall bar has pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a knife, jurors were told.

Dudley residents could have access to another tip in the coming weeks after a deal was lined up with a neighbouring local authority.

A Staffordshire Police dog escaped uninjured after falling through an open window during a property search.

A city councillor has been unanimously re-elected as Tory group leader after boosting opposition numbers at the local elections.

Samaritans in the Black Country have called on people to take part in the charity's annual virtual marathon to help raise vital funds.

The Office for National Statistics said the economy grew by 2.1% month on month in March despite lockdown restrictions.

The online marketplace will offer loans of between £500 and £1m to 300,000 businesses via a partnership with fintech firm YouLend.

National Express has expressed optimism about its 2021 performance following an “encouraging” start to the year.

Children and young people can now access more mental health services in schools in the West Midlands.

Wolves stand accused of scoring a ‘complete own goal’ by charging adult supporters a minimum of £40 to attend this month’s visit of Manchester United.

Car dealer Vertu Motors has seen pre-tax profits soar despite revenues being impacted by the ongoing pandemic.

Pub chain Marston's has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer after the current boss decided earlier this year to depart the brewer.

Two people escaped with minor injuries from a three-car crash on the M54.

The lack of an Employment Bill in the Queen’s Speech was a ‘glaring omission’, says the Opposition.

A leading palliative care charity has benefitted from the kind donations from a car tuning company.

Gavin Williamson today hailed the start of the biggest revolution in post-16 education in decades as he unveiled plans for a skills training overhaul.

Hospital trusts across the Black Country and Staffordshire were caring for 58 coronavirus patients, as figures show the numbers slowing as the country prepares to take the next step out of lockdown.

The leader of Dudley Council says he wants to wipe out Labour in the borough after storming to victory in the local elections.

The number of miles covered by cars in the West Midlands plummeted by nearly a quarter last year with travel impacted by the coronavirus lockdown, figures show.

Around 10,000 fewer workers in the Black Country and Staffordshire were on furlough in March as the UK started to recover from the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jo Harris, Lloyds Banking Group Ambassador for the Midlands, explains why focusing on skills is crucial to our recovery

New laws protecting freedom of speech at universities will bring an end to the "chilling effect" of censorship on campus, the Education Secretary has said.

A man from Halesowen is encouraging others to get planting in a bid to boost their wellbeing.

A Black Country musician has been left counting the cost of coronavirus after losing out on gigs at home and abroad.

A Black Country-based company has been awarded funds to help young people into work.

History has repeated itself with a woman, from Cannock, giving birth to a fifth generation daughter.

Cadbury World has announced that it is set to reopen from Monday.

A new collective has launched in Wolverhampton for Black Country creatives.

Staffordshire-based attraction, Drayton Manor Park, is celebrating the birthday of one of its much-loved characters this week.

A Staffordshire village school is celebrating after raising enough cash to build an outdoor classroom.

Boris Johnson said a full public inquiry would be held into the Covid-19 pandemic.

A protester chained himself to the door at the pharmaceutical firm’s Cambridge headquarters.

A new black simulation manikin with intricate features has been purchased for staff to use whilst training.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting and stabbing in Birmingham.

Some of West Midlands Police's Black officers came together on Tuesday to mark Black Inclusion Week (BIW) with a special patrol in a Birmingham neighbourhood.

Police are urgently appealing for your help to trace a man following a hit-and-run in Birmingham last month.

Plans have been submitted for a three-storey care home on the site of a car park in Bridgnorth - meaning the loss of hundreds of town centre parking spaces.

Traffic on the M6 is at a standstill following a collision.

The country is hoping it will be moved to the UK Government’s green list when it is next reviewed.

Cardiff’s Eid At The Castle celebration to mark the end of Ramadan is due to be the first test event.

Human remains discovered in woodland next to the M6 in the Black Country have still not been identified, police have said.

The Queen’s Speech offered reassurances about the Government’s intention to drive an economic recovery from Covid-19 according to business leaders.

A club for fans of soul music has found a new home in the Black Country.

Police have uncovered a large-scale cannabis farm in Dudley high street.

Damage to broadband cabinets, telephone poles and overhead wires across theWest Midlands can now be reported to Openreach using precise locations from what3words.

Experts predict the UK economy grew by 1.4% in March despite lockdown restrictions.

Ministers want to persuade ‘missing referrals’ to come forward to find undiagnosed conditions, including cancer.

The research aims to find out why some patients with antibody deficiency suffered prolonged illness with coronavirus while others did not.

It told investors on Tuesday that its 24 pubs currently open have seen sales at 77% of the levels it saw over the same period in 2019.

The Covid-19 vaccine maker saw 38.3% of investors vote against changes that will hike boss Pascal Soriot’s maximum pay deal.

From May 17 people in England will be able to meet outdoors in groups of up to 30.

The daughter of a woman killed in a house fire in the Black Country has thanked the local community for the generosity and support they've offered the family.

A further 10 coronavirus deaths have been confirmed across the Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham.

A Staffordshire police officer tasked with monitoring terrorist offenders – including the Fishmongers’ Hall attacker, Usman Khan, from Stafford – said he felt “daunted” by the decision to hand responsibility to his team, an inquest jury hea...

Wolves have made 4,500 tickets available for supporters for the final game of the season against Manchester United.

The Queen set out Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s programme for the next phase of his administration.

A boarded-up former Brownhills pub which has stood empty for more than a decade could finally make way for new apartments.

The founder of an award-winning company which finds sustainable uses for the mountains of ash left over by power generation at the UK’s coal-burning power stations has described the firm’s sale as a vote of confidence in the sector and the UK.

A health chief in Staffordshire has urged people to be vigilant and warned more Covid-19 variants could emerge as lockdown eases.

Deaths have now been below the five-year average for eight successive weeks.

A policeman accused of murdering former Aston Villa star Dalian Atkinson had his foot “gently resting” on the former footballer’s head after he was Tasered, one of the officer’s colleagues has told a jury.

Residents are being urged to have their say on renewing a public space protection order (PSPO) in West Bromwich – aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour in the town.

A fourth man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Birmingham.

A rare replica of the iconic FA Cup has sold at a Staffordshire auction for thousands of pounds – just days before Chelsea and Leicester City play the 2021 final.

Physiotherapists at a Black Country hospital have been welcoming "beach ready" patients at the hydrotherapy pool during the third lockdown.

In celebration of Brits being able to get back on the road to start visiting friends and family once again or plan a UK break, National Express is releasing the first ever range of regionally inspired travel sweets.

Campaigners will unfurl a giant banner at Lichfield Cathedral to call on Amazon to sign up to a declaration which would guarantee its UK workers the freedom to talk with and form a union without fear.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's awarding-winning School of Rock show is set to entertain at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre later this year – as part of a national tour.

In celebration of Brits being able to get back on the road to start visiting friends and family once again or plan a UK break, National Express is releasing the first ever range of regionally inspired travel sweets.

A man and woman have been charged over drugs offences following a stop and search in Stafford.

In the centre of Wolverhampton there is a large store which has the words ‘eat, drink, shop, enjoy’ emblazoned across its front.

Hugs are back as part of a further easing of restrictions – but there remains the chance of a third Covid wave.

Parts of Birmingham and the Black Country are the top "crash for cash" hotspots in the UK, analysis of the scams has found.

Yee-haw! Wolves legend Steve Bull came face-to-face with his namesake, a mechanical rodeo beast, when he was invited to pop along to a new eaterie set to open in the heart of Wolverhampton.

The former Showcase Cinema in Walsall is being turned into a car supermarket after the cinema shut for good.

An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of a 17-year-old who died after being stabbed in Smethwick.

Fishing tackle and equipment business Angling Direct is reeling in extra profits as people rush to the river bank following lockdown.

A teenager has been stabbed at a Wyre Forest park.

A mobile coronavirus testing unit has moved to Wednesfield Community Hub for this week.

The ban on overseas level travel will be lifted on Monday for people in England.

Currently around half of consultations in general practice are being delivered face to face.

Disused land in Darlaston is to be transformed into a new haulage yard business providing a jobs boost to the area.

A palliative care charity is inviting people to step out and take part in a special walking event.

A historic former leather works in the Black Country could be converted into a house of multiple occupancy.

Almost 23,000 more people in the Midlands have been diagnosed with diabetes over a year, new figures have shown.

Fuel sales are almost back to pre-pandemic levels and bosses saw strong growth through its wholesale business.

The move came as the Covid-19 alert level in the UK was downgraded after a ‘consistent’ fall in cases, hospital admissions and deaths.

Paralympic hero Ellie Simmonds has described the challenges of life through lockdown and her new role to help promote next year's Commonwealth Games.

French train manufacturing group Alstom, which has its Midlands Traincare Centre at Oxley, Wolverhampton, saw sales and profits rise in its latest financial year.

Poundland has just opened its 350th PEP&CO clothing shop-in-shop as it accelerates the expansion of its family fashion brand in town centres and retail parks where big-name clothing retailers have been in retreat.

First World War medals telling the story of two Staffordshire soldiers are set to be sold at auction in June.

An Oldbury manufacturer has invested in a new site with a £1.7 million loan from Lloyds Bank as it looks to meet growing demand for its products.

Wolves legend John Richards has become the latest hometown hero to back the city's young citizen awards.

The number of people waiting for heart procedures and operations in the West Midlands has soared, it has been revealed.

Applicants to a renowned music and drama school were sent acceptance letters by mistake, it has emerged.

The signs are getting more positive by the day. But the question remains – are we really coming to the end of the coronavirus nightmare?

An MP has hit out at Labour's "London intelligentsia" for talking down to blue collar workers in the Black Country and costing his party votes.

A Black Country church is reaching out for public help with donations after suffering storm damage.