Wolves legend Steve Bull MBE has praised England fans in the region for their support ahead of the Euro final.

St George's Flags are being flown across the region ahead of England's final Euros clash with Italy.

The ongoing absence of many office staff from town and city centres is hitting cafes hard, business owners have warned.

Alan Beckett will never forget where he was when England won the World Cup – because he was right there, at Wembley Stadium.

A man accused of murder dealt with business-related calls on the day two men were shot in a Range Rover, to help re-establish some "normality", a trial heard.

Lifelong Wolves fan Dave Bagnall will never forget Geoff Hurst's late goal which sealed England's victory in the 1966 World Cup final – because he missed it.

A man stabbed to death in Wolverhampton suffered a wound which completely severed an artery in his heart, a court has heard.

Enjoying 15 minutes of fame was never part of the plan for Elliot Walker.

A machine operator accused of using his car to murder a pedestrian outside a massage parlour has told a jury he accidentally selected reverse gear and was unaware he had hit anyone.

Government plans to scrap an increase in Universal Credit will hit more than one third of households in the West Midlands, according to new figures.

The world’s first trial of a Black Country-built autonomous vehicle has been successfully completed in the Lake District.

When it comes to the race to lead Unite, the country's largest trade union, Gerard Coyne is more than happy to be considered the outsider.

Former teacher and pop art man Pete Mason has decided to put his stamp of approval on the statue of the Princess of Wales which has been unveiled by the Duke of Cambridge and Duke of Sussex.

An exciting project involving the restoration of a 500cc Sunbeam motorcycle is on offer for enthusiasts hoping to take to the road and make heads turn.

In true Boris Johnson fashion, here's a retrovision made up of two parts.

"England is our home, but our spiritual home will always be in Italy."

A Staffordshire MP has likened the current phase of the Covid pandemic to the invasion of South America by Spanish Conquistadors four centuries ago.

The success of England at Euro 2020 has seen an ale from a Black Country brewery fly off the shelves.

A famous Black Country restaurant is celebrating Black Country Day by inviting customers to create their own pie.

A music producer has released a new track aimed at making people feel "happy and uplifted" following "difficult times" caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

A lecturer in art and design has been recognised for her work and leadership by gaining a bronze award in a prestigious national competition.

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street was the special guest at a Black Country hospital as he heard about how staff have been loaning electric bikes during the pandemic.

The Queen of the Black Country Doreen Tipton is throwing her support behind England tomorrow night – by ordering in a pizza.

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has become the first in England to offer such support.

Tram passengers have been warned to expect delays on Saturday and Monday due to essential maintenance work.

Violence broke out on a Black Country street when a moped rider was knocked off his bike by a car.

Trains were temporarily halted between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury due to a vulnerable person on a railway bridge.

A thug who attacked a council litter warden will have his "unduly lenient" sentence reviewed at the Court of Appeal.

A West Midlands Police officer has been sacked after helping her boyfriend avoid arrest when he was wanted over a serious assault.

A Covid patient being treated in hospital has urged people not to put off having the jab – after revealing she is the sickest she has ever been.

A Black Country man accused of murdering a three-year-old girl told police he had not hit the child and if he have had done something wrong he “would have left the country”.

A junction of the M6 will now be closed next weekend after work was postponed last month.

A 16th century footbridge has been damaged by a car thief who tried driving a stolen car up it.

A striking new “landmark” apartment block featuring more than 100 flats looks set to be built on the former Walsall Police Station site.

A controversial plan to demolish a Stourbridge pub to make way for a care home looks set to go ahead despite protests from residents.

Case rates are rising sharply but the number of deaths remains at a low level.

Patients at New Cross Hospital and others run by a health trust will be able to watch England take on Italy in the Euros finals this weekend.

Four new coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in the region's hospitals – in the latest figures released by NHS England.

An inspection of Staffordshire's fire service is to be brought forward following a "small number of concerns" around issues including bullying, harassment and grievance.

A man who stabbed two paramedics with a knife in each hand when they arrived at his home to check on him has been locked up for nine years.

More than 1.4 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered in the Black Country and West Birmingham, figures show.

A man has died after his car overturned on Friday morning.

"That day, you took all that I am away from me; you took my confidence, my humour, my trusting nature, and my happiness."

Bodycam footage shows the horrific moment two paramedics were stabbed by a man carrying a pair of large kitchen knives.

Detailed plans for a new school on the former Rugeley Power Station site have been submitted to Lichfield District Council.

A town’s annual festival has become the latest musical event to be cancelled for this year.

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall is hosting a walk-in vaccine clinic this weekend.

More than 260 nurses will be taking up roles at Walsall Manor Hospital by the end of the year thanks to a number of initiatives to support and develop staff, and reduce agency reliance.

Benjamin Monk was dismissed at a fast-track disciplinary hearing – two weeks after being found guilty of manslaughter.

England’s Euro date with destiny is set to boost pubs across the Black Country and Staffordshire as final-fever grips the region.

It will be a Split Sundae this weekend when an Italian ice cream man and his English girlfriend watch the Euros final.

An England football supporter’s patriotic fandom has helped to light up a small part of the Black Country.

Pc Benjamin Monk is facing dismissal without notice at a fast-track disciplinary hearing.

A bungalow is set to be demolished to make way for 10 new homes in Hednesford.

Wolves fans are being urged to get their coronavirus vaccination outside Molineux this weekend – and be in with a chance of winning a shirt signed by the team.

A teenager has urged other to sign up for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award’s #DoIt4Youth campaign.

A Dudley man accused of murdering a three-year-old girl has “a bad temper” which “can flare very quickly” his trial has heard.

The Sutton Coldfield Community Games makes its long-awaited return this weekend after being cancelled last year due the pandemic.

West Midlands Ambulance service have issued an apology after a woman was left waiting two hours for an ambulance.

Specialist castings and engineering group Chamberlin is expected to return to profitability in its current financial year.

Plans for the future of recycling collections in Tamworth were discussed at a cabinet meeting this week.

A Sutton headteacher has spoken of her pride after her primary school was nominated for a national award.

The site of a major new rail depot in Staffordshire to the north of Wolverhampton has been bought by developers.

Adults can now receive their second Covid-19 vaccine eight weeks after their first after the gap was shortened from 12 weeks by health chiefs.

Offering a helping hand and a friendly welcome, the volunteers of the vaccination programme at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall have been among the heroes of the pandemic.

Data from England, Scotland and Wales shows an ‘obvious surge’ in case numbers starting around 10 days after the first games, according to an expert.

Thomas Cook said web traffic doubled in the moments after the announcement, and has only grown since.

A mother from Stafford has praised a genetic testing service after it revealed she and her eight-year-old daughter have a potentially life-threatening heart condition.

A mobile coronavirus test centre has moved location after a petition was launched.

Hospital trusts across the Black Country and Staffordshire were caring for a total of 55 Covid patients ­– with the numbers increasing from the previous week as the country gets ready to lose all restrictions later this month.

The former chairman of the company that owns Banks's Brewery has died aged 67 after a period of illness.

Slade legend Don Powell admits he had mixed emotions when England won their Euro 2020 semi-final crash.

Work is forging ahead on dismantling an historic Dudley library brick by brick before it is rebuilt at the Black Country Living Museum.

A mother-of-three who lost her sister to breast cancer has launched a petition calling on the Government to set up a national taskforce to identify effective cures and treatments.

A Black Country boy has enjoyed a new lease on life after being given a special tricycle by a city charity.

Wedding ring sales are booming for a chain of jewellers with stores in the West Midlands.

Businesses could face a wave of legal claims if they try to force employers back to the office after July 19, a West Midlands legal expert has warned

The change in the rules will take place on July 19, when most Covid restrictions are lifted in England.

Police are desperately searching for a teenager who has gone missing from the Black Country.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has reclassified progesterone-only contraceptives Lovima and Hana.

Sajid Javid said there was lower natural immunity to flu than in previous years and a lack of confidence in this year’s influenza vaccine.

The peer rejected criticism the organisation had failed in its objectives.

Five-month-old Rocket must think it’s always like this as the British bulldog has seen England make their way to the final of a football tournament for the first time since 1966.

A game of ping pong and a chat with friends – it is the perfect way to spend your time.

A football fan who skipped the chance to go to England’s Euro 2020 semi-final win because he was donating stem cells is set to be at Wembley for the final after he was offered free tickets.

An undisclosed number of RAF Cosford staff have been self-isolating following a coronavirus outbreak at the base.

A paedophile from the Black Country has been locked up for five years after targeting teenage girls online.

A man killed in a Black Country crash which injured four others has been named as James Sheridan.

Two new coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in the region's hospitals – in the latest figures released by NHS England.

A council is appealing for help to catch a fly-tipper who dumped a large pile of tyres.

Since April 9, everyone in England has been eligible for rapid Covid-19 tests twice a week.

The family of Tom Kirwan have shared an open letter to his killer on the ninth anniversary of his murder – asking them 'how can you carry the weight of what you did that night?'.

Plans to expand Ikea’s Wednesbury store to meet increasing demand by online customers and creating dozens of jobs have been given the go-ahead.

The Ladder for the Black Country is proud of Halesown College apprentice Charlotte Cartwright's achievements.

Disruption to schooling during the pandemic may have led to a rise in the number of children falling prey to drugs gangs, a police chief today warned.

Car insurance premiums have risen in the Black Country this year, new research reveals.

The Black Country's council leaders are meeting with Government ministers to protest about housing targets.

An appeal for information has been launched to help locate a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery.

A second man has been charged with murder after the body of a father-of-five was found at a Black Country industrial estate.

Award-winning comedians, music icons, children's television favourites and Wolves legends are among the varied line-up for the first ever Relight Festival in Wolverhampton.