People living in the West Midlands can apply for tickets for the Commonwealth Games ahead of them being released to the general public.

A major nightclub chain in the West Midlands has confirmed it will not be asking for vaccine passports at its doors when it reopens venues, despite the Government advising to do so following the lifting of restrictions on July 19.

A large paddock which stretches a third of an acre has been opened at an animal sanctuary in Sedgley as a safe space for dogs.

A caring Sutton Coldfield secondary school is giving year six pupils a helping hand with their move to ‘big school’ this September, in the form of a gift-wrapped book.

A primary school in Cannock has won national recognition for its work in promoting greener travel and combatting air pollution outside school.

A charity helping heart and lung patients on their road to recovery has been given a boost with a donation of exercise equipment.

The bostin' Black Country is being celebrated across the region just days ahead of Freedom Day.

There has never been a more important time to celebrate what makes the region great.

Eileen Wells is Dudley born and bred and could not be prouder of a home steeped in history.

Medical practices across the Black Country and Staffordshire will continue to ask patients to wear face masks after July 19.

Nightclubs in Wolverhampton say they won't be asking customers for vaccine passports once coronavirus restrictions end this month.

A long-awaited plan to transform Wolverhampton's crumbling eye infirmary has suffered a major setback after the developer pulled out of the project.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is welcoming audiences back from next week and is already looking forward to its annual panto.

Spending on filling potholes and other road repairs in a Black Country borough has dropped by more than £2 million since 2018, figures have shown.

A volunteer with a blood biking group, called Midland Freewheelers, is taking on a challenge to raise vital funds to help members stay on the road.

Andy Street says he has been "most encouraged" by the Government's response to a plea for devolved powers to tackle climate change.

A man caught with cannabis in Shropshire two years ago has admitted the offence.

Rail passengers have been warned of changes to trains in and out of London Euston so urgent repairs can take place after severe flash-flooding.

A security guard was punched in the head during a violent shoplifting incident at a a Co-op store in West Bromwich.

A Staffordshire MP has called for an investigation into how many of the racist tweets aimed at England players originated in the UK.

A council has issued itself 82 fines after failing to pay Clean Air Zone charges incurred by some of its vehicles, opposition councillors said.

A woman has been charged after a pub doorman was racially abused and spat at outside a Wetherspoon bar.

A missing Staffordshire woman has been found.

Improved performance and confidence in West Midlands Police are at the top of the agenda of the man tasked with scrutinising the force.

A Wolverhampton primary school rated "outstanding" will be able to extend to meet a growing demand for places.

A cyclist has died after a crash with a car in Walsall.

The trial of a young mother and her boyfriend accused of murdering a three-year-old girl has been paused for a week after a juror tested positive for Covid.

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

Regeneration projects in Stafford will help unlock the town's potential and encourage people to live in the area, councillors have said.

A suspect was held by members of the public after a cyclist was killed in a crash at a pedestrian crossing in Walsall.

Idsall School in Shifnal has closed for the remainder of term following a number of confirmed cases of Covid-19.

Business groups say that members in the West Midlands need meaningful guidance on the lifting of the remaining Covid-19 restrictions on July 19.

A plan to convert part of a shop into a bedsit has been approved despite concerns around lack of amenity space.

The New Chief Constable of West Mercia Police has been confirmed at the Police and Crime Panel.

Some bus operators in the region will still ask customers to wear face coverings when they are no longer legally compulsory after July 19.

Council bosses in Wolverhampton have once again turned to ministers in the hope of securing funding for a new city centre Learning Quarter.

An order banning dogs from entering children's play areas in part of Staffordshire is being extended after a surge in fouling complaints during the pandemic.

Council meetings in a district could be moved back to the evening to make them more accessible.

Ministers have been urged to ‘unleash’ the power of the West Midlands to help the country hit net zero carbon emissions targets.

Disused land which has become a magnet for fly-tipping is to be transformed into new council houses.

A new community hub which aims to be a place for sporting and mental wellbeing has been officially open by John Fury – the father of Tyson Fury.

A driver who deliberately mowed down two women in the Black Country is still on the run more than 48 hours later.

Former Wolves star Geoff Thomas and his team have completed the full 2021 Tour de France route, one week ahead of the professionals.

More walk-in vaccination clinics have opened in Wolverhampton to help people get jabbed up amid rising Covid-19 cases across the country.

A new television ad campaign is celebrating 100 years of one of the West Midlands' most successful businesses.

Civil proceedings against a man who was cleared of murdering an amateur footballer in a Black Country nightclub have officially begun after representatives for the victim's family appeared at a county court.

A council says an investigation into a fly-tipping incident where a large pile of tyres was dumped is ongoing.

Fantastic fun will be on offer at this year’s Walsall Town Show, with tribute bands, a motorbike stunt team, sheep dogs and ducks, and the region’s best funfair rides lined up to entertain families.

New dates have been announced for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life events across the West Midlands and Staffordshire.

The region will still be flying the flag for Black Country Day despite its events being scaled back once again due to Covid.

A man murdered in a Wolverhampton flat hugged his girlfriend and told her he loved her moments before he was fatally stabbed, a jury heard.

The head of West Midlands Police has said his force won't hesitate to prosecute online racists as he paid tribute to England's players following their Euros penalty shoot-out heartbreak.

A Lichfield auction proved to be the one to watch as bidders from across the world battled over a ‘timeless’ collection.

Sri Lankan-born artist Kanj Nicholas took up residence at the Museum of Cannock Chase to give visitors demonstrations of her water-colour work and wet-felting techniques.

The British Medical Association said ending Covid controls in England could have ‘potentially devastating consequences’.

Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings has hit out at Home Secretary Priti Patel after England players received racist abuse following their Euro 2020 final defeat.

Delivering a single source manufacturing solution for aluminium castings is helping a Black Country foundry bounce back from the pandemic.

The leader of Dudley Council vowed to celebrate businesses across the borough as he launched his Made in Dudley Borough initiative at a “pioneering” chemical firm.

Freedom Day must come with great caution, it was warned today as new figures show hospital cases rising.

More than 30 mayors and local leaders from across the country have today called for a 'power shift' to help combat climate change.

A new campaign has been launched to encourage safer sex over the summer – following the announcement of the ending of Covid restrictions.

Almost 1,000 purple forget-me-not flowers have been placed in the heart of the Shugborough Estate as part of a hospice's appeal.

Wolverhampton Council has been shortlisted for multiple awards at the MJ Awards 2021 – which celebrate the best in local public services.

Police in the West Midlands were called to more than 60 incidents in relation to the Euro 2020 cup final on Sunday.

A fight broke out at a Black Country pub – hours before the England's 2020 Euros match with Italy.

A union has won a legal victory in its battle for compensation for workers who lost their jobs when Wolverhampton-based construction and outsourcing giant Carillion collapsed in January 2018.

A former hospital worker has spoken out about the moment she rushed to help a mother and her two children who were hit by a car while waiting for a bus.

A woman and two young children have been take to hospital after being injured in a hit-and-run in the Black Country.

The Health Secretary confirmed plans to go ahead with Step 4 of the road map next week but with strong guidance on the use of masks.

Almost £248,000 will be ploughed into tackling neighbourhood crime in Wolverhampton after a successful bid to a Home Office cash pot.

The Football Association also issued a statement saying it is ‘appalled’.

The Prime Minister said England is ‘tantalisingly close’ to having restrictions lifted.

The British Medical Association, which represents doctors, has said face coverings should continue to be worn in enclosed public spaces.

Social distancing is being scrapped but mask-wearing will still be recommended in some settings.

A “high quality” cocktail shop has been given the go-ahead to operate in Wolverhampton – providing it drops its “irresponsible” name.

Images posted on social media show long lines of travellers at Terminal 5.

The Duke of Cambridge was among those to respond after black England players were trolled.

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

Three people have been taken to hospital after a fight broke at out a pub minutes after the Euro 2020 final finished.

It’s no secret that the hair and beauty industries produce a lot of waste but Amy Church, owner of Tulip Hair in Stourbridge, is on a mission to change that.

Seven men arrested after a brawl involving knives have been released pending further enquiries.

Your photos as fans across the Black Country and Staffordshire cheered on England for the Euro 2020 final.

Crime in South Staffordshire has fallen overall by eight per cent over the past year but there is a "significant" amount of work to do, police chiefs say.

People in Norton Canes are being given the chance to shape the future of their village by having a say on everything from community facilities to new housing developments.

Railway enthusiasts will be in on the right track at a forthcoming auction of vintage items in Stourbridge later this month.

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

Case rates are continuing to rise but the number of deaths remains at a low level.

Joy of joys - the hugely popular Lichfield Festival, a 10-day celebration of music and the arts attracting audiences from all over the region, is back.

The number of drive-in and drive-thru restaurants in England and Wales increased by 41% in the five years to the end of 2020.

Levels of household wealth have increased rapidly, in contrast to the falls seen in past recessions, says Resolution Foundation.

Classic car fans raised £1,000 for voluntary groups by driving 80 miles across the Black Country and Staffordshire.