A Government minister said Boris Johnson cannot be held responsible for the actions of a mob who surrounded the Labour leader.

The Labour leader had to be rescued from a mob yelling baseless allegations at him near Parliament.

Hundreds of people in Wordsley are expected to pay tribute to former fairground worker Leonard 'Elvis' Newton at his funeral next week.

The online grocer said sales could have been higher if not for the driver shortages and a fire at a distribution centre.

Presenter of LBC's current affairs phone-in show James O'Brien has thanked Kidderminster Harriers for reminding everyone of the magic of the FA Cup.

The boss of two of the Black Country's largest hospitals has been forced to apologise for his "inappropriate" behaviour after serious allegations were made against him by senior staff.

Ambitious plans to transform the fire-ravaged site of an historic Walsall leather factory look set to be rejected, despite a number of changes being made to address concerns.

Growing Self-storage company Lok'nStore is to open a new site in Wolverhampton next month.

Couples have been left devastated after their dream wedding venue was selected as a Nightingale court to help tackle a backlog in cases.

Three teenagers have been arrested after a fight ended with a man fighting for his life after being stabbed.

A £400,000 investment in a new enterprise resource programme is set to help a leading engineering services and supplies specialist capitalise on growth across its business.

A £1 million investment in a new press line is helping one of the UK’s leading sheet metalwork specialists diversify into larger projects and volumes.

Covid was a potential disaster for pubs – but it may also have given them an unexpected boost.

The chairman of a football club threatened by flooded ground is calling for help with stopping a water leak near the club.

A play area in Staffordshire is now back in action after a £120,000 revamp which hopes to bring "endless fun for youngsters" and "a sense of community".

An improving Wolverhampton senior school has been rewarded with an overall 'good' rating by education inspectors.

A teenager skier from Staffordshire has revealed her Olympic ambitions ahead of participating in the English junior championships.

A brother and sister have pleaded with their mother to get in touch, claiming they have not seen her for seven years because of her relationship with former Shropshire conman Robert Hendy-Freegard.

A roof and floor hatches business is looking for larger factories and warehouses while also aiming to reduce its energy and environmental impact.

Fans of the green baize spoke about the excellent arena and benefits to the city as they came to see the best in the snooker world in action.

Renewable energy systems manufacturer Viessmann says it’s not only Lord Sugar who knows the value of finding a good apprentice.

Barry Steele had never sung in public before until he was reluctantly roped into a talent competition on a holiday in Cornwall in 2000.

A fashion designer has promised to donate a slice of his profits from his new clothing line to the Bilston rehab facility where he was treated.

A man from Bilston has been arrested in Cannock on drug charges following a stop and search by Staffordshire Police.

Police have launched an appeal after a man was assaulted in Walsall.

Wolverhampton Conservative councillors have paid tribute to Honorary Alderman Patricia Patten, who has died aged 79.

Dudley Zoo and Castle has kickstarted its 85th anniversary year with record breaking January visitor figures.

A Kidderminster hotel marked the Queen's Platinum Jubilee by putting the monarch's favourite drink on the menu.

No incidents were reported or captured on CCTV after Wolves' FA Cup loss to Norwich despite reports of fans being attacked, police have said.

Newly appointed director of communications Guto Harri said Boris Johnson is ‘a very likeable character’.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust has the longest waiting list of any such trust in England.

Four men have been arrested in Rowley Regis after gunshots were heard and a car hit a house.

A further 15 coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the region's hospitals, the latest NHS figures show.

A man has needed surgery to reattach his ear and repair fractures to his face after being kicked and punched in an unprovoked attack.

Several people were left with injuries after a fight broke out at a wine bar in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A 19-year-old drug dealer supplying heroin and cocaine across the Midlands has been locked up after being arrested at a railway station.

The M6 northbound has been closed for several hours on Monday after a lorry carrying a corrosive substance shed its load.

Tributes have been paid to the deputy leader of Dudley Council, Councillor David Vickers, who has died aged 73.

The tearful mother of Kemarni Watson Darby blamed her boyfriend for her son's death as she started giving evidence at their murder trial.

The case of the 'flat of horrors' murder is set to be relived on national television.

Calls have been made for safety measures to be installed along what residents claim is a dangerous road in Dudley.

Wolverhampton South West MP Stuart Anderson is backing National Apprenticeship Week, which begins today and runs until Sunday.

The restoration of Sutton Coldfield pub is set to create 32 new jobs.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will be a ‘fantastic way to showcase the Royal Town,’ leaders have said.

There was a quiet shock in the air at the scene of an attack which has left a man fighting for his life in hospital.

Valentine's Day diners are urged to be mindful of potentially dangerous allergens to avoid ruining any romantic dinners.

The Health Secretary said the plan to deal with the backlog caused by the pandemic will be published ‘shortly’.

The Liberal Democrats in Staffordshire have claimed that thousands of families face being left out in the cold by rising energy costs.

Two digital advertisement screens have been proposed to be built outside the new Midland Metropolitan Hospital, in Smethwick.

Stunning images show ambitious plans to restore the crumbling historic Great Barr Hall to its former glory – but the proposals could be thrown out.

Drivers are being warned of delays on one of the region's busiest roads as a month of repair work begins later this month.

A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed during a fight on Sunday evening.

A mother and son, from Burntwood, are are having fun competing against each other to help raise vital funds to buy soccer kits for a newly-formed football team.

A derelict garage in Willenhall has been bulldozed to make way for 28 affordable houses.

Two Walsall Council degree apprentices are proving age is no barrier to learning by forming an effective partnership.

Health chiefs have said they are proud of residents in Sandwell after Covid-19 infection rates dropped by two thirds within a month.

The personnel changes come after a swathe of resignations from among the Prime Minister’s aides.

In January 2021, life had become a waiting game. Jobs, opportunities, and relationships were put on hold as the country locked its doors and waited to be let out again.

There are just hours left to apply to play a part in the opening and closing ceremonies of Birmingham's Commonwealth Games this summer.

Metal thefts hit a three-year high in the West Midlands last year, figures show.

Children at a Wolverhampton special school can enjoy the great outdoors after being given a new learning pod.

A Halesowen based school trust is celebrating 10 years of growth.

More announcements are expected on No 10 staffing in coming days.

Carrie Johnson issued a rare statement via a spokesperson to defend herself.

The research from information in the House of Commons library found there were 290,428 breaches of a maximum two-week wait target over seven months.

The news comes as exam boards published advance information of the kinds of topics that will appear in papers as part of a series of changes.

A Walsall MP says her calls for more funds to tackle violent crime in a borough have fallen on deaf ears.

Proposals for the building of 51 homes, amenity space, car parking and bin stores at the former Eagle Works and Shakespeare Inn sites have been submitted to Walsall Council.

Mary Webb was a novelist who brought her home county to her novels as none have done before or since.

Twenty-seven dog jokes for kids that will have them barking with joy. Sixteen pantry items you're probably keeping for too long. And a stirring message from the Queen.

Police patrols will be carried out at a popular golf course after vandals riding a motorbike damaged the greens.

Charities across the Black Country are reporting concerns about the impact of steep gas and electricity bills on centre users and families.

HS2 is continuing its commitment to ‘Build the Future’ – the theme for this year’s National Apprenticeship Week – by recruiting for more talented individuals to play a part in the construction of Britain’s new speed railway.

Hundreds of weapons have been seized during a crackdown across a city.

It comes amid a cost of living crisis, which will result in surging energy prices and increased national insurance contributions in April.

There were delays and cancellations on train services across the region after engineering works were not completed on time.

Coffee, cake and a chance to chat are at the heart of the latest Place of Welcome to open in the region.

A paramedic has spoken about how she has been punched, pushed, bitten and spat at as she pleads with patients to keep medics safe.

Four men have been arrested after a flare was thrown onto the pitch during Kidderminster Harriers' FA Cup defeat to West Ham.

From the rolling green plateau of The Long Mynd to waves crashing on the sand on the Isle of Skye, Linda Nevill loves capturing enchanting landscapes and seascapes.