People and business owners who've suffered flooding caused by the River Severn in Bewdley have been urged to claim a one-off payment of £250 or £1,000.

Several temporary courts set up to cope with the backlog of court cases during the Covid-19 pandemic will stay open for another year.

Athletes from those countries were originally told they could compete under a neutral flag, with criticism and the threat of a boycott following.

Plans have been submitted to create a £24 million transport "interchange" in Dudley to better link bus and upcoming metro services in the town.

The polls in the seat held by Labour at the last general election open at 7am on Thursday.

The broadcasting giant reported a 48% surge in pre-tax profits to £480m last year as total advertising revenues jumped to a record £2bn.

More than one million Ukrainians have fled since the invasion began a week ago – the swiftest exodus of refugees this century.

The group also said it is ‘actively engaging’ with regulators and authorities over relevant sanctions.

There were smiles and tears as Lisa Potts was made Wolverhampton's first Freewoman in front of a standing ovation led by civic chiefs.

An event is being held to celebrate Brierley Hill and its heritage and culture in the town centre this weekend.

The number of Covid patients being cared for in hospitals across the Black Country and Staffordshire has almost halved in a month, new figures show.

A shop worker who witnessed a teenager be stabbed to death has described the moment the alleged killer calmly walked away from the scene without saying anything.

House prices in streets bearing scandal-hit Prince Andrew's name have increased by more than 20 per cent compared to the previous year, according to experts.

A traditional baton relay representing the Queen has reached the halfway point of its journey around the Commonwealth.

A Shropshire charity for spiky hedgehogs has come up with a five-point plan to help our prickly garden friends this spring.

There may be a sense of hopelessness for many as they see Putin’s bombs rain down on innocent civilians in residential areas.

A former HS2 apprentice has explained why the apprenticeship pathway was the right career choice for her.

Mrs B has been helping hundreds of parents with home learning on her YouTube channel.

A masked burglar caused thousands of pounds damage and stole more than £300 in cash at a community centre struggling to recover from the effects of the coronavirus crisis.

A crash and subsequent fuel spill closed the M5 near Bromsgrove.

The Russian-Israeli billionaire has owned the Blues since 2003 and helped steer the Stamford Bridge club to 19 major trophies.

The online fashion giant said customers in Russia would no longer be able to order clothes from its website.

Kyiv’s mayor Vitali Klitschko and his brother Wladimir said basic supplies like food and water were needed as well as more weapons.

Director-General told a press conference that oxygen supply levels were dangerously low due to the conflict.

Boris Johnson said: ‘Rarely has the contrast between right and wrong been so stark.’

The Government owns a £400 million stake in OneWeb, which is due to launch 36 satellites on Friday.

Kind-hearted Black Country residents have established drop-off points across the region in order for people to leave donations to help Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion.

An Asda branch in Walsall has become the first in the West Midlands to offer delivery with Just Eat.

Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss has claimed he has been given the chance to buy the club.

Work has begun to convert a vacant city centre building into accommodation for vulnerable people and those with a history of rough sleeping.

Police are appealing for information concerning the whereabouts of a 21-year-old linked to a sexual offence.

The owner of Stafford's historic Sandonia Cinema has promised not to bulldoze it before getting planning permission.

Conservationists are worried an historic cinema will be bulldozed.

A UN resolution on plastic has been hailed as the most significant deal since the Paris climate accord.

Repairs to a major county road will continue during weekends for the next month

An ice rink in Staffordshire is set to close its doors at the end of the month in a move which has left skaters "devastated".

The Institute for Fiscal Studies pointed to a ‘crucial tweak’ in the policy’s supporting documents.

The broadcaster will also air a Ukrainian satire which stars and was produced by Mr Zelensky before his presidency.

Boris Johnson has pledged to publish a list of individuals deemed to be ‘associated’ with the Russian president.

Former postmasters whose lives were ‘ruined’ by the Horizon IT system scandal said bosses should be forced to apologise and pay back their bonuses.

It was not clear when new talks might take place — or what they would yield.

A computer-generated fly-through has given a glimpse into how the new tram network across the West Midlands will look.

Athletes from Russia and Belarus will compete as neutrals and any medals will not be included on the Games table.

Lubov Chernukhin, whose husband was Russia’s deputy finance minister, donated £80,250 to the Conservatives at the end of 2021, new data shows.

A homeless man in Wolverhampton has been given a makeover by a hairdresser who wanted to give back to the community.

A historic Walsall church which has suffered discarded needles and used condoms being left on its grounds has been given the green light to increase security.

There were tears, prayers and a huge sense of national pride as the people of Ukraine were honoured by a civic ceremony in the heart of Wolverhampton.

Branding is set to be removed from Goodison Park and the Finch Farm training base.

Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday morning before updating MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions.

There is no reason why a battery storage facility used to store and re-use electricity needs to be built on greenbelt land in Great Barr, an MP has said.

There have been fears raised that it could lead to World War Three.

The Prime Minister offered support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a call on Wednesday.

A Black Country councillor is appealing to prospective adventurers to join him in a charity ascent of Britian's highest mountain.

ING experts said there had been a ‘massive’ re-pricing of UK interest rates by financial markets due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Michael and Rend Platings have decorated their Cambridge home in a show of support for friends in Ukraine.

The Labour leader used Prime Minister’s Questions to suggest more action is needed from the UK to ‘stand up to Putin and those who prop up his regime’

Vadym Prystaiko sat in a side gallery in the chamber and received applause for almost a minute.

Orienteering classes for beginners are being held at Baggeridge Country Park.

The figure apprehended in the central London street was distinctive.

* Delete as applicable

Ouch, that’s really one in the back.

The BBC drama department has announced its exciting new line-up for the spring, and here is an exclusive preview of the programmes you can expect to see.

There are many other letters in the Greek alphabet. And we must pray that we do not get to become familiar with them.

Hungary 1956. Czechoslovakia 1968. Ukraine 2022. The spirit of Stalin rides again.

Mark Andrews' wry look at what's been making the next this week.

It's the end of the line for fracking then. The Oil and Gas Authority has ordered that the UK's only two shale gas wells be sealed with concrete. Cuadrilla, the company operating the sites, accused the Government of abandoning enough gas to meet the ...

A 40-year-old man has been charged with the murder of John Jones who was shot dead in Stourbridge.

A 40-year-old man has appeared before magistrates charged with the murder of a man shot dead in Stourbridge.

A Peaky Blinders-inspired dress up morning, tombola and bring and buy sale organised by supermarket staff raised £1,000 for a neonatal unit .

FIA announced on Tuesday that Russian drivers will be allowed to compete under a neutral flag.

Plans to turn the rest of the former Sunbeam factory in Wolverhampton into more than 170 flats have been approved by councillors.

Experts explain how to approach the topic of the Russian invasion with youngsters.

An adviser to Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky said both sides had returned home from the talks for consultations.

Graffiti which was sprayed onto a wall in the Black Country with the message "Russian Victory" has now been removed.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has cancelled more shows with links to Russia.

A shortlist of developers has been drawn up for a major new housing scheme in Wolverhampton.

The firm said it made the decision due to the ‘wellbeing’ of its workforce and those ‘within our extended network’.

Donations are being collected across the Black Country to help people in need in Ukraine.

The country and people of Ukraine are being honoured by a special ceremony from a city council.

People from across the UK have been offering to travel to fight against Russia, a leading figure in the West Midlands Ukrainian community has said.

Average petrol prices in the West Midlands have exceeded £1.51 for the first time following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

This lone youngster is seen penning a prayer for the people of Ukraine at a service in Bridgnorth.

A 40-mile convoy of hundreds of Russian tanks and other vehicles is advancing on Kyiv, the capital city of nearly three million people.

The funds are aimed at saving lives, protecting vulnerable people and tackling the growing humanitarian crisis.

It comes after a number of UK energy companies, including BP and Shell, moved to sever their ties to Russia because of the conflict.

Mr Biden, in remarks before Congress, highlighted the bravery of Ukrainian defenders and the resolve of a newly reinvigorated Western alliance.

UK individuals and entities will be banned from doing business with Russia’s central bank, the Foreign Secretary has announced.

‘Nobody will forgive. Nobody will forget,’ Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed after the bloodshed on the central square in Kharkiv.

The company is one of the latest major corporations to boycott the country following the invasion ordered by Russian president Vladimir Putin.

The housebuilder said revenues and house prices rose in 2021 as the housing market remained strong.

Stakhovsky is among a number of athletes who have travelled to Ukraine to join the resistance effort.

Ben Wallace said Russian forces would use indiscriminate bombardments and siege tactics against Ukrainian cities.

Two artists who created a colouring book for children raised more than £2,000 for the Black Country Food Bank.

Maria Burmaka swore as she appeared on BBC Breakfast.

Ukrainian airspace was closed last week following Russia’s invasion.

Athletes from those countries will compete under the Paralympic flag in Beijing and not be included in the medal table, the IPC said.

Across the Atlantic, Joe Biden announced US airspace has been closed to all Russian flights.

The agency previously projected as many as four million people might flee the war in Ukraine.

A long-established care home in Wolverhampton has been given the go-ahead to extend into the property next door and double in size.