A group of NHS singers is hitting all the right notes after reaching the semi-finals of a singing competition next month – and is hoping to recruit new members.

Dudley Zoo is on the hunt for photos which depict the quirkiness of the zoo to use for their 2023 fundraising calendar.

Nearly £95,000 has been allocated to provide toilet and changing facilities in a Staffordshire district.

More than 90 per cent of children across the Black Country and Staffordshire have been offered a place at their first place primary school.

South Staffordshire MP Gavin Williamson has urged Staffordshire County Council and Staffordshire Police to improve access management on a road which is being damaged by HGVs.

A director of a law firm has been appointed as the new High Sheriff of Worcestershire.

Relatives of Aiden Aslin also denounced Russian claims that the 28-year-old is a ‘volunteer, a mercenary, or a spy’.

Walsall Council has promised to move the pile of cherished ornaments and pictures removed from graves at Streetly Crematorium to "a better place".

The Government will update the Highway Code to make clear clarify drivers’ responsibilities in self-driving vehicles.

The Prime Minister is set to leave on Wednesday ahead of talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

Conservative MPs across the region have continued to back Boris Johnson as the fallout from his ‘Partygate’ fine continued.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russians continue to target residential areas and kill civilians.

A mother today warned parents over the dangers of 'trusted' pets after the family dog savagely attacked her son's face.

The owners of a shop that was damaged after a fire started in the flat above have said their business will be closed for the foreseeable future.

A billion-pound plan to revolutionise transport in the West Midlands will provide a "powerful vehicle" in delivering the Government's levelling up agenda, the region's mayor has said.

Campaigners are set to descend on Walsall Council House in support of a motion aimed at protecting the borough's green belt.

The King Kong statue that once stood outside Birmingham's old Bull Ring Centre may return to the city centre's streets.

The county's police force has been strongly criticised over "critical weaknesses" in the standard of custody services it provides.

The man who created the major Bike4Life air ambulance fundraiser says he can't wait for this month's event.

A young relative of pop star Tom Parker is raising money to help find a cure for the disease he died from by making and selling dog treats.

Soaring fuel prices, rising insurance costs, bus-lane cameras and speed traps. And, for many drivers, the "clean air" charges in Birmingham. Driving a car can be a pretty expensive business these days.

Staffordshire Police has committed to closing its gender pay gap after publication of its latest annual report showed a gap of nearly 12 per cent within the force.

Wolverhampton-based charity Compton Care is opening a new shop in Bilston town centre.

Four cyclists who have a total age of 330 years between them are gearing up to take on a charity bike ride in aid of a local hospice.

Motorists are facing a tough time already. The cost of fuel has risen and roads are congested as many people stick with their cars rather than using a public transport system that is straining at the seams.

A musical youth theatre has celebrated its 15th anniversary by holding a party for its members and parents.

A pub has reopened after being closed for a year for a major refurbishment.

Former chief whip Mark Harper called for the Prime Minister to resign over the coronavirus fine.

Heath Hayes is getting new underground cables as part of a £500,000 investment to improve the electricity supply.

A woman and a man have been arrested following the death of a one-year-old baby boy.

The Prime Minister has been fined by police despite giving assurances that Covid regulations were followed in No 10.

Police are reminding drivers to ensure their keyless vehicles are kept secure after four Land Rovers were stolen without keys over the Bank Holiday weekend.

The explosions occurred in Abdul Rahim Shaheed High School and near Mumtaz Education Centre in the Afghan capital.

Legendary charity fundraiser Blind Dave promised to break the pain barrier during his 800 mile cycle from Coldtiz to West Bromwich.

Thieves have been stealing drain covers across Wolverhampton.

Emergency works have forced the closure of two roads in Wolverhampton.

Daniel Lysak, 11, was warmly welcomed by the club and its fans during the League One fixture.

A 'severe' flat fire on Monday night is said to have been started deliberately.

The Commons International Development Committee chair said she was ‘shocked and disappointed’ that less than £60 million has been sent.

Ministers were warned that the conflict is entering an ‘attritional’ phase which could last ‘several months’.

Ukraine’s military says a ‘new phase of war’ has started.

Railway chiefs have thanked passengers for their patience after services were vastly reduced over Easter while work was carried out.

Plans to convert a redundant Methodist church in Wolverhampton into a children’s day nursery have been rejected.

Monthly surgeries are being considered to enable Stone residents to raise issues with town councillors – but concerns were raised about proposals for outdoor sessions and body cameras.

A Staffordshire authority named Council of the Year is in line for another accolade for its new community hub.

A man was taken to hospital after a crash between a car and motorbike in Dudley.

A new Aldi store will open at a retail park in the Black Country next month – with a Paralympic gold medallist set to cut the ribbon.

Sandwell Aquatics Centre is now officially open and ready for the Commonwealth Games this summer.

Experts are scouring the Shropshire countryside for meteorite rocks after a spectacular fireball was seen over the region.

Inna Drahanchuk is in The Hague with the Ukrainian team for the Invictus Games.

Wolverhampton Art Gallery is set to celebrate the cultural side of its community with a new exhibition.

Almost 500 Ukrainian refugees will be housed in Staffordshire, council bosses have revealed.

The Prime Minister will hold talks with Narendra Modi during a two-day visit this week.

A school has paid tribute to an "incredible" teenage boxing sensation who died in a car crash in Wolverhampton.

The heartbroken father of a talented teenage boxer killed in a car crash at the weekend has paid tribute to his "kind-hearted" son who he described as "a beautiful soul".

With the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth games now 100 days away, a final major release of tickets has gone out.

The devices were said to have been demonstrated for Ukrainian personnel on Salisbury Plain two weeks ago.

The stepped-up assaults in eastern Ukraine began along a front of more than 300 miles.

The supply of the vehicles is expected to be confirmed by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace this week.

Voters have until 5pm on Tuesday to submit an application.

The Government Efficiency Minister said officials should return to their desks to realise the benefits of collaborative working.

Firm has halted manufacturing in the city of Kaluga.

A man who was suicidal as a result of his drug and alcohol use is attempting a world record of 70 triathlons in 70 days to mark his recovery.

A driver is believed to have suffered a medical episode in the moments before a crash on the M6 on Tuesday morning.

The reorganisation of the NHS in the Black Country is reliant on Parliament passing a bill before July 1.

There will be explosive action at Weston Park later this month when three teams battle it out in a bid to become the ultimate fireworks champion.

The Games this summer are set to be a celebration free from Covid restrictions.

There are 100 days to go until the action gets under way in Birmingham.

It is thought the Prime Minister will focus on the crisis in Ukraine and the Rwanda migrant deal in a speech in the Commons.

Motorists are being reminded that Junction 10 on the M6 will be closed overnight for almost two weeks.

A councillor has promised CCTV will be checked to find out who removed cherished ornaments from graves at Streetly Crematorium and dumped them by a bin.

A pastor who has led church services in Walsall, Wolverhampton and Birmingham has retired after nearly 40 years.

Rail passengers can snap up half-price seats under a new Government initiative aimed at reducing travel costs and boosting tourism.

Hundreds of people have been diagnosed with lung cancer earlier through NHS mobile trucks.

Fast growing 5 Star Windows has signed one of the largest deals in its history after it extended its long-term partnership with a leading manufacturer to the home improvement sector.

The number of workers on company payrolls in parts of the region has continued to increase – while other areas have seen a fall, new figures show.

Brilliant miniature creations by arty pupils from a Wolverhampton primary school bowled over a top contemporary sculptor.

A new church building which has been 10 years in the making has finally had its official opening.

A film festival showcasing the work of deaf filmmakers will take over a Wolverhampton cinema early next month.

A 21-year-old student doctor who founded his own mental health charity has been selected to be a Batonbearer for the Commonwealth Games.

Sir Roger Gale said the ‘interim administration’ could be led by the deputy prime minister.

The Duke of Sussex has been attending events at the games with wife Meghan since last Friday.

At least seven people died in Lviv after the city was bombarded with missiles.

Employers and workers in the country joined forces to say an immediate block on Russian gas could lead to factory shutdowns.

We may just have had Easter, but Dudley Zoo already has two new helpers for Santa this Christmas.

A charity football match is being held this Sunday in memory of Nathan Burton.

Shaun Pinner and fellow British captive Aiden Aslin appeared on Russian TV asking to be exchanged for a pro-Moscow politician.

Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp was a hit at a music venue in the Black Country when he took fans on a trip back to the 80s.

Elena Lishchun fled Kyiv the day Russia invaded and said she was ‘determined’ to find work in the UK.

A talented teenage boxer from the Black Country has died aged 18.

Severn Valley Railway is enjoying a purple patch - unveiling eye-catching new livery and a new name for one of its locomotives.

Former Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell will appear in the Black Country during his next UK tour.

Viktor Medvedchuk has appealed to Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky to authorise the exchange..

The Black Country branch of the MS Society UK is holding an awareness event next month.

Staff from Lloyds Banking Group recently spent a day at The Good Shepherd in Wolverhampton, with the aim of doing hands-on work and learning more about the organisation.

Disruption to road, rail, air, and ferry travel is expected, with some passengers already experiencing delays to their journeys.

Furious residents are planning a protest in Cannock after developers resubmitted a plan to build an estate on green fields.

At least seven people were killed in the city which has escaped the worst of Russia’s offensive so far.

The once-majestic life-size black iron horses between Wolverhampton and Birmingham railway stations are fast becoming "scabby osses" due to a lack of love.

Hundreds of new jobs will be created under plans for a new £50 million factory on the i54 site.