A man in his 20s has died and an eight-year-old boy suffered minor injuries when a car hit a tree in Smethwick.

A police incident has closed the A519 between the Newport roundabout and Norbury.

The three-time grand slam winner said the Government’s guidance to Russian and Belarusian players could put their families at risk.

The findings of the survey will be presented in a Channel 4 documentary on Monday.

There have been warnings of cancelled holidays due to delays in processing applications.

The sprawling, Soviet-era steel plant is the only part of the city not occupied by the Russians.

The tales began just days into the war and circulated for months, bolstered by official Ukrainian accounts.

But the move has been branded ‘counter-productive’ by lawyers.

People are being invited to party to the sounds of Tina Turner, the Rolling Stones and Thin Lizzy at an event to raise money for a children's hospital.

‘Dental deserts’ are reportedly forming across England, making it more difficult for patients to get check-ups or have tooth problems treated.

Serious concerns over pollution and congestion have been raised over plans for a new multi-million pound link road.

Parents are “skipping meals” to feed their children and the situation is likely to deteriorate further, a food bank charity warned today.

Plans have been submitted to transform a city bar at the site of the former Little Civic into a live music venue with a bistro and boardgames.

More than 13,200 businesses across the West Midlands found themselves in ‘significant’ financial distress during the first quarter of this year.

An expert witness whose evidence was used in the trial of former Post Office workers wrongly convicted of financial crimes has been interviewed for a third time on suspicion of perjury.

Council chiefs say they are considering bringing in free parking in Wednesbury amid growing anger over regeneration works.

Scores of families took to the crease at a celebration open evening to mark the 125th anniversary of Codsall Cricket Club

Voters across the Black Country and part of Staffordshire will head to the polls this week for the latest round of local elections.

Primary school students have received a surprise visit from a four-time Olympic medallist during their assembly.

Travelling between the M6 and M54 can be a trying experience, depending on your direction of travel.

Regulars at a Codsall bar are celebrating after scooping a coveted prize. Love and Liquor has been named the Wolverhampton CAMRA South Staffordshire pub of the year. The premises in Church Road was converted from a shop and the hostelry only opened i...

Competitors from across the country attended the National Dwarf Games in Wolverhampton this weekend.

Kwasi Kwarteng said the problem is a ‘really intense environment, there are long hours’ after a series of scandals in Parliament.

Plastic brick model enthusiasts raised around £4,000 for poorly children when they flocked to the successful Black Country Brick Show over the weekend.

A film written and directed by a Wolverhampton actor is to feature as one of the highlights at the city’s first annual movie festival, being held at the Light House Media Centre this weekend.

Firefighters with long Covid are benefitting from special treatment for their symptoms, with one staff member describing the results as "astonishing".

Sparks flew and steam roared at the Black Country Living Museum as it opened its doors after-hours to celebrate its industrial heritage.

The Prince of Wales has called for the nation’s “dwindling” historic natural habitat to be renewed as he unveiled a collection of ancient woodlands and trees, including the Boscobel Oak in Shropshire, have been dedicated to the Queen to mark he...

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said Boris Johnson’s leadership is not ‘at threat at all’.

Faith and community leaders have met with representatives from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games team to discuss diversity at the Games.

Trains running between the Black Country and parts of Worcestershire were stopped on Sunday morning due to a "police incident".

West Midlands Fire Service is sending an engine and four members of staff in support of the humanitarian response to the Ukraine conflict.

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng voiced vehement opposition after Chancellor Rishi Sunak raised the possibility.

The claims from Conservative chair Oliver Dowden were branded ‘pretty desperate’ by Sir Ed Davey.

The partner of a Wednesfield father who was stabbed to death last year has raised over £5,000 for the charity Victim Support in his honour.

A caravan was destroyed in a large blaze on Saturday afternoon.

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is calling for ‘radical’ reform to working practices to improve Parliament’s reputation.

A large grass fire which started in West Bromwich on Saturday evening is believed to be arson.

The body of a decomposing dog has been found floating in a canal in Wolverhampton.

A police chief is insisting that action to tackle violent crime including offences against women will remain a key priority as figures show incidents are on the rise.

From the challenge of playing 18 holes to the joy of being outdoors in beautiful scenery, golf is a game enjoyed by players all over the world.

The Conservative, a farmer by trade, suggests the first time was an accident while looking at a website about tractors.

A video, which has not been verified, appears to show the man speaking in an English accent.

A man spotted at the wheel of a stolen car travelling at speeds of up to 85mph was eventually caught hiding in a garden by a police dog.

A sexual entertainment club in West Bromwich has had its licence renewed for another 12 months.

The Tiverton and Honiton representative said he will continue his ‘duties’ as an MP while under investigation despite calls to resign.

Small explosions could be heard as a van became engulfed in flames on Friday evening

An initiative aim to protect protect victims of domestic abuse and stalking is being rolled out after a successful pilot project.

These are 11 members of an organised crime gang who flooded rural towns in Mid-Wales with huge quantities of drugs.

A major road in Staffordshire was closed on Saturday morning due to a car crash.

A dozen affordable homes have been built on the site of a former pub where the band that became Slade once rehearsed at.

The Tory MP said he did not mean to cause offence and applauded the work of the profession in ‘difficult, and sometimes impossible, conditions’.