Specialist castings and engineering group Chamberlin has made a strong start to its latest financial year as it delivered a full-year profit after tax for the first time in five years.

The first work on a £200 million link road linking the M54 and M6 will start within months.

An investigation has been launched after a teenager was approached by two men as she walked to school.

Love him or hate him, Boris Johnson was a Prime Minister like no other we have ever experienced.

Boris Johnson’s allies had always insisted there would be no “lectern moment”. In the end, it was just that.

Boris Johnson was busy penning his resignation speech when the battle to succeed him was already kicking into gear.

Police officers responding to incidents in South Staffordshire will come from within the area instead of from elsewhere in a push to provide a "local approach", leaders have said.

The science of sport was tried by hundreds of school children at an event celebrating the Commonwealth Games.

A group of school students were given the opportunity to enjoy a day of activity with a Commonwealth Games finalist.

A Black Country man faces life behind bars after being found guilty of the murder of the man he deliberately drove into the car of.

A popular Wednesfield town chip shop has gone up in flames.

A rare Stradivarius violin once owned by a Wombourne family has failed to be sold after going under the hammer.

A former town centre bowling club base could make way for new homes – but community leaders have raised concerns that too many properties are planned for the site.

A murder investigation has been launched after man who made his own way to hospital after being shot died shortly after arrival.

Train drivers could strike over pay as one million expected tourists arrive for the Commonwealth Games.

Sir Gavin Williamson has revealed he has yet to decide on who to back in the Conservative leadership race.

Eddie Hughes has paid tribute to Boris Johnson for "understanding the needs of the Black Country" during his time as PM.

A 32-year-old man has admitted to the manslaughter of a retired priest outside Stafford County Hospital.

Walsall North MP Eddie Hughes remained the last man standing in a government department on Thursday morning after all his fellow ministers resigned or were sacked.

A man who tried to stop a suspicious recovery truck towing his car away was attacked with a screwdriver and a wrench by the truck's driver.

The Prime Minister said he will remain in post until a new leader is chosen by the Tories.

Stories about life at Buckingham Palace were served up out at the 90th anniversary celebration of the popular Wolverhampton Women's Luncheon Club.

Rumours that Walsall Council have hired a debt collection company to administer the council tax rebate fund have been quashed.

The resignation of Boris Johnson marks a "sad day" for the country, a Wolverhampton Conservative MP has said.

A school in Wolverhampton has created a role play village to help youngsters with their communication and language skills after the impact of Covid-19.

Sales were slightly down for Jaguar Land Rover for the three months to the end of June.

Two new children’s homes for young people with complex needs are to be developed in Wolverhampton, so the council can provide better quality corporate care without the need to use private companies.

Some potential contenders have already made their ambitions clear, while others are yet to announce their candidacy.

Plans to construct a segregated cycle lane along one of the primary routes into Wolverhampton city centre have moved a step closer after the council gained funding of almost £2 million.

An action plan to tackle areas of Wolverhampton children’s services identified as needing improvement has been drawn up by social care bosses, following a recent Ofsted inspection.

A Grade ll listed building in Wolverhampton which dates back to around 1820 and is believed to have housed the city’s first ever dispensary, is the subject of a planning application to create four new apartments.

There is still time to sign up for a popular Black Country Fun Run held in Halesowen.

District councillors in Lichfield have refused permission for a 78-bed care home in Burntwood, after opposition from local councillors and the town council.

The Nightingale Club in Birmingham’s Gay Village could lose its outdoor balconies if an agreement is reached with a planned apartment complex nearby.

Disused industrial units in Brownhills which have become a magnet for vandalism could be torn down because they pose a safety risk to trespassers who target them.

Walsall Council has begun a new push to get small businesses online to sell their goods and services.

Mr Johnson said the UK’s support for Ukraine was one of the key achievements of his premiership.

Singing weather man Des Coleman will be among the performers at this year's Black Country Multicultural Day celebrations.

A number of fans reported abuse during England’s recent Test match with India.

A man who "lost it" during a row with a woman during which he held a shotgun to her head has been found guilty of assaulting her.

Marco Longhi MP said it was time for "more robust and direct action" on policy as Boris Johnson quits as Prime Minister.

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street wants to see a new Prime Minister from the middle ground of the Conservative party who will fulfil commitments around levelling up for the region.

A new Conservative leader will now be elected to replace Mr Johnson in No 10.

Walsall Football Club has announced Acorns Children’s Hospice as an official charity partner for the 2022/23 season.

Working together will be vital to changing the culture of youth violence, police chiefs have said in the wake of the latest fatal stabbing in Wolverhampton.

A man accused of causing the death by dangerous driving of a 19-year-old cyclist has pleaded not guilty to the offence.

The jail sentences of the couple convicted over the death of tragic toddler Kemarni Watson Darby will no longer be reviewed by the Court of Appeal, it has been revealed.

Boris Johnson has announced he will stand down as Prime Minister.

A think tank tank in the US said the easing did not entail ‘the complete cessation of active hostilities’.

A new government must be installed swiftly to provide businesses with the “clear, consistent and coherent” leadership it needs, Birmingham business leaders said today.

Boris Johnson says his political beliefs were cemented here in the West Midlands, when he worked for the Express & Star in Wolverhampton and was married to a Shropshire girl.

Secondary school students in Wolverhampton enjoyed a visit from an award-winning storyteller, social entrepreneur and youth coach this week.

One of the biggest housing providers in the Midlands could face strike action as members of a union have begun a ballot over pay.

The Prime Minister will resign as Tory leader but continue as Prime Minister until a successor is elected.

A four-bedroom cottage home with extensive gardens in the Staffordshire countryside is on the market with a guide price of more than £225,000.

It was 1987 when a 23-year-old Boris Johnson rocked up in Wolverhampton, only months after graduating from Oxford University.

Michelle Donelan quit as education secretary after less than 36 hours in the role.

This is the gun used by callous brothers Connor and Michael Goodwin to kill Anthony Sargeant in a drive-by shooting.

Pubgoers in Walsall spotted a famous face in their local as Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin popped in for a visit.

A retired ambulance driver has said his quality of life has improved after taking part in an exercise programme.

Community nurses are staying well nourished and hydrated thanks to regular donations of from a generous supermarket.

Plans have been approved to bring an historic town centre building back into use as part of the £40m project to help transform the heart of Tamworth.

From one "sewing bee" to another.... Bee Murton, the Black Country lottery winner who used her winnings to set up a textiles business, met up with a finalist from the Great British Sewing Bee television series a year after her win.

A group of Wolverhampton schools have been selected to compete in the regional finals of a Quadcopter challenge.

Schoolchildren showed off their skills and performed to almost 300 people in a musical extravaganza.

A practitioner in Wolverhampton has said she is "honoured" after becoming chair of a national group of therapists with a special interest in rehabilitating amputees.

An Olympic gold-winning couple have backed para-sports to make a big impact during the Commonwealth Games.

A city university academic has been given the honour of carrying the Queen's Baton ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Two care homes have received a visit from their local MP as they celebrated Care Home Open Week.

Land in Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter with approved plans for 20 apartments is a sparkling lot in Bond Wolfe’s next auction on July 21.

School children from across the host city were treated to a day of sport and art as a celebration of the Commonwealth Games.

School pupils have joined forces with professional musicians to create a new tune based on the town, its industrial heritage, and the bright future for its High Street.

Children from across Staffordshire are invited to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge which starts on Saturday.

Voi has announced a further expansion of its e-scooter operating area in Birmingham to help residents and visitors easily access the main venues of the upcoming Commonwealth Games event, including Alexander Stadium.

Parcels delivery and courier group DX says its annual turnover is expected to be 11 per cent ahead of last year at around £425 million.

Training experts Performance Through People – part of Ladder for the Black Country – have appointed three local job seekers to new apprenticeships within its own operation.

Sir Winston Churchill, her first prime minister, is thought to be her favourite.

A well-known car showroom on one of the main routes into Wolverhampton city centre is to be demolished and replaced with a more modern building.

A Bilston builder who carried out shoddy work for a vulnerable resident after she had already fallen victim to a rogue trader has been given 15 months in jail.

Divisions in the party over Brexit led to David Cameron and Theresa May’s resignations.

As his administration started to crumble around him on Tuesday afternoon, many of Boris Johnson’s critics would have assumed his entire focus would be on saving his own skin.

Housebuilder Persimmon expects half-year profits to be “modestly” higher than expectations, despite rising energy and raw materials prices and wage increases.

The Law Commission recommends a new ‘base’ offence for all acts of intentionally taking or sharing an intimate photo or video without consent.

Some of the countries hardest hit by inflation include Haiti, Argentina, Egypt, Iraq, Turkey, the Philippines, Rwanda, Sudan, Kenya and Sri Lanka.

One of the UK’s leading metals service centres is targeting further growth after it secured one of the automotive sector’s most demanding quality accreditations.

A Labour MP said Conservative politicians "knew what they were buying" when they made Boris Johnson Prime Minister.

A man has been jailed for drug offences after ten wraps of crack cocaine were found inside his trousers by officers in Cannock.

Operators of a charity shop which supports patients with asbestos-related cancers dressed in blue to mark Action Mesothelioma Day.

Brownhills baby killer James Davis has seen his sentence increased to 10 years after it was reviewed at the Court of Appeal for being too lenient.

MP Michael Fabricant joked that he can officially rule himself out as the successor to Boris Johnson, should the Prime Minister resign.

Boris Johnson said he was focusing on delivering for the public and his exit would only cause ‘chaos’.

A Tory MP who admitted it has been “a bit of a mess” under Boris Johnson has announced he can no longer support the Prime Minister.

Oldbury brothers Connor and Michael Goodwin have been found guilty of murdering a man who was shot dead outside his mother's home.

Two brothers partied the day after shooting dead a father-of-eight while he chatted outside his mother's home.

A 20-year-old and two youths have appeared in a crown court charged with the murder of a schoolboy who was stabbed to death in Wolverhampton.

A fourth person has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenager in Wolverhampton, West Midlands Police said.

A paedophile from Staffordshire who posted images online of him sexually assaulting a child has been locked up for almost nine years.

A 16-year-old girl from the Black Country has been helped to do her GCSE exams during her stay at the Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Health passport for people with learning disabilities in Staffordshire is up for national award

Boris Johnson has “got a good heart” but has acted naively over his handling of the Chris Pincher situation, residents in Wolverhampton have said.