Police are investigating after a man allegedly posed as an Amazon delivery driver to break into a home in Walsall.

A long-term international research project studied the effect of taking resistant starch, which is also found in oats, cereal, beans and cold pasta.

Fastenings group Trifast enjoyed growth in both sales and profits for the year to the end of March.

A Netherton couple have been busy maintaining their stunning "award-winning garden" despite no longer having a competition to enter.

Petrol prices at a Black Country filling station have been slashed by 16p per litre as the cost of fuel continues to go down.

Pleas have been made for a stronger police presence in a Wolverhampton estate following a 50-person brawl.

Rail strikes are set to cripple the region's train services again this week, as the bitter dispute between rail unions and train companies remain unresolved.

Hygiene ratings have been released for food businesses across the Black Country and Staffordshire, with one cafe receiving a rating of zero out of five, the worst possible score.

Leading property developer and investor Barberry Industrial is closing in on completion of its £35 million speculative development of three market leading mid-box manufacturing/logistics units at a prime west midlands business park.

A manufacturer that produces a range of car parts has invested in new equipment as it looks to boost its outputs, after securing a significant new contract.

A man suffered serious leg injuries when he was repeatedly stabbed during an incident at a Cannock nature reserve.

Amazon is to hike the price of its Prime delivery and streaming service due to "increased inflation and operating costs".

A recently opened Staffordshire pub has won a national award for its design.

Well kept beautiful parks across the West Midlands and Staffordshire are among a record number to retain prestigious Green Flag status for high standards.

After being made redundant from a Black Country steelworks, Bill Wood decided to try his luck abroad, working in the oil-rich state of Saudi Arabia.

The Conservative Party must get a new leader in place in a dignified manner.

Way above Cradley a once-in-a-lifetime event happened today - with a golden Weathercock being installed on the top of St Peters Church.

Lidl has signalled its intent to build a new superstore in place of a Walsall hotel and bar by kicking off the planning process.

Two children have been interviewed by police after a hedge blaze near a pensioner's home.

A scrutiny panel is set to decide whether to back the West Midlands police and crime commissioner's preferred choice for the role of chief constable.

A borough came together to celebrate a day of hosting the Queen’s Baton Relay.

Black Country Living Museum has started its programme for the summer holidays with family friendly hours.

It was a day of landmark celebrations for South Staffordshire, as hundreds of people united to mark a total of four events.

A Black Country war hero who saved thousands of Jews from Nazi concentration camps during the Second World War has been honoured with a blue plaque.

The money will be paid in two stages – the first in October and the second next February.

Wolverhampton's Cabinet Member for Adult Services went "back to the floor" to find out how social workers are coping with the workload.

Drought could see restrictions such as hosepipe bans brought in.

Resorts World Arena in Birmingham is expected to be among the front-runners to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.

A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after she fell from a bridge on the M42 motorway near Junction 5.

The Queen's Baton Relay continues its tour of the Black Country today when it visits towns in Sandwell.

A "disrespectful" Skegness artisan cheese-maker has caused consternation by "reinventing" the Black Country's own delicacy – the pork scratching.

The fish are facing a range of threats, including climate change, pollution, and weirs and dams that stop them travelling upstream to breed.

An injured driver was taken to hospital after being found in a ditch near a suspected stolen car that had crashed into a fence.

Birmingham Airport is forecasting a bumper couple of months as the school holidays commence.

Black Country comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry will carry the Queen's Baton through Birmingham ahead of the Commonwealth Games kicking off.

In 1949, Stan Cullis made history as the youngest manager to win the FA Cup, in a pulsating 3-1 victory over Leicester City.

Developer St Modwen plans to deliver up to 350 new all-electric homes on the historic MG Rover site that was once home to the Mini in Birmingham.

The Commonwealth Games is becoming one of the hottest tickets in town, with many events beginning to sell out.

More than 500 young people took part in The Admaston Juniors Summer Football Tournament, organised to celebrate the Telford club's 50-year anniversary.

A party of eight who had been drinking on a Welsh mountain sparked a five-hour rescue operation.

Footage has emerged appearing to show two people wearing police uniforms allegedly stolen from a police car during a 50 person brawl in Wolverhampton.

The region's combined authority would be forced to pay back a grant of more than £200million if the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro line is not built in full.

Lenny Henry has a starring role in a new Lord of the Rings spin-off.

Aldi said store assistants will see with the minimum pay increase to £10.50 an hour, and £11.95 for those in Greater London.

Walsall Council has moved to quash speculation that baby graves have been vandalised at a cemetery after old CCTV footage appeared on social media.

A team of knitters and crocheters in Sutton Coldfield have wowed residents with a brilliant post box creation to celebrate the Commonwealth Games.

There was a warm feeling of pride in the air as hundreds of people came out to see the Queen’s Baton Relay in Wolverhampton.

It was Dudley's time to shine this afternoon as the town and wider borough hosted the Queen's Baton Relay ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Organisers of efforts to make refugees feel welcome have attracted a £4,000 Rotary Club grant to purchase much need equipment and cover the cost of essential goods.

It's no wonder 15-year-old singer/song writer Belle Kumble-Rose writes music with a message of strength through adversity.

A city school has been celebrating after receiving top marks for its religious education.

Council chiefs in the Black Country have been inundated with reports of street racing after it was announced leaders are seeking a new High Court ban on the activity.

Having plenty of patience and being good friends is the secret to the marriage of golden wedding sweethearts Jean and Dennis Roberts.

An auditing company has been ordered to pay more than £18 million for its role in the collapse of West Midland-based giant Carillion.

A much-loved teacher has called it a day after teaching at the same school for more than 40 years.

Pupils and education bosses have paid tribute to a much-loved head teacher of a Wolverhampton school who has passed away.

A Staffordshire school has been crowned as a major winner at one of the biggest independent manufacturing and education events in the UK.

Ambulance handover delays could reach their worst ever level this month with bosses warning crews will spend nearly 50,000 hours waiting outside hospitals.

Almost 270,000 patients were waiting for routine treatment in the region's hospitals at the end of May – up over 60,000 from last year, figures show.

Dilapidated buildings which are beyond repair will be transformed by a ‘marvellous’ affordable housing scheme in Willenhall.

It's here! The Queen's Baton has spent the weekend in the Black Country and Staffordshire, and here's what you need to know ahead of its final day in the region.

More filling stations around the Black Country and Staffordshire are starting to cut their fuel prices, easing the burden on motorists who have had to pay eye-watering amounts in recent weeks.

Plans have been submitted for a new housing estate on land in the Black Country.

After a fortnight of backstabbing, squabbling and cloak and dagger tactics, the Tory leadership race today starts in earnest.

The Birmingham Commonwealth Games are set to deliver a major economic boost to the city and the surrounding region, including the Black Country, which could top £1 billion.

Recent revelations about Percy Stallard's rebel road race from Llangollen to Wolverhampton has brought back memories to the family of winner, Albert Price.

A scheme to keep Wolverhampton’s East Park safe from repeated attacks of vandalism has been launched by council bosses.

Staffordshire Police are hoping Wombourne residents remember seeing two thieves escaping on a moped.

A damning inspection found residents lost ‘significant’ weight and were put at harm at a specialist dementia care home in Walsall.

A man has been charged with rape after a woman was attacked earlier this month.

A woman who was stopped by police on the M6 for suspected drink-driving was actually cuddling a cat as she drove.

There were cheers and smiles when the Queen's Baton Relay swept into Staffordshire and the Black Country on its latest leg of its journey to the Commonwealth Games.

The Queen's Baton arrived in Wolverhampton in spectacular style on Sunday, dropping in via parachute.