Eagle-eyed police officers have recovered a vehicle after it was stolen in Dudley.

It’s a family affair for the latest National Lottery millionaires as a lucky couple from Telford and their teenage children have been revealed as £1m EuroMillions lottery winners.

Dudley Council spent over £5,000 on one night in Central London having attended an awards ceremony and stayed at a Hilton hotel.

The licensee of a Wolverhampton pub has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds for illegally screening Sky Sports.

Drunk youths have reportedly been trespassing and causing damage at Lodge Farm Reservoir.

Wolverhampton's Mander Shopping Centre has crowned the winner of its creative writing competition, inspired by its enchanted forest display.

Birmingham has made the shortlist of UK cities that could host next year's Eurovision Song Contest, it has been revealed.

Children enjoying the summer holidays have been warned to stay away from the biggest brownfield development site in the Black Country.

An industrial estate originally created by a Black Country businessman to ease the job losses from the closure of the old Round Oak steel works has been sold for £7 million.

Rail passengers are being reminded of fresh disruption to services tomorrow because of a planned strike by train drivers in the long-running row over pay and conditions.

A woman who raised money for the premature baby unit at Stafford Hospital by knitting has celebrated turning 100.

A city library was the setting for an historical 3D 'story trail' through history.

The extreme weather gripping the West Midlands has got many screaming for ice cream, as the latest heatwave sparks a surge in demand for cool refreshment.

A community hub is set to open at Wolverhampton Railway Station, which hopes to celebrate the city as well as offering passengers and residents a place to meet, access business advices and enjoy local art.

An annual summer festival full of attractions and activities will take place in the sunshine this weekend.

Concerns have been raised that droughts and rising costs due to inflation could force people out of farming.

Temperatures set to climb to mid 30s, with warnings over risks to health and thereat of wildfires.

A lorry carrying offal has spilled its load across a motorway, leaving four miles of queues.

Residents in part of Wolverhampton can only watch as water leaks from a burst pipe amid a scorching heatwave.

Severn Trent has announced that around 480,000 reusable water bottles were filled over the 11 days of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, having run refill stations at every Games venue.

A support service which supports vulnerable women and children in Walsall has had plans to replace its dilapidated building rejected.

Wolverhampton residents are being asked to give their views on all forms of street trading in the city, as the council prepares to draw up its finished policy for outdoor selling and vending for the forthcoming year.

National Express West Midlands is opening Wolverhampton bus garage to the public for the first time since 2019.

The Severn Valley Railway is offering short footplate experiences as compensation for the temporary postponement of steam trains on its main line.

Police are hunting a man in connection with a burglary that saw credit and debit cards stolen and used.

No trains will be running to or from Birmingham's New Street Station on Saturday.

It was all quiet on a Black Country street 24 hours after police descended in response to reports of gunshots ringing out.

Residents at a Black Country care home had a party and the best seats in the house as the Commonwealth Games came to town.

A road in Stourport was closed for several hours after a collision that left two people with "potentially serious injuries".

One lane of the M6 needs resurfacing after a van caught fire earlier this morning, resulting in long delays for travellers.

There's an exciting 'pup'date from West Midland Safari Park, who are pleased to announce the arrival of three tiny meerkat pups – the first litter at the park in over nine years.

A warning of the “exceptional” risk of wildfires has been issued as West Midlands Fire Service reels from almost 600 call-outs in just over a day.

Droughts and rising costs due to inflation will “force people out of farming”, and workers need to “talk to each other” if struggling, farmers have said.

A Staffordshire district council has put in a bid for funding to deliver a new leisure centre and other projects.

Patients using a drug to treat Cystic Fibrosis have revealed how their lives have been transformed since starting it.

It's not often you see a plane on the motorway, but that's what greeted travellers on the M5 and M6 on Thursday when part of a 747 was carried north.

Dudley's dancing star Amy Dowden has shared more images of her wedding day after it was postponed due to Covid.

Repowering the Black Country and the West Midlands Combined Authority have announced the West Midlands Industrial Energy Taskforce.

The top deck of an iconic Boeing 747 travelled through the Black Country today via the M5 and M6. Yes, you read that right.

Learner drivers in the Black Country are unable to book driving tests this side of Christmas due to countless issues facing the industry.

Plans to turn two large houses in a deprived area of Wolverhampton into six modern flats have been resubmitted to council bosses after being rejected in August last year.

A request by Stone’s mayor to set up a public Facebook page has been turned down by the town council amid concerns the first citizen could be trolled by other internet users.

Here are some tips for helping animals cope with the hot weather.

A South Staffordshire vineyard has been granted permission to sell wine and host tours of the site – but nearby residents fear the extra activity will shatter the peace of their tranquil hamlet.

Harry Sarkar would have been sacked by West Midlands Police had he not already resigned, the chief constable said.

Severn Trent has sent out millions of texts to its customers urging them to use water wisely in the hot weather.

A New Cross Hospital worker has managed to reverse his type 2 diabetes diagnosis in just six months – by getting on his bike.

Wildfire tactical advisors have been deployed in Worcestershire to help firefighters during the heatwave.

The Met Office has issued an extreme weather warning for Thursday onwards.

With the cost of living crisis engulfing struggling families, a support programme which helps ensure children enjoy activities and get healthy meals has provided a welcome boost in Walsall.

A history teacher has been awarded a prestigious badge of honour after being nominated for a British Empire Medal.

Police are appealing to identify this man after a distraction burglary in Walsall.

Firefighters have been dreading the heatwave after complaining “resources have been cut to the bone” in recent years.

Apprentice engineer Warren Todd has his sights set on becoming a qualified welder/fabricator involved in manufacturing quality products.

A huge inflatable psychedelic Argonaut has taken up residence on the lake in Walsall Arboretum Park.

Temperatures are set to climb into the 30s today across the Black Country as the second heatwave of the year rolls in.

Motorists are facing delays on the M54 after a three-car crash.

A teenager who has been an avid fundraiser since he was just two years old is set to host a 24-hour charity stall outside his house this weekend.

Firefighters have been called after a shed and fence panel fire spread to nearby homes.

The APC delivery network – the largest independent parcel delivery network in the UK – is celebrating its first female driver to successfully pass her HGV driving exam.

Canals across the Black Country and Birmingham will be used to transport more goods under a revolutionary new freight strategy.

Council chiefs say they have been able to protect public services by getting "best value for money" on a transit site for travellers that is yet to be used.

Ministers have been told to "wake up" and address power supply issues that could see supermarkets disrupted by blackouts.

A tour around Walsall’s new urgent and emergency care centre has been organised for "a small group" of members of the public later this month.

A dedicated maths teacher has called time on a career spanning 39 years.

A 13-year-old girl who was left with a broken collar bone and facial injuries in an assault has been discharged from hospital.

"Severe" delays were caused after a car smashed into the central reservation on the M54 this evening.

A 13-year-old girl has been left with a fractured collar bone after being seriously assaulted by a man in Walsall.

Armed police have descended on a Dudley road after gunshots were heard.

A pet dog has been reunited with its owner after two men stole a Land Rover while the pet was still inside.

Fuel prices have continued to drop across the West Midlands, with some fuel stations reaching their cheapest prices since April.

An elderly man died after suffering a 'medical emergency' at Merry Hill shopping centre.

Man who killed new bride and put body in suitcase within hours of their wedding found guilty of murder

Jail term for man who poisoned neighbours’ cats

Tributes have been paid to an ice cream man who died after serving his community for over 50 years.

An Asda superstore in Cannock has been handed a one out of five hygiene rating following an inspection by the Food Standards Agency.

A 37-year-old man has been charged after he was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm and drugs with intent to supply.

The UK’s biggest South Asian music festival will be making a return to a Smethwick park later this month.

The official auction and memorabilia marketplace for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has launched,

Spectators, residents, and visitors to the West Midlands helped the region’s public transport network reach record numbers of journeys during the Commonwealth Games.

A 71-year-old woman whose death at a popular seaside resort sparked a murder probe had suffered “traumatic injuries,” the opening of an inquest into the tragedy heard today.

The founder of MoneySavingExpert called on the two Conservative leadership candidates to set out how they would tackle soaring bills.

A combination of hot weather, holiday getaways and rail strikes is set to make roads across the Black Country much busier this weekend.

A man has been released from hospital and into police custody after two men who received stab wounds were arrested yesterday.

Restoration work at Dudley borough's historic Red House Glass Cone is expected to start next spring, council chiefs have said.

The roof of an unsafe building in the grounds of a Wolverhampton school is to be removed, after loose tiles repeatedly falling from it were found to pose “a serious danger” to the 15th Century home next door.

A council leader for leisure in Sandwell is full of hope there will be long-term benefits to the borough from hosting key parts of the Commonwealth Games.

The last supermoon of 2022 is set to be visible tonight, but you'll need to stay up late to see it in all its glory.

“I cannot leave my abuser I am stuck. No money, no place to go. Sometimes I think he will kill me.”

A controversial transit site for travellers has been branded a “total waste of money” after it emerged it is yet to be used.

The latest road closures planned for around the M6 Junction 10 roundabout in August have been announced.

A group of litter picking volunteers who have been helping to keep Hartlebury Common tidy have been rewarded for their efforts and nominated for an award.

An eye-watering five hour council meeting to discuss the decision-making process behind the sale of a former golf course has been described by one Conservative councillor as “inadequate”.

Staff in a Dudley hospital's maternity department are over the moon with their new staff wellbeing room.

Birmingham is expecting a surge of tourists and economic success on the back of the Commonwealth Games, as business and political leaders consider the legacy of the international event.

A colourful sight has sprung up at a Sandwell beauty spot.

A church community is planning to open a members-only shop in Stafford.

An interesting evening was had by those in attendance as a snooker legend came to town.

A team from an opticians in Dudley are gearing up for a cycle challenge on Saturday to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

A distressed toad that was stuck in the decking of a Walsall garden has been rescued by the RSPCA thanks to washing-up liquid and a handy screwdriver.