A memorial gate at Lord's Cricket Ground named in memory Wolverhampton's own Baroness Rachael Heyhoe Flint is set to be unveiled.

Investigators are continuing to question a pensioner on suspicion of making threats to kill in Bloxwich after a siege involving armed officers.

Staff at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre have paid tribute to Darius Campbell Danesh after he "lit up" the city stage when he performed at the venue.

Housebuilder Persimmon said strong house prices are offsetting cost inflation, though its half-year earnings declined.

Dudley Council spends more than £300 million a year on goods, services and works – getting the best service and the best value for residents. So far, so blah.

Campaign group 38 Degrees said the numbers wanting to sign shows how desperate people are for help in the wake of soaring inflation.

Police officers seized two knives from a 14-year-old following a chase.

Flood alerts have been issued across the Black Country just days after the summer's second heatwave saw temperatures fly past 30C.

A woman has been left traumatised after two vehicles crashed into her property less than two weeks apart.

A-level results loom. Don't panic, says Keele University recruitment and admissions director Robbie Pickles:

A community is set to come together to celebrate the final transformation of a Sandwell park.

Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery will once again provide the backdrop for the BBC’s popular talent seeking programme All That Glitters: Britain's Next Jewellery Star.

A popular triathlon event will be returning to the region to test the mettle of competitors.

An appeal for help has been launched to help find a missing Sandwell teenager.

West Midland Metro services are currently unable to travel between Wolverhampton and Wednesbury due to overhead line problems.

A Sky Sports News presenter has upset Wolves fans on social media after confusing Birmingham with Wolverhampton.

A 20-year-old man from Dudley is wanted by police after a man was attacked with a machete in Pensnett and left with life-changing injuries.

The man who filmed himself in a police jacket after a major disturbance in Wolverhampton has admitted "it was a stupid thing to do"

All that remains of a historic former primary school in Wolverhampton is a pile of rubble – after bulldozers moved in to demolish the 112-year-old building to make way for a new technology learning centre.

The ex-Manchester United star has been giving evidence in his defence for the first time.

Supermarket chain Lidl has claimed its controversial plan to take over a Walsall hotel and bar site has been backed by the majority of residents.

Fly-tippers have again struck along a Wolverhampton canal towpath – less than half-a-mile from where thousands of people had spent the weekend enjoying an annual city waterways festival.

A Walsall man who stabbed a neighbour due to a feud has been locked up for more than three years.

Four males have appeared in court charged with offences in relation to the attempted murder of a man in Wolverhampton.

A South Staffordshire print business has welcomed its local MP for a visit of the facility,

£700 and counting has been raised to support a Kingswinford family whose house was destroyed in a suspected arson attack.

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing 14-year-old from Cannock.

The northbound slip road of the M6 Junction 10 was closed due to a road traffic collision involving two cars and a lorry which had a ruptured fuel tank.

Tory leadership candidate Liz Truss will continue Boris Johnson's work in being "very supportive" of Wolverhampton through levelling up, an MP has said.

The number of midwives has fallen in every English region including the West Midlands in the past year, figures show.

RSPCA chiefs fear this summer's heatwave will lead to a spike in calls and have a potentially devastating impact on hedgehogs.

Buffery Community Park is holding a free cinema day on Tuesday, August 23.

This summer's scorching weather has created a nation of BBQ sizzlers but West Midlands Fire Service wants everyone to stay safe.

Work is set to begin on a project implementing new and enhancing existing green spaces in a Sandwell town centre.

A 5ft lizard which escaped from its enclosure is still on the loose in Sedgley.

A threatening and abusive man who was caught with a taser disguised as a police torch in Wolverhampton Railway Station has been jailed for five years.

A 15-year-old girl has gone missing from Walsall.

UK workers saw their pay lag behind inflation at record levels over the past quarter, according to official figures.

West Midlands Ambulance Service will not collapse or face its "Titanic moment" this week despite stark warnings earlier this year, it has been confirmed.

A man has been arrested after a 26-year-old woman was stabbed in what is believed to be a domestic incident.

The main water provider in Staffordshire has been targeted by a criminal cyber-attack.

West Midlands Safari Park has welcomed a new Sumatran tiger in the hopes of forming a breeding pair.

A 71-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill after an incident that included specialist negotiators on a road in the Black Country.

A woman has been jailed for three months after spitting at a police officer outside Birmingham New Street station.

Airport police have been praised for their actions by medical staff for saving a man's life.

Tributes have been paid to an Honorary Alderman of Wyre Forest District Council who has died aged 85.

Wolverhampton soul singer Beverley Knight has shared her delight on social media after Wolves legend Steve Bull went to see her Sister Act performance.

Travellers have moved on to Wednesbury's historic beauty spot Church Hill.

A 5ft lizard has escaped from its enclosure and is on the loose in Sedgley.

Calls have been made for all clubs within the English Football League (EFL) to roll out mandatory sexual consent training after the Premier League did so.

A three-bedroom house in Wolverhampton is on the market for an eye-catching price of £29,000.

Foundries group Castings says higher levels of demand from commercial vehicle customers have continued since June.

A man who diagnosed with terminal cancer just two weeks after getting married will today have an operation he hopes can save his life.

Businessman Carl Richardson, of West Midlands-based real estate and investment firm Richardson, today encourages businesses to accept the current wave of uncertainties and embrace the opportunities that exist.

Police officers in Dudley had a "very productive shift" that included a foot chase as well as cars and weapons seized.

Old school friends, who took on high-profile entrepreneurs in the Dragons’ Den twice, are setting their sights on a £500,000 sales return for their new eco-friendly solution to serving up sauce.

A leading specialist provider of water safety services has moved its HQ to new premises in the latest phase of its continual growth plans.

A village church is reeling after being hit by thieves for the third time this year, with a plaque commemorating a war hero of a well-known area family amongst the items taken.

A French Bulldog who was used as a 'breeding machine' has found her perfect forever home.

A woman from Wolverhampton diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening condition is raising funds for treatment she cannot get through the NHS.

A new book is set to detail the thanks a Covid survivor wants to give to the NHS and the nurses who saved his life.

Wolverhampton singer and DJ Jazzi P is offering women a slice of life at her breast cancer fundraising event.

Staff at the region's biggest railway station have passed the Commonwealth Games baton on to their colleagues in Australia in preparation for the next Games.

Ten new jobs have been created at a £200,000 gambling shop which has opened its doors near Dudley.

Conservative MP for Wolverhampton North East Jane Stevenson was impressed on her first visit to Tata Steel’s Steelpark site in Wednesfield.

A crash involving a car and a motorbike escalated into violent disorder which has led to six people being arrested.

A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to wounding a man who was attacked with a machete in Walsall due to a feud between families.

Children with critical illnesses from across the UK were given a day to remember at The Bear Grylls Adventure thanks to Make-a-Wish.

Police are appealling for information about a woman who is missing from Halesowen.,

A new pub attraction has brought a taste of the 1960s to the modern era.

Porsche Wolverhampton has joined forces with a local charity to help take their annual challenge to another level.

The Georgina Keys Dance Academy is appealing for a sponsor to help their youngsters compete across the world.

A Sandwell resident has won a £120,000 cash prize which will be paid out over the course of a year, thanks to The National Lottery's Set for Life prize draw.

A man from Cannock has pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a teenage boy was stabbed.

Black Country Ales is holding two recruitment days for managers of pubs across the region.

Police are appealing for help in finding three people after a Wolverhampton church was targeted by vandals on two occasions, causing damage in excess of £1,000.

A new exhibition featuring a wide range of styles is on show in Wolverhampton.

Wolves season ticket holders have been receiving special gift boxes ahead of the new season, but some have been sent mismatching items.

Furious residents are fighting plans to put a “horrendous eyesore” 5G mast outside their homes in Aldridge.

Two railway workers were almost struck by a freight train travelling in Staffordshire – but managed to get away with less than a second to spare.

Community groups across the West Midlands are being encouraged to apply for sporting equipment which was used at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and is now being given away.

One of England's 1966 World Cup heroes will hold court at Dudley Town Hall in an evening of entertainment.

Eagle-eyed photographers are being asked to take a snap of Black Country beauty spots and its industrial heritage for an online gallery.

Giant footsteps are set to echo around Sutton Coldfield this month when the King of the Dinosaurs visits the Royal Town.

Children are believed to be behind devastating damage caused to an adventure playground.

Two residents at a care home in Stone are celebrating their 71st wedding anniversary and have shared their secret to a happy marriage.

Health leaders have opened up a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at Wolves' home ground in a bid to boost uptake for residents in the city.

Volunteers are being asked to learn how to give first aid to young people who are stabbed.

A fire which destroyed two cars and left a scene of devastation at a Black Country home may have been started deliberately.

Young people with diabetes are being recruited to inspect the life-saving services on offer across the Black Country.

Former England footballer Matt Le Tissier is visiting Sedgley to talk about his career and the game.

Love was in the air at a Sutton Coldfield care home when two residents celebrated their blue sapphire anniversary.

People fear vital services in their area will become even more stretched if a ‘tranquil’ haven for wildlife in Walsall is lost to housing.

A 15-year-old boy was punched in the face and his friend's bag was stolen during a mugging.

For almost four decades the incomparable Les Misérables has taken the world by storm, and until August 27, it is Birmingham Hippodrome’s turn to bring this classic musical to the masses.

A stunning five bedroom house with breathtaking panoramic views has gone up for sale in Upper Stonnall, Staffordshire.

A brand new bakery, cafe and eatery, from an award-winning chef, has officially opened in the West Midlands.

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are set to hit the region today after a week of scorching heat.

Fire crews have rescued two people from a car after it ended up on its roof following a collision on Teddesley Road, near Penkridge.