A brand new food bank is being launched at Smethwick Library this week.

A family are sick of the 'vile smell' left by sewage flooding into their garden every time it rains.

The retail chain has announced a third pay increase in just over a year.

The meeting with OBR chair Richard Hughes will be seen as the latest effort by the Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng to reassure markets and voters.

Troubled cinema chain Cineworld revealed that its cash reserves shrank by almost two-thirds over the first half of this year as it warned over weak admissions.

A dilapidated old pub which was shut 15 years ago shortly after a shooting during a bar room brawl could finally be developed into new housing in Bloxwich.

Events in the grounds of a hotel being used as a so-called Nightingale Court attracted almost 40 noise complaints.

The oldest church in Wolverhampton is set to show off its pipes after almost two extra years of remaining silent.

West Midlands Police has revealed details of the massive security operation that is in place for the Conservative Party conference.

Concern is mounting for a missing girl from Wolverhampton who has not been seen for several weeks.

Members of the CWU will take another 19 days of strike action in the coming weeks in the worsening dispute.

Walsall College has unveiled new plans for the expansion of its specialist campus for building trade courses.

Refurbishment of the Civic Halls will cost almost five times its original estimate after the cost rose to £48 million.

Funerals and crematoria group Dignity has swung to a pre-tax loss for the first half of 2022 after market normalisation post-Covid-19 and a significant change to the pricing and product mix.

A Black Country culinary institution will be serving its last curry on Sunday after delighting Tipton taste buds for the last 38 years.

Police are investigating after a ten-year-old schoolgirl was left shaken after she was grabbed by a man in a Birmingham street.

A Black Country MP has been appointed to a new role assisting the Leader of the House of Commons.

A family of Ukrainian refugees from north Shropshire have explored the countryside in style, travelling through Staffordshire on a narrowboat.

Business owners in the Midlands had seen an increase in two-thirds of their bills and essential business expenses in the past 12 months even before the latest energy bill rises.

The leader of Wolverhampton Council today pledged the Civic halls’ refurbishment will not cost residents “a penny” – and hopes it will open by the end of the year.

A woman who has been visiting West Bromwich for decades fears for the future of the once-thriving hub of her childhood with tram strike action looming.

A Wolverhampton church has said it will continue to help provide services for people despite facing rising costs itself.

Peter Pan and Captain Hook are set to battle it out on the stage as a Black Country hospice announces its latest panto.

The next round of the Household Support Fund opens on Saturday with £421 million being given to local councils to help families unable to cope with rampant inflation.

Treasury minister Chris Philp told ITV that the Treasury would not commit to an expected uprating of benefits in line with inflation.

A man has been rushed to hospital after his car overturned in a rush hour crash involving another car.

West Midlands Police has refuted allegations in the national media that a new recruit was allowed to bring his pet snail into work to help with anxiety.

Hurricane Ian left a path of destruction in south-west Florida, trapping people in flooded homes, damaging the roof of a hospital intensive care unit and knocking out power to two million people before aiming for the Atlantic Coast.

A major new industrial employer for Wolverhampton is shortly to be announced by the city council.

A ring of steel will surround the ICC in Birmingham for the Conservative Party Conference which starts on Sunday.

West Bromwich Albion Women will wear navy shorts with their home kit for the remainder of the season and beyond.

Inflation is expected to be by far the highest triple lock factor this year, potentially putting pensioners in line for an increase of 10% or more.

A Wolverhampton man has received an extra two years on his prison sentence after violently raping a 16-year-old girl in an attack which perforated her ear drum.

The Prime Minister defended Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s measures, despite admitting the Government’s decisions have been ‘controversial’.

Liz Truss has signalled that Whitehall departments will have to find ‘efficiency’ savings as the Treasury says there will be no more cash.

Analysis of Government figures by the PA news agency found the average price of a litre of diesel was nearly 17p more expensive than petrol.

Two young snakes have been thrown from a car in the West Midlands in a shocking case being investigated by the RSPCA.

Black Sabbath guitarist presented new picture of his band's "heavy metal bench" in Birmingham.

It's Oktoberfest season. The popular German beer festivals are returning over the coming weeks with several events planned.

Police have charged a man with murder after the fatal stabbing of a 45-year-old in Birmingham.

The Government’s plan only caps the cost per unit that households pay, with actual bills still determined by how much energy is consumed.

The Prime Minister was questioned about rising mortgages, fracking, and a deteriorating hospital near to her constituency

By order of the Peaky Blinders: it's time to see Tommy Shelby as you've never seen him before.

The oldest church in Wolverhampton is set to show off its pipes after almost two extra years of remaining silent.

Pub and bars giant Mitchells & Butlers has revealed that sales were "disrupted" by the summer heatwave and rail strikes in recent months.

"Don't let this magnificent, special historic place at the heart of Sedgley become abandoned and neglected again."

A care home resident was absolutely beaming after celebrating her 100th birthday with plenty of cake.

Acne-sufferers are raving about a new product that cleared their spots 'overnight' – and it only costs £8.

A couple who starved and trapped 30 horses, dogs, cats and donkeys in a scrapyard sodden with faeces have been banned from owning animals for life.

A conman has avoided jail after being prosecuted four times by Wolverhampton Council for ripping off trusting householders for £3,000.

The retail and funeral care firm revealed that pre-tax profits slid 84% to £7 million over the six months to July 2.

There is a ticking time bomb going on in mortgages if UK interest rates follow what the market is predicting and go up to 6%, Mr Lewis said.

A 63-year-old man has been charged and five others have been arrested after the murder of a man near the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

A ‘nuisance’ pub near Wolverhampton that lost its licence for the second time in June has submitted a new application to trade under a different name.

Ladder for the Black Country and Juniper Training are pleased that Rio Berry is one of the finalists in the Ladder's new apprenticeship awards.

Runner Paul Maguire is helping make children's dreams come true by running marathons on both sides of the Atlantic in the space of eight days.

A newly-merged military regiment in Staffordshire has held one of its first parades after it was restructured to incorporate another battalion.

A nurse leader described as an “outstanding superstar” says it’s a great honour to receive a prestigious award for her work at the hospital she was born at.

Joy for Wolverhampton rapper as he wins diversity award

A fireworks weekend featuring activities for everyone is set to light up Sandwell in November.

The deer population on Cannock Chase has massively increased during the pandemic and a large cull could be imminent.

A primary school in Wolverhampton has set up a temporary 55,000-litre swimming pool in its playground to ensure pupils have the opportunity to learn how to swim.

Charging Dudley residents to collect green waste over the winter will create a two-tier borough of the haves and have nots, a councillor has warned.

Diggers have been spotted clearing up a mountain of rubbish visible from Google Earth branded a "nightmare" for residents living next to it in Walsall.

If you're travelling to Birmingham Airport this weekend to go on holiday, you might want to avoid the M42.

West Midlands Metro workers have voted decisively to take strike action in a dispute over alleged "poverty wages".

Regular patrons of a Wetherspoons pub which has been put up for sale have said it will be a big loss for the community.

Shocked leaders of a Walsall special school have been left devastated after being given the lowest rating possible by Government inspectors.

Nature lovers may notice muted autumnal colours this year instead of the usual fireworks display of reds and yellows following the summer’s drought, the National Trust has said.

The family of Ryan Passey has donated a life-saving medical kit to a Black Country pub.

The slump in the pound isn’t bad news for all. If you make your money from exporting goods around the world, it means your income is suddenly going up.

Brewood and Acton Trussell scooped the top prizes in the Staffordshire Best Kept Village and Community competition.

Each day brings more upheaval as economic gambles attract criticism.

Jurors said Pc Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith did not act unlawfully when she struck the ex-footballer three times before his death in 2016.

The pound has managed to recover ground and London’s top index was in the green after slumping earlier on Wednesday.

Police say there is more work to do to ensure black communities feel 'respected', 'represented' and 'equally protected' by the region's police force.

A maternity support group for parents who don't speak English or have difficulty accessing services online has launched in Wolverhampton.

Birmingham restaurant The Wilderness has created an American-style menu to match with Belgian beer Duvel.

Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight and well-known poet Benjamin Zephaniah have taken to a stage in the West Midlands for a one-off charity event.

A service bay at a tyre and car repair business in the Smethwick has been "destroyed" after a serious fire broke out.

An historic Shifnal pub and wine bar could become a dental surgery if plans for its conversion are approved.

A nine-year-old boy killed after a vehicle overturned in Stourport has been described as a "loving little boy" who had the "most beautiful smile".

Plans for 24 new homes in Albrighton have been given the go-ahead, despite fears over traffic safety close to the village primary school.

Financial advisors and mortgage brokers have told people "not to panic" after a turbulent week in the housing market.

People flying off on holiday this weekend face problems before they even get to the airport.

Two parcel delivery workers were caught red-handed with stolen goods worth an estimated £2,000 in their van.

Major train companies in the West Midlands have said no trains will be running on Saturday when workers walk out amid the latest round of strike action.

A new pledge to fast-track Dudley's Metro extension proves the borough is "at the centre" of the Government's plans, council chiefs have said.

A man and a woman have been charged in connection with "monkey dust" drug supply offences in Stafford.

The operators of a football centre have unveiled a £300,000 all-weather pitch in time for the tournament season.

Labour has taken a seat from the Tories in the Cannock Chase by-election.

The new MXT Disability Nightclub in Wolverhampton is set to be opened by avid club goers and owners Damian Sier and Louise Blumm.

Coach firms around the Black Country have said they are struggling for business following the passing of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

A first-of-its-kind new project will see a new Sandwell school and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra work together to develop a “unique learning experience”.

A new Dudley bar and bistro will see its grand opening today, with bookings being taken for the opening weekend.

Wolves fans are being invited to spend a night at Molineux – sleeping on the terraces.

A Bridgnorth businessman represented the town in London's annual sheep drive over London Bridge.

A memorial to those who died and who served the nation during the Covid-19 pandemic has been organised by a national place of remembrance.

The cost-of-living crisis has bitten hard for two Black Country independent businesses after they announced plans to close down.

The creator of smash hit TV show Peaky Blinders has dropped new hints that the crime drama could return to television screens "if there is an appetite".