A distraught shopkeeper said drunken thugs attacked him to force him into selling them alcohol from his Wolverhampton store.

A Black Country comedy legend has dedicated his new children's book to staff at the library that he joined as a boy.

West Midlands Police is set to roll out an extra 68 electric vehicles across the force by the end of the year.

The Campaign for Real Ale has offered its help to the landlord of Netherton's famous Ma Pardoes to help keep the pub going.

A brave landlord ran into a burning home to check nobody was inside as flames engulfed a row of houses.

Sir Gavin Williamson has returned to government as Rishi Sunak brought back a host of old faces for his first cabinet as PM.

Calls have been made for the new Prime Minister to "see the needs" of struggling people and families and put something in place to help them.

West Brom's managerial search is finally over - with Spaniard Carlos Corberan named as the club's new head coach on a two and a half year deal.

The new Prime Minister has been told to “help those who need it most” as the region prepares to face a new wave of austerity.

Plans to build a car park at a Netherton beauty spot will be carefully considered, Dudley Council has promised.

Police overtime may be cut as part of plans to save nearly £30 million.

Rishi Sunak is "100 per cent" committed to levelling up and will ensure the region gets the investment it needs.

Around seven in 10 NHS trusts on average are failing to hit the target for seeing patients urgently for suspected cancer, new analysis shows.

The second of two new cycle routes has been launched in Wolverhampton.

Forestry England has warned the public of the dangers of leaving their pumpkins out for wildlife after the spooky season is over.

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Confusing figures. If you believe everything you read, Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak held 11th hour talks, which lasted three hours.

Community champions, charity leads and dedicated health workers have enjoyed a reception with a Black Country Mayor.

The region's rental property market remains strong despite fears over a national crisis due to rising interest rates together with higher energy and food bills.

Rishi Sunak overhauled his predecessor’s Cabinet on his first day as Prime Minister.

A driver wearing a balaclava in Dudley has had his car taken from him after being spotted by police officers in Dudley.

A Sandwell nurse is to run the New York Marathon in memory of her sister-in-law who died from a rare kidney disease.

New housing could be built on an overgrown disused site which used to house a primary school in Darlaston.

Walsall Council’s chief executive is to step down from the role after a five-year stint, prompting calls to scrap the role altogether amid the cost of living crisis.

He became Prime Minister on Tuesday after his predecessor’s chaotic 49 days in office.

Digbeth Dining Club is launching another campaign this winter to feed families living in temporary accommodation this Christmas.

Smoke could be seen across Walsall after rubbish was set on fire on Tuesday evening.

A feature which allows people to report incidents online on West Midlands Police's website is currently down.

The dedication and talent of NHS heroes who support people with mental health and learning disability needs have been celebrated by an awards ceremony in Wolverhampton.

A teenager had taken part in a victim awareness session after throwing water over a bus driver.

Train passengers in the Black Country face chaos this evening after a gas leak between Wolverhampton and Coseley has delayed services.

Wolverhampton Council's former cabinet member for the economy co-opted his wife to apply for a fraudulent Covid business grant and then persuaded several witnesses to lie for him, a court heard.

Tributes have been paid to a Shropshire-born cricketer who captained the Midlands in tours across the globe.

Residents opposing a permanent travellers' site in Coseley say they have been “completely ignored” by Dudley Council.

A man has died after being hit by a lorry in Aldridge this morning.

Heinz has teamed up with Morrisons to provide customers a 'helping hand' this half term as many face rising costs.

Changes and improvements are on the cards for five Staffordshire libraries – and a warm welcome will be offered in the coming months for residents coming in from the cold.

The home of greyhound racing in Wolverhampton is hoping for a busy end to the year after boosting its presence with a brand-new stadium sign.

Kevin Foster said the Government is preparing to intervene if the rail company fails to deliver ‘significant’ improvements to its services.

Residents across the Black Country witnessed the partial solar eclipse this morning, with many capturing the incredible moment.

She earlier congratulated Rishi Sunak on becoming Prime Minister.

Labour warned businesses ‘need assurances now, not the end of April’.

Sir Gavin Williamson has hailed the "rare talent" of Boris Johnson as the former Prime Minister threw his support behind Rishi Sunak.

Drivers are set to face a string of road closures in the Black Country and Staffordshire this week – but most of them will only cause minor delays.

Fancy living in a house which backs onto West Midlands Safari Park? A property gone on the market that does exactly that.

After just seven weeks in No 10, she will hand over to new Tory leader Rishi Sunak.

Customers with Santander have been been warned about purchase scams after a woman was conned out of thousands of pounds.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of assault, public order offences and drugs possession, after a member of staff was assaulted at a Mcdonald's restaurant.

Rail services across a major section in the region were hit by delays and cancellations after a trespasser was found on the line.

Boots is recruiting more than 10,000 seasonal workers to help the pharmacy chain and retailer amid the hectic festive period.

Quick work by fire crews stopped a fire in a house on a quiet cul-de-sac from spreading.

Police have appealed for information over a missing 16-year-old.

An animal rescue centre in Wolverhampton has hit back at people who lie on their application forms for wasting their time.

The owner of Reece's Cafe has shared his delight one month after opening for business.

A renowned old-fashioned ale house could close this winter due to huge overheads and a lack of customers – possibly ending more than 180 years of trading.

Rishi Sunak has been challenged to deliver for the West Midlands after Tory MPs made him the latest Prime Minister.

He wasn't Conservative members' first choice but Rishi Sunak is the new prime minister, and commentators now have the unenviable task of predicting what his government will do in office.

An industrial air filtration specialist has secured more than £80,000 of research and development tax relief from the Government after developing a recyclable filter for the power generation industry, innovation funding experts Catax can reveal.

A surviving relative of Wolves’ former captain and greatest ever manager Stan Cullis has marked her 100th birthday with a behind-the-scenes visit to Molineux.

Black Country business leaders have urged the new Prime Minister to help the region's firms "grow and prosper" by setting out a "fully costed" economic vision.

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A Tory MP has warned "corporate financier" Rishi Sunak that "actions will speak louder than words" as he bids to unite his party.

He will become the next prime minister after Penny Mordaunt failed to win the support of Conservative MPs.

The West Midlands Police helicopter is back in the sky after being grounded for 10 weeks.

Halesowen Cricket Club is holding its annual bonfire and fireworks on Friday, November 4.

A man has suffered stab wounds after being attacked with a machete by two boys believed to be aged around 12 and 14.

Burger King is giving away 1,000 free Whoppers to celebrate the opening of its new restaurant in the West Midlands.

The former chancellor rapidly won the public support of Tory MPs as rivals including Boris Johnson lagged behind.

Wolves owner Fosun is reported to be selling off assets to reduce its major debts.

Blind Mr Morris, who became a social media star, is now being 'spoilt rotten' is his forever home.

A 'considerable' amount of copper cable has been stolen from a business in Cannock.

Police have urged members of the public to call 999 immediately if they have information about a Telford man who has been missing since early October.

Well-travelled former footballer Joleon Lescott is returning to the Black Country for an evening with fans at a pub in Wolverhampton.

A former Wolverhampton councillor did not make up a business or act dishonestly over trying to claim a £10,000 Covid-19 grant with his wife, a court heard.

A former senior Wolverhampton councillor and his wife have appeared in court after an appeal was lodged against a fraud conviction relating to a Covid-19 grant.

Wolverhampton residents are being urged to get a Covid-19 vaccination booster after latest NHS statistics revealed one in 30 residents had the virus.

Dudley is one of England’s worst areas for an 'outstanding' education, according to a new study.

Camelot has received a claim for a £5 million prize from the owner of a National Lottery ticket bought in Birmingham.

Being accused of making a fraudulent Covid-19 grant application was "traumatising" for the wife of a former senior Wolverhampton councillor, a court heard.

A care home in Tettenhall has celebrated its fifteenth anniversary in style with the Wolverhampton's Deputy Mayor and his wife.

The Cannock Chase branch of Royal Air Force Association is appealing for new members.

Thieves have stolen £7,000 worth of jewellery from two shops in Wolverhampton's Mander Centre.

The Labour leader suggested Boris Johnson ruled himself out of the race as he ‘didn’t have the numbers’ required to secure a spot on the ballot.

The former chancellor is the favourite to lead the Tories after ex-PM Boris Johnson dramatically withdrew from the race he never officially entered.

A person has died at Dudley Port Railway Station after emergency services received reports of a casualty on the tracks last night.

A vegan fast-food restaurant in Stourbridge has unveiled its latest plant-based delight - the 'Fillay Ohh Phish'.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were serenaded by Bewdley's own Becky Hill on Sunday as she performed a medley of her songs in the results show.

Former and serving Desert Rats gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein.

A man has died after suffering a medical episode while travelling between Wolverhampton and Bridgnorth.

A main road leading out of Wolverhampton was flooded on Sunday after torrential rain caused delays and disruption to routes across the region.

The £12.6m extension of an engineering college which has created space for hundreds of extra pupils has been handed over by a contractor with the help of its students.

A woman who allegedly spat at a member of railway staff in Birmingham after she was too late to board a train has now been identified by police.

Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.

Wolverhampton Council has recommissioned local GPs to deliver NHS health checks and sexual health contraceptive services for a further two years.

A grateful couple have donated £1,000 from their ruby wedding celebrations to the breast care unit at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.

A big-hearted grandmother who ran a club for people with learning difficulties for 47 years has died.

Two Cannock sisters are skydiving to raise money for disabled children charity Newlife.

A West Midlands town’s first monthly Farmers Market was such a success that organisers are planning a ‘monster’ event for Halloween – with 50 stalls set to line the Parade.

A Halloween-themed protest by mothers against the cost of childcare is due to get under way in Birmingham on Saturday.

Tram services are back up and running following major disruption earlier this morning.