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Mon, 21 Nov 2022 07:27:10 +0000
Road finally reopens following 'serious collision' in Oldbury
Police were called to deal with a "serious collision" on the A457 in Oldbury this morning.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:35:29 +0000
Vacant three-bed semi in Wolverhampton with jazzy carpets to go on sale for £60,000
A three-bedroom blank slate house in Wolverhampton that comes with two fireplaces and jazzy decor but not much else is to go under the hammer for £60,000.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:41:19 +0000
More than 10,000 turn out for Stafford Christmas lights turn on
The sky above Stafford was lit up at the weekend as more than 10,000 people packed into the town centre to see the Christmas lights turned on.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:03:54 +0000
Sunak heading to Birmingham for speech with business leaders amid gloomy economic backdrop
Rishi Sunak will give a speech at the CBI conference on Monday.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:06:00 +0000
£2.5million Asda plan for Wolverhampton petrol station site
A city petrol station is set to be bulldozed and replaced with a 24-hour Asda in a new scheme worth more than £2.5million.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:05:00 +0000
Hospital staff 'working round the clock' to tackle backlog
Hospital staff are working "around the clock" to tackle the backlog for routine treatment in the region which has hit almost 300,000, latest figures show.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:01:30 +0000
Almost half in West Midlands to spend on Black Friday despite cost of living crisis
Interest in Black Friday is holding up, despite the cost of living crisis, experts said today.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Blind living centre kicks off Christmas with festive community lunches.
A centre for the blind is kicking off the festive season with its popular "community lunches" events.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Ukrainian family's tribute to British war dead
A Ukrainian family staying in the West Midlands have paid tribute to Britain's fallen servicemen in a service of Remembrance.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Active youngsters go extra mile to help their school
Two generous and active Sandwell schoolchildren have gone the extra mile to raise vital funds for their school.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Airport cafe crowd-funds for wheelchair access with vinyl revival.
An airport cafe is crowd-funding for donations to help build a much needed disability lift.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 10:43:33 +0000
Three cars dumped in West Midlands canals in just one week, costing £10k per car to remove
Three cars have been dumped in West Midlands canals within the last week, according to the Canal & River Trust.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 16:00:19 +0000
Black Country church hosting 'affordable Christmas Grotto for local families'
A Sandwell Church is bringing festive fun to local families in the community by hosting a special Winter Wonderland event at a low cost.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 13:59:16 +0000
Roads closed near Wolverhampton after crash in Albrighton
A major crash has led to roads being closed near Wolverhampton "for a number of hours" with people being urged to avoid the scene.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 13:42:13 +0000
Cold temperatures and more rain expected this week in the region, forecasters predict
People in the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire will continue to see cold temperatures and rain throughout this week, according to forecasters.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:24:10 +0000
Leader warns of councils in the West Midlands 'fearful' of going bankrupt in the next two years
A council leader has warned that some local authorities in the West Midlands are 'fearful' of going bankrupt over the next few years.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 06:02:30 +0000
Wolverhampton pub thriving thanks to £250k refurbishment, 'Instagrammable' look and cocktail trees
As pubs face the current cost of living crisis, the Express & Star continues its Love Your Local series celebrating our local inns.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:38:12 +0000
Air rifles and car seized in South Staffordshire after three men stopped
Three men have been "detained" in South Staffordshire after air riles were discovered under stop and search powers by police officers.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 08:08:12 +0000
Watch the 132mph police chase which led to arrests of teenage gang who stole up to 100 cars
A gang of teenagers who stole up to 100 cars last year have been jailed after they were linked them to a string of burglaries and violent carjackings.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:11:10 +0000
Birmingham comedian Joe Lycett appears to shred £10,000 in cash over David Beckham ultimatum
Comedian Joe Lycett appears to have shred £10,000 of his own money after calling on David Beckham to end his controversial multi-million-pound deal with Qatar.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:01:20 +0000
A full round-up as Christmas lights are turned on across the Black Country
It's beginning to look a lot light Christmas! Crowds of people have flocked to sites across the Black Country to see this year's festive lights switch on.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:29:17 +0000
Car front end smashed in after collision in Birmingham
A car's front end has been completely smashed in after a collision on a major road in Birmingham in the early hours of the morning.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:39:11 +0000
Florence and the Machine postpones UK-tour including Birmingham date due to injury
Florence and the Machine has postponed its UK-wide tour including a date in Birmingham until next year after its lead singer broke her foot.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:59:11 +0000
Children to talk to Santa Through the Magical Christmas Portal as it returns to Himley Hall
A popular Christmas event is returning to the Black Country that will see children talk to Santa direct from the north pole.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 02:25:07 +0000
Elon Musk reinstates Donald Trump’s Twitter account
The former president’s account reappeared on the social media platform along with all of its previous posts.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 08:10:10 +0000
Have you seen this man missing from Wolverhampton?
Police are asking for help in finding a 37-year-old man who has gone missing from Wolverhampton.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 08:12:15 +0000
Wicked flying back to Birmingham Hippodrome in 2024 - when will tickets go on sale?
The record-breaking musical Wicked is flying back to Birmingham for a strictly limited run in 2024 as part of a national tour.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:44:07 +0000
Father's shock after teenage son given three-year wait for hospital appointment in 2025
A 16-year-old boy referred for hospital checks has been given an appointment in June 2025 – a wait of 951 days.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 07:54:16 +0000
List of 'rolling road closures' expected in Wolverhampton today during Nagar Kirtan parade
You can expect "rolling road closures" in Wolverhampton this morning due to a religious parade.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Little Margot's legacy
Little Margot Martini captured the hearts of the nation when her family mounted a worldwide campaign to find her a bone marrow donor.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 15:54:10 +0000
Community swimming pool in Walsall will not reopen due to "huge" rise in heating and repair costs
A Walsall swimming pool will not be able to reopen to the public due to the cost of repairs needed and rising heating costs.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:24:20 +0000
Police search after alarming intelligence that Wednesbury students are 'hiding weapons' near school
Police have acted on alarming intelligence that pupils at a Sandwell school have been hiding weapons near school grounds, and have seized a suspicious item in a search of the area.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:07:38 +0000
Concerns for 13-year-old girl who went missing from home in Smethwick
Police have expressed concern for a 13-year-old girl who has gone missing from her home in Smethwick.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:58:11 +0000
Cheapest fuel prices in the Black Country
As inflation jumps to a 41-year high and the cost of living bites hard, finding the cheapest fuel prices matters more now than ever before.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 13:47:11 +0000
Multiple-vehicle collision causing delays of over an hour on the M6
A collision between multiple cars has caused delays of over an hour on Junction 10 of the M6 this afternoon.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 13:17:10 +0000
Lorry linked to major flytipping incidents that blocked roads in Walsall seized in joint operation
A lorry linked to several significant fly-tipping incidents in Darlaston and Willenhall which blocked off roads has been seized, chiefs have said.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 12:57:15 +0000
Police officer in hospital after being hit by stolen car
Two men have been arrested after a police officer was hit by a stolen car in Birmingham on Friday night (November 18).

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 12:19:06 +0000
Rail passengers urged to check before travelling as train managers strike
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will walk out in a row over rosters.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Changing face of countryside seen from above as major HS2 works progress
The dramatic impact of HS2 on the Staffordshire countryside has been revealed in new images.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:30:27 +0000
Police officers served with ‘management action’ over mother and daughter murders in the West Midlands
The Office for Police Conduct said West Midlands Police let chances to ‘take positive action’ slip for Khaola Saleem and Raneem Oudeh.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 11:48:10 +0000
Dudley road closed due to burst water main
A road in Stourbridge has been closed this morning after a water main on the route burst.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 10:31:15 +0000
Road closures for Wolverhampton's Christmas light switch-on
Christmas lights being switched on are the reason for road closures in Wolverhampton today.



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