One of the biggest fires to happen in the West Midlands has left an impact on businesses based nearby.

A regional building society has shared insight into how local households are coping with post Christmas financial pressures.

Star Academies and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team will build on a year of engineering excellence as their Future Engineers Academy collaboration returns for a second year.

Something strange is lurking beneath our streets, but Severn Trent says it isn’t the Upside Down or Demogorgons.

Navigate Commercial Finance, the Birmingham-based SME finance broker, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cormac Parize as New Business Associate, marking another important step forward in the firm’s ongoing growth strategy.

Engineering firm adi Group has announced the appointment of Melissa Jones as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO).

Year 9 learners from Cockshut Hill School, part of the Summit Learning Trust, have enjoyed an exciting trip to the Birmingham Repertory Theatre this month to watch Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas.

Sedgley Library is the venue for a deep dive into Jack the Ripper territory on Saturday, January 24 at 1pm when Damian Carter returns to talk about his book The Women of Whitechapel.

The businesses behind a new retirement village in Newport say the scheme will create more than 100 jobs.

An Assistant Psychologist from Wolverhampton has won the Innovator of the Year Award at Cygnet Health Care’s Annual Psychology Awards.

On Friday, February 27, the Halesowen Cornbow will see the return of the Skills and Jobs fair between 10am and 12.30pm.

Aundray Gow, from Willenhall, spent four years job-hunting before landing his current role as a retail assistant at a high street footwear store.

Wes Streeting said he was ‘absolutely shocked’ that Craig Guildford remained in his post after the Maccabi Tel Aviv ban controversy.

Firefighters are continuing work to 'scale down' the huge factory blaze in Wolverhampton as crews remained on scene overnight.

A newly-formed Dudley Cricket and Sports Club — formally constituted this season but informally active for a number of years — has announced its official launch with a fully women-led leadership team, sending a powerful message that there are no ...

A man has been arrested after officers found more than £100,000 in counterfeit money at a property in Kidderminster over the weekend.

Take a trip down memory lane as we revisit the familiar faces that once filled the pages of our newspapers in and around Bridgnorth in the 1970s.

We’ve gone through the Express & Star archives to uncover charming snapshots of local club life from the 1980s.

Birmingham’s most pothole-ridden roads have been slammed as “dangerous” as the city council is told there is ‘room to improve’ when it comes to fixing highways.

Wolves legend Terry Wharton sadly passed away a fortnight ago, and his funeral takes place at Bushbury Crematorium tomorrow. Wharton scored his last goal for Wolves in 1967 against Newcastle, who the current team play on Sunday. Even in times of such...

A beautifully presented three-bedroom detached residence set in the popular and sought-after area of Brocton has just landed on the property market.

Birmingham City Council has admitted the disruption from the ongoing bins strike could cost the organisation at least £19 million by March.

There is an “urgent need” to improve the quality of sex and reproductive health education, researchers have said.

Take a look at 30 GP surgeries in Walsall, ranked according to the helpfulness of their receptionists.

A woman has been arrested after a data breach was reported at a GP surgery in Walsall.

The start of a new year can be a time to make a change and do something different.

A woman is facing a ban on owning animals after pets were found caked in dog dirt at a property near West Bromwich.

Dudley Council is facing allegations of a ‘lack of urgency’ in how it deals with reports of potholes on borough roads.

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Wavensmere Homes has marked a significant milestone as development gathers pace on its ambitious £150 million Wolverhampton Canalside South housing scheme.

In the heart of the Black Country, long before UK hip-hop had a name on the global map, there was Martin Jones — a creative spirit who lived and breathed the culture.

Angry councillors have slammed the ‘devastating’ impact three major transport scheme works are having on struggling Dudley traders.

Three Walsall councillors have resigned from the Conservative party in a row over the May 2026 elections.

Birmingham City Council is set to increase rent for thousands of its tenants across the city.

A Newport councillor has been inundated with empty chocolate tubs after appealing for residents to support an initative to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

A GP surgery in Walsall has breached safety and treatment regulations resulting in it again being rated as requiring improvements.

Sir Phil Redmond is the man who faces the daunting task of overseeing the competition to choose the 2029 UK Town of Culture.

Driver shortages resulted in a drop in usage of the Ring and Ride service across the West Midlands.

Craig Guildford is under pressure as part of the fallout over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending Villa Park in November.

Wolverhampton residents have described the scene of a 'significant' blaze as 'hell-like' as firefighters continue to battle its flames.

A former Catholic priest has been found guilty of a historical sexual offence against a boy in Staffordshire.

Residents and staff at a Stourbridge care home have been watching their backs after setting up thier own contest based on the BBC television reality show The Traitors.

A senior Wolverhampton councillor has called on the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner to 'show leadership' and sack beleaguered Chief Constable Craig Guildford

The force did not address the future of its Chief Constable Craig Guildford.

Travellers camped out at a football pitch on a Wolverhampton housing estate have been ordered to leave.

The West Midlands police and crime commissioner (PCC) has declined to sack his chief constable who lost the confidence of the Home Secretary over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa.

A Met Office video explains an upcoming potential low-pressure system, as heavy rain is forecast for the West Midlands.

The owner of one of the businesses based inside a factory unit destroyed by a fire has spoken of his own devastation at what has happened.

A psychologist at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has been recognised for outstanding research at Cygnet Health Care’s Annual Psychology Awards.

It's hard to describe how unnerving it is to be told of a massive factory fire taking hold less than a mile from your home.

Chester Zoo has shared pictures and video of one of its newest arrivals - an adorable tree kangaroo joey.

Watch West Midlands man Peter Hill discuss his more than 40-year-long pub crawl, during which he’s visited all the pubs in the 2020 CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

Award nominations are now open for the Black Country’s main celebration of women and girls in 2026.

West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford’s future is looking shaky following a ‘damning’ review into the force’s decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa in Birmingham

Work is under way to prepare for the rescue of two boats swallowed by a major breach in the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire.

The annual review of the High Court injunction which bans street racing in the Black Country will take place next month.

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker believes under-fire police chief Craig Guildford’s position has become untenable following the decision to ban Israeli fans from Birmingham.

A 12-year-old boy who saved his mum's life by taking control of their car after she suffered a medical episode at the wheel has been commended by West Mercia Police's top police officer.

The family of a man who died after being stabbed in Acocks Green have paid tribute to their 'caring' son, brother, uncle and friend.

Stafford Rangers have announced a “milestone” moment after securing investment from a US-based businessman.

The EV market is set to get even more interesting in 2026 and we’ve picked out some of the key models to look out for over the next 12 months.

Three people have been arrested and a stolen car recovered in Walsall following a police pursuit.

The Peaq has been inspired by the firm’s ‘Vision 7S’ concept, which was revealed in 2022.

Two teenagers are in custody after police recovered a weapon and drugs from a car in Sandwell.

Police officers and a dog warden have attended a boarding kennels near Shifnal today (Wednesday).

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed they will investigate after a blaze which closed a road in Stafford town centre for most of yesterday (Tuesday afternoon).

Royal Mail chiefs have agreed to meet with a Shropshire MP after he told the Commons some of his constituents had received no post since Christmas.

A video shows the arrests of two men whose actions led to the death of an 83-year-old man in a failed bid to rob him of his watch in Birmingham.

‘The government will need to learn from previous mistakes’ a Birmingham business spokesman has said following news of a government plan to build a new railway line between Birmingham and Manchester.

A man has been arrested following a fatal collision on Stratford Road, Birmingham, last year.

A Wolverhampton man has appeared in court accused of shooting a Tipton taxi driver.

These pictures show the blaze which took hold at a Wolverhampton car repair shop this morning (Wednesday).

Families of teenagers killed in road tragedies have expressed shock and sadness at the sudden closure of a charity which supports victims.

Teachers are staging industrial action at a trust running a number of schools in Staffordshire and Birmingham over redundancies.

Practical SUV will provide a ‘base camp’ for viewers of the stars.

A major fire at a car repair shop in Wolverhampton broke out this morning (Wednesday) at around 7.30am.

Residents and workers in Wolverhampton have given their reaction to a huge factory fire in the city this morning.

Hopes of resolving the long-running Birmingham bin strike have suffered a setback after a new war of words over the dispute

Police in Wolverhampton are looking for this man in a cap following a theft from a shop on a retail park

Walsall Tories have publicly shamed their own party at a meeting of Walsall Council on Monday night.

Last month, the European Union ditched its plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035.

Family favourite restaurant chain TGI Fridays has shut 16 sites in a takeover deal - including one in Walsall.

A major boost for youth empowerment in Wolverhampton has been confirmed as Aspire and Reach has secured a six-figure grant from The National Lottery Community Fund’s Reaching Communities programme.

Video footage shows a huge blaze at a factory unit in Wolverhampton which has sent smoke billowing over the city.

West Midlands Police chief constable Craig Guildford wrote to the Home Affairs Committee to apologise.

An accident in West Bromwich is causing some issues for early morning commuters.

Shropshire firefighters were at the scene of a barn fire near Bridgnorth on Wednesday morning.

An amateur darts player has described the “surreal” experience of throwing a nine-darter.

There have been reports of a major fire at a factory unit in Wolverhampton this morning (Wednesday).

An early morning accident on Bilston Road, Wolverhampton means there is no service on the Midland Metro currently between Priestfield and Wolverhampton.

A man has appeared at court accused of stealing and having a blade in Sutton Coldfield.

A unique high-energy sound and light experience is returning to the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) next month following an “incredible response” to its debut last year - see how to get early bird tickets

The race has begun to select Britain's first town of culture, with a Black Country town one of the first out of the blocks to stake its claim.

Plans to build 69 new homes on land next to the M54 in Shifnal have been revealed.

Wouldn’t it be great to have the UK’s Town of Culture here in the West Midlands.

MP Sonia Kumar makes the case for why Dudley should be Britain's first town of culture

Every area needs its own place where locals can gather, meet up and make new friends, and Claregate is no different.

Cannock Chase District Council is set to discuss the Prince of Wales Theatre at this week's Economic Prosperity Scrutiny Committee.

Take a trip back to the 1970s and explore life across Sandwell.

The Aldridge-Brownhills MP has spoken out against plans for a home extension in Streetly.