Motorists are being warned to expect minor disruptions due to a broken down car in the Snow Hill area of Birmingham.

Trains operating between Stafford and Wolverhampton are facing cancellations due to damage caused by a fallen tree.

Watch the moment the man who killed a mother-of-two in the West Midlands told police he was having 'a rough day' and lying about his dad's illness in police bodycam footage.

Two lanes are closed on the M5 in Sandwell after a fairground lorry overturned this morning (March 26).

Drone footage shows never-before-seen aspects of the new Bluey-themed ride at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire

West Midlands Ambulance Service is being put ‘under pressure’ over its vehicles waiting outside some hospitals ‘because of the fumes’ from their exhausts, a meeting heard.

A man on trial for drugs offences after the car he was driving in Hednesford was found to have class A drugs in it was linked to them by a so-called 'tick list'.

A couple from the Black Country celebrated a very special wedding anniversary at a place very special to them both - their favourite bingo hall.

A plan to open a 24-hour gym in a former factory could still go ahead despite being rejected by a council.

Walsall Council is "breaching its own constitution and policy" by moving forward with plans to close the Leather Museum, according to a lead campaigner.

A man has been told he must rip out 15 flats in Dudley after they were constructed without planning permission.

Thousands of acres of Staffordshire land is earmarked for solar farms, a county councillor has warned.

The extent of the damage caused by a huge fire at a Grade II-listed former car factory in Wolverhampton has been revealed.

Politicians from across Dudley’s political divides are calling a special meeting of the authority to debate media reports of child grooming.

Increased pressure on health services during winter saw people spend longer in emergency departments (EDs) in Birmingham hospitals.

A review is set to be carried out on a busy route into Stafford that includes a “dangerous” crossroads, a senior county councillor has revealed.

Reform UK councillors have approved plans to improve and invest in Staffordshire’s roads and transport over the coming year.

A regional ambulance trust is considering "politely declining" a national NHS offer to have more electric vehicles (EVs) in its 1,000-strong fleet next year, a meeting heard.

A protest to save the Walsall Leather Museum is set to go ahead this weekend – just weeks before the doors are set to close to the public.

A huge tree has snapped due to high winds and come crashing down in the garden of a property in Wolverhampton.

Fire crews raced to a house in Wednesbury today (March 25) due to a blaze which sent grey and black smoke billowing into the sky.

There is rail disruption between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street this evening (Wednesday, March 25) due to an "object caught on the overhead line".

Police arrested a man in his 30s at an address in Birmingham where drugs and a machete were found.

A new artist’s impression has been released to show how Dudley Council aims to "re-energise" part of Halesowen town centre with a a £20 million package of improvements.

Wolverhampton Council has boosted the total funding available through its Vibrant High Streets business grants programme.

Staffordshire-headquartered Cameron Homes has retained its five-star customer satisfaction rating for the eighth successive year.

A Staffordshire-based business owner has highlighted the importance of supporting the next generation as the rise of AI begins to reshape job opportunities.

A Zip the Zebra children’s book reading with craft and wellbeing activities will take place at Coseley Library in Bilston at 2pm on Tuesday, April 7.

The University of Birmingham continues to rank amongst the best performing research-intensive universities in the world – with seven areas placing in the Top 50 of the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Children and young people who have missed either one or both doses of their free MMR vaccination are invited to get it at a special catch-up clinic taking place over the Easter holidays.

Learners from Ninestiles, an Academy are celebrating after being crowned Modeshift STARS National Secondary School of the Year 2025/2026, at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.

Colleagues at Swallow Fields, an extra care scheme in Tipton managed by GreenSquareAccord (GSA), celebrated the grand reopening of a communal space last week following a significant refurbishment project.

Lyndon School in Solihull, part of the Summit Learning Trust, welcomed representatives from the Royal Navy into school this term.

Warinder Juss, Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West, co-hosted a successful schools chess tournament last week in partnership with Chess in Schools and Communities (CSC), bringing together young players from across the area.

A woman and a child have been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Wednesbury.

Stourbridge BID has officially launched the new Stourbridge Art Map, a free guide designed to help residents and visitors explore the town’s rich artistic heritage and discover the wide range of artwork on display across Stourbridge.

Two people have been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after neglecting two of their dogs which had to be put down.

The City of Wolverhampton Council is investing £90,000 over the next three years to ensure children and young people can continue to experience the joy of live music.

A talented young rugby player from a specialist dyslexia school in Lichfield has beaten fierce competition to earn a coveted place in the Leicester Tigers Academy.

Cadets at Phoenix Collegiate have completed an extraordinary challenge in support of the Help for Heroes charity.

The region’s not-for-profit savings and loans co-operative is to pay savers a dividend of 2.25% for the 2024/25 financial year.

Bilston is the latest town to announce its bid to become the UK's first Town of Culture.

A final call has been issued by a charity and community food bank for people to donate Easter eggs as part of an annual appeal.

A new dedicated audiology service has officially opened in Wolverhampton, marking the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on World Hearing Day.

Golfers and supporters of an historic Wolverhampton based charity football competition are teed up and ready as they plan a final push towards a £500k fundraising target.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into a charity shop in Wolverhampton.

Police are appealing for information after two loose horses were found in South Staffordshire this morning (Wednesday, March 25).

Local Birmingham heroes visited Birmingham Airport to see the new Icons Wall which celebrates the city's famous faces and unique culture.

All lanes were closed on the southbound M6 between Junctions 5 and 6 due to a caravan overturning.

A food hall, retail outlets, and an expansion to Stafford's college are at the heart of a new blueprint for the town centre.

There is major rail disruption between Wolverhampton and Stafford today (Wednesday, March 25) with all services cancelled.

A man has been successfully prosecuted after a large amount of household rubbish from a rented property in Telford was fly-tipped in Wolverhampton.

Fourteen-month-old toddler Noah Sibanda died after being restrained by a worker at a Dudley nursery, it has emerged.

A former prison custody officer who carried out a secret romantic relationship with a serving prisoner using a prohibited mobile phone has pleaded guilty.

A local entertainment venue is reaching out to businesses and the wider community with a powerful message: help us keep fun affordable.

A former Wolverhampton mayor has announced he is standing down from public office after 34 years service

A Canada goose has been rescued after becoming tangled in discarded fishing line at Chasewater Country Park, prompting a warning from the RSPCA about the dangers litter poses to wildlife.

Vauxhall has given its latest Astra a mid-life upgrade, but do the changes make enough of an impact? Jack Williams finds out.

One lane is closed on the M6 southbound near Walsall after an accident.

Construction contractor BSN Group has capped an impressive year by posting a record turnover of £45 million in its 2025 financial figures, sealing its reputation as one of the fastest growing in the country.

Doorbell footage shows a callous West Midlands carer joking, 'is she dead yet?', about a stroke patient.

A nursery and its owner has pleaded guilty over the death of a 14-month-old boy in Dudley.

The Tiggo 4 is Chery’s smallest model and features a hybrid powertrain.

A man was given emergency treatment by police officers after being found unresponsive.

Residents across the West Midlands are being reminded to put their clocks forward by one hour this weekend as British Summer Time (BST) begins.

A busy road in Wolverhampton remains closed today after a gaping hole appeared in the carriageway.

The car-derived van provides a 1,000-litre cargo capacity and a 390kg payload.

Police made an arrest after tracking down a moped suspected to be used in a knife-point robbery in Sutton Coldfield.

Give your smile a brightening and whitening boost this Spring with MySweetSmile.

Two suspects were apprehended by police who pursued a car in Walsall - and officers found nearly 200 wraps of Class A drugs.

Flexible layout with a ground-floor ensuite bedroom makes this cul-de-sac home a practical family choice

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A man in his 60s has died after a car hit a parked vehicle and a building in South Staffordshire.

Tributes have been paid to a former conductor on Bridgnorth’s famous cliff railway who has died, aged 80

An appeal has been launched to ask for help finding a man police say they want to speak to following a robbery at a shop.

A new three-year public order aimed at reducing violence and anti-social behaviour has come into effect at a Wolverhampton retail and leisure park.

It was a day for brave fundraisers to conquer fears and scale new heights to help raise much-needed funds for a city domestic abuse support charity.

There were dramatic scenes this week as Birmingham City Council’s leader John Cotton lost a vote of confidence.

Residents living in a deprived area of Wolverhampton will be able to benefit from a wide range of food at cheaper prices after the opening of a new community shop.

Police are appealing for help in their search for a missing girl from Wolverhampton.

A Birmingham man who subjected a woman to a brutal assault and rape in Walsall has been jailed for more than 12 years.

A predator who sought a child to sexually abuse and was then caught with almost 1,000 indecent images has been jailed.

Passengers have been warned about disruption to train services in the West Midlands this morning. (Wednesday)

Your letters today cover concerns over a prosecution warning linked to a bin placed outside a home, reflections on West Bromwich Albion’s recent struggles, and views on the US president’s public remarks.

Moves to dissolve the company which owns the site of the former Crooked House pub have been dropped after it finally submitted its accounts.

Long before home streaming, local cinemas were central to our social lives, offering shared experiences that shaped generations.

West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has bolstered its team with a series of key promotions.

A family living in a mould-infested house have detailed the living nightmare of a home they believe is killing them.

Birmingham Council’s leader has been quizzed on why it has taken several months to say he wants to “get back round the table” with Unite the union.

A man has pleaded not guilty to causing the death of a cyclist in Dudley by dangerous driving.

A man who stole £170,000 from Shropshire scout groups and a church has been given extra time to sell his house to pay for his debts.

A city centre bar has reopened its doors with a new look and a new focus after undergoing a bold transformation.

New nursery school places have been confirmed at these 17 Black Country establishments.

An ex-soldier found with 41 wraps of cocaine in his car which he claimed he was going to share with friends on a weekend away in Blackpool has avoided an immediate jail term.

Four pubs, micropubs and clubs across Wolverhampton and south Staffordshire have been celebrating being named best in their field.

Two Shropshire stroke survivors have called on Shropshire Council to reconsider cutting funding for a vital recovery service.

Former coal mines have been discovered beneath the old Wednesbury Market, which is due to be redeveloped as part of a scheme to transform the town centre.

Concerned councillors believe enforcement is crucial in tackling ‘irritating’ errant parking along a proposed new Birmingham bus corridor.

Digbeth Dining Club is embarking on a 25-date tour this summer visiting top national attractions across the Midlands.

Motorists will be soon be breathing a sigh of relief as road crews get into gear for a major pothole repair programme in Wolverhampton.