Names and heartfelt messages are continuing to be added to the annual Wolverhampton Tree of Remembrance to honour loved ones and raise funds for charity.

There will be a rally in support of Birmingham bin workers on the first day of strike action by agency workers employed by Job & Talent.

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Motorists heading along the M54 have been warned to expect delays as work continues to repair the central reservation days after a serious collision.

Robbie Williams fans are being urged to be quick as tickets to see the pop legend in Wolverhampton go on sale today (Friday, November 28) - how to get yours

Two men have been jailed after an attack involving machetes in Wolverhampton.

Staffordshire was hit with a touch of Christmas magic as the iconic big red Coca-Cola truck made its way through the county as part of its 2025 tour.

The bunny-hugging 1950s generation of Wolverhampton teenagers who were the despair of adults

Food hubs from across the Black Country and Stafford have been handed fresh hygiene ratings following the last round of inspections with one in Wolverhampton scoring zero.

With three floors, six bedrooms and large front and back yards, this impressive family home in Walsall is the latest gem to appear on the property market.

A council is set to spend £2.6m to expand a secondary school to create space for 79 more pupils.

Cannock’s former Prince of Wales Theatre is earmarked for demolition alongside the district council’s Civic Centre as part of the next steps in the town centre’s transformation.

A popular West Midlands pub landlady was tragically killed by smoke inhalation after the battery to her cordless vacuum cleaner exploded.

West Midlands Ambulance Service has taken on more than 158 extra staff in a bid to better cope with “perfect storm” winter pressures.

A decision to open another late-night off-licence in Bearwood has been approved.

A Walsall man facing a January 2029 trial after pleading not guilty to raping a child asked a judge if he could go on holiday abroad whilst on bail.

Birmingham City Football Club’s "mindblowing" plans took another step in the right direction with a test drive of a tram which will serve their new stadium.

Discount retailer The Range is opening a new store on the edge of Wolverhampton city centre - and hopes to have it ready in time for Christmas.

Calls to scrap the HS2 project have been branded ‘reckless’ by the Mayor of the West Midlands.

A large detached house in a Black Country town has been converted into six flats without planning permission.

A Shropshire antiques centre has acquired a very festive item just in time for Christmas - a near-100-year-old sleigh.

A consultation has been launched into plans to build up to 700 houses in South Staffordshire. Developer Barberry (Perton) Ltd is now seeking views prior to a planning application being submitted next year.

An ambitious multi-product steel stockholder has completed a significant acquisition that will double its revenues, increase manufacturing capability and open new markets.

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Three houses in Stafford are going under the hammer with guide prices from £87,000 and two are on the same street

A Birmingham man has been banned from driving for three years after being caught behind the wheel in Newport while high on cannabis.

A Stafford nightclub’s premises licence will be reviewed by councillors next week after a man was stabbed on land nearby.

Consumers booking Black Friday holiday deals are being urged to avoid scams after people in the West Midlands lost more than half a million to fraud.

The number of cars built in the UK fell last month after a debilitating cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), new figures show.

A Birmingham company has launched a controversial range of products based on Liverpool muscle squeezer Purple Aki in time for Black Friday.

A Birmingham man who assaulted a friend during a row, resulting in his victim dying two days later, has been locked up for the killing.

Villa’s Europa League tie against Young Boys was stopped for several minutes due to fighting among the visiting Swiss supporters.

As National Care Leavers Month is marked across the UK, Families First Fostering is urging compassionate individuals and families to open their homes to young people preparing to leave the care system.

Mander Centre has everything you need to complete Christmas in style! Shop hundreds of brands under one roof from unique independents such as Shop in the Square, Penny Farthing and Sweet Memories.

Detectives have released an image of a man they wish to identify following an incident on a train travelling from London Euston to Birmingham.

The firm’s 500e electric city car is now available with a hybrid powertrain, and Cameron Richards has been driving it.

Raylo Business offers low-cost monthly plans on the latest Apple tech, including the 2025 iPad for just £7.49 a month.

Police have released photos of two men they wish to speak to in connection with an arson attack at a Birmingham park.

The Pop replaces the entry-level (RED) trim, with prices starting at £20,995.

A West Midlands Police officer who tasered a man who fell to his death from a window should not face misconduct proceedings, the police watchdog has concluded.

A man is appearing in court after two women were assaulted in Dudley.

A man who killed his cellmate while in custody awaiting trial has had his sentence extended.

Global banking giant Goldman Sachs says it plans to create up to 500 new jobs at its base in Birmingham.

Wolverhampton company Jack Moody Landscaping and Civil Engineering Ltd has been found guilty of breaching its duty of care to an employee who was hit by by a wagon in its Shareshill yard.

The current Astra range has been on sale since 2022, with this updated version set to bring new exterior and interior styling.

Staffordshire Police have cracked down on violence against women as part of White Ribbon Day.

Police have released an image of a man officers want to speak to following the theft of a purse in Dudley.

A 17-year-old boy from Stafford has been charged with terrorism charges.

Lane two of two on the M54 was closed following a crash involving a truck and a car.

A community pub in Moseley in Birmingham is reopening under independent family ownership with live sport seven days a week - find out when and what to expect at the venue in our story

Railway passengers hoping to travel on CrossCountry trains next weekend are being advised that the timetable will be limited as a result of planned industrial action.

As research shows more families worry about older loved ones in thecolder months, a leading non-profit care home in Walsall is offering free resources andcompassionate care this season.

Penalty fares for travelling on the West Midlands Metro without a valid ticket are set to rise from £10 to £100.

There will be four trim levels to choose from with all cars now featuring a petrol-electric powertrain as standard.

A Birmingham-based brothel boss is facing prison after a West Midlands Police investigation uncovered his links to prostitution in two areas of the city.

Bridgnorth is preparing for Christmas in style this year after its big festive lights switch-on had to be cancelled last year.

Staff members were on hand to officially cut the ribbon and welcome customers back to a full transformed M&S at Merry Hill.

The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour is coming to Staffordshire today (Thursday, November 11).

On man has been injured and three lanes of the M5 northbound have closed near Worcester after a van overturned on the motorway.

An official inquiry has been urged at Westminster into “an evil plot” by “a bunch of bigots and racists” to turn Britain’s second-biggest city “into a no-go area for Jewish people”.

A lane of the M54 near Wolverhampton was closed overnight following a serious crash on Tuesday.

Two teenagers are due to appear in court today charged in relation to a series of car cannibalism offences.

A jury at Wolverhampton Crown Court has been shown the catalyst of the violence which led up to the killing of Mohammed Khan in a busy Walsall street.

A popular Black Country pub which was once under threat from a plan to turn it into a supermarket has reopened after a major revamp.

One of the Midlands' biggest beer festivals opens today, with more than 80 drinks on offer.

Two dilapidated city centre shops that were demolished will be rebuilt alongside new flats after plans received the backing of a council.

BAFTA-winning actor Jason Watkins, who was raised in Albrighton, has given Birmingham students a glimpse into life in film and television during an exclusive masterclass.

Join us as we take a trip back to 1971 with 19 unforgettable photos from the Express & Star archives, showcasing the region as you may remember - or have maybe forgotten!

A historic listed building in Dudley town centre may have to be demolished, a leading councillor has warned.

A Walsall councillor has resigned from the Conservative Party stating it has ‘lost its way’.

A proposal for a Walsall Wood landfill site to operate for a further four years will be decided by planners this week.

A hockey club will encourage more young people to get active through participating in the sport after receiving a £1,475 donation from business lender UKSE.

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A huge Christmas tree made entirely of balloons is set to be unveiled in Sutton Coldfield this weekend - here is everything you need to know before the event.

Walsall striker Kemar Roofe has vowed to give back to his hometown by launching a new academy focused on bridging the gap between professional and grassroots football.

Newport Town Council is calling for volunteers to join its new community speedwatch scheme, a local initiative aimed at making the town’s roads safer.

Dudley people facing a mental health assessment which may remove their liberty could wait for more than eight months.

The new multi-million-pound Wolverhampton College city campus has been officially opened.

MPs, peers, business leaders and celebrities are set to attend an “emergency climate change summit” today (Thursday, November 27) where they will hear how the UK is unprepared for rising temperatures.

The Department for Education has refused to answer questions about a controversial free school coming to Walsall.

A potential low-cost gem for house hunters looking for a project in a popular area of Wolverhampton has appeared on the market.

A teenager who pointed a fire extinguisher at police in an attempt to 'distract officers' during a pursuit has pleaded guilty.

A violent gang of five teenagers has been sentenced after two males were stabbed in a machete attack in West Bromwich.

The devastated family of Matthew Adams who was killed in a fight at a pub in West Bromwich are 'living an absolute nightmare' because of those found guilty of his murder.

One lane of the M54 remains closed following a serious crash.

Digital tablets, known as Hublets, have been installed at Lye Library.

Wolverhampton residents have shown mixed opinions over Chancellor Reeve's second Budget announcement.

Following the hugely successful launch of It Takes A Village at the Brixton Blood Centre, where more than 100 donors attended across two drives resulting in over 300 lives improved or saved, activist, content creator, spoken word artist, comedian and...

Councillor Doug Pullen, Leader of Lichfield District Council, stopped by Shire House, the coworking and office space on Birmingham Road recently, as part of its new Coffee Conversations initiative, which gives people and businesses a platform to ...

Stone dance studio Rooftop Studios has raised an impressive £1,364 for BBC Children in Need following two weeks of energetic fundraising activities.

Two local charities have received a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, nominated by local employees at Mondelēz International’s Marlbrook site as part of a £75,000 initiative supporting charities across the UK&I.

Business confidence is likely to remain fragile for some time - Black Country Chamber of Commerce has said in the wake of the Chancellor's Autumn Budget.

After months of speculation, leaks and backtracking, Rachel Reeves finally delivered her second budget today.

The Salvation Army is calling on the communities in Darlaston and Willenhall to share love and hope this Christmas by donating new toys to its Christmas Present Appeal to help give children a Christmas they deserve.

Beacon Park has once again been voted one of the nation’s favourite parks in the 2025 Green Flag People’s Choice Awards, placing it in the top ten parks across the UK for the second year in a row.

Today a reader shares their positive view of bus travel, another challenges the Chancellor's 'inadequate' performance - let's hear what you have to say...

We were among the first customers at the newly unveiled Selfridges beauty hall in Birmingham and couldn’t believe all the exciting products on offer

Two more people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Jermaine Smith in Wolverhampton.