Willenhall Transport Show is supporting Willenhall Market with a taster event on the Saturday before the Transport Show in the Memorial Park. With food, music, and a selection of cars from the next day's show.

A cyclist was left with serious injuries after he was struck by a vehicle in Halesowen.

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: Dudley hairdressers Colin Dunn and Pete Woodall were cutting their energy use as well as customers’ locks when this photograph was taken during the dark days of the 1974 energy crisis. They were getting around restrictions...

Police have appealed to the public for help finding a 12-year-old who is missing from Dudley.

Police are searching for a schoolboy who has gone missing from Walsall.

The man behind a popular YouTube channel championing pubs across the UK knows what he likes and said he likes the pubs of the Black Country.

Our Ben's Law campaign for an outright ban on street racing has been backed by West Midland police and crime commissioner Simon Foster.

Councillors in Walsall have paid heartfelt tributes to an outgoing officer at the authority, Tony Cox.

A proposal that could see 530 new homes built in a village near Stourbridge to meet government housing targets has been branded “really bad news”.

A 'spiteful' ex-husband who set fire to his ex-wife's home has been jailed for arson.

A Shropshire branch of the Lions Club is preparing to celebrate 50 years in its town by giving away £2,500 to 50 local people – but there is a catch.

I've said it before, but I think all-you-can-eat buffets are an excellent concept as it allows people to pick and choose what they want to eat.

A Black Country resident said the sounds from street racers travelling near his home have left his dog “petrified” to go outside.

We have listed the locations of all the static speed cameras to appear across the Black Country.

Two months after suffering serious injuries in a track crash, ex-Wolves speedway rider Tai Woffinden says he is making a slow but steady recovery.

Mark Andrews takes a wry look at the week's news

A ‘rat-run’ road in Birmingham is being partially closed to motorists amid safety fears.

A supermarket which unlawfully opened in a former pub has been told it can stay - eight years after it started trading.

A Shropshire town is set to host its popular teddy bear's picnic again this summer.

Efforts to put Staffordshire on the map to becoming a prime location for film and TV production have generated almost £500,000 this year for the county's economy.

When baking enthusiast Jemma Lloyd spotted a gap in the market for cake decorating supplies that not only looked good but also didn’t cost the earth, she started selling her favourites online.

With just over a week to go, organiser of Bridgnorth Carnival say they are putting the finishing touches to this year's event.

Anti-knife crime campaigners who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours have vowed to continue to tackle the scourge.

"Our work is not done. This is only the beginning," says Pooja Kanda the mother of murdered Wolverhampton teenager Ronan Kanda. She has been appointed the OBE in the King's Birthday Honours List for her campaign to ban online knife sales.

They reward bravery, dedication and talent from across Shropshire and the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Worcestershire

In the 2025 King’s Honours, dozens of remarkable individuals from the West Midlands were recognised for their outstanding service and dedication.

They reward bravery, dedication and talent from across the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Worcestershire

Birmingham’s Brindleyplace became a fashion paradise on a summer evening as talented local designers showed off some stunning pieces to special guests - and you can still see the designs

Police have released an image of a 21-year-old Bridgnorth man who was caged for seven years for rape on Thursday.

Two lanes were closed on the M6 near Walsall due to a broken down vehicle.

The hot hatchback has just set a lap time around the famous Nurburgring race track, Germany, in 7:46.13 minutes.

Plans to transfer a special needs school in Walsall to an academy will go ahead - despite months of industrial action and public protest by staff.

New electric hot hatch aims to ‘focus on driving sensations’, according to Peugeot.

Two men have been handed fines after dumping takeaway rubbish in Walsall.

A man has been charged in connection with a burglary at a house in Birmingham.

The West Midlands man who founded Poundland 35 years ago has told how he wanted to buy the company back as news of its troubles spread but his efforts to make an offer were not considered.

Trading Standards officers from Staffordshire County Council have seized illegal vapes, illicit tobacco and cigarettes worth more than £9,000 during a series of raids.

Watch as a customer of the 104-year-old family-run garden centre in the West Midlands, believed to be Britain's oldest garden centre, gives her reaction to the business closing down.

Prosecutors in Argentina have gone public with their evidence against two men who will face trial over tragic musician Liam Payne’s Buenos Aires hotel death - including claiming to have “incriminating” witness statements from five hotel employe...

A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after police responded rapidly to reports of a break-in at a Walsall house.

The car-derived van will use the same 44kWh battery pack and electric motor as in the standard e-C3.

It has a claimed range of up to 311 miles and produces a total of 320bhp.

A man was arrested on suspicion of the theft of electric vehicle cables after a police pursuit through Kidderminster.

The West Midlands' Royal Air Force Museum is on a mission to relocate more than 50,000 historic objects to a new collections hub.

A man was arrested following a siege in Birmingham which saw cars and windows of houses damaged and homes evacuated.

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh spoke from his hospital bed following the fireball crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Golfers of all abilities are being invited to a fun-filled day to raise money for women and children affected by domestic abuse.

A Staffordshire man has been convicted of 18 crimes, including several child sex offences, after a police investigation sparked by one of the survivors speaking out.

The relatives of a Wednesbury man who has died are being sought.

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: The old Shrewsbury Arms, Albrighton in a general scene captured from a postcard that shows a general scene of the village, which sits close to Cosford. It is undated but probably Edwardian and it was published by B. Russell ...

Members of a gang involved in the sale of guns and ammunition across Birmingham have received lengthy prison sentences.

Residents in Bridgnorth are being urged to send in their comments to the council on proposed plans to build a garden village on the outskirts of the town.

A sex predator who raped a woman in Bridgnorth has been jailed for seven and a half years.

Brendon Batson, Laurie Cunningham and Cyrille Regis will always be symbolically connected. Here's a look at the legendary Three Degrees, who shared common triumph and struggle during their time at West Bromwich Albion in the 1970s and 80s.

Residents in Bridgnorth have been told to not park on one of the town's roads which is set to be re-surfaced this month.

A Walsall based care agency was ordered to improve the standards of its operations after breaching staff recruitment regulations.

The owner of a Brierley Hill supermarket says Dudley Council planners left him in the dark in a row over parking spaces.

More restaurants, cafés, pubs and takeaways across the Black Country have been handed their food hygiene ratings following inspections.

Bridgnorth Pride returns to the town this weekend, and is expected to see hundreds of people celebrate LGBTQ+ equality.

Another MP has backed our campaign for new laws banning street racing, in memory of two teenagers who were killed at an unofficial car meet in the Black Country.

Train operators in Shropshire and the West Midlands have been ranked based on feedback from passengers regarding their satisfaction with services.

Pensioner Bill McCarthy is not impressed with party so far. Here he explains why.

Dudley Council has been accused of not cooperating with other authorities to provide enough housing to meet the region’s needs.

Across the West Midlands, there are big events at venues taking place, from the opportunity to try different food and drink to the chance to embrace culture and great music.

Calls have been made for a lifeline service to be used to help West Midlands councils reduce “astronomical” transport bills they face every year.

A former headmaster's proposal to open a school for children at risk of exclusion has been blocked by council planners.

An MP says almost one in five pupils in his constituency had special educational needs

More trains are set to be running through Lichfield as part of upgrades to infrastructure across the region. It was confirmed today that more trains will be connecting the city to Birmingham as part of the Midlands Rail Hub.

A major player in the construction industry, based in Aldridge, has celebrated its 90th anniversary.

News that the Government will inject £39 billion into new affordable homes over the next decade has been welcomed by the chief executive of Shropshire’s biggest housing association.

How will the Chancellor pay for her U-turn on the winter fuel allowance? Apparently we will not be told until October in the next full Budget. What sort of magician is it who strides on to the stage, flourishes a top hat and then waits four months be...

As the national celebration of fathers and father figures gets ready to take place, a lot of people may be looking at what deals are in place to give their dad a cheap deal or free gift on the day.

Marks & Spencer is back online following the cyber attack and the good news is it’s better than ever.

West Midlands Metro has warned passengers of delays to its services.

Police are searching for a man aged in his 70s who has gone missing from his home in Wolverhampton.

A driver was reported after police received reports of a vehicle shedding its load on the M6.

Children’s character Zog is being celebrated with the launch of a Royal Mint 50p coin.

Fire crews have extinguished a blaze at Cannock Chase which is believed to have been caused deliberately.

Dawn Astle the daughter of West Bromwich Albion legend Jeff Astle has been made an MBE at a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Animal lovers will feel like they're the cat's whiskers with the opening of a brand new petting cafe in Wolverhampton.

Five teenagers have been released on police bail after a 15-year-old was stabbed in the grounds of a Birmingham school.

A man was left needing stiches after being injured by a dog in Wolverhampton.

More than 1,000 men have engaged in activities as part of a year-long project to improve the wellbeing of men living and working in Walsall.

A man from Wednesbury who was arrested at Birmingham Airport over firearms allegations has appeared in court.

A woman was struck by a car after a theft at a Home Bargains store in Staffordshire.

With so many distractions in modern life from mobile phones, non-stop emails, road traffic and more it’s never been more important to find time to take care of ourselves

A groundbreaking, community-led exercise programme is transforming the lives of women across Birmingham - especially those from Muslim and ethnic minority backgrounds - by breaking down the barriers that have long excluded them from mainstream health...

A rare sketch of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, drawn by beloved British comedian Eric Morecambe in 1978, is set to be auctioned this July, offering a unique convergence of sport, comedy, and art.

The first in a new series of Co-op stores at Roadchef motorway services has opened at the Norton Canes Services on the M6 Toll Road.

The mayor of a Shropshire town has defended a decision to replace the VE Day 80th anniversary flag with an LGBTQ+ one ahead of the town's Pride celebration.

Penkridge WI has had a fun May and we are looking forward to a busy June. Our May meeting was a social evening when we enjoyed quizzes on spring flowers and VE day, as well strawberries and cream washed down with a glass of bubbly. We also tried our ...

This adorable video shows a trio of cute lion cubs playfully exploring their new enclosure under the watchful eye of mum after being born at a UK safari park.

A police detective who investigated the murder of Kyle Pugh in Newport hopes the sentence of his killer wife from Wolverhampton "brings him and his family justice".

A man was taken to hospital in what was described as a potentially serious condition after ambulance crews attended a medical emergency call in West Bromwich.

Sales of Nitrous Oxide - or laughing gas - canisters are still available in Birmingham as shops find new ways to store and sell them to minors and others according to trading standards officers.

The irony is obvious. Poundland, once king of the high street, has been sold off for a nominal fee – £1.

A Staffordshire football-equipment manufacturer has delivered fresh backing to a neighbouring FA after tying up a new sponsorship deal.

A man arrested at Birmingham Airport on suspicion of firearm possession has now been charged following the recovery of a firearm and ammunition from a house in Wednesbury.

'I sincerely hope they will stay in Walsall,' that's the message from the leader of the council on the news that Poundland has been sold to an American based investment company.

Eight people have been charged with drug offences following a series of warrants on houses and arrests in Cannock.