A Government pilot scheme will see health visitors offer vaccinations to children from struggling families in their home across parts of England including the Midlands.

Staffordshire's county farms estate has delivered another strong year, providing vital opportunities for new and progressing farmers while generating income for public services.

Dame Mary Beard's celebrated status as the font of all knowledge on all things ancient Rome is a long way from her roots in a rural Midlands community.

While the Severn Valley Railway's landslip in 2025 was a huge disappointment and challenge, it was nothing compared to the catastrophe of 2007.

We've taken a visual look back at the headlines that mattered in 2025.

BBC Radio 4's The Archers was today broadcasting special programmes to mark its 75th anniversary.

A Black Country town's last traditional cinema will be demolished in early 2026 after 50 years.

From Wolverhampton to the West End's Starlight Express - Nicole Louise Lewis is proud of her humble roots.

A shop stripped of its licence after illegal alcohol, vapes and prescription-only medicine were found during an inspection has applied for a new licence.

West Midlands manufacturers will be focussing on sustainability and environmental, social and corporate governance compliance as well as making fresh investments in skills during 2026, according to a newly published report.

From a Rotary thank you to reflections on how policies shape our nation, and praise for parkrun volunteers, here are your letters today.

Academic Roshan Doug explains why we should put away our resolutions until the spring.

A former school house that has been transformed into a beautiful family home near Staffordshire has been put up for sale.

A Wolverhampton-born businesswoman is looking forward to 'one heck of a party' as part of her quest to raise £100,000 for breast cancer charities.

Two men are set to appear at crown court in the new year to answer charges relating to a shooting which left a man fighting for his life.

The MP for Walsall and Bloxwich has spoken of her disappointment at plans to build a £50 million free school at a former council-run golf course.

A resurrected poppy appeal has attracted almost £27,000 in aid of veterans after residents set up a new organising group.

Businesses across the West Midlands will be looking to invest in new technology in 2026, according to new research from Lloyds’ Business Barometer.

The turn of the year is often a time of self-reflection as people look to grow themselves in a positive way.

More than one in 20 adults in Wolverhampton "often or always" feel lonely, survey figures show.

Victims of the Post Office scandal who are seeking compensation have one month to go before the application deadline for a key redress scheme.

A road in Penkridge has been closed at a landmark pub after suspected subsidence at a nearby house following a burst pipe.

A house fire in Birmingham is being attended by five fire crews.

Police are searching for a man with links to the Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport areas after he failed to attend court

Police have confirmed they responded to what they are calling a 'medical incident' in Stourbridge this afternoon (Wednesday).

We are certainly getting to grips with this top-selling crossover, after a 660-mile round trip to where it was built in the North-East of the UK.

A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the A5 between Cannock and Brownhills.

As we say goodbye to 2025, it might be a good idea to give your car some TLC in preparation for the new year?

As New Year’s Eve celebrations wind down and 2026 begins, many people head out for a New Year’s Day food shop, whether it’s to restock the fridge, grab ingredients for a low-effort dinner, or pick up forgotten essentials.

The Classic 650 – as the name suggests – has a traditional look and feel with some more modern touches underneath. Jack Evans tries it out.

A youngster from Walsall has been recognised for her outstanding image in the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards.

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It has been an extra jolly festive period for People's Postcode Lottery players in three parts of the Black Country after their numbers came up, netting them £1,000 a ticket.

An appeal has been launched to ask for public help with finding a man wanted by police.

A man died following a house fire in Cannock on Christmas Eve.

A man has been charged with drugs offences after a police county lines raid.

Part of the A5 in Staffordshire remains closed to traffic after a lorry hit a pedestrian this morning (Wednesday).

Motorists using the M6 in Staffordshire have been facing delays after lane closures.

With a sporty makeup and heritage-inspired looks, the A290 has a lot going for it. Cameron Richards discovers what it’s like.

Two men were arrested after police responded quickly to an early morning report of suspicious activity around cars in an area of Walsall.

Rail services between two Stourbridge stations have been suspended after a train fault.

The owner of a Shropshire vintage boutique says many people looking for a new outfit for New Year’s Eve this year are turning to pre-loved, vintage clothing.

Revellers heading into Birmingham to see in the new year have been given a list of times when the last trains will be leaving stations in the city.

Watch the Met Office forecast for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, as an amber cold health alert is issued for the West Midlands.

Snow is looking likely to hit the West Midlands and the Black Country in the coming days, prompting Met Office experts to issue a warning over potential disruption.

Two men have been charged following a shooting in Willenhall which left a man fighting for his life.

Wolverhampton’s long-standing home of greyhound racing is making a six-figure investment to revamp the track’s general admission area.

A man has been charged with dangerous driving after a chase with police through parts of Sandwell.

Police in a Shropshire village are appealing for witnesses after a pick-up truck had its window smashed.

A combined action campaign has been helping to tackle anti-social behaviour in an area of Walsall.

A renewed appeal has been launched for public help finding a teenager from Wolverhampton who has been missing for nearly a month.

An appeal has been launched after a stolen bank card was used in a number of shops in Birmingham.

A speeding driver who overtook cars and travelled on the wrong side of the road before hitting a moped rider and leaving her with life-changing injuries has been jailed.

Birmingham Airport has been recognised as the best medium-sized UK airport for leisure travel at the British Travel Awards 2025.

Ten years ago, Jordan Graham came off the bench as Wolves were narrowly beaten by West Ham in the FA Cup.

Dudley's Wren's Nest is a neighbourhood where strong community ties and a deep-rooted history bring residents together.

Crowe UK’s national head of manufacturing is calling on business owners in the sector to make four new year’s resolutions.

A multi-million pound investment from the Government will see 23 more ambulances added to the West Midlands' fleet in the coming months.

As 2025 comes to an end and a new year dawns, West Midlands church leaders reflect on faith, compassion, becoming better people and making changes in their new year messages.

It has been a cold and uncomfortable, but also very rewarding experience for a Dudley social media influencer who has been sleeping rough for charity.

Commuters have been advised to check their rail journeys over the new year as amended services and bank holiday changes threaten to impact train travel in the West Midlands.

Celebrating the best bits about our region is high on the Express & Star's priority list.

A new year is almost upon us, and what better way to kick it off than by celebrating some of the adorable new arrivals at our zoos over the past 12 months?

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A Bilston man who was seen riding an off-road vehicle on the road with a youngster in a buggy beside him has been jailed.

We are profiling Legends of the West Midlands as part of a new series. Today, we look at the careers of the golden couple Hugh Porter and Anita Lonsbrough.

The successful entrepreneur behind Walsall business HomeServe has told of his pride at receiving a knighthood in the King’s New Year Honours.

A medical centre has had its registration suspended for six months after an inspection found it to be inadequate and needing improvements to keep patients safe.

Thousands of Birmingham residents are set to see major changes soon as the city council prepares to embark on its ‘biggest bin shake-up in 25 years’.

Four major risks still face crisis-hit Birmingham City Council despite the authority taking ‘positive’ steps in its recovery journey.

A fire service in the Midlands saw a six-fold increase in grassland, woodland and crop fires during the UK's warmest spring and summer on record, new research shows.

Millions of patients are seeking help in A&Es for minor conditions, new figures released today show.

A fraudster - and failed Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? quiz contestant – has been ordered to pay back more than £4 million of illicit gains after being jailed for a series of financial crimes.

A detective constable who’s investigated some of the most dangerous criminals and a staff officer who’s dedicated more than three decades to helping the community have both been recognised in the King's New Year Honours List.

A man was arrested and a quantity of Class A drugs was seized following a series of raids by police in Walsall.

Train services have been left unable to run on a major line out of Birmingham after a track circuit failure caused services to be halted.

Motorists were left facing substantial delays on the northbound M5 after a multi-vehicle collision caused two lanes to be closed.

Organisers are preparing for the return of a Shropshire town's most popular walking challenge, which will mark its 59th year in 2026.

An appeal has been launched and shared to ask for public help finding a man wanted on recall to prison and with links to the Black Country.

Devastated relatives of a Wolverhampton father-of-two who was fatally stabbed on Christmas Day have launched an online appeal for help to lay him to rest.

Police have recovered a haul of Class A drugs after executing a warrant in West Bromwich.

Can new batteries, better range, and overhauled styling make the bZ4X a competitive offering in the electric SUV class? James Batchelor finds out.

Two exceptional Walsall residents have been recognised in The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 for their outstanding service to communities across the borough and the wider West Midlands.

A former West Midlands Ambulance Service doctor who helped develop the ambulance service nationally over the last 30 years has been recognised in the King’s New Years Honour’s List.

Policing leaders in Birmingham have apologised to a cross-party group of MPs after suggesting members of the Jewish community in the city had expressed support for a ban on fans of an Israeli football team attending a match against Aston Villa.

A Walsall man has been described as a 'fatal accident waiting to happen' by a district judge.

Birmingham Airport could see its business rates double to around £12 million for the three years ahead from April 2026 - curbing investment and significantly hiking up costs for passengers.

Shropshire's newest pizza shop has created 25 new jobs.

A public appeal has been launched and images released of two brothers police are looking for in connection with the Christmas Day murder of Trey Johnson.

A mum has been celebrating the festive season with her newborn daughter, having felt that she might never have children again after years of heartbreak.

Three months and 1,300 miles in, Cameron Richards thinks our Cupra Terramar has a lot to offer in the competitive SUV market.

Three people have been arrested several days after a shooting incident which left a man fighting for his life.

The landlady at a Swindon pub has spoken of her relief at being able to reopen for the festive season only a few months after a car crashed into it.

Shocking CCTV footage shows three thieves breaking into a shed in Wollescote before scarpering with a £12,000 e-bike.

A woman has been charged after a knifepoint robbery in Walsall.

The Atto 2 arrives as BYD’s smallest EV, but what else does it have to offer? Jack Evans finds out.

Did Santa bring you a gorgeous gift… that you already own? Did you get something fabulous and fashionable, but it doesn’t quite fit? Or have the festivities left your wardrobes and cupboards feeling a little too bloated?

You might guess that it would happen sometime. I just knew, but I did not think that it would be me. At this special time of year when we have lots of visitors it is more embarrassing. And worst of all it was the red and not white or champagne.

A man has been charged in connection with the death of another man who was assaulted outside a venue in Birmingham city centre.

The big, off-road-ready Land Cruiser certainly dominates the road, but what else does it bring?