An appeal has been launched for public help after shots were fired on a Birmingham street.

Fire crews from across the West Midlands have worked through the night to tackle a huge blaze at a carpet storage unit, with a smoke cloud visible from miles away.

Halesowen College will open its doors to prospective students to explore everything the college has to offer at its next open day taking place on Saturday, January 17, between 10am and 2pm.

Shireland Biomedical UTC in West Bromwich is inviting prospective Sixth Form students and their families to its Post-16 Open Evening on Tuesday, February 10, from 4.30pm to 6pm. This will include a Principal talk at 5pm.

Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man found stabbed on a Wolverhampton street on Christmas day.

‘Open your heart, share your home’ is the latest campaign from Staffordshire County Council to help find families for some of the county’s most vulnerable children.

A specialist team working to investigate complaints and incidents of anti-social behaviour has revealed how many calls it received across 2025.

Average house prices in the West Midlands are now standing at more than £260,000, but suffered a dip in December.

Rail passengers are being urged to check their routes before travelling as the region is forecast to be hit with heavy snow and high winds.

Banning trail hunting will result in 300 dog deaths in a single Midlands county, an MP has claimed after a senior Conservative said Labour MPs failed to “understand the quintessential quality of rural life”.

People are invited to a new interactive exhibition that explores life in the boisterous decade of the 1920s.

Over 20 years of turf-growing expertise underpins the company’s strongest growth phase yet Staffordshire-based TurfWorld has announced a major programme of investment ahead of 2026, positioning the business for what is expected to be one of its mos...

The Met Office has described Storm Goretti as a ‘multi-hazard event’.

Today we take a look at life across Dudley in the 1980s.

A Black Country canal-side pub which has been lying empty for a year is to reopen this week after a major refurbishment.

A motorist has been left fuming after being repeatedly sent penalty notices after registering for Blue Badge parking at Dudley's Russells Hall Hospital.

Reform UK leaders at Staffordshire County Council say a proposed 3.99 per cent tax hike shows their commitment to keeping charges ‘as low as possible’.

It's set to be another big show full of panto fun for an Aldridge theatre as it gets set to put on its latest fun-filled production.

Six people - four currently from the Black Country - will stand trial in May accused of running a county lines drug operation which stretched as far as Northamptonshire.

The sisters of a Bridgnorth dad struck down with a life-limiting condition have launched a fundraising appeal to enable their brother to retain mobility and spend some meaningful time with his family.

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has hailed a ‘significant win’ in the war on ‘ghost plates’ following the announcement of new national powers.

Property business Bond Wolfe has promoted James Rossiter to associate director in its auction division.

Hundreds of new homes could be built in Burntwood under new plans after a screening opinion application was submitted to Lichfield District Council for proposed residential development for land north of Rake Hill.

Cameron Homes has completed an £11.2m development in Streethay, just north east of the cathedral city of Lichfield.

Birmingham City Council’s most senior officer has spoken out on the bin strike negotiations and the “incredibly difficult” hurdles they faced in reaching a resolution.

A Staffordshire pub has been praised by Defence Secretary John Healey for its work supporting the armed forces.

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An MP has warned that at least 300 dogs will be destroyed in Shropshire alone if the Government presses ahead with its proposed ban on trail hunting.

Wolves and Shrewsbury lock horns in the FA Cup this weekend, after two previous classic meetings in the competition. And this meeting is also a case of keeping it in the family, as PAUL BERRY discovers.

People in deprived areas of Dudley face an increased risk of harm from gambling, according to campaigners.

Five people from the Darlaston and Moxley area have all denied a joint charge of affray

Construction has started at Walsall’s newest Lidl which is set to provide 40 ‘well paid’ jobs for the area.

Wilkes has advised MJ Group Holdings Limited on its acquisition of well-known independent jeweller Newey's Jewellers Limited, based in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham.

A developer working on a new Black Country affordable housing scheme said there is an ‘urgent need’ for new homes in the area.

Players check in for Shropshire's biggest chess event

Dating app users are to be better protected against the “vile crime” of cyberflashing as a new law “turning up the heat on tech firms” comes into force today.

Two men have been charged following separate retail thefts in Wolverhampton.

New figures have revealed that more than 300 arrests were made in the West Midlands for drink and drug driving in December.

Police have said that they are closely with their partners to tackle anti-social behaviour in Walsall.

Spotify founder Daniel Ek's preventative healthcare technology company Neko Health is bringing its revolutionary body scanner to Birmingham to help people stay steps ahead of any potential health issues.

A well-presented four-bedroom detached home in Tipton has come to market with a corner plot, parking and no onward chain

Stourbridge MP Cat Eccles has called on Dudley Council to lodge a bid for her constituency to become the UK's first 'town of culture'.

Carvers Building Supplies is pleased to announce a special Accessible Living & Disability Bathrooms Information Evening, aimed at helping local tradespeople better understand the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and the practical support available for...

Ordinary people from all walks of life are being called on by the Government to volunteer their time to delivering justice by becoming a magistrate.

Staffordshire luxury housebuilder Walton Homes has announced an exclusive partnership with MyMidlands, the region’s fastest growing local news and discovery platform that celebrates the best the Midlands has to offer.

Local Labour MP Warinder Juss MP is calling on his Wolverhampton West constituents to “reject the politics of division and decline” in 2026 and unite behind the Labour Government’s plan to deliver a Britain built for all.

Independence, leadership, problem solving, responsibility, social skills, team building are skills you can learn and develop as an Explorer Scout (young people aged 14 to 17).

A teacher misconduct panel has reported that no action will be taken against a 'respectable' Kingswinford nursery teacher who admitted to drinking on the job.

As the new year gets underway, local food creator Keelan Wright is quietly preparing for what promises to be one of the most significant chapters of his journey so far, with new projects, fresh ideas and a milestone birthday all shaping the months ah...

A rail operator serving the West Midlands public transport system will is coming into public ownership on February 1.

Stunning images show Orthodox Christians gathering to celebrate their Christmas Day at the first purpose-built Serbian church in the UK - based in the West Midlands

A council meeting that was due to discuss aspects of the Prince of Wales Theatre has been postponed due to bad weather.

The region's air ambulance charity has added a new member to its team of business leaders helping to progress the charity forwards.

Highlights include ‘Salta Claus’ and ‘Get a Grit’.

Residents in the West Midlands are being warned to brace for heavy snow, with Storm Goretti on the way and an amber weather warning in place.

A man has died in Wolverhampton and an appeal has been launched to find his relatives so his funeral can be arranged.

A man has been charged after police responded to reports of a person with a gun in Birmingham city centre.

Coroners are seeking any living relatives of a man who has died in Walsall, so his funeral can be arranged.

A nursery and its owner will face a trial in April in connection with the death of a 14-month-old boy.

The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has pledged a formal review of evidence and police accountability around the banning of a Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match.

Pressure is mounting on a police chief facing scrutiny over a controversial decision to ban fans of an Israeli football team from attending a match in Birmingham.

A ‘long overdue’ national strategy to stop people being killed or seriously injured on roads has been hailed by West Midlands leaders.

A man has been charged with several offences - including the possession of heroin and crack cocaine - after a contraband package was intercepted on its way into prison.

The former landlord of a Gornal pub has spoken of wonderful memories, great friends and knowing when was the best time to move on.

One man has been left in a 'potentially serious condition' following a 'medical episode' on the M6

A Warwickshire Police officer has pleaded not guilty to stealing cash, jewellery and a drill from a property following a drugs raid.

West Midlands automotive manufacturing has received welcome news after it was announced that the UK new car market had enjoyed a record year.

More than 100 jobs have been saved following the sale of a Black Country biofuels business after it went into administration.

Special editions bring additional exterior colours and new interior materials.

Enjoy the fabulous music of Take That without the travel and big ticket price.

Well, Christmas and the new year have passed, and we’re already into the first week of January 2026, with plenty to look forward to at the Civic once this cold spell has passed!

A man who was convicted of harassment and assault has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from parts of a cathedral city.

The compact Elroq is the latest car to get Skoda’s performance vRS tweaks, but what is it like? Jack Evans has been finding out.

A British Jewish organisation has called for a police chief facing scrutiny over a decision to ban fans of an Israeli football team from attending a match in Birmingham to be sacked.

Fire and police officers were scrambled to a two-vehicle crash this morning.

First road safety strategy in ‘over a decade’ aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads.

Residents in Kingswinford are being invited to donate pre-loved and used items to help people in need.

A bus route in Walsall has been diverted due to delays caused by a broken down vehicle.

It has been a happy new year for People's Postcode Lottery players in parts of the Black Country and Staffordshire after their numbers came up, netting them £1,000 a ticket.

It all started last January on Kenrick Way, a long straight road in West Bromwich that’s a hotspot for car racers. When I asked the police officer why we couldn’t get a speed camera he told me it would be no use. ‘All the racers have got ghost ...

Beacon Hill Academy has stepped up to support local families during severe snow and icy conditions by deploying its minibus to collect learners safely from their homes.

Ice warnings are in place across the West Midlands ahead of a storm which is set to bring heavy snow later in the week.

A broken down lorry caused disruption on West Midlands Metro network this morning (Wednesday).

One of Birmingham’s striking bin workers have said union members are “determined” to fight on as the bins strike reaches the one year milestone.

A huge broiler unit housing up to 200,000 birds is being proposed on the Shropshire/Wolverhampton border.

Police have issued an appeal for a man suspected of stealing more than £200 worth of goods from supermarkets in the Black Country.

A Black Country-based pallet network has exceeded its ambitious target to fund a life-saving critical care car.

Step back into 1980s Walsall with this nostalgic gallery.

Members of the Cannock Chase Theatre Trust will launch a 'last gasp bid' to save the Prince of Wales Theatre tonight.

To be one of the most popular places to live in any city you have to have a lot of things going for you.

The unauthorised car park at a Birmingham pub steeped in cultural importance has been blocked off after a demand was issued to the owners.

A group of 17 men have appeared in court charged with conspiring to cause violent disorder in Wolverhampton when England' played Hungary at Molineux in June 2022.

Dudley Council residents whose bins were not emptied because of freezing weather are being asked to leave rubbish out for collection.

A senior councillor has said giving Wolverhampton Council more money is rewarding failure after the Government announced the authority would be getting an extra £118.5 million over the next three years.

The number of discarded ‘laughing gas’ cannisters strewn across the streets of a Birmingham area doubled last year.

Walsall Council has submitted a planning application to convert the town’s Leather Museum into a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) facility for Walsall College.

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A Black Country MP has spoken against the forced removal of Nicolas Maduro as president of Venezuela by the United States.

One of the UK’s fastest growing accountancy and professional services groups has signed a joint venture to enhance its service with a wealth management offer.