Staffordshire County Council is trialling a new bus service connecting two South Staffordshire villages

An incident in Walsall has lead to disruption to National Express West Midlands bus services this morning (December 8).

Adorable video meets some of the dogs and their owners who turned out in incredible fancy dress for a Christmas parade in the West Midlands.

Mercedes has already stated that hybrid models will join the line-up shortly.

One woman has died and a man has been taken to hospital following a two-car road crash in Belbroughton yesterday (December 7).

People are being reminded people to clean their chimney regularly after crews tackled a chimney fire in South Staffordshire.

An independent opticians in Wolverhampton has been nominated for the title of ‘Independent Practice of the Year’ as part of the 2025 Optician Awards, receiving recognition for their expertise and high standards of patient care.

Sanctuary’s Blackberry Court retirement community in Streethay, near Lichfield, has marked a double celebration in the last week, winning national recognition at the Inside Housing Development Awards and hosting its official opening event.

A Stafford golfer has raised more than £6,400 for a cause close to her heart through a year of events.

A multi-vehicle crash has closed the M5 this morning (Monday) between two junctions.

A prolific shop thief has been locked up after officers caught him red-handed after a two-month shoplifting spree in Dudley.

The 'mystery man' police are hunting for 'helping' five men shoot a father on his Darlaston driveway after the school run is in fact the gunman.

A racist who threatened to stab an Asian security guard in Wednesbury and then turned up to court with a knife has avoided jail due to mental health vulnerabilities after changing from a male to a female and then back again.

Two Dudley drug dealers have been jailed after high speed police chases through the Black Country which resulted in the pair being caught with knives, cannabis and cocaine.

A major supermarket chain has submitted plans to build a convenience store on a pub car park in Streetly.

A £7million project to carry out works at a Birmingham school facing “capacity pressures” is set to be approved.

The future of an unauthorised car dealership in Wednesbury has been cast into doubt after the owner lost his bid to reverse a council ruling.

A move to convert the historic Smethwick Conservative Club into a home for vulnerable children has been approved by council planners.

Concert arenas such as Birmingham's Utilita Arena are to be hit with soaring property taxes that could see their bills more than double over the next three years, sparking warnings that ticket prices will be sent surging.

Pedestrian crossings should allow more time so people with mobility issues and older pedestrians can safely use them, researchers have said.

A leading law firm which advised on the redevelopment of Wolverhampton College has hailed the project a landmark investment in the city’s future.

A global aerospace and defence company has given an exclusive behind the scenes glimpse inside its world-leading Wolverhampton factory.

A Birmingham rapist was snared after his victim phoned West Midlands Police pretending to order a pizza to direct officers to his location.

Dive into this bumper batch of letters from our readers.

Young patients on the Children’s Ward at Walsall Manor Hospital were visited by Santa Claus and two reindeer for the festive Christmas tree lights switch on.

A proposed 47-bed care home on the edge of Shifnal has been approved by county planners.

The required response time for complaints against Dudley Council is set to be cut in half under new government regulations.

Concerns have been raised that a double change to governance could impact on Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

A Wolverhampton man who taunted his ex-partner by thrusting a police baton through her letterbox before assaulting her and repeatedly breaching restraining orders has been jailed for more than four years.

It's a school which holds inclusion, diversity and continual improvement as core principles and looks to make its pupils, staff and the local community better.

Thousands of people met West Midlands Police's new police horses as they carried out their first patrols across the region.

A group of University of Wolverhampton alumni returned to the city to celebrate 50 years since they first arrived as students - then at Wolverhampton Polytechnic - and forged friendships that have lasted a lifetime.

Specialist Bereavement Nurses in Wolverhampton have held events to encourage people to talk about death, dying and grief this week.

Eight people have been arrested after two men were seriously injured in a stabbing in Birmingham.

Drugs, knives and a baton were confiscated from a stolen Renault Traffic van on the M6 last night.

People often say life was simpler in the past - yet, modern technology has undeniably made many tasks easier.

A national campaign challenging stigma around women’s anatomy and periods has launched a bid for this year’s Christmas No.1 - featuring the vocals of a local GP"

A Birmingham-based heath charity has announced they will be giving free baby formula to struggling families ahead of the festive season.

Police have released photos of two men they hope to identify following a burglary at a business in Brierley Hill.

Two giant industrial fires in Walsall and Wolverhampton on Thursday and Friday has highlighted the regularity and cost of industrial fires in the Black Country.

The NFU has thanked more than 30 Labour MPs who abstained on the vote on inheritance tax changes earlier this week, including Shrewsbury’s Julia Buckley and Josh Newbury from Cannock Chase.

It's a pub which is blessed by its location, sitting alongside a canal and rolling countryside, and is run by a landlord who made a career change following redundancy and discovered a job he loved.

A man and woman from the Black Country have denied dealing Class A drugs in Telford.

An area of Tipton will be closed off to traffic from tomorrow (Monday) as major roadworks take place.

Here, we celebrate the creativity of the ’80s and ’90s across the region.

A country pub that sits on the border of Shropshire and Wolverhampton has opened its doors again for the first time after seven months of work by its new owners.

Journalist Kirsty-Louise Card took an 'old school strip' down to Eden Bar, Birmingham for House of Allure's 101st show - and it's easy to see how the group have become the Drag and Burlesque powerhouse of the West Midlands!

An iconic riverside hotel in Worcester has been sold to a local entrepreneur for a significant undisclosed sum.

Brindley has announced it is to relocate its Wolverhampton Hyundai dealership to a prime new location in the city.

A West Midlands cancer patient experiencing breathing problems died while waiting more than five hours for an ambulance, a report has revealed.

A charity-run nursery has hit upon a unique idea to raise some much-needed funds, offering parents the chance to send their little ones a letter from Santa Claus.

A mother and daughter duo in Staffordshire have hit the sweet spot with customers after setting up an honesty box selling cakes and treats.

As the countdown continues towards Christmas day, many people will be thinking about settling down to watch their favourite festive film.

Staff at a Shropshire retirement complex are celebrating after their firm was named the nation's best in a leading awards programme.

Staffordshire County Council says work to strengthen a bridge in Enville is making good progress and is set to finish next month.

Long in the planning, delayed in the building, and botched in the execution, the M54 is marking 50 years of not always golden motoring.

A 44-year-old man has been jailed after he stole items from the same store eight times in eight days - including a large amount of chocolate.

Old festive traditions came to life at a care home in Kidderminster, where residents welcomed a local school for a day of seasonal activities.

Greenfield Primary School became part of Dudley Academies Trust on November 1, marking an exciting new chapter for pupils, staff, and the school community.

A scientist from Wolverhampton is calling on more volunteers to join 14,600 magistrates already delivering justice in communities across England and Wales.

The streets of Stafford were filled with festive cheer on Saturday, November 22, as Freedom Leisure, in partnership with Stafford Borough Council, staged the town’s spectacular Christmas Lights Switch-On. Nearly 10,000 visitors gathered in Market S...

Businesses, landlords and savers set to be impacted by Labour’s Autumn Budget are being urged to seek expert legal advice following the Chancellor’s announcement of sweeping tax hikes.

For the third consecutive year, the Kingswinford based Blood Cancer Charity Beth’s Sunflowers has beautifully decorated a Christmas tree for the Holy Trinity Church Wordsley Christmas Tree Festival.

A market aiming to champion local businesses from the Birmingham and Black Country area is now open at the region’s newest hospital.

Pegasus Primary School, part of the Summit Learning Trust, has been offering learners exciting hands-on experiences to bring history to life this term.

Bri-Stor Systems, part of The HEX Group, has won Green Innovation award at the 2026 WhatVan Awards. The ceremony, held this week at the Hilton London Bankside, welcomed van operators and industry leaders from across the UK to celebrate the sector’s...

Over 8,000 people joined the University of Birmingham to mark its 125th anniversary year with a magnificent lightshow and Christmas celebration.

We are proud to announce that WGHS has been named in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 for Top State Secondary Schools in the West Midlands.

Wolves Foundation were delighted to be recognised with two accolades marking positive contributions to the life of the city at the recent Black Country Chamber of Commerce awards.

Sight Village is a series of touring exhibitions across the UK supporting people with varying sight loss.

Colleagues at an opticians in Stafford have donated £338 to the Stafford Lions Club to help fund vital vision screening for local schoolchildren.

Over 100 healthcare workers who have reached major milestones in their NHS career were honoured at an awards ceremony celebrating their long service.

Residents of a Wolverhampton-based care home have been getting ready for Christmas with a Christmas craft session led by the home’s arts and crafts club.

The UK’s leading end of life charity, Marie Curie, is inviting members of the Solihull community to attend its annual Lights to Remember service at the charity’s Solihull hospice on Marsh Lane tomorrow (December 7).

A career-boosting academy at an NHS trust has scooped Best Social Responsibility Programme at a leading awards ceremony.

Alex Ballinger, Labour's MP for Halesowen, has welcomed the government’s Winter of Action, a nationwide crackdown on shop theft, street crime and anti-social behaviour to keep people safe during the Christmas period.

A new relaxing spa bathroom has been built for patients at St Giles Hospice to allow them to enjoy a soothing, dignified bathing experience with mood lighting, integrated music and a warm, inviting environment during their end of life care.

The Mayor of Walsall is delighted to invite residents of the borough to join her for a civic carol service on Sunday, December 14, at St Matthew’s Church.

Santa will make his second appearance at the Evening Christmas market at Pelsall Community and Arts Centre on Friday, December 12.

The moment a clever sniffer dog unearthed a stash of illegal vapes and tobacco in the back of a BMW in Wolverhampton.

Police have released photo of a man they hope to identify a man suspected of stealing £2,000 from an elderly man in West Bromwich.

A team of around 30 firefighters worked to tackle a huge scrap metal fire in Wolverhampton that was believed to have started 'accidentally'.

A man, who was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle, was tasered by police following a police pursuit in Walsall.

Journalist Mark Morris visits the NEC’s Winter Funland, the UK’s largest indoor fairground, and finds an unexpectedly impressive circus at the heart of it.

Two men have been charged with drug dealing offences in the Kidderminster area.

A major week-long crackdown on knife crime across the West Midlands led to the recovery of 23 weapons and 80 arrests, police have revealed.

Fire crews are 'making progress' tackling an industrial fire in Wolverhampton which broke out overnight.

Cutting benefits, political catchphrases – your views for today.

Watch as West Midlands couple Ian and Viv Roberts explore their new £4.5m home which they won in an Omaze draw.

A young Brewood-born hospitality star is serving up a treat after securing her dream job at just 25 years old.

Pensioners living in two Walsall tower blocks feel like ‘second class citizens’ after a social landlord quadrupled their heating and hot water bills overnight.

A pub could lose its licence over an assault involving door staff and an ‘offensive’ weapon.

Boxing legend Richie Woodhall has weighed in to help the mother of fellow Telford boxer Liam Davies, in her fight against breast cancer.

A network of business support hubs that have helped grow 300 companies in some of the region’s most ethnically diverse communities is to expand with new funding from the Mayor of the West Midlands.

A visit from Santa Claus and his reindeer officially switched on the Christmas spirit at Walsall Manor Hospital.

It was the smell of the well-worn wooden floor of the hall coupled with the sublime scent of a festive turkey dinner emanating from the kitchen. One breath in, one breath out, and I was home.

A pair of retail properties in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre will go under the hammer later this month.

Up to nine new homes could be built on the edge of a village near Stafford.

Research by a university in Milan found that putting a man in a Batman suit in a carriage on the city's underground had a positive effect on the behaviour of other passengers.

Cash-strapped Birmingham Council faces being hit with a “financial penalty” from the Government if it misses a crucial environmental deadline due to the bins strike.