From humble beginnings in a studio at The Lowry in Manchester, to the toast of the West End and Broadway, multi-award winning musical “Operation Mincemeat” has certainly made an impact, and this week it is the turn of the Wolverhampton Grand Thea...

Authorities have declared a state of emergency in the popular British holiday hotspot Tenerife as Storm Therese is due to hit today (March 19).

A charity campaign launched by Shaz Saleem at the start of February has raised awareness and funds for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and One Cat at a Time. Initially aiming to raise £1,000, the team reached their target within a month. They then se...

A brand-new mixed martial arts and Muay Thai training facility, MadDog Pound house, is set to open its doors in Walsall, offering residents a fresh opportunity to train in combat sports, improve fitness, and build confidence.

The fee for online passport applications is set to rise again - and Brits could be paying more than £100 for the first time ever.

A £1.5 million boost has funded state-of-the-art equipment at a West Midlands NHS Trust which means quicker access to life-saving treatments and faster diagnosis of rare and infectious diseases.

Walsall has been chosen as one of six systems in England to take part in the first cohort of a new Creative Health Leads Programme by the National Centre for Creative Health, funded by Arts Council England and The Baring Foundation.

National accountancy and advisory firm MHA, the UK member firm of Baker Tilly International, has signalled its intention for continued growth across the Midlands following its relocation to a new 7,100 sq ft office in the heart of Birmingham’s prof...

A housing association worker responsible for helping keep thousands of homes safe has been shortlisted for a national fire safety award.

The Lionesses of Rugeley & District Lions Club were delighted to host one of their much-loved annual fashion shows at St Augustine’s Church Hall — a real hidden gem of a venue, perfect for a more intimate and friendly gathering.

Four flights are cancelled at Birmingham Airport today (March 19) as most Middle East airspace remains shut over fears of missile and drone attacks.

A shop thief who raided shops around Dudley borough and stole hundreds of pounds worth of stock has been locked up and banned from several businesses.

Wolverhampton Crown Court hears evidence from a Home Office pathologist as Oldbury husband Harminder Mattu denies murdering his wife Paramjit Kaur

Tributes have been paid to a popular sports centre manager who taught children in Bridgnorth to swim and once entered the town into a wacky 1970s TV show.

Take a trip back to Bridgnorth and its surrounds between 1955 and 1959 with this nostalgic gallery.

Former Star reporter Wayne Beese has just given up his day job to become a full-time comedian. But the road hasn't always been smooth, as he explains to readers

The chief executive of a Shropshire hospice has warned that rising running costs are continuing to put finances under increasing pressure - as MPs warned that many are facing a 'cliff edge'.

Property firm Savills has announced a brace of promotions in its Telford office.

From bank notes to bus delays and belated Christmas cards, readers air their views.

More than 60 ambitious businesses from the West Midlands gathered at an event designed to boost SME participation in international defence markets and to strengthen the UK’s sovereign defence capability.

The openings end a long wait for residents eager to reconnect to the rail network.

The West Midlands city has said goodbye to plenty of shops over the years. Today, we'll take a walk down memory lane on some of the ones we were really sad to say goodbye to.

Dudley Council made £14m from selling-off vacant homes which were deemed too expensive to bring back into use.

Drone pictures show the progress made to date on Wolverhampton's Bicycle Works scheme as part of the city's ambitious Smithgate development.

A construction company has secured new premises at Wolverhampton’s Stafford Court.

Explosive footage of the moment four men were stopped in Bilston in a car loaded with weapons and ammunition has been seen in court.

A Dudley councillor took his concerns about support for parents of special needs children to the heart of the authority.

The new Reform UK group leader at Staffordshire County Council has presided over his first public cabinet meeting since his election by fellow members.

Plans to demolish a ‘deteriorating’ leisure centre to make way for new homes have been backed by councillors.

Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has said there are still many reasons to be optimistic about Birmingham’s future despite recent turmoil ‘crippling’ the city’s reputation.

A seven-year project to map out future development in Cannock Chase is almost at an end.

Government inspectors have rated Dudley's care services for the elderly and vulnerable as 'good' - but have identified areas for improvement.

An endangered monkey whose foot was saved from amputation thanks to pioneering surgery has given birth.

Motorists are warned of delays after a crash on a main road near Lichfield this evening.

An appeal has been launched to ask for help finding the owners of jewellery recovered by police.

A dual-carriageway in Staffordshire is set to close for 11 days to make way for HS2 works.

The construction of a new £24 million leisure centre has been further delayed following the discovery of asbestos, it has emerged.

Three people have been charged with murder after the body of a man was discovered inside a wheelie bin.

The West Midlands is set to see the next generation of e-bikes and scooters after the official launch of a new travel scheme.

The headline figure is another relatively hefty loss - but Albion's accounts for 2024/25 show a club continuing to recover.

One of the main organisers behind the record card collection for a special youngster's birthday has spoken of his heartbreak at her death.

A TV psychic is facing jail after admitting he sexually assaulted a woman in Wolverhampton where he has links.

A councillor who falsely claimed to have served as a Royal Marine has resigned his seat, eight months after being found to have broken council rules.

Albion have reduced their annual losses by almost half, according to the club's latest set of accounts.

A luxury Staffordshire holiday let designed with large groups in mind has been recognised in a prestigious national awards scheme celebrating the UK’s best holiday homes.

While the i3 might arrive with one of the longest ranges around, it still has plenty of rivals to fend off.

Sir Lenny Henry is set to return home to Dudley as part of his brand-new comedy tour which kicks off in May 2026.

School pupils in Wolverhampton can sign up for a free activities programme being held at City of Wolverhampton College during the Easter holidays.

Students at Lift Four Dwellings Secondary in Quinton have taken on new leadership roles as anti-bullying ambassadors.

A man has been charged with managing a brothel.

There are train delays on services running between Birmingham and Liverpool.

A Staffordshire Police training exercise is due to take place with partners tomorrow (Thursday 19 March) aimed at enhancing police response to public order incidents.

A disabled Telford man was discovered dead in his bed with "maggots everywhere" and injuries to his ribs and neck, a murder trial has been told.

More than 80,000 households across Shropshire and Staffordshire have been experiencing delays with postal deliveries this week, according to Royal Mail.

Two distressed fallow stags entangled together with electric fencing tape have been successfully released by RSPCA rescuers in Dudley.

A major programme of highways and transport investment across Staffordshire has been agreed by the county council.

National Car Parks (NCP) has gone into administration, putting a question mark on car parks it operates at Birmingham Airport.

The second phase of a city council scheme to replace more than 100 post-war prefabs in areas of Wolverhampton has begun.

Police rushed to Goldthorn Hill road in Wolverhampton this morning (Wednesday 18 March) after a crash involving two vehicles.

The ongoing crackdown on littering in Walsall has seen 38 offenders pay fines between 10 February and 10 March, as enforcement action continues across the borough.

World Championship quarter finalist Justin Hood was back on the oche - but he switched the Ally Pally stage for Wolverhampton.

A road in Dudley has been closed off for works - causing frustration for drivers.

Amelia's story is one of courage, resilience, and profound love - and is one that the world will never forget.

Sex worker Bonnie Blue has been charged with outraging public decency in London.

Wavensmere Homes has appointed two new hires to its commercial team to support the procurement function of the business - pre and post contract.

Saloon car will arrive as the longest-range electric vehicle on sale in the UK.

A student from Wolverhampton who had both her legs amputated after her freshers' flu turned out to be meningitis said " lessons haven't been learned" amid the outbreak in Kent.

A wall facing Brierley Hill Road in Dudley has collapsed causing traffic disruption in the area.

Hyundai has gained a reputation for creating cars which truly involve the driver, so can the Ioniq 6N do the same? Jack Evans finds out.

Rugeley-based athlete Daniel Mills is proudly part of the first-ever team of Special Olympics Great Britain (GB) athletes taking on the world famous 26.2-mile course at next month’s TCS London Marathon.

Express & Star readers have shared messages of condolence to the family of Amelia - a much-loved youngster who has passed away from cancer yesterday (March 17).

A busy A-road near Newport will soon be closed for around six weeks.

The new setup is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated to an electric motor.

A Bridgnorth discount store that went into administration earlier this year has announced the day when it will close for good.

Once you fall in love with Sir Matthew Bourne’s work, there really is no going back. That is why I have waited with bated breath for the double Olivier Award winning ballet, “The Red Shoes” to return to the Birmingham Hippodrome, and it’s her...

A new programme at HMP Stafford is helping people in prison leave with more than a release date. They are leaving with a business plan, a qualification, and ongoing support.

Youngster Amelia, who captured hearts across the Black Country with her 'true courage', has died aged 8.

A major road in Netherton, Dudley is blocked this morning (Wednesday 18 March) after a "large metal coil" has "fallen from a lorry".

On Saturday, March 22, for the first time ever, Honey Box Live transforms Wolverhampton Arts Centre into a fully working pop up television studio for a live broadcast music show with no edits, no delays and no second takes. This marks the first time ...

A West Midlands housebuilder donated £3,000 to welfare charity Birmingham City Mission, which supports the city’s homeless and vulnerable community.

A police incident caused traffic disruption on a major dual carriageway near the University of Staffordshire this morning (March 18).

Two flights are cancelled at Birmingham Airport today (March 18) as the war in the Middle East continues.

Police have made 26 arrests during their latest crackdown on violent and organised crime in Tipton.

Commuters have been warned that trams will not be able to run into Wolverhampton the morning (March 18) due to 'points of failure'.

The chief executive of a West Midland hospice says funding for the sector is 'no longer fit for purpose' - as she revealed that the charity was operating at a deficit of £500,000 this year.

A woman found dead at her home in a town near West Bromwich previously told police she could no longer live with the man accused of her murder, a court has heard.

This nostalgic collection of pictures captures life across the city in 1968.

Readers write in with strong views on energy policy, wildlife on banknotes, and tackling local fly-tipping.

It's an annual springtime tradition which brings thousands of people to the streets of Stafford to take on a challenging course around the county town.

Once again the Express & Star is highlighting a new financial crisis facing many hospices across our region.

We've listed food business premises across the Black Country and beyond currently on the market for less than £50,000.

Stafford MP Leigh Ingham has voiced her opposition to proposals to create a new council in the town, saying it would be a waste of taxpayers' money.

An ancient order is set to parade through the streets of a Shropshire town as an enrolment day and procession is set to take place on Friday.

Nestled in the gentle countryside on the Staffordshire and Shropshire border, life moves at a pace that feels both refreshing and rare in this village.

Black Country or Birmingham, Yam Yam or Brummie, we asked the question that has divided friendships for generations: which is better?

Yam Yam choir group, the Gentlemen Songsters, have rehearsed the Black Country Anthem as part of their 'Road to Abbey Road' project ahead of the Black Country Festival.

Watch West Midlands pensioners Ann and Alan Cooper discuss their 57 years of travelling during which they’ve visited 95 countries.

Dudley Council has been ordered to carry vital checks on three blocks of flats after being refused safety certificates.

Planning permission has been granted for an extra 129 units at a new student living development in Edgbaston, Birmingham, with a topping out ceremony held to mark completion of the first apartments.

These eight charming villages have stood the test of time, tracing their roots back to the Domesday Book era.