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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:32:15 +0000
Have you seen missing Chanel? The 14-year-old is missing from Oldbury
Police have launched an appeal to help find a 14-year-old who was reported missing on Tuesday.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:30:23 +0000
Wet and windy weather set to continue through Easter weekend
The Met Office has warned drivers to be on their guard as the West Midlands braces for a wet and windy Easter weekend.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:30:00 +0000
New version of classic UB40 hit set to hit airwaves
One of the country's biggest bands has released a new version of the song that broke them into the big time.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:02:30 +0000
Public urged to help fund renovation of arboretum's 'Shot at Dawn' memorial to executed soldiers
Members of the public have been asked to help fund renovation works to the National Memorial Arboretum's memorial to executed soldiers.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:04:00 +0000
Improvements made to 'school readiness' in Walsall children
Improvements have been made in ensuring children in Walsall are ready for school and at the right level of development at the age of five.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:02:25 +0000
West Midlands Mayor promises to triple number of new social housing homes if reelected
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has promised to triple the number of social housing homes being built in the region if he is reelected.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:02:00 +0000
Revealed: New way of paying tribute to lost loved ones at a Black Country NHS trust
A new and unique way of paying tribute to those who people have lost at a Black Country NHS trust has been unveiled.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:00:30 +0000
Thousands more electric vehicle charging points on the way for the West Midlands
Transport for West Midlands has received a £15.7 million boost to its plans to install up to 12,000 electric vehicle chargers across the region over the next five years.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:06:00 +0000
Driver in violent cannabis raid conspiracy jailed for nine years after guilty verdict
A man has been jailed for nine years for his role in cannabis burglaries involving violent raids at addresses in Walsall, Sandwell and Birmingham.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:05:30 +0000
Five pubs with accommodation in and around the Black Country currently up for sale
Pubs change hands more and more often - here is a selection of bars currently up for sale in the Black Country and beyond.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:05:00 +0000
Black Country bar can stay open but must find new licence holder after serious police concerns
A bar and grill can stay open but will have to find a new licence holder after police said they had ‘little faith’ in the current owner.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:04:30 +0000
Controversial scheme to convert former pub into home is thrown out
A controversial scheme to convert a former pub into a home for 12 residents has been thrown out.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:03:30 +0000
Litter warning renewed after duck left struggling to eat due to plastic bottle holder
A litter warning has been renewed after a duck was left struggling to swallow when it became trapped in a plastic beer can holder.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:03:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer visiting the Black Country today with West Midlands a key political battleground
The West Midlands will be one of the key Conservative-Labour battlegrounds in the country in the run-up to the next general election.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:01:30 +0000
Fire safety warning after three cats rescued from Stafford house fire caused by electrical fault
Firefighters rescued three cats from a house fire in Stafford, prompting a warning about fire risk devices in the home.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:01:00 +0000
Taste of the Mediterranean coming to Cannock designer outlet this spring in new eatery
A taste of the Mediterranean is coming to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in Cannock this spring.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:00:20 +0000
Wolves fan and broadcaster Suzi Perry proud to represent club and city as new foundation ambassador
A football club's foundation has announced that a broadcasting legend and local woman has become its latest ambassador.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000
Birmingham Airport is UK's fourth most expensive for a week's parking - study
Birmingham Airport came out as the fourth most expensive in the UK to park at for a week – at just under £100 – in a study by an online car sales business.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 02:48:07 +0000
‘Marriage was not in our vocabulary’ – couples mark 10 years of LGBT+ weddings
Two couples have shared their views on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 a decade after the first weddings took place.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:01:12 +0000
Alternative recycling centre open all Easter weekend following site closure
A council is continuing its search for a short-term solution to the closure of a household recycling centre.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:52:14 +0000
Wolves owner Fosun's profits rise 20 per cent to £540m
Wolves owner Fosun International enjoyed a 20 per cent rise in profits in 2023.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:42:30 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer to accuse Rishi Sunak of 'bottling' calling a general election - during visit to the region
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is to accuse Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of "bottling" calling a general election, ahead of launching Labour's local election campaign in the West Midlands.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:31:13 +0000
Drivers urged to check ahead after double crash involving five cars on M6 causes delays of up to an hour
Rush hour motorists were warned of hold-ups after two crashes involving five vehicles on the M6 caused delays of up to an hour.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:47:13 +0000
'Urgent' repairs needed on Walsall's historic buildings
Urgent drainage repair work is to be carried out to stop further damage being caused to historic Walsall town centre buildings.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:11:16 +0000
Reminder sent out around pharmacies and prescriptions at Easter
Ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend, people in the Black Country are being reminded how to access NHS health services.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:54:13 +0000
New partnership set to give students insight into university life
A new partnership is set to give students at a city college the opportunity to find out more about life in higher education.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:00:27 +0000
Charity gets funding boost to help people dealing with fuel poverty
A Black Country charity working to support vulnerable families with fuel poverty has received a funding boost.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:12:14 +0000
Redevelopment plan for library following large grant win
A council has made big plans for its local library after winning a grant of almost £200,000.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:26:12 +0000
Police appeal after firearms discharged in town
Police have launched an appeal for information following an incident where a firearm was discharged in a town.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:11:18 +0000
Improvements made in making sure children in Walsall are ready for school
Improvements have been made in ensuring children in Walsall are ready for school and at the right level of development at the age of five.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:04:13 +0000
Urgent repairs needed on historic buildings
Urgent drainage repair work is to be carried out to stop further damage being caused to historic Walsall town centre buildings.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:28:12 +0000
Two arrests after woman pinned to the floor, punched and robbed in Wednesbury
West Midlands Police has arrested two people on suspicion of robbing a woman last month.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:46:21 +0000
Wanted: Police looking for these two men after failing to appear in court
Police are appealing for the whereabouts of two men who are wanted after failing to appear in court.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:21:22 +0000
Two in court charged with firearms offences after police raid in Wolverhampton
Two men have appeared in court charged with suspected firearms and drug offences.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:32:14 +0000
Bilston-based textile recycling business enters administration
A Bilston-based textile recycling company that operates subsidiaries across the UK has entered administration.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:35:16 +0000
Serial drug smuggler landed with 11 year jail sentence after being caught with cocaine at Birmingham airport
A man responsible for smuggling hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of cocaine into the UK via Birmingham Airport has been jailed.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:52:20 +0000
Brave rescue dog helps another to fight on with blood transfusion
A rescue dog who spent 16 months waiting for a new home has helped save the life of a sick puppy with his blood.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:00:30 +0000
More than 21,000 reports of fraud to West Midlands and Staffordshire police forces over past 13 months
Police in Staffordshire and the West Midlands have received more than 21,000 reports of fraud over the past 13 months.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000
Restoration of Brunel's historic viaduct almost done as it prepares to take on the Midland Metro
The multi-million pound restoration of Dudley's historic Parkhead Viaduct is nearing completion, with the final scaffolding due to be removed in the coming days.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:58:17 +0000
Hundreds of pounds stolen from grassroots football club chairman's car after thieves smash window
The chairman of Wednesfield Football Club returned to his car after a match to find thieves had smashed a window and stolen a card machine and money box from inside.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:22:11 +0000
First-of-its-kind inhaler recycling scheme launches in Wolverhampton
A new scheme to encourage people to recycle their used inhalers instead of binning them has launched in Wolverhampton.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:12:25 +0000
'Spacious' cafe on busy high street now up for sale with asking price of £245,000
A cafe in Pensnett has hit the market with an asking price of £245,000.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:14:13 +0000
Police urge driver to 'do the right thing' and come forward after man seriously hurt in hit-and-run
Police are appealing for information after a hit-and-run that left a man in a critical condition.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:07:21 +0000
Man, 22, arrested after gun fired at building in Smethwick
A man has been arrested after gunshots were fired towards a building in Smethwick.

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:31:12 +0000
Police investigation launched after gunshots fired at Smethwick house
Police are investigating after shots were fired at an address in Grenville Drive, Smethwick, at around 1.10am on Saturday morning.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:28:14 +0000
West Bromwich pub revamping its beer garden wants donations of 'lonely' plant pots
A West Bromwich pub will give its beer garden a makeover over the next fortnight - and it wants help from the community to help make it "lush and welcoming".

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:39:20 +0000
Crooked House owners appeal against enforcement notice ordering them to rebuild wonky pub
The owners of the Crooked House who were told to rebuild the famously wonky pub after it was destroyed last year have appealed against the enforcement notice.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:46:17 +0000
Dudley police seeking man, 21, over theft of two cars in Brierley Hill
Police are seeking this man in connection with a burglary in Dudley in which two cars were stolen.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:33:12 +0000
Woman who had tumour the size of a melon removed after six months of pain urges others to seek help
A South Staffordshire woman who had a tumour the size of a melon removed from her body after six months of suffering is urging women not to assume any change in their bodies can be put down to the menopause.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:02:55 +0000
Easter services will go ahead at Walsall church despite fire that damaged stained glass windows
Easter services will go ahead at a Walsall church despite a fire in the grounds that badly damaged its stained glass windows, says the warden.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:22:37 +0000
Enjoy weekend of Easter fun at popular outdoors trust
The public are being invited to come and sample the joys of Easter at a popular outdoor trust.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:22:47 +0000
Central Co-op completes rollout of electronic shelf edge labels
Central Co-op has completed the rollout of electronic shelf edge labels in 260 of its stores.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:42:13 +0000
Licence granted for new music festival in Staffordshire
Families will be able to enjoy live music and outdoor activities at a new festival being staged near Stone after organisers were granted a licence for the event.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:02:15 +0000
Rare insect population soaring at National Trust conservation site near Stourbridge
The population of a rare species of insect is continuing to grow at a National Trust conservation site near Stourbridge.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:16:20 +0000
Historic church 'smoke logged' after large fire in grounds
St Andrews Church in Walsall has been 'smoked logged' after a fire broke out in a shed on its grounds.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:18:14 +0000
Campaigners celebrate after plans for huge housing estate on Essington green belt scrapped
Campaigners battling to stop developments on green belt land in South Staffordshire are celebrating after the latest local housing plan was published.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:46:25 +0000
Staffordshire firm is named UK's best small construction business to work for
Burntwood-based Keon Homes has been named the best small construction company to work for in the UK.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:02:14 +0000
Aldi to open 35 more stores, with six locations confirmed
Aldi says it set to open 35 new stores across the UK this year, with six new locations revealed.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:58:27 +0000
Wolves is the butt of the joke as I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue lands at the Grand Theatre
Review: I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:02:30 +0000
Step forward for homes plan at former West Bromwich pub site
A plan to build new homes on the site of a former historic West Bromwich pub left empty for more than a decade looks to have finally progressed.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:05:00 +0000
Watch: Aftermath of Coseley fire that hit industrial unit at night
New photos have shown the level of damage caused by a fire that broke out on an industrial estate overnight.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:00:20 +0000
Family owned cycle shop celebrates 90 years trading in Walsall
Walsall's cycling community has been celebrating a family owned business which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:03:00 +0000
Three Black Country schools now head-hunting for new headteachers
Three schools in the Black Country are looking to recruit new headteachers.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:05:30 +0000
Man pleads guilty to string of burglaries in Walsall
A burglar who carried out a string of thefts at homes across Walsall has admitted to his crimes.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:06:00 +0000
How Snapchat messages helped escalate dance floor altercation into murder of Cody Fisher
The killers of Cody Fisher used Snapchat to escalate an "insignificant" altercation on a dance floor into a manhunt which resulted in his murder 48 hours later.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:04:30 +0000
Man denies he was car driver in violent cannabis farm raid conspiracy
A man on trial for a burglary conspiracy told a jury he was not the driver of a car at the scene of violent raids at homes in Walsall, Sandwell and Birmingham.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:04:00 +0000
First in-depth documentary about Birmingham's financial crisis since brutal budget cuts airs tonight
An exclusive documentary reveals how Europe's biggest local authority, Birmingham City Council, went bust.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:03:30 +0000
Mental health of Birmingham City Council workers hits rock bottom due to budget uncertainty
Birmingham City Council employees' mental health is suffering due to the massive budget cuts being enforced.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:02:25 +0000
Workers break ground at site of new play area in Brierley Hill
Work to transform the site of a once popular play area in Brierley Hill has begun.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:02:00 +0000
'Cars are big, we are small!' School pupils say 'no' to illegal parking with eye-catching campaign
Pupils at a primary school in Sandwell have designed eye-catching signs in the hopes of cracking down on illegal parking.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:47:13 +0000
Three people arrested after 'stolen' BMW reported driving wrong way on A5
Three people have been arrested and miraculously no-one was injured after a stolen car was reportedly driven on the wrong side of the A5.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:09:13 +0000
Fire crews work to tackle blaze in church grounds near Walsall town centre
Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze which had broken out at a property on a town centre street.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:02:12 +0000
Two arrests after shotgun and ammo found in Heath Town police raid
Police arrested two men and recovered a shotgun, ammo and a knife after being tipped off by a member of the public.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:33:13 +0000
Wolverhampton man jailed for historic sex offences against girl
A man from Wolverhampton has been jailed for historic sex offences.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:35:15 +0000
New home style at Stafford development
New homes provider Bromford has a brand-new home style, The Bagnall, at its Stafford development Partridge Walk.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:17:14 +0000
Cash taken during early morning burglary in Dudley
Police are investigating after cash was taken from a Dudley shop in the early hours.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:35:23 +0000
Final homes sold at development
New homes provider Bromford is celebrating the completion of its Stourport-on-Severn development, with the final homes handed over to their new occupants recently.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:30:16 +0000
Housebuilder delivers record number of homes
Housebuilder Keepmoat, which is building homes at Kingswinford, delivered a record number of new properties in its latest financial year.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:22:17 +0000
Man's sentencing for causing injury by dangerous driving is delayed after he suffers heart attack
The sentencing of a 75-year-old man who caused injury to a man after driving dangerously at the National Memorial Arboretum has been delayed after the pensioner suffered a heart attack.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:32:28 +0000
Young chefs at Stafford college serve up five-course game dinner to paying guests
Young chefs at Stafford College served up a five-course dinner for 50 paying guests after being taught about wild game butchery, preparation and cookery.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:48:52 +0000
11 schools in region benefit from share of £38.6 million for improvement works
Nearly a dozen schools in Staffordshire and the Black Country are among more than 70 in the West Midlands to benefit from a share of £38.6 million in government funding for improvement works.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:48:43 +0000
In pictures: Staffordshire memorial arboretum bids farewell to Apache helicopters on goodbye tour
British Army Apache Mk1 helicopters have been pictured soaring over the West Midlands on a farewell tour of the country.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:43:17 +0000
Most trolled Premier League footballer revealed – and he plays for Wolves
A Wolverhampton Wanderers player has been named as the most trolled Premier League footballer online.

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:48:46 +0000
Watch: Homeowner films amazing scenes of attack helicopter flying low over their rural house
An Army attack helicopter has been causing some excitement after being spotted circling around a town – and one Shropshire couple say the military machine is not an unusual sight above their country home.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:04:20 +0000
Boy, 15, charged with causing death by dangerous driving after seven-year-old Katniss killed in motorbike crash
A teenager has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a motorbike collision that killed a seven-year-old schoolgirl.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:28:35 +0000
Baltimore bridge disaster – Aston University expert explains why collapse was inevitable
A civil engineering expert from the West Midlands says it was inevitable a major bridge in the US would collapse after it was struck by a container ship.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:12:15 +0000
Ground rent on row of Walsall town centre retail and residential units up for auction
The ground rent on a row of town centre retail and residential units in Walsall is being put up for auction tomorrow.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:29:07 +0000
Lantern parade brings colour to night skies and community fun
It was an evening of colour and fun as an annual lantern parade lit up a city area's streets.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:00:20 +0000
Oldbury firm fined £12,000 after worker had finger severed and skin ripped off hand
A metal processing firm in Oldbury has been fined £12,000 after an employee suffered life-changing injuries.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:05:30 +0000
43 photographs of Wolves players and matches from the past - capturing the nostalgic charm of 20th century football
Few clubs evoke the same sense of tradition, passion, and nostalgia as Wolves, And as unofficial guardians of the some of the club's heritage (via our photo archive), we have decided to embark on a journey through time, delving deep into the Express ...

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:06:00 +0000
One shooting every nine days on average in the Black Country last year
A shooting took place in the Black Country every nine days on average last year, it has been revealed.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:00:32 +0000
Record year for firm that transformed aquatics centre
The construction group that transformed the Sandwell Aquatics Centre into a leisure centre in 2023 has reported a record financial year.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:42:17 +0000
Work to start on more than 100 new homes in Stafford
Work is to start on more than 100 new homes in Stafford.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:34:16 +0000
New chief nurse appointed to help take health trust forward
A new chief nurse has been appointed to help lead a Black Country health trust.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:17:14 +0000
Shop plan for Walsall pub branded ‘stupid’ as 500 sign petition
More than 500 people have signed a petition to stop a ‘stupid’ idea to transform a historic Willenhall pub into a shop on a busy junction.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:28:22 +0000
Night time economy ambassador welcomes convictions of Cody Fisher's killers after nightclub murder
A night time economy ambassador has welcomed the convictions for the killers of former footballer Cody Fisher.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:02:45 +0000
Maisie set for nation's screens as part of one per cent game show
A local girl is set to appear on the nation's screens after making an appearance on a unique game show.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:02:17 +0000
West Brom land award after tireless efforts recognised
Albion have been named Championship community club of the season to celebrate the tireless work carried out by the club's charity arm.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:59:14 +0000
Children's home plan allowed to go ahead after government inspector overrules council
A government inspector has overruled the council and allowed a plan for a children’s home to go ahead.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:41:19 +0000
Fire crews work to tackle blaze at metal recycling plant in Coseley
Residents living near a metal recycling centre were warned to stay away from the area after a fire broke out.

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