A road in Sutton Coldfield has closed following a crash.

A man aged in his 50s has died after a car struck a barrier on the M6 early this morning.

The African Caribbean Community Initiative (ACCI), an award-winning mental health charity located in Wolverhampton, will host a Sponsor Appreciation Event on Wednesday, February 11, from 2pm to 4m, at The Mount Hotel Country Manor, Wolverhampton.

Chase Ladies Group enjoyed a lively talk by Melanie Latham on handmade preserves and pickles, “Chutney and Cheer.” Full of humour and amusing stories, it was one of the best talks we’ve ever had. With her wit and charm, Melanie could easily tak...

The owners and team from Indian restaurant The Eastern Eye restaurant have served up an amazing £1,500 donation to community fund We Love Lichfield after holding a special evening celebrating its brand new menu.

January 2026 began on a high note with the arrival of brand‑new rugby shirts for our latest team sponsorship. The Rugeley & District Lions Club is delighted to support Rugeley Rugby Club’s 7–8‑year‑old mixed tag team, helping these young pl...

Ahmaiyya Muslim Youth Association of Walsall and West Midlands in collaboration with Walsall Council held a litter Picking session on Sunday, January 25.

A vehicle was recovered from a Wolverhampton street overnight (January 26) after it was stolen without keys.

Police say drugs were found after a suspect attempted to evade capture on the M6 in Staffordshire overnight.

A slip road on the M6 between junctions for Birmingham and Great Barr remain closed this morning (January 26) due to a crash that occurred overnight.

A sea of gleaming Minis filled Staffordshire County Showground, as enthusiasts from across the UK celebrated the iconic car at the British Mini Club Fair over the weekend.

Less than two out of five children in Walsall achieved a Grade 5 or above at GCSE level in 2025.

A move to turn a Smethwick home into an HMO has been rejected for a second time by council planners.

Great Barr residents have been pondering what's coming to their local area following the sudden closure of Sandwich last year - but rest assured, the future remains pink.

Dudley Council workers are taking more time off sick, with mental health problems leading the way as reasons for absence.

Two roads in Bridgnorth are set to be closed next month for the council to conduct resurfacing work.

A Shropshire MP is seeking the views of local parents on a proposed ban of social media for under 16s.

Birmingham is emerging as a hub for early risers and late-night socialising, according to data from global ride-hailing app Uber.

It was in June 2023 that my mum Diane suffered a nasty fall in our back garden which left her lying in agony with a broken wrist and with no one to call to.

Mail has been delayed in a total of 68 postcode areas across the West Midlands this week, with Royal Mail blaming a backlog caused by the recent snow.

Neighbourhoods across Wolverhampton will enjoy some extra care and attention this year thanks to a targeted new team.

A grade II listed former bank in Wolverhampton city centre could be converted into flats and a new cafe.

It was a day of records being broken across the board as Midlands Hurricanes booked their place in the third round of the Challenge Cup with a 110-0 win over Aberavon Fighting Irish.

Walsall Council’s adult social care department has been told it ‘requires improvement’ by an independent regulator.

A man who was found to have a flick knife at his home by police on Christmas Eve has been fined £40.

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Police are in attendance and a street has been closed off after a man was found seriously injured in Walsall.

Police have released photos of people they wish to speak to following a burglary in Kingswinford.

An iconic 2000s sitcom that launched the careers of stars such as Sheridan Smith and Will Mellor is reportedly set to return to screens.

Police have praised the bravery of a man who reported being raped as a child, as his attacker has been jailed almost 20 years after the abuse happened.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a vehicle and possessing an offensive weapon in Walsall.

The National Lottery Game was back for a new draw last night (January 24), with millions of players across the country hoping for a chance to bag the £3.8m jackpot.

A man has been arrested in connection to an assault on a security guard in Walsall town centre.

Two Birmingham men have been jailed following the death of Ryan Sandhu in a collision in the city centre in 2024.

Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street claims he's still devoted to the Conservative party and is backing Kemi Badenoch for Prime Minister in a BBC appearance where he acknowledged many people feel there is no political party to represent them.

Home Secretary and Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood has defended her planned reforms to reduce the number of police forces in England and Wales from 43 to around a dozen.

Birmingham MP and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood admitted she would have sacked West Midlands Police Chief Craig Guildford following the backlash of the Tel Aviv fan ban at Villa Park.

The M54 westbound in Staffordshire has reopened after a major incident this morning (Jan 25)

A man has been convicted over a knife attack in Handsworth last year, which left a man with serious injuries.

Patrols are being stepped up at Hartley Common near Stourport-on-Severn to tackle fly-tippers and off-road bikers.

Royal Mail has published a list of 68 areas of the West Midlands where postal services have been disrupted by the recent bad weather.

Just a stone's throw from Bridgnorth town centre, St Leonard's CofE Primary School is a happy school where children are taught to dream big.

New footage and pictures have shown the progression of demolition works at Stafford's Guildhall shopping centre.

The man behind the campaign to rebrand Birmingham Airport to be named after Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne believes it would be 'unfair' to the 80,000 people who have signed his petition to stop now.

A team of West Midlands firefighters have arrived in Mozambique to assist the international flood rescue response following extreme rainfall in southern Africa.

Dozens of protesters took to the streets of Wolverhampton as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the plight of struggling Kurds in Syria.

A video gives a glimpse of what you can find in Britain’s only carpet museum - located in the West Midlands - which will reopen for four days next month.

A Shropshire school has said it is “delighted” after the Secretary of State for Education told them they are “among the very best” in the country for helping disadvantaged children.

Demolition work has started on derelict buildings which will be replaced by new homes in Willenhall.

It was the beginning of the Winter of Discontent, the year in which the first IVF baby was born, and The Undertones released their debut album featuring the classic punk track "Teenage Kicks".

Hundreds of residents have packed into a community centre in Eccleshall to oppose plans for large-scale house building.

This well-presented three-bedroom detached home in Telford offers generous living space, a conservatory and a quiet cul-de-sac setting

A hearing will decide whether an off-licence can re-open after being twice shut down by a council.

A major repair programme is being developed for a shut canal bridge damaged by a burst water main in a Staffordshire village.

A West Midlands independent pharmacy group with branches across Birmingham, The Black Country and Shropshire has taken five more branches.

It's a town centre pub which was created after two pubs were merged together and which has become a vibrant and popular community pub.

A recent feature about school cruises in the 1960s brought back memories for reader John Carter. He tells MARK ANDREWS about his trip of a lifetime

A holocaust survivor has described her fear at the possibility that history is repeating itself, as she told the next generation to remember that “we are all human beings”.

An artist who has appeared on national television is coming to Stourbridge, where a tragic incident nearby gave her inspiration to start painting and drawing.

Stafford Borough residents are set to see the tax they pay for services such as bin collections and maintenance of public open spaces go up by around 10p a week from April.

Public consultation is being extended over plans to install speed bumps along a busy Walsall high street.

Cash and jewellery have been snatched in a series of burglaries including in Worcestershire.

Family and friends are being sought for a man who has died in Walsall.

A highly anticipated dessert shop in Wolverhampton has thanked locals after a huge turnout on opening day.

A popular baby formula has been urgently recalled after a potentially dangerous toxin was discovered that could cause food poisoning.

A man has been arrested and tens of thousands of pounds’ worth of stolen power tools have been recovered following a police operation in Smethwick.

A man is due to appear in court today after a woman was tricked into handing over almost £10,000 in a sophisticated telephone scam in Wolverhampton.

Police have revealed the faces of two cousins who are expected to receive lengthy jail terms for the kidnap and torture of a man in Birmingham.

A lorry driver was arrested for failing a roadside drug test on the M6 in Staffordshire.

This versatile detached family home in Walsall offers generous living space, a self-contained annex and a quiet cul-de-sac location close to schools and transport

A thirty-six-year Tipton man is wanted by officers after reports he breached a court order.

Birmingham will host a brand new interactive musical this spring, giving audiences the power to choose the storyline and ensuring no two performances are the same.

Officers investigating a rape in Ironbridge on Christmas Eve have issued an appeal for anybody that can help with their enquiries.

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway has reopened following utility works - two weeks ahead of schedule.

Police in Ironbridge say they are are continuing with enquiries into a rape on Christmas Eve - a month on from the attack.

Police are appealing for information after a man and woman were assaulted at a bar in Birmingham.

A man who survived the Holocaust as a child and became one of the UK’s leading medical scientists spoke at Dudley’s annual Holocaust Commemoration.

Police have seized two vehicles believed to be linked to a series of high-value thefts following a joint operation in Wednesfield.

Shifnal-based artist Stephanie Eufemia has a busy start to the year, appearing on Sky Arts’ flagship arts competition Landscape Artist of the Year and opening her largest exhibition to date.

Birmingham councillors have described a major regeneration scheme’s setback as “appalling”, “concerning” and “embarrassing”.

Cannock town centre regeneration plans have faced a stumbling block after a vote to transfer funds for ongoing work was defeated by opposition councillors.

Millions of pounds are being pumped into ensuring young people gain construction skills to hit ambitious house building targets.

Seven family homes in Smethwick are among the lots heading to Bond Wolfe’s next property auction, with guide prices starting from just £39,000.

A dedicated fundraiser has started to put in the miles and preparation for what he said might be his toughest challenge ever.

While on maternity leave with her second child Steph Gamston, from Wolverhampton, started selling children’s clothing on TikTok.

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Road works in Willenhall town centre are set to be completed by the ‘end of March at the very latest’.

Not all Midlands Heroes wear capes; some prefer flat caps - by order of the Peaky Blinders.

Take a look at 42 GP surgeries in Dudley, ranked according to the helpfulness of their receptionists.

Plans to convert a Birmingham shop into a HMO have been refused despite assurances it would be “professionally managed”.

The jury in the case of a shooting which took place just outside of Wolverhampton City Centre have been hearing closing arguments from prosecution and defence.

Dudley’s highways chiefs have been defending their policy on potholes after a red rating in a government report.

The two were crowned the winners of the fourth series of the hit BBC reality gameshow after voting out every faithful during a nail-biting finale.

Ministers will be given direct powers to sack failing chief constables after a row over the police decision to ban Israeli football fans from a match against Aston Villa.

West Midlands Metro have announced service disruptions due to a broken-down tram.

Buses in Walsall have been diverted due to a broken-down vehicle.

'Icon, legend, superstar' Justin Hawkins is due to appear in Wolverhampton as part of his 'Justin Hawkins Rides Again... Again, tour.

More than £3.3 million in funding has been distributed to hospices across the Midlands.