The Foreign Office has issued a new warning for the popular destination Cyprus as the conflict in the Middle East continues.

Spring is closer than you think, and the West Midlands offers delightful National Trust sites to witness the season's first blooms.

Soham killer Ian Huntley has been blinded and is not expected to regain consciousness following an attack in a Durham prison.

The third-generation of Mazda’s best-selling SUV features revised styling, more space and mild-hybrid technology. Cameron Richards reports.

A vehicle has broken down on the M6 northbound between Birmingham and Walsall.

Flights to a popular city break destination from Birmingham Airport have been launched.

The average price of a home in the West Midlands has reached a new high, topping £263,000, according to new figures.

There are only two flight cancellations at Birmingham Airport today (Friday 6 March) as there are four Dubai routes scheduled to operate.

A man has pleaded guilty to a large conspiracy to steal vehicles across the Black Country.

A battery recycling firm has launched a crowdfunding campaign.

Today we travel back to Wolverhampton in 1975 and 1976.

Our readers share their thoughts on local issues, health, and daily life.

A new garden room could be created at one of the Black Country's best-loved historic pubs.

A programme helping young people develop enterprise and employability skills has returned for its sixth year, with a fun new competitive element.

Our readers share their thoughts on local issues, health, and daily life.

Stone community leaders remain “totally opposed” to the town forming part of a new Staffordshire council as part of a local government shake-up.

I recall the youthful idealism which undoubtedly provided the catalyst for the revolution - Dr Steve McCabe takes a deeper look at the crisis and what it means for the Midlands

Fresh questions have been raised about the long delays to the long promised health centre in Burntwood. This comes as last year Lichfield District Council awarded more than £1.1 million in Community Infrastructure Levy funding to support the deliver...

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust has proposed to spend £724,800 on solar panels at a local hospital.

A Stone shopping area entrance is set to be closed earlier each night in a bid to deter antisocial behaviour.

As much as £1.5m will be spent creating 25 new SEND places at two schools in Sandwell.

From traditional country pubs to an iconic pie factory, there are plenty of places to enjoy a good roast dinner in the West Midlands.

Driver shortages and road congestion have resulted in a drop in the use of Ring and Ride across the West Midlands.

While the national celebration of butchers and the industry is in full swing, it's a time filled with doubts about the future for many butchers as well.

Residents in a Birmingham estate have said they want to see people with the ‘best interests of the city’ voted in amid fears over a proposed regeneration project.

An empty former job centre in Wolverhampton city centre will be converted into shops, a hotel and new flats.

A number of community projects across Lichfield district are set to benefit from major funding allocations. Lichfield District Council has awarded funding for 12 infrastructure projects across the district totaling £1.47 million.

A Stafford community leader has called for an iconic town centre building to be reopened to the public for a history celebration later this month.

Forget dreams of retiring to Spain or sunnier climes than here in the UK, a new survey has rated Wolverhampton as one of the best places to settle down post career.

A care home in Wolverhampton has been put into special measures by the Care Quality Commission after inspectors found "staff didn’t treat people respectfully" and "wasn't always safe".

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A judge asked a drunk who went on a racist rampage at a hospital: “Do you think black people should go back to their own country?”

Four fire crews are at the scene.

Crufts 2026 day one: Fast runs, first titles, and a new grooming competition

Police have appealed for the public's help with identifying bikes and the people who have access to them, after a shooting in Sutton Coldfield left two people injured.

Black Country thespian Mike Venables will be stepping into some illustrious shoes as he takes Sir Anthony Hopkins' role in an Oscar-winning play.

Around 170 pensioners gathered at Wednesbury Town Hall for a Peaky Blinders event.

Residents and community groups are being urged to back a campaign to prevent more solar energy businesses from setting up on farmland in Staffordshire.

BlueCruise had previously been limited to Mustang Mach-e cars.

A Birmingham man has been jailed for multiple offences including the rape of a teenage girl, sexual assault of another teenager and abduction.

Two more teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old man near a mosque in Smethwick.

The northbound M5 in West Bromwich is closed after a three-vehicle collision.

New crossover ‘draws inspiration from the 1980s’, according to Dacia.

The garden centre is only a 55 minute car journey away for Wolverhampton - making it a perfect day trip to fulfil all your gardening needs.

A couple from Birmingham are stranded in Thailand due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Members of Halesowen Athletics Club have come together to honour the memory of Jack Price, a much-loved figure in local sports.

Airlines that operate routes to Cyprus from East Midlands Airport have issued an update on the status of their flights.

Fears over a landmark Bridgnorth church have sparked a consultation on its future.

It follows a series of alleged thefts from the Wolverhampton store in the last two weeks.

The Peaky Blinders movie is finally here - fans across the globe have been waiting patiently for the hotly anticipated return of the Shelby clan, this time appearing on the big screen, and we got to see the incredible world premiere

The usual suspects were among the top 10 for the month.

A man was arrested after police unearthed a huge haul of drugs in Dudley.

The case of five people accused of being involved in the alleged drive by shooting of Neo Graham has been suspended until Monday.

Police have arrested and charged a man with several offences including common assault and possession of a knife in Walsall town centre.

The parents of a baby allegedly murdered will not be giving evidence from the witness stand at Stafford Crown Court, the jury has been told.

Walsall's first Reform councillor says he was suspended from the party, six months after a shock by-election win, following a row about clipboards.

A "little theatre pub" in the West Midlands were pleasantly surprised by a visit from a TV star.

Four flights are cancelled at Birmingham Airport today (Thursday 5 March) as airspace closures continue in the Middle East.

Crufts 2026 is underway, with thousands of dogs and their owners gathering at the NEC in Birmingham for the first day of the world’s largest dog show.

Students across the country have shown their creativity by dressing up as their favourite book characters for World Book Day 2026 - and your imagination has blown us away.

Drivers were delayed in Bridgnorth this morning as emergency services, including the air ambulance, rushed to the scene of a crash between a car and a motorbike.

The winner of a shock by-election in Walsall has been suspended by Reform UK just six months after his election victory.

With The Immortal Man about to hit the flicks, it's time to get caught up with the Shelby clan. Here, we’ve picked out eight of the best blinding episodes of the hit drama that you can get back into the zone with.

A West Midlands thief has been jailed after breaching the conditions of his criminal behaviour order.

Just over 90,000 cars were registered during the month, according to new data.

A road in Birmingham has closed due to an ongoing incident where a man was found seriously injured.

The UK government's first repatriation flight from the Middle East has been grounded due to technical issues.

Dubai Airport has issued a new update to passengers as a limited number of flights have started to operate.

Two Dubai flights are scheduled at Birmingham Airport today (Thursday 5 March).

Watch West Midlands Police dogs hard at work ahead of their appearance at Crufts 2026 in Birmingham's NEC.

A group of men who were supplying cocaine and cannabis in Staffordshire town for over a year have been sentenced..

The leader of Birmingham City Council has accused opposition councillors of pushing a ‘negative narrative to talk the city down’ amid a row over its reputation.

Recent cuts to parking charges in Wolverhampton have created 'congestion, frustration and confusion', says the leader of the council's Tory group.

Proposals to allow manufacturing industries to move into the former Poundland depot at Bilston have been approved by planners.

It's a restaurant which offers a high quality, varied and international range of food, all served in a comfortable and relaxed environment.

A Walsall councillor has warned residents to ‘brace themselves’ for millions of cuts to services and further council tax increases going forwards.

A West Midlands law firm has expanded its footprint in the Black Country with an acquisition deal.

More than £100 million has been awarded to over 200 businesses across the region following the launch of a new capital fund two years ago.

Council tax is set to rise across Birmingham – but some residents face paying more compared to others.

Readers share their views on leadership and the display of flags.

Birmingham campaigners have said they are “disappointed” by the second phase of a divisive Kings Heath traffic scheme being hit by a setback.

A best-selling fiction writer is set to visit Newport Community Library next week.

One of Birmingham's oldest manufacturers has secured two major automotive contracts.

The number of people cycling to bus and railway stations in the West Midlands has dropped prompting efforts to reverse the trend.

A council is set to buy a garden centre and former police station to make way for 50 new flats.

Plans are under way for Birmingham to bid for City of Music status and celebrate its musical heritage, including Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath.

The number of pupils permanently excluded from Staffordshire schools dropped by almost 50% last term compared to the previous year, councillors have been told.

The family of a “much-loved wife, mom and nan” who died after a surgeon perforated her colon have said they might take her case to the High Court for a judicial review.

The family of Cannock lorry driver, Rob Spray, have visited Parliament to tell their six-year-long struggle for clarity over his death.

Watch the Met Office forecast, as temperatures are expected to rise in the West Midlands this week - date clocks go forward.

The date for a trial of four men charged with firearms offences after weapons were seized from a car in Wolverhampton has been fixed.

Dudley borough pubs could get financial help from the local authority after councillors backed a plan to support their survival.

New photographs have revealed the rapid progress taking place at the site of a multi-million pound retirement village off the A41 in Newport.

A West Midlands author has praised the 'inspiring' work done in schools ahead of 2026 World Book Day, and vowed to continue to work hard to fight the decline in young readers.

A new Special Educational Needs (SEN) school has been approved in Walsall town centre.

A Walsall man who was found with images of young girls from Indian and Japanese porn sites on his phone has escaped jail after a court heard he hadn't offended for over two years.

A pick-up truck driver who drove on the busy A5 after taking cannabis has been banned from the road.

Schools will be required to stock allergy pens as part of new requirements aiming to save lives and reduce absence due to allergies.

A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a stabbing incident in Alum Rock.