The M54 westbound in Staffordshire is closed this morning due to a major incident..

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.

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.

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

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.

Readers write in with their views on pensions, politics and supporting local culture.

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.

West Midlands Police have charged a man with committing a number of offences across both Birmingham and Sandwell.

Take a look at these iconic images of the Peaky Blinders movie The Immortal Man ahead of its release in March

A man has been charged after a woman was stabbed at an address in West Bromwich.

The company behind four Black Country pubs is looking for passionate people looking to run them.

Trading Standards officers in Staffordshire have advised people to be wary of banned sweets containing 'unauthorised and harmful' ingredients.

A man has been found guilty of 18 offences, including 17 sexual offences against children.

A Staffordshire non-league football club has welcomed a significant financial boost from another US-based backer.

A man from Wolverhampton is due to appear in court next week, charged with unlawful immigration offences.

West Midlands Police have made two arrests after a man was assaulted and robbed in Birmingham.

A five-week-old baby died of a “catastrophic” brain injury after suffering 47 rib fractures during repeated assaults at the hands of her parents, a murder trial jury has heard.

Fantastic footage shows the birth of a giraffe and its first wobbly steps at West Midlands Safari Park.

West Midlands start-up and scale-up companies are set to benefit from a major growth package delivering the Modern Industrial Strategy.

A rare George Cross awarded to a war hero who was killed as he disarmed a mine dropped during the Blitz is to be auctioned for thousands of pounds.

Police officers who were in a car which fatally struck a father-of-two while responding to an emergency call “acted appropriately”, a watchdog has found.

Finally, some sense is being talked - a UK social media ban for under-16s is on the cards.

A Shropshire war hero honoured for his service in Afghanistan says Donald Trump's comments "dishonour the sacrifice of British and allied troops."

One of Porsche’s most iconic models has been breathed upon by American restoration company, Singer.

Strikes will continue at schools in Staffordshire and Birmingham operated by a trust after the parties failed to reach agreement.

A man has been arrested after a woman in her 80s was tricked into handing over nearly £10,000 in a courier fraud scam.

A pedestrian is causing major disruptions on the M5 in both directions.

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Police have issued a warning to football fans to make sure they park their vehicles in safe and well lit areas during the evening after a Nissan Navara pick up truck was taken during a West Bromwich Albion game.

The RSPCA is appealing for information after an abandoned bulldog was brought to a Dudley veterinary practice by a member of the public.

Just 200 examples will be built worldwide, with 100 units destined for the European market.

A Wolverhampton hospital working to support men hospitalised with mental health struggles has been praised for its compassionate care after receiving a Good inspection rating.

One of the great names of British comedy is set to share stories about his life as he brings an exclusive performance to a major festival comedy stage.

Black Country discount retailer Poundland has said its sweeping restructure that saw it shut nearly 150 shops and axe 2,200 jobs has finished.

The Italian firm’s smallest model receives two new trim levels and is available to order now.

An obstructive builder who threatened inspectors from Britain’s workplace regulator and told them his name was 'James Bond' has been fined.

More than a third of people in the West Midlands who use private weight loss injections say the cost has pushed them into debt, new research suggests.

A street in Shifnal will close for a week next month for resurfacing works.

A suspected drug dealer has been arrested following a foot chase in West Bromwich.

Police were called to the death of a man in Bridgnorth on Thursday night and have confirmed that they are not treating the incident as suspicious.

The Strictly Come Dancing stars are ready to hit the stage in Birmingham - here's a sneak peek at what fans will see on stage for the first show tonight (Friday)

Emergency services, including the police and fire brigade, were called to the M54 on Thursday night after a vehicle rolled over.

A rural road near Wombourne remained closed on Friday morning following a crash that saw one of the drivers cut out from their car.

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There were queues outside and a buzz in the air as the newest Burger Boi restaurant officially opened its doors at a restail park in Staffordshire.

A traditional Black Country baker is attracting a host of fans across the West Midlands with his delicous burnt top cobs, gorgeous cakes and value for money - read all about his dedication to local food heritage here