33-strong panel gave their votes for the best cars of 2026, with the Renault 5 taking the overall gong.

NHS maternity services are failing women and babies through a reluctance to admit mistakes, “a lack of kindness and compassion” and pervasive discrimination, according to a Government-ordered investigation.

Crimestoppers has issued a £5k reward for information on a man who is wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary.

Alcester, an enchanting market town in the West Midlands, is perfect for a day out.

A live lane has been closed after a lorry became stranded on the M6.

Police are asking for help in locating a Walsall man who is wanted on suspicion of assault and recall to prison.

After a 25-year absence, the Honda Prelude is back and brings Japanese flair to the two-door coupe market. Cameron Richards reports.

Shocking crater-like crevices have been caught on camera on a road near Wolverhampton amid fears it could be the worst road for potholes in Britain.

Visitors to the Clent Hills near Stourbridge have been left shocked and saddened to see fencing erected around the beauty spot’s famed bluebell valley.

A man from Walsall accused of defrauding his mother to the tune of about £40,000 has pleaded not guilty to the allegations.

Take a moment to pause and reflect with this evocative gallery.

A pub which was told it could keep an outdoor shelter built without planning permission after the public rallied to its support is now seeking consent for an amplified outdoor television.

'A place to be yourself, try new things and feel accepted.'

Sandwell has been named one of Britain's hotspots for first-time home buyers - one of three in the West Midlands which feature in the top ten.

The keys to a one-of-a-kind Volkswagon Polo were handed over to a lucky competition winner following a Black Country workshop's 'Santa's A Gangster' charity raffle.

Council tax bills in Sandwell are going up - here's all the information on how much the rise will cost residents

A blue plaque has been presented to a long-running Lye coach company in honour of a powerhouse female business leader who was a driving force in the industry for 50 years.

Your letters highlight roads, community values, and everyday annoyances.

The total council tax for Stafford Borough residents for the next financial year has been approved – but it was not backed by all elected members of the billing authority.

A bins strike protest, talk of ‘cat-sized rats’ and a dramatic adjournment all took place at an eventful council budget meeting this week.

A woman who committed fraud was not sentenced because her reports were not ready due to a family bereavement.

A total of 11 roads will close overnight next week to allow for improvements to a major road through the city.

Entrepreneur Amrit Chandan is set to share his story of success at Venturefest West Midlands - the largest gathering of its kind in the region.

Birmingham was compared to both a ‘thriving powerhouse’ and the ‘cesspit of Europe’ as council budget plans sparked a row over the city’s reputation.

Clearance of tonnes of waste has started at a Walsall beauty spot this week.

A wildlife charity and tree expert have criticised the government’s planning inspectorate over a recent planning approval.

Storage Giant, the UK’s largest independent self-storage provider, has celebrated the opening of its latest store which brings the business to Kidderminster.

A major new fund to help West Midlands companies in the electric vehicle sector transform their businesses has been backed.

A £14.5 million initiative to provide thousands of electric car chargers across the West Midlands has been backed – despite a raft of concerns being raised.

A farmer who once counted legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne as a neighbour will be taking centre stage himself when he becomes Stafford’s next mayor.

A decision on proposals to redevelop a site has been pushed back amid concerns over the ‘character’ of the Jewellery Quarter.

Five-week-old Darcy-Leigh Jefferson died from significant head injuries, a jury has been told.

The team behind an award-winning Black Country credit union have reflected on what a “fantastic experience” it was to be named Business of the Year at last year’s Express & Star Business Awards as eyes turn to the 2026 event.

The CQC has awarded a female hormonal health clinic - based in the West Midlands and founded by a TV medic - an outstanding rating after an investigation by the BBC sparked concerns

Two and a half years after fire tore through the The Crooked House and bulldozers reduced it to rubble, one question still nags at campaigners.

We asked our readers where the best places to live in the West Midlands are.

An MP has urged independent traders to submit bids for a government-backed grant scheme to revitalise high streets.

The Deepal S05 is the Chinese firm’s second chapter, sitting beneath the Deepal S07 electric SUV in the firm’s model line-up.

Wolverhampton Council tonight approved a 4.99 per cent hike in the council tax, despite opposition from Conservatives.

A pool in a community centre in Dudley is closing to make way for essential maintenance works - full details here

Watch the Met Office forecast as spring approaches - date the clocks will go forward.

Heavy traffic is continuing to be experienced on a road in Stourbridge more than two days following a vehicle fire on the route.

Police have arrested a 16-year-old girl on suspicion of robbery after ice cream was stolen from a Walsall store.

Dozens of people have attended the first day of Bloxwich's new Beat the Street family fun community event.

A man has been detained indefinitely under the mental health act after a judge ruled insanity had caused an attack which left his mother for dead.

I visited Elle’s, the first-ever food hall in the West Midlands city of Coventry.

A man living with Alzheimer’s disease says his condition feels like he is “disappearing."

Walsall Council have paid their tributes following the death of former Mayor of Walsall, Dennis Anson.

Volunteers and supporters of Home Run Hounds recently took part in a CPD accredited Canine First Aid course, delivered by Debbie Ward who runs the Cannock, Stafford and Tamworth franchise of Dogs-First-Aid.

New single-motor version is expected to lower the EX30’s entry price.

10 brave members of a Wolverhampton bank are set to take on a 98ft abseil challenge in support of women and children affected by abuse.

Judas Priest guitar legend Glenn Tipton, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2015, has announced his charity is to make a sizeable new donation to Imperial College London in order to help fund treatment for the illness.

Police have arrested three men on suspicion of robbery and recovered three suspected gold chains following an incident in Birmingham.

Walsall's four-day food market has officially returned, with dozens of delicious dishes all on offer.

A giant bean-can stunt has revealed the opening date of the UK’s first Bluey coaster and a cheaper way for families to visit this spring

Voters will have an unscheduled seat to fill in May’s local elections after Cat Eccles confirmed she will stand down.

A business owner and novice runner is preparing to take on an iconic marathon to raise vital funds for a Wolverhampton homeless support charity.

Police are continuing to ask for help in locating a 14-year-old boy who has gone missing.

Two men have been given football banning orders and fined by the courts for their role in disorder after a match last year.

To celebrate 130 years of Skoda, the firm has introduced the most powerful Fabia ever with the ‘130’. Cameron Richards finds out more.

Three men have been charged with various offences after officers from West Midlands Police were assaulted while responding to disorder in Birmingham.

An investigation into the death of a man from stab wounds is ongoing as police continue to question a suspect.

These restaurants are drawing in the crowds, as we head into spring 2026 and they are based on real-life customer bookings from OpenTable.

It was a night to celebrate for the city of Wolverhampton as a new warship bearing the city's name rolled out of the yard for the first time.

Newly discovered original sketches of the Bullring bull are up for auction after being found in the deceased artist's home in Cambridgeshire.

As The West Midlands gets ready for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man to hit cinemas on March 6, news has arrived that a soundtrack is being released to supplement the film.

Up to nearly 600 jobs are being cut at Aston Martin Lagonda as the luxury car maker confirmed plans to axe up to 20% of workers after seeing annual losses widen.

I visited a UK city that I would class as a hidden gem - as it is often overlooked by bigger cities in the West Midlands.

Kidderminster Male Choir is tuning up for a charity Spring Concert, which will also showcase talented young singers and music makers on St Patrick’s Day.

To celebrate this year’s Random Acts of Kindness Week, children, families, and staff at Little Trinity Nursery joined forces to share kindness throughout Kidderminster, creating heartfelt moments, community connections, and smiles all around.

A residential street in Willenhall has fully reopened after carriageway repairs due to a water pipe leak.

Grant will reduce the cost of installation by up to £500.

The two SUVs have built up reputations for being solid, dependable and practical workhorses.

A teenager has been left seriously injured after a hit and run in Wolverhampton.

Services at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust have been praised for meeting good standards of patient care, following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

Dovedale Court Care Home in Wednesbury, is thrilled to announce the resounding success of its new Dementia Café, now officially named “Forget-Me-Not” following a popular community vote.

Coughton Court to reopen on March 7 under Throckmorton family management

The Old House at Home reopened earlier this month with an exciting new look.

It’s been a record year for passenger travel at Birmingham Airport, bolstered by new routes and extra flights to favourite destinations.

Midlands long-distance rail passengers using CrossCountry services are set to travel in more comfort after the company launched its first refurbished Voyager train as part of a £75 million project.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of supporters at last year’s Charity Ball, Terrible Titties is proud to announce a £10,000 donation to the Breast Care Unit at Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, supporting services at Staffor...

Pupils at Small Heath Leadership Academy had the unique opportunity to meet a member of the House of Lords and take an active role in discussing the challenges and changes they want to see in Birmingham.

An appeal has been launched to ask for help identifying a woman police want to speak to in relation with an assault at a petrol station.

A 78-year-old cyclist has suffered minor injuries during a hit-and-run collision in Stafford.

Over 1,000 interactions have taken place since September 2025 with pregnant women and their families as part of a project to promote vaccinations during pregnancy.

A teacher has been banned from the profession after he admitted having a sexual relationship with one of his pupils in Worcestershire in the early 2000s and lying about it to a recent employer.

Cannock Bowling Green is holding an open day on Saturday, April 11, starting at 11am with the aim to encourage more people to take up the game of bowls.

This established networking event is helping to strengthen relationships across Walsall’s voluntary, community and public sectors.

Officers have been increasing patrols in Walsall Wood after residents complained about anti-social behaviour.

A businessman found lying on the ground with severe head injuries in a narrow Wolverhampton street was most likely struck by a passing vehicle, an inquest has heard.

Operations manager Wayne Murphy has celebrated three and a half decades with leading thread-locking and sealing specialist Inlex Locking.

See our list of the 11 newest faces to be added to West Midlands Police's most wanted list.

A popular West Midlands brewing company has kickstarted 2026 with a bold refresh of its branding as it promises exciting developments on the horizon.

The head of a school which specialises in dyslexia has warned that the Government's shake-up of special needs education could leave vulnerable children worse off.

Jason Donovan was one of the heart throbs of the 1980s and early 90s, and the multi-million-selling artist and a star of one of the most popular TV soaps is coming to Wolverhampton.

Severn Valley Railway’s smallest station is set to step briefly back into a bygone age as trains call at Eardington in record-breaking numbers during the Branch Line Weekend this Saturday and Sunday.

An appeal over a bid to open a children’s residential home in Wolverhampton has been thrown out by a government inspector.

A father struck down with the progressive disease motor neurone disease (MND) has received a new wheelchair-accessible vehicle after his family received nearly £15,000 in donations.

A controversial approval for two homes in a conservation area should be decided by the planning committee, again, according to a local building consultant.

The Speaker of the House of Commons found it was his turn to answer the questions when he met pupils at a West Midland primary school.