Police are searching for the victim of a cat burglar in Wednesbury after arresting a man with a stolen pussy.

A highly-successful firm of quantity surveyors is celebrating a hat-trick of success – after recruiting new staff, moving to new offices and making the finals of a prestigious award scheme.

On Saturday, October 11, the Cosford Military Wives Choir will be performing at All Saints Parish Church in Wellington. This event is in aid of All Saints Church Organ Restoration.

A banned motorist from Wolverhampton who drove a high-powered Mercedes on the M54 has been fined and given points on her licence.

When Andrew Detheridge, 56, an English teacher for over 30 years collapsed in his kitchen in November 2023, little did he know, in that moment, his life had changed forever. A week of tests at Russell's Hall hospital revealed the news no-one wants to...

Black Country Firewood is throwing open the gates once again for its much-loved annual Open Day and this year promises to be the biggest and best yet! Visitors will be welcomed on Saturday, October 11, from 9am – 3pm, for a day packed full of famil...

Officers in a Black Country town are delighted to announce that they arrested a shoplifting suspect in one minute and released this photo

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: This airship ship took off on its maiden voyage from Halfpenny Green Airfield to Bridgnorth and back in 1993, which meant that police were deluged with calls from alarmed people claiming they had seen a UFO as it looked lik...

The wood in question is Walsall Wood, and the heart is St John’s Parish Church.

Shocked drivers in Staffordshire saved the day by reporting a motorists who dangerously transporting fridge-freezer on the top of their car on the motorway.

Police have issued a picture of two women they want to speak with after another woman was attacked on Stourbridge High Street

The former Wolverley Church of England Secondary School teacher accused of sexual crimes against pupils said he was in a 'consensual relationship' with one of his alleged victims.

A move to build two HMOs in a crime-hit street has been blocked by a council.

A former Black Country MP has pulled out of a debate at Oxford Union in protest at comments made by the society's president-elect about Charlie Kirk.

A Tipton teacher has avoided jail after being arrested at a Dudley school after being caught with indecent images and videos of children.

Wolverhampton Council's taxi licensing department is carrying the weight of failings across the rest of the country, say Tory councillors in the city.

The leader of Birmingham City Council has faced questions over the “transparency” of a major regeneration project.

The memory of a teenager killed in a road crash will live on after his mother opened a cafe in his honour.

TV antiques expert Charles Hanson is seeking permission for film screenings and live music on a field next to a rural events venue – but some local residents are not in tune with the proposals.

Plans to convert an Aldridge office block into 25 flats have been refused by Walsall Council.

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved Birmingham councillor who was described as a “fierce defender” of the city’s youth.

Several objections have been raised over plans to open a new off-licence saying the rise in late-night shops has turned a high street into a ‘health and safety risk.’

A Willenhall South councillor has launched a petition against plans to convert a former pub into a 12-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO).

Dudley Council has accepted a plan for electric vehicle (EV) charging points after a previous design was rejected then approved on appeal.

Black Country law firm Higgs LLP is celebrating scooping prestigious Gold accreditation from Investors in People in its milestone 150th anniversary year.

A Walsall Councillor has denied she is racist or far right after being criticised for attending Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom protest in London.

A Dudley Council meeting was described as having "all the of decorum of a five-year old’s birthday party" by a disgruntled councillor.

As part of this year’s Heritage Open Days festival I visited Dudmaston Hall near Bridgnorth - a 17th-century country estate where old meets new, and Shropshire’s rolling hills frame gardens scattered with sculptures.

Severn Trent has welcomed more than 160 new apprentices and graduates - one of its biggest intakes, as part of its commitment to inclusive employment and creating jobs across the Midlands.

A grandmother and keen walker is set to take on a big walking challenge across the north of Portugal and Spain to honour the memory of her late husband and raise funds for a Stourbridge charity.

A video shows the partial collapse of a West Midlands bridge, which has left residents with a 12-mile round trip to the shops.

Wolverhampton Business Week 2025 will showcase how emerging technologies can support and grow the city’s businesses.

Thank you for the many comments on coconuts, following an item this week. I'm surprised no-one mentioned the ultimate coconut treat.

Royal Mail is to issue a set of stamps celebrating the heritage of British steam locomotives and the pioneering development of the UK’s railway network.

A man has been left with serious injuries after being attacked in Edgbaston.

The Mayor of the West Midlands was joined by regional leaders as he took the region’s Growth Plan to Westminster this week - to press the case for jobs, investment and opportunity in every part of the region.

A new community shop has opened in Walsall, offering low-priced goods as well as a chance for a cultural exchange.

Major plans to open a new BOXPARK under historic railway arches in Digbeth are now no longer going ahead.

The UK’s largest educator in artificial intelligence and coding has unveiled new £2.5 million state-of-the-art facilities in Birmingham aimed at increasing accessibility and inclusiveness in higher education.

A man from the West Midlands has been jailed after crashing his Mini near the site of a popular 1969 bank heist movie.

Drivers have been warned of heavy disruption after a vehicle became stranded on the M6.

Hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) units are to be used as a security measure as part of a Shropshire town’s annual Christmas lights switch-on event.

The launch of a new nature reserve and Biodiversity Net Gain Site at Buzzards Valley is set to help Lichfield District Council deliver its long-term environmental goals.

Ozzy Osbourne died aged 76 on July 22.

Health Innovation West Midlands (HIWM) hosted a pivotal national visit at Walsall Manor Hospital and Russell’s Hall Hospital, showcasing regional progress in implementing the Managing Deterioration, PIER and Martha’s Rule Programme.

This one-of-one creation is the first Rolls-Royce to feature a hand-painted Starlight headliner.

A move to convert a popular pub in Wolverhampton into a new Toby Carvery has been approved by councillors.

A man has been jailed after being found guilty of the manslaughter of a Birmingham teenager.

A man suspected of raping a woman in Oldbury has been bailed as police continue their investigations

The final luxury home at Westbeech Group’s Bridgnorth development, The Stamp Works, has been completed.

The woman threw tomato ketchup over the West Midlands McDonald’s restaurant walls and smashed a window after drinking vodka

An opticians in Walsall is celebrating a proud moment for one of its team members, who has successfully become a fully qualified optometrist.

Unite said its members were being laid off with reduced or zero pay, with some being advised to sign up for universal credit.

It’s become part of daily life since call centres were invented; the inevitable “please hold, your call is important to us” spiel while trying to address a domestic or financial situation, to be soothed by some form of hold music.

Walsall Council is joining communities in marking Sickle Cell Awareness Month this September, raising awareness of the challenges faced by people living with sickle cell disease, celebrating resilience and building understanding of the disease among ...

Stourbridge’s own author and actor Katie Victoria is set to celebrate more than 20 years of creative work at the launch of her book Harroway: A History, at The Queen’s Head, Enville Street, Stourbridge, on Friday, September 19 at 7pm.

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is proud to announce the completion of a £30 million investment at Edward Street Hospital in West Bromwich. Final preparations are now underway for the hospital’s reopening in October, bringing high-qu...

In this week’s Money Matters column, Wrekin’s debt and energy manager Dan Bebbington explains how the state pension could change next year – with some pensioners set to be £560 better off.

The Toyota Corolla has recently received some updates. So, is the Touring Sports estate variant a more tempting proposition? Cameron Richards reports.

Wolverhampton Council has pledged to crackdown on utility companies which do not complete roadworks on time.

To celebrate International Dog Day, Wyrley Rose care home, located in Great Wyrley, opened its doors to a host of furry friends as it held its first very own dog show.

Two men have been arrested for driving offences in Selly Oak.

West Midlands residents have had their guesses at which way is the correct way to fly our national UK flag.

The US president and First Lady landed in the Walled Garden to be greeted by William and Kate, who walked with them to see the King and Queen.

Dozens of wellwishers attended a vigil in a show of support to the victim of a 'racially motivated' rape in Oldbury as hundreds sign petition calling for CCTV to be installed.

A South Staffordshire based firm specialising in manufacturing outsourcing has appointed a new CEO to lead its global expansion.

HC-One’s Sedgley Court Care Home in Dudley, West Midlands, is delighted to be hosting ‘Cuppa Joy Friday’ on Friday, September 26 from 10.30am – 12pm. The local community is warmly invited to join residents, families, and friends for a morning...

A former Wolverhampton MP is set to lead a team of people to provide aid to flood victims in the Punjab.

West Midlands Fire Service extinguished a fire in a ground-floor supermarket in Birmingham City Centre in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday, September 17).

Latest unemployment figures for the West Midlands paint a stark picture, revealing a region where businesses are struggling to create job opportunities - that’s the reaction from the Black Country Chamber of Commerce.

Four men have been charged with firearms offences after weapons were seized from a car in Wolverhampton.

With EVs destined to be the future of motoring, more needs to be done if we’re going to make that transition.

A group of young friends from Shenstone have raised £300 to help homeless people in Lichfield District by running a stall at the village library.

Birmingham Community Leisure Trust (BCLT) has launched a programme of quieter hours in its gyms and swimming pools to make its facilities more accessible for people with sensory processing issues.

The car-derived van has a payload of up to 430kg and a load area of 1,149 litres.

Aldi has named a Black Country town as one of its 'key targets' amid its huge £1.6bn investment plans

Hatchback will act as the brand’s core combustion-engined offering.

The mother of a Wolverhampton man who died in police custody nearly 40 years ago said that her faith had helped her to deal with the memories, but there was still anger and disappointment at what had happened to her son.

Churchill Living is inviting people in Bridgnorth to enjoy coffee, cake and friendly company at its Mortimer Lodge development on Innage Lane to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support this September.

A teenager who handed himself into police after another youth was stabbed at a college has been charged with wounding.

A Halesowen pensioner has been recognised for her decades of community service and daily acts of kindness with a special award.

A landlord renting a substandard semi-detached house in a Staffordshire town has been ordered to pay almost £3,500 after ignoring legal action requiring her to make improvements.

The best way to appreciate all that we have to offer is to visit Stafford Grammar School for yourself.

Black Country Artisan fairs are back in the Mander Centre on the 27th September bringing 30+ amazing artists and marvellous makers.

An engineering graduate from Harper Adams University with a keen interest in agricultural education has been named the 2026 president of the Newport Show.

Police are seeking two men, including one who is believed to have a distinctive tattoo, after a shop theft in Walsall.

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: A family at a holiday chalet which was on the site of what is now the Severn Valley Country Park, Alveley. Many enjoyed weekends and holiday in the wooden cabins, often travelling from the Black Country for a break in the co...

Four crews from West Midlands Fire Service have been tackling a blaze on a busy city centre street in Birmingham.

A former car showroom is set to be demolished after planning chiefs agreed to the work being carried out.

Walsall Council has refused retrospective plans for a five-bedroom replacement dwelling in Paddock.

A housing site in Albrighton which received planning permission to build up to 150 homes this year has been sold off to a national housing developer.

One of the most popular food and drink shows is set to bring a festive feel and lot of goodies to try as it returns to the NEC.

You cannot help noticing two things during this wild and thundery autumn. Firstly, Chancellor Rachel Reeves seems to have done a pre-Budget vanishing act. Secondly, we have had some truly magnificent rainbows.

Dragons' Den entrepreneurs from the West Midlands have secured £100,000 to support an Aldi supermarket contract win for delicious sauces

Bobbington offers a bit of something for those who enjoy the quiet life - and even more for aviators and sommeliers.

Birmingham Council has been urged to ‘change people’s perceptions’ of a huge restoration project set to transform an inner city neighbourhood.

A Dudley councillor is looking forward to spades in the ground at a new innovative housing development in Stourbridge.

A decision on a plan to re-open an empty vandalised pub as a new Indian bar and grill and HMO has been delayed after the council discovered most of the work had already been carried out.

The next phase of a huge housing development in Coseley has been approved after re-evaluation following the discovery of mine workings.

Two boys have been honoured by Staffordshire community leaders for raising hundreds of pounds for a new village defibrillator in memory of their brother.