A special chocolate creation has been unveiled as part of the return of a special ballet performance.

Do you recognise this man who police want to speak to after a robbery at a shop in Stourbridge?

A singer-songwriter is hoping to strike a chord with music fans and raise money for a good cause at the same time.

It was a night of vibrant colour across Wolverhampton city centre as the rich history, heritage and diversity of the city was celebrated.

Two restaurants from the West Midlands will be going up for the chance to gain national recognition after being named as finalists for an industry award.

A trial date has been set for a West Midlands pair who are accused of designer goods burglary offences.

A crash near a main road in Oldbury is causing disruption for motorists on their Monday morning commute.

Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham bin strikers joined them on picket lines today.

Here are 10 letters from our readers and three pictures from the past for you to enjoy.

Sandwell police have discovered a cannabis farm as part of a week of action across the borough

Boxing star Ben Whittaker's house was burgled while he was out delivering a first-round knockout on his Matchroom debut, the Darlaston fighter has revealed.

A local wildlife trust has called for a major housing development on Walsall’s green belt to be refused.

NHS bosses in Birmingham and Solihull said strikes by resident doctors had ‘minimal’ impact on hospital services.

A residential street on the Willenhall-Wolverhampton border is to be closed for one day to allow manhole repairs.

Tettenhall College students live and learn with community spirit and academic excellence in mind.

November has seen several serious offenders put behind bars for their crimes against the people of the West Midlands.

An audience laughed as it was queried during a public meeting whether a member of Walsall Council could be shot.

A popular family-friendly Kidderminster pub has reopened after undergoing a six-figure refurbishment.

Dotted around a “forgotten” estate in south Birmingham are red signs with a defiant message from residents: their homes are “not for sale”.

A decision over whether a £1m landmark house in Wednesbury can be converted into a new children’s home has been delayed.

Ambulances are still spending too much time stuck outside Birmingham hospitals due to being unable to transfer patients to busy departments.

An annual event which welcomes hardy souls and people looking to shake off the Christmas day cobwebs is set to return for another fundraising bit of fun.

A soaring wage bill has created a huge financial deficit for hospitals in Birmingham and Solihull.

A former Lichfield pub could be turned into business or community space if plans are given the green light.

Councillors have approved a major plan to transform a former department store in Walsall town centre.

A new brewery is to opens in Wolverhampton this week, hoping to fill the void left by the closure of Banks's Park Brewery earlier this year

A deceptively large retail unit in Stourbridge town centre is going under the hammer for £190,000

Dudley MP Sonia Kumar hit back at savage criticism from borough Conservatives who accused her of misleading Parliament.

Cancelling knee replacement surgeries is “unforgivable”, academics have said, as a new study highlighted how postponing operations is costing the NHS millions and increasing hospital waiting lists.

A man's body has been found in Cannock and his death is being treated as "unexplained", police said.

This roomy Wolverhampton semi offers big interiors, a vast driveway and great family appeal, making it a standout listing at £345,000

This well-laid-out Gornal dormer bungalow offers generous space, a private rear garden and strong local amenities, all for £285,000

A well-presented three-bed semi with generous rooms, a long garden and great local transport links has gone up for sale in Wolverhampton

With cold snaps bringing a seasonal jump in breakdowns, the AA has a four-day online-only offer giving new customers 50 per cent off breakdown cover options

Wolves fans shared their thoughts after their team put in a fighting performance in a narrow defeat to local rivals Aston Villa.

Calls for Birmingham City Council to declare a public safety emergency following recent violent attacks has sparked a heated political row.

Police seized more than 9,000 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £9.5 million from a property in Birmingham.

The Pelsall community got into the Christmas spirit early as the parish church threw its doors open for the festive season.

We spoke to Wolves supporters ahead of this afternoon's West Midlands derby at Aston Villa.

Bosses at the giant Merry Hill shopping centre have welcomed police action after a teenager was cut with a machete in an altercation at the centre.

Campaigners who are fighting to get the Crooked House rebuilt are holding an event today (Sunday) at a pub near the much-missed venue.

A move to build a new HMO in Smethwick's High Street has been thrown out by councillors.

The whole of a Tipton street will be blocked up to make way for a proposed new Lidl supermarket which is expected to provide up to 40 jobs.

The Budget, the cost of living and the 'game-changing' potential of the metro were all discussed by the deputy leader of the Labour Party on a special visit to Rowley Regis this week.

A Wolves fan who has declared that running saved his life is keen to continue his push to support positive mental health by taking part in the London Marathon for Wolves Foundation.

A huge glass screen depicting a celebrated former British Prime Minister has been restored at Stourbridge Glass Museum.

Watch as Alex and Sue Tatham - Blind Date’s first ever couple to wed - renew their vows at the same West Midlands church they got married at.

A decision on whether to introduce car parking fees on a Sunday is set to be made in December, after months of debate and a petition attracting more than 1,500 signatures against implementation.

A Walsall Wood landfill site has been granted permission to operate for a further four years.

The “once-in-a-generation” Birmingham scheme set to transform the city centre has taken an “important step forward”.

We have taken a look at all the takeaways in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton that have been handed a hygiene score of 1 or below this year.

The family of a Wolverhampton murder victim has welcomed the increased sentence given to the brutal double killer who attacked him.

It's a pub run by a family in a Wolverhampton village with a long history and association with it and who have worked to make it a fun and friendly place to come for a drink, a chat and a laugh.

The route of the West Midlands Metro in Dudley draws a poverty line highlighting the gap between the borough’s rich and poor.

A Dudley street is shutting for two weeks for gas mains work to be carried out.

In 1990, the UK saw significant social and political upheaval, most notably the large-scale poll tax riots in London and the subsequent resignation of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

The Gaelic and Scots languages have gained official status in a “historic milestone” as people across Scotland mark St Andrew’s Day.

People travelling into Brewood for a Christmas lights switch-on tomorrow (Sunday) are being advised to use alternative routes due to an emergency bridge closure.

Police have arrested a 16-year-old after another teenager was injured in a a machete attack at the Merry Hill shopping centre in Brierley Hill.

A new website has launched revealing more details about plans to build a major new town around Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station.

Two young men are facing jail sentences after being convicted of shooting and seriously injuring a man when he was in a car in Wolverhampton.

25 people were arrested at a protest in Birmingham city centre today after allegedly showing support for the banned direct-action group Palestine Action.

The City watchdog has faced calls to investigate whether the Treasury misled the public over the size of the fiscal repair job Rachel Reeves faced ahead of this week’s Budget.

Images have been released of men police want to speak to as part of an investigation into the death of a man who was attacked in a car park.

A man has received a jail sentence for assaulting a police officer at an Aston Villa Europa League game earlier this week.

Officers from the West Midlands Police Operation Skybridge team have been out engaging with the community of Erdington.

A teenager was cut with a weapon in an outbreak of violence between two groups in the Merry Hill shopping centre.

Fire crews worked quickly to tackle a blaze at a battery recycling centre this morning.

An airport security training instructor who admitted forging training certificates and training records has been ordered to undertake unpaid work.

Business editor Tamlyn Jones reflects on the birth of McArthurGlen in Cannock and the new expansion plans

Mark Andrews takes a wry look at the week's news

Take a step back in time to 1974.

Stars from across the country have donned their most outrageous - and amazing - costumes for this year's 'Sleeping Beauty' panto at the Grand Theatre, which has its first public show today.

A Black Country MP has said schools in his constituency get a raw deal compared to neighbouring authorities, because of the way funding is allocated.

It's hairdryers at dawn at a Black Country barbers' shop as football-mad Phil Dunn and Tony Colabella prepare for the big showdown this weekend.

Birmingham has been officially confirmed as one of the proposed host cities in the UK’s bid to stage the Women’s Football World Cup in 2035.

A Black Country prison officer is now behind bars after her inmate boyfriend convinced her, his sister and a family friend to smuggle drugs into HMP Birmingham for him.

Real ale lovers from across the Midlands - and beyond - have raised a toast to Dudley's famous winter ales fair, which enters its final day today offering free entry.

After trekking through a huge German Christmas Market we found ourselves inside an enchanting Sicilian garden after we set out for a festive dinner in Birmingham city centre

A paedophile who claimed he only downloaded indecent images of children so he could report a website to the police has been told by a judge his "shaggy dog story is not fooling anyone'".

There is no instrument more beautiful than the piano for events pianist Christa Hugo, who loves sharing music and making memorable moments even more special.

Tax when you move, tax when you stop, tax on your house, tax on your job.

Artwork created by an internationally renowned engraver has been donated to Stourbridge Glass Museum in her memory.

An MP is calling for urgent safety improvements at a crossing between two school buildings following a series of near misses.

A stunning Grade-II listed, 11-bedroom country house just outside Bridgnorth has gone on the market.

A Wolverhampton drug dealer who attacked a boy with a machete has been jailed for five years and six months.

TV personality Jack Osbourne has told his I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! campmates his late grandfather Don Arden “pulled guns on people” during his time as a music manager

A plan to protect and enhance green spaces and wildlife across the West Midlands has been unveiled.

Firms will end up paying more despite business rates being lowered in the Budget, industry bosses are warning.

A couple has been put behind bars after West Midlands Police discovered over a dozen women were victims of human trafficking and modern-day slavery offences.

Residents of Channel 4's Benefits Street have reacted to Rachel Reeves' financial plan for Britain - with some praising the "welcome bonus" of extra money and others blasting it as "stupid".

Drivers have been warned of delays lasting up to an hour following a crash on the M6 near Stafford.

A Birmingham man has received a suspended prison sentence after police found a home-made gun, bullets and a large collection of weapons at his home.

Six men have been arrested following chaos at the Aston Villa V Young Boys match at Villa Park on Thursday (November 27).

Police have praised the bravery of a woman who was just millimetres from death after being physically and psychologically abused by a Walsall man who went on to rape her.

A man has been charged with several offences following a break-in in Dudley.

One of the Midlands' biggest beer festivals has gotten underway this week - and with more than 80 drinks on offer - locals were seen coming together to get merry at the event.

West Midlands Police have issued a major update into a rape case which saw a Sikh woman dragged into grassland and attacked.