The Countryman E also now receives a new and improved 65.2kWh battery pack with an electric motor, to deliver a claimed range of up to 307 miles.

Several fire crews are battling a blaze at a scrapyard in Kingswinford.

Midlands branches of Santander are among 44 set to close in the latest round of cuts imposed by the banking firm.

A respected solicitor has returned to a Midlands law firm to bolster its new tax and succession planning division.

Read the books? Watched the movies? The brand new, musical adaptation of Diary Of A Wimpy Kid is coming to Rugeley Rose Theatre.

National Motor Museum engineers have discovered cracks in all four engine blocks, drop damage and camshafts glued by oil in the restoration of the second engine of world land speed record-breaker Sunbeam 1000hp, which was built at the Wolverhampton w...

Crystal Academy: Aerial Arts & Dance CIC has once again achieved national recognition after being named a Finalist in two categories at the UK Small Business Awards 2026.

The chief executive of a charity dedicated to helping vulnerable and homeless people has detailed the devastating losses it has suffered following a factory fire.

Wolves’ opponents this weekend are Bournemouth, a team which carries particular significance for the talented former Molineux forward Nathaniel Mendez-Laing. A career which was nurtured and developed on the pitches at Compton Park, has not been wit...

For one night only Warwick Castle will be lit up with IWD colours in honour of the special evening organised by Balsall Common-based Ladies First Professional Development Network Group.

Seven fire crews have responded to a fire in Kingswinford.

Water bills across Shropshire and the Black Country are set to rise by ten per cent from April - almost twice the national average.

"We have been overwhelmed and couldn't be happier," say two men who are driving the campaign to beat a world record and collect 8,000 birthday cards for poorly youngster Amelia Kolpa.

Step back in time and explore the rich heritage in and around Ironbridge over the decades.

Birmingham Council’s bins boss has survived calls of ‘no confidence’ from opposition councillors amid fury over the bins strike.

Properties across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Wednesbury — with guide prices starting from £10,000 — will go under the hammer in the auctioneer’s next livestreamed sale.

Here we take a look back at life in and around Cannock during the 1980s.

Only 40 per cent of Wolverhampton's council homes have been inspected over the past five years, according to a government watchdog.

Dudley Council’s Dudley Business First team is hosting two flagship events at next month's West Midlands Business Festival.

A Staffordshire community leader has raised concerns about patients giving out private information within earshot of others when booking in for appointments at their doctors’ surgery.

A Market Drayton-based brewery chain has launched a recruitment drive for its redeveloped historic Birmingham pub.

You views today reflect frustration with public services and strong feelings about political leadership. From concerns over postal delays and the treatment of frontline workers, to anger at comments made about military service.

'Pop-up' tips and free car parking will return to Dudley by spring, says council leader Patrick Harley.

Dudley’s newest political party geared up for May’s local elections by asking the public to have a say on its manifesto.

Richard Parker, elected mayor for the West Midlands, said he hoped his trade visit to China would make the region better off.

A new cafe and takeaway could be built on land behind an Indian sweet shop in Wolverhampton after its owners were told to take down an unauthorised marquee.

A Walsall man who was previously told by a district judge he was 'a fatal accident waiting to happen' has been jailed for 14 months after an appearance at crown court.

Dudley councillors are calling for clarity on the procedure for committees scrutinising big spending decisions.

Dudley Building Society is celebrating a major milestone at its newest branch in Bridgnorth, after surpassing £10 million in savings deposits within just eight months of opening.

Two shops and a flat above in the Black Country, generating £25,000 per annum, are going for sale at auction next week.

More than 850 years of battle and intrigue will be brought to life at a talk about Dudley Castle's colourful history.

Dudley Council’s chief executive told a watchdog committee the HS2 rail line was making it difficult to recruit top officers.

One of Bridgnorth's best-known fundraisers raised £7,000 for the Stroke Association last year and has set now his sights on raising money for a heart charity in 2026.

Hundreds of homes can be built on land north of Penkridge after South Staffordshire Council approved the latest phase of a major new development.

The trial of a man accused of causing a fatal house fire in Wednesbury is due to open.

Thousands of trees are set to be planted across Staffordshire and Shropshire by farmers in a bid to boost biodiversity.

Employers across the West Midlands and Shropshire are among companies and organisations that are urging the Government to maintain provision of management apprenticeships.

A coin will form part of a nationwide code-breaking challenge, with the eventual chance for competition entrants to win a gold bar.

CCTV shows the moment a woman was "pushed or thrown" 40ft from a West Midlands tower block window in an attack by her controlling boyfriend.

Two men were arrested in Dudley this morning as police officers carried out two drugs warrants discovering a haul of drugs, cash and weapons.

A man has spent the night in custody after officers discovered a cannabis grow inside a house in Dudley.

The boss of a Birmingham-based schools trust which is the subject of strike action by staff across its 20 schools including in Staffordshire and Sutton Coldfield has stepped down from his role.

Staffordshire road chiefs are pumping an extra £15 million into the battle to reduce the pothole backlog and improve the condition of roads across the county.

Investigators working to establish exactly what happened to a man who died after being found injured in school grounds in Wolverhampton, are appealing for help to find the e-bike he was riding in the hours before his death.

The 999 call made by a man jointly accused of the murder of a baby in Staffordshire has been played in court.

Health officials have confirmed an outbreak of the bat-borne Nipah virus in India.

Walsall Council is preparing to open its new £32 million state of the art 'super-tip' to the public on Monday - that will answer the region's refuse needs for years to come.

Walsall Council will open its new £32 million 'super-tip' that is being dubbed the largest in Europe, to the public on Monday.

Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked in Birmingham.

Three new eateries and a new executive lounge within the departures lounge are set to open at Birmingham Airport this year as part of the airport’s ongoing transformation.

The aunt of a girl suffering from a rare form of cancer has offered thanks from her family after a campaign to gather birthday cards for her eighth birthday passed five thousand.

Ad feature by Memphis Tours - If you’re looking for a travel destination that offers a mix of culture, adventure and beautiful landscapes, Morocco might be the perfect place for you.

The Original Factory Shop has fallen into administration, putting the future of the chain’s 137 stores - including in Bridgnorth - and 1,180 staff at risk.

The Queen of British Soul will bring the attitude and empowerment of the Suffragette movement to a Birmingham stage as a popular musical returns.

An appeal for cards for a seven year-old Black Country girl receiving palliative care for cancer is set to smash its target of 8,000.

A city centre cinema has marked six months since first opening and having welcomed 30,000 visitors through its doors.

A man has been charged with robbery following a incident at a Brownhills store.

Black Country based UK leading steel sheet and plate stockholder USP Steels has received £2.9 million NatWest funding to drive its next phase of expansion.

Lovell has appointed Chantel Cresswell as head of partnerships to support delivery at a time of growing demand for joint venture developments.

Staff at Amazon have been told the retail technology giant plans to cut around 16,000 jobs globally in a bid to streamline operations.

Over 375 people attended an event at Walsall College to explore work opportunities linked to Walsall Town Deal regeneration projects.

The Chinese firm’s compact EV has gained updates to its model range, while the Urban is a new budget-friendly offering.

The people of Newport are being asked to help make a birthday dream come true for a Black Country girl receiving palliative care for cancer.

Employers keen to in-bed equality, diversity and inclusion in their company policies can join a free online workshop being hosted by City of Wolverhampton College, on Tuesday, March 10.

West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) and Staffordshire University have strengthened a long-standing partnership reflecting a shared commitment to innovation, education and workforce development.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after police stopped a car which clocked 110mph on the motorway.

A young multi-media entrepreneur has showcased how targeted business support can help unleash the potential of the West Midlands.

The new ground rent cap for leaseholders is a “necessary intervention” according to a leading Shrewsbury and Stafford property lawyer – but she warned of possible legal challenges from disgruntled investors.

Wide variety of models range from a pre-war Riley to a restored Ford Escort RS2000 MK2

The elected mayor for the West Midlands has travelled to China with the Prime Minister as part of a trade delegation.

Two people have been banned from keeping animals for ten years after leaving a dog with infected untreated injuries (warning: graphic image).

Black Country-based pub giant Marston's has reported a "strong start to the year" with standout performances across key festive dates in its latest trading update.

A Birmingham man is due in court this week accused of assaulting an emergency worker in Shrewsbury.

Two men have been arrested and a stolen car has been recovered by police in Sandwell.

Dudley Zoo have announced the death of their 'last of its kind' Patagonian Sea Lion.

Cannock Branch Royal Engineers Association are holding their monthly meeting on Monday, February 2 at 7pm at the Bridgtown Social Club, Walsall Road, Cannock.

There were excited fans queueing out of the doors of a Birmingham music store as a huge star came to sign autographs at a meet and greet.

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after a crash in Wolverhampton this morning.

West Midlands Police are looking to speak to a man following a burglary in Walsall - do you recognise him?

Staffordshire-based PJD Mechanical Engineering, part of engineering group and parent company, Ropsley Ltd, proudly announces the acquisition of the business and assets of Unit Engineers and Constructors Limited (UEC) from UnitBirwelco Limited

Alex Ballinger, Labour's MP for Halesowen, has welcomed major new policing reforms announced by the Home Secretary, saying they will help tackle rising crime, speed up police response times and rebuild neighbourhood policing.

Local Staffordshire fine artist Victoria Heath has created a unique and thought provoking interpretation of The Stations of the Cross in the form of 15 large oil paintings to be on public display from February 18 at Holy Trinity Parish Church in Eccl...

The largest gathering of entrepreneurs and innovators from across the region is set to take place in the Black Country for the first time.

One lane is closed on the M6 southbound in Staffordshire due to a broken down vehicle.

There has been a road collision in Bilston on Wednesday morning with motorists warned of major delays on an A road

Wolves Former Players’ Association have made another donation to support the incredible work delivered by Compton Care, this time to support the catering department who have revolutionised the menu for patients at the facility.

Ash Grange Care Home in Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, is welcoming the local community to its weekly coffee mornings, held every Wednesday from 11am to 2pm.

An iconic house music DJ will be making his Stafford debut on Saturday, February 14, after playing at world famous venues such as Ministry of Sound, Warehouse Project, Pacha, Amnesia & Hi Ibiza.

Students from across Birmingham played a central role in a powerful national commemoration this week, as young people from CORE Education Trust schools took part in Echo Eternal 2026, marking the 80th anniversary of the Windermere Children on the eve...

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning covering the West Midlands on Wednesday morning- full details here

More police officers and specialised units will be patrolling Dudley today (Wednesday) - full details here

One lane is closed on the A38 southbound in Staffordshire due to a carriageway defect.

Two men who were in a car which was stopped in Wolverhampton as part of a police operation have been jailed

This collection of photographs offers a glimpse in and around our town as it was more than half a century ago.

The trial of a woman accused of killing her baby in West Bromwich has heard that bizarre trauma injuries happening in the home were a rare occurrence.

A new survey has ranked the UK's top 50 most romantic cities - and Wolverhampton is included. Find out how it compares to other cities on the list and what locals think about love in our beautiful Black Country city

Black and ethnic minority people are still more likely to be stopped and searched by West Midlands Police, a new report has found.

A "one-man Wolverhampton crime wave" who threatened shop staff with knives and machetes has once more had his sentence adjourned.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to take action on the Birmingham bins strike by more than 30 MPs.