A woman has sadly died following a collision last night.

The deadline is approaching to book a slot on a popular charity golf day to raise money for women and children affected by domestic abuse.

Stourbridge Bus Station has been closed this morning after a vehicle fire.

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Police believe this man pictured wearing shades could help with their investigation into the Halesowen burglary of a vulnerable woman aged in her 90s

A Ford Mustang driver will not face prosecution for his part in a crash in which a motorcyclist, originally from Wolverhampton, died near Shrewsbury, an inquest heard.

A former theatre building deemed to be 'at risk' by the Theatre's Trust has been granted listed status.

“When I'm in school, I think about singing all the time," said a 14-year-old Liam Payne in a soft Wolverhampton accent, accompanied by his adoring parents Karen and Geoff.

A Smethwick sex pest who assaulted a woman on a bus for nine minutes breaking the conditions of his sexual harm prevention order has been jailed.

A village Co-op store near Halesowen is among a number in the Midlands partnering with Holland & Barrett to introduce a new health and wellness range.

A Bilston yob who barged into the home of man before battering and stabbing him has been jailed.

A Walsall couple restoring two listed buildings fear they will be reduced to rubble if concerns go unmet by Walsall Council and property developer Anthem Lovell.

The inquests for three men who died after a three-vehicle collision near Dudley have been opened.

Plans have been submitted to build 12 flats on the site of a demolished furniture warehouse on The Leys, Darlaston.

It will be the end of an era this autumn when Lloyds Bank moves out of its imposing Italianate building in Wolverhampton's Queen Square, after 146 years.

The awarding of a multi-million-pound contract to build a new council depot is set to be discussed.

Proposals for a student accommodation block in Edgbaston have been approved after council planners ‘pushed back’ against the developer.

Councillors have unanimously turned down a scheme to build 10 houses on the edge of Bridgnorth, saying it would be "insufficiently accessible".

A Dudley councillor says there are too many houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) in Brierley Hill which is harming the community.

More than 4,000 pints of Guinness and Murphy - and 20 live music acts - mark the opening of Birmingham city centre’s latest Irish bar which has already welcomed more than 3,500 through its doors

A former British Legion club in Smethwick could be converted into a nursery under new plans.

Fourteen restaurants, cafes and takeaways across the Black Country have been handed food hygiene ratings following their recent inspections - but two only received one star each.

Organisers of the Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival that returned last weekend has said this year's event was a "record-breaker".

An MP got the chance to 'walk in the shoes' of a vulnerable youngster as part of a new 'virtual reality' computer programme to help tackle knife crime.

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A leading Black Country law firm with a 150-year history has secured investment from a private equity firm to pursue the next stage of growth.

Plans to convert a suburban house garage into a barber's shop in the Black Country's 'haircut village' have been given short shrift by council planners.

House prices in Walsall increased slightly in June, new figures show.

A vaccine for chickenpox will be rolled out on the NHS in England from January, officials have announced.

Homes in East Lothian, Renfrewshire, Perth and Kinross will have access to a £3500 grant under new pilot scheme.

Walsall Police have raided a cannabis farm and recovered two stolen vehicles in a week of action.

Two cars were destroyed in a fire at an industrial estate.

The youngster was reported missing earlier today.

The suspect showed the victim a 'fake' online bank transfer before being handed the expensive watch.

The Charity Commission has launched an investigation into the management of two charities connected to a Sikh temple in Wolverhampton.

Four people have been charged with criminal damage after a weapons factory in Coven near Wolverhampton was allegedly broken into.

A shop worker was threatened with a weapon during the robbery in Birmingham.

This September marks the return of the Staffordshire History Festival, a two-month celebration of the county’s rich and diverse heritage.

It comes following a number of knifepoint robberies at shops around the West Midlands.

A popular Christmas event for families will be returning to Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn this festive season, with tickets available from September 1.

As part of International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31), Walsall residents are being encouraged to recognise the signs of drug overdose, and for people with alcohol and drug problems to seek support from The Beacon at Change Grow Live, Walsall Co...

A GP-developed supplement promises to ease fatigue and brain fog, helping you feel sharper, calmer, and more energised naturally

Pied Flycatchers have had their best ever breeding season at RSPB Coombes Valley and Consall Woods in Staffordshire.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of voyeurism after an alleged incident at a public house in Dudley.

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West Midlands Police have charged a man with possessing a knife in a public place in Walsall.

Improvement work has been completed on two railway crossings near Stafford as part of a major project costing almost £13 million.

A West Midlands' toy retailer has doubled the size of its first real world store just months after switching from clicks to bricks.

Supporting “ferocious” growth in the West Midlands’ life sciences, sport and tech sectors is the purpose of a Walsall recruitment agency’s new Birmingham operation.

Bereavement is something we all experience at some time during our lives, but that never makes it any easier for the individual. That is why Age Concern Stourbridge and Halesowen hold a regular support group.

The University of Wolverhampton welcomed Hollywood actress Nathalie Emmanuel to campus as part of a special celebration this month.

Supermarket giant ASDA is set to open a new store near Cannock as part of plans to expand its smaller 'Express' business.

Dudley based furniture manufacturer Ashley Manor has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators amid challenging conditions.

The car was used to chauffeur the Princess of Wales to Pippa Middleton’s wedding.

The biggest railway upgrade in the Midlands has taken a huge step forward after four companies were identified as preferred partners for the scheme.

Major proposals to extend Villa Park’s North Stand have officially been given the green light by council planners.

A ring designed for Ozzy Osbourne and his Black Sabbath bandmates will go up for auction.

The standard car is an impressive all-rounder, so does plug-in hybrid power make it even more appealing? Cameron Richards reports.

One of the Black Country’s fastest growing exporters has achieved another major milestone by recording its best-ever year of trade with India.

The family of a man found dead at a property in Birmingham have paid tribute to him, as a man has further appeared in court charged with his murder.

Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, and Mohammad Kabir, 23, appeared in the dock charged over the abduction and rape of a girl in the West Midlands.

The Emergency Service Show, Europe’s leading annual event for the blue light community, is returning to the NEC Birmingham this September for its 19th year, with 25 businesses representing innovation in the sector for the West Midlands.

The new car will be priced from £34,860, which matches the starting price that went before.

From hit anthems like "Bohemian Rhapsody" to "We Will Rock You," this show promises a transportive experience back to the zenith of rock and roll. Don't Miss the Magic!

Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster welcomes back Plant Hunters’ Fairs this Saturday for their eagerly awaited free to enter late summer plant fair.

Electrified model aims to deliver over 124 miles of electric-only running.

The group said around 60 per cent of grocery items will be priced at £1 across its estate following the changes.

A dog daycare and hotel specialist is celebrating 10 years in business with a £250,000 birthday present to itself.

Unity Trust Bank has announced the appointment of Matt Conroy as its Head of Impact Propositions, as it continues to invest in services that enable customers to deliver positive change.

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Traffic has been held up on the southbound M6 this morning due to a crash and fuel spill.

A housing development backed by a community project in Stourbridge has been given the go-ahead by council planners.

Hundreds of people have signed a petition calling on Birmingham City Council to reverse its divisive busking crackdown.

Rent in South Staffordshire has risen over the past year, new figures show

The return of a popular bakery born in the Black Country and revived after a decade saw long queues and happy faces as it opened as part of a new indoor market.

A ground-floor apartment in a Grade II-listed building in Bilston is up for sale.

The Shangri-La Hotel sits 125 metres high on the 35th to 52nd floors of London’s tallest building, The Shard - and it’s just launched a unique range of packages to experience our capital city like never before

A new community space has officially opened, promising to empower residents and provide support and opportunities for residents of Bloxwich.

Works of public art previously kept at the Black Country Living Museum are on their way to a new home.

A dangerous paedophile was jailed in his absence after demanding to leave the dock when his own messages arranging to meet what he thought was a boy in a doughnut shop were read out in court.

Dudley MP Sonia Kumar fears the future of Gornal’s Sycamore Adventure Centre is not as secure as council leaders claim.

The team who run a Black Country community centre that was wrecked in an alleged arson attack rallied to put on a hit family fundraiser fun day - with a little help from their friends.

Plans to convert an old office block in Walsall into 20 flats have been approved.

It emerged this week that ministers are planning to sack members of the House of Lords who fail to attend. The long-term aim, by weeding out the slothful and uninterested, is to reduce the size of the upper chamber from 830 to 650, the same as the Ho...

Wolverhampton Council has revealed its plans to sell several buildings as part of a move to save £4.5 million.

An alleged drug dealer will have to wait until February 2028 to stand trial on charges of possessing heroin and crack with intent to supply.

Plans to build a petrol station on the site of an existing car wash in Pelsall have been refused.

Plans have been submitted for the proposed £45 million redevelopment of a former Masonic lodge in Birmingham.

The Chinese firm which owns Wolverhampton Wanderers made more than £9 billion in revenue over the first half of the year, it has announced.

A West Bromwich teenager has admitted threatening to kill a woman with a handgun in Tipton.

Ford’s smallest EV will now start from £24,745, making it one of the cheapest electric crossovers on sale.

Young people are being overdiagnosed with mental health conditions, Sir Jeremy Hunt has said, as he backed calls to radically reform the Send system.

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of a firearms offence after a revolver was seized in Dudley.

A Black Country real-ale pub has been forced to close its rear entrance after a Range Rover reversed through a window.

A man has been arrested after a police officer was assaulted as officers recovered a lock knife.

Warinder Juss MP joined young football enthusiasts at Bantock Park recently to participate in the Wolves Foundation’s Premier League Kicks in the Park, a summer initiative bringing free football sessions to parks across Wolverhampton.

Traders, shoppers and council officials celebrated today as West Bromwich's new indoor market officially opened to the public - and a much-missed Black Country bakery returned to the town.

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce has appointed new public relations specialists as it looks to strengthen its position as the voice of business in the region.

A popular restaurant chain is to close its last restaurant in the Black Country this weekend.