Police have issued a photo of a man they want to speak with after a bleed kit and defibrillator were stolen in West Bromwich

The festive season has begun in Birmingham city centre as stalls opened, beer was poured, sausages were eaten and the public came to enjoy the opening day of an annual German Christmas market.

West Midlands transport chiefs are warning that road closures and bus diversions will be in place today during a religious parade in West Bromwich, Oldbury and Smethwick

A gunman who blasted a shotgun at an Oldbury home has been jailed alongside a woman he convinced to be his getaway driver and hold a gun for safe keeping.

Here we explore a selection of historic photographs of local memorials and parades ahead of Armistice Day.

Staffordshire County Council is dealing with a backlog of more than 260 right of way cases stretching back 20 years, a recently-elected member has revealed.

It's a pub which, in just a few weeks, has become a popular community hub, run by a couple who love beer and the philosophy of micropubs and decided to make their own with a uniquely Black Country feel to it.

Tech firm Raylo Business has launched laptop subscriptions from just £11.66 a month, giving SMEs affordable access to premium devices

In October a string of drug dealers, a rogue builder and a rioter who attacked a hotel housing asylum seekers were among the Black Country and Staffordshire criminals put behind bars for their actions.

A Bridgnorth man has released his debut novel at a book signing in the town this week.

Cannock Chase Council is being urged to broadcast and record its public meetings so that residents who cannot attend in person can still view proceedings.

As the festive season gets under way, we take a look at where and when Christmas lights will be switched on across the region.

A video shows the restored world's smallest theatre in the West Midlands which was once a Victorian toilet.

There will be a 'high risk of spontaneous combustion' when engineers begin filling former mineshafts, a Wolverhampton Council planning application has revealed.

Changes to PCSO shifts could see some lose thousands of pounds in pay, a union has claimed.

Kemi Badenoch has said she is “rebuilding” the Conservative Party, as she marks her first year as Tory leader.

A man with links to Wolverhampton has denied scamming a woman out of £45,000 to “fund his second life”.

A West Midlands Police crime scenes co-ordinator enjoys the quiet life away from work and appearing on TV in Forensics: The Real CSI in Shropshire

Retrospective plans for a car sales building are set to be determined next week. The greenbelt site near Canwell previously obtained a certificate of lawfulness to operate for lawnmower sales and maintenance.

An application to South Staffordshire Council to increase the height of the new teaching block at Brindley Heath Academy in Kinver has been approved.

Look stylish this winter in the Women’s Risley Waterproof Mules from Regatta.

Plans to build two free-range egg production units on land near a village near Newport have sparked backlash from locals.

Two Dudley streets will be temporarily shut for gas pipe replacement projects due to run all this month.

Regatta’s popular kids’ cosy poncho has been slashed from £30 to £6 in the brand’s mid-season sale — but sizes are going fast

Staffordshire’s police and crime commissioner has defended controversial proposals to change PCSO shift patterns.

Dr Vegan is the natural hair solution everyone’s talking about and customers are very 'impressed’

The chimney at a historic public house struck by a car near Himley near Dudley has been shortened on safety grounds.

A teenager has been stabbed and injured during an incident near Great Barr.

Nine people have been arrested after after fireworks were let off in 'unacceptable disorder' in Birmingham city centre.

Detectives hunting the killers of a Wolverhampton father have made three more arrests as the investigation gathers pace.

There was not a lot riding on the result, pun not intended. The 48-all draw between a Greg Hancock select team and a Billy Hamill select team seemed almost beyond the point.

A Stafford man has been jailed for six years after being caught with illicit drugs in the town.

A video shows Mohamed Samak’s 999 call and his arrest after he murdered his wife Joanne Samak at their West Midlands home.

Police want to speak to this man and woman after a string thefts were carried out at a Wolverhampton supermarket on the same day.

Eleven people have been charged after an "enormous amount of cannabis' was seized at a Midland airport worth nearly £14 million.

A special tribute will be paid in memory of West Bromwich Albion fan Mark Townsend at today's home match against Sheffield Wednesday.

Officers have issued a picture of a man wearing a wooly hat in Walsall as they investigate a burglary

The Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton has become one of the most popular events in the darts calendar and an event which brings in thousands of people every year.

A popular Black Country pub will be closed for 22 days while a major refurbishment takes place.

The opening of Dudley's £6 million new will be delayed 'to the middle of the month', it has been revealed.

Edith Nesbit is famous for children’s classics such as The Railway Children and Five Children and It but there was also a darker side to her imagination.

Fried chicken and kebabs have been given the Michelin star treatment at Aston Villa’s 150 Club by Brummie chef and life long Aston Villa fan Brad Carter and we went along to try out the new hospitality experience

A dependable waterproof jacket for under £20? Regatta’s Stormbreak range keeps you comfortable, dry and ready for any adventure

A shop could lose its licence after it was caught selling alcohol and an illegal vape to a child.

“Playing the Wolves Lottery is a great way of supporting people that need help in our city."

Regatta has knocked 70% off its high-performance Isotex+ men’s walking trousers — a durable, flexible design for outdoor adventure

A retired station announcer has resurrected his railway career for one more day, as part of a national celebration of the country's railway.

An MP has warned that the Government's pursuit of green energy at the expense of oil and gas was putting national security at risk.

Dudley's long-awaited £24 million new bus station will be smaller than the one it replaces, the Express & Star can reveal.

A gold ring discovered in the West Midlands that may have belonged to a member of Guy Fawkes’ Gunpowder Plot is set to spark a bidding war

This Regatta fleece for kids is down to just £6 in the mid-season sale – a perfect lightweight layer for active youngsters

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

Controversial plans to build more than 200 homes in Fradley are expected to get the green light.

A chartered accountants’ office in Blackheath town centre is set to be converted into new shops and flats.

A reminder to look out for animals this Bonfire Night, and a picture that needs no explanation from a baffled Brierley Hill resident.

Establishments from across the West Midlands have received new food hygiene ratings following another set of inspections.

A jealous Walsall man who subjected his ex-girlfriend to months of harassment which left her fearing to leave her home has been jailed.

A group of Wolverhampton schoolchildren have visited a farm for the first time.

Customers are raving about the foldable carry-on bag from Simplify Living.

Sky News presenter Sophy Ridge has said there is a greater sense of “hyper engagement” with the news than there has been before.

The deadline to have your say on the Government's plans for secret alcohol licensing notices is just days away.

A man was arrested and dozens of cannabis plants discovered after an early morning raid on a Sandwell house.

A striking cascade of hand-crafted poppies, created by the Dudley Remembers Group as a visual tribute to those who served their country, is now on display at Dudley Council House.

An urgent police appeal has been launched after a woman was assaulted by a group of men in what has been described as a racially aggravated attack.

A new public awareness campaign has launched to encourage more women and people with a cervix across the West Midlands to attend important screening appointments.

A man has been charged with threatening a person with an offensive weapon in public.

Drivers are being advised to seek alternative routes ahead of the closure of a main road in Kingswinford for carriageway resurfacing work.

There have been delays for motorists heading north on the M6 near Walsall after a lorry breakdown.

A couple accused of plundering over £1.6 million stock and cash from their Dudley family business have pleaded not guilty to all charges.

A butcher in Lye was temporarily shut down after environmental health officers discovered evidence rats were in the shop.

Supporters of a city homeless charity are being invited to take part in an annual big sleepout event from any location they please.

Emma Jayne Morris, 55, from South Wales, has spent six weeks recreating the famous Thriller look for the Cake International show at the NEC in Birmingham

A man was taken to hospital with head injuries after being hit by a car on a Rowley Regis street.

A jury has found a Birmingham man, aged 74, not guilty of criminal damage at Stonehenge

Final preparations are under way for the eagerly-awaited Himley Fireworks, with tickets still available for the showpiece extravaganza.

Rail passengers heading between Birmingham and Shrewsbury have been warned to expect disruption due to reports of slippery rails.

Five men have been jailed for their roles in brutal attacks which left two men with life-changing injuries.

This is the terrifying moment a gang of kids turned a busy West Midlands high street into a 'war zone' - by setting off fireworks just inches away from shoppers.

A rogue trader whose substandard and incomplete work left a disabled city homeowner £23,300 out of pocket has been given a suspended prison sentence.

Seat has been repositioned as the entry-brand within the Volkswagen Group. The updated Ibiza will be a key car, and James Batchelor has driven it for

The Racco is the smallest vehicle BYD has ever made and will use an electric powertrain.

Save the Dates: Birmingham Light Festival will return from 12 to 15 February 2026 with even more city spaces being brought to life with stunning illuminated artworks

A drug dealer was caught in possession of cocaine, cannabis, cash and mobile phones in Hednesford and Rugeley.

The opening date has been announced for Birmingham fine dining restaurant Trillium, the newest venture from celebrated chef Glynn Purnell and wine specialist Phil Innes

James Baggott heads off in search of the perfect biking road on a 10-day tour across Spain, Portugal and France

One of the world’s best-selling cars will get a complete makeover for its next iteration.

Mohamed Samak, 43, was found guilty of murdering his wife Joanne in Droitwich Spa after a retrial.

Wolverhampton police have launched an appeal to identify three men after several electrical items were snatched from a supermarket.

An investigation has been launched after staff working at four shops in Walsall were caught selling restricted vapes to underage customers.

Weighing in at just 895kg, the Speedster is one of the lightest EVs ever produced.

A man who was arrested on suspicion of causing the death of a woman struck by a van in Oldbury has been given police bail.

Two people have suffered assaults in Stafford town centre, resulting in a man being arrested.

Global hitmaker and proud Wolverhampton native S-X (Sam Gumbley) is swapping the studio for the oven with the launch of Meltdown Cookies, a new cookie shop serving up big-flavour bakes, community vibes and weekly rotating specials.

The sister of a woman killed in the Birmingham pub bombings said the Government decision not to hold a public inquiry is “outrageous”.

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A Wolverhampton bar owner has challenged civic leaders to join him on a walk about the city at night, saying it is no longer a safe place for visitors.

Two young Bridgnorth sisters are celebrating after both taking home gymnastic prizes from a regional competition.

Young farmers from Bridgnorth swapped their muddy boots and overalls for dinner jackets and black ties as they held their annual dinner and awards ceremony.

A drunken violent bully has been jailed for attacking a mother and daughter from Staffordshire.

The opening of Willenhall and Darlaston railway stations draws nearer, with construction at the two sites set to be completed by the end of the year.