West Midlands

Tickets for 'Flying Scotsman' sell out in three minutes Bromsgrove Advertiser21:20
Millions of Vodafone and Three Mobile customers face change from 'mid-June' Birmingham Live08:53
Two arrested after police uncover suspected chop shop at Rowley Regis unit Express & Star14:12
Police probe 'deliberate' blaze at a petrol station in Wall Health Express & Star14:14
Euromillions announces £208 million jackpot 'will' be won this week Birmingham Live16:24
Millions of UK households who use online banking urged to obey 'five golden rules' Birmingham Live19:26
The face of evil Bridgnorth rapist caged for seven years Express & Star16:53

Latest News

Earlier today
Warning issued as fire crews called to more than 500 wildfires across England and Wales in 2025 so far Express & Star00:14
In the last 8 hours
Countdown to The Hundred The Birmingham Press23:10 19-Jun-25
Coventry Fire Co. seeks community support WBNG22:29 19-Jun-25
Public consultation on plans for 9,000 homes after council vote Bromsgrove Advertiser22:11 19-Jun-25
In Pictures: 57 returns to service on West Midlands Metro minus vinyls British Trams Online22:02 19-Jun-25
Ex-Celtic star Kyogo could be set for surprise move to English club Glasgow Evening Times21:53 19-Jun-25
Tickets for 'Flying Scotsman' sell out in three minutes Bromsgrove Advertiser21:20 19-Jun-25
Yesterday
East Herts councillor urges MPs to act over district taxi drivers licensed in Wolverhampton Bishop's Stortford Independent19:11 19-Jun-25
Sir Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband drop in on home of West Midlands mother-of-three - here's what happened Express & Star19:08 19-Jun-25
Greener tourism target of new partnership Coventry Observer19:04 19-Jun-25
Work completed on new 33-bedroom care home in Cannock Express & Star18:38 19-Jun-25
Bid to turn Cradley house into children's home submitted to planners Stourbridge News, West Midlands18:30 19-Jun-25
Birmingham council to recognise Sikh and Jewish identities in data collection EasternEye18:16 19-Jun-25
Dumped XL bullies are risk to officers - council BBC18:05 19-Jun-25
Biker suffers potentially life-threatening injuries in Worcestershire crash Birmingham Live17:42 19-Jun-25
Picturesque confetti field in the West Midlands loved by celebs could be perfect summer’s day… Birmingham World17:41 19-Jun-25
Shop owner fined for under-age vape sales as council announces zero tolerance policy TheBusinessDesk.com17:35 19-Jun-25
Passengers urged to plan ahead as heatwave hits Coventry Observer17:32 19-Jun-25
Sir Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband drop in on home of West Midland mother-of-three - here's what happened Express & Star17:17 19-Jun-25
Guns N' Roses at Villa Park: What fans need to know BBC17:14 19-Jun-25
'Outstanding' Solihull school to close for good after 30 years as staff 'blame government' Birmingham Live17:11 19-Jun-25
More send places to be made available at Warwickshire primary schools Coventry Observer17:02 19-Jun-25
Richardson Brothers Foundation announced as sponsors for Armed Forces Day 2025 event City Of Wolverhampton Council (Press Release)17:00 19-Jun-25
Aston Villa preparing official approach to sign £25 million-rated midfielder from Scottish club The Hard Tackle16:40 19-Jun-25
Floodlights plan gets MP's backing despite fears for wildlife and neighbours Stourbridge News, West Midlands16:38 19-Jun-25
Abba tribute show coming to Dudley this month Stourbridge News, West Midlands16:38 19-Jun-25
Pickpocket mum who left kids behind in Romania while stealing in Birmingham Birmingham Live16:35 19-Jun-25
Exciting times ahead for Wolverhampton-based toy company acquired by Dutch group TheBusinessDesk.com16:34 19-Jun-25
PC denies being in pursuit of car in fatal crash BBC16:33 19-Jun-25
'I've never seen anything like it' - Devastation as Walsall fire destroys a garden shed and four people free themselves … Express & Star16:26 19-Jun-25
Midlands residents asked to survey spectacular stag beetles this summer Express & Star16:16 19-Jun-25
Best-selling children’s authors to attend Young Teen Fiction Awards Express & Star16:16 19-Jun-25
Two 16-year-old boys from Worcester charged with intent to supply heroin and cocaine Birmingham Live16:15 19-Jun-25
Ambulance statement on 'serious' M6 incident as driver rushed to hospital Coventry Live16:07 19-Jun-25
Two charged after police chase near Merry Hill shopping centre Birmingham Live15:55 19-Jun-25
Four major Birmingham venues announce closure in just one month including one of the city's… Birmingham World15:55 19-Jun-25
Sharp rise in West Mercia fines for mobile use while driving Bromsgrove Advertiser15:52 19-Jun-25
Patients' views sought on elective care services BBC15:52 19-Jun-25
Police officer denies chasing Muhammad Qasim's BMW before fatal Handsworth crash Birmingham Live15:50 19-Jun-25
Huge 170-bed retirement village for Knowle wins approval again after legal challenge Birmingham Live15:39 19-Jun-25
Walsall Council issues 'disappointing' Arboretum splash pad update Birmingham Live15:39 19-Jun-25
UK weather: How to stay cool in hot weather as amber heat health alerts issued for England Express & Star15:36 19-Jun-25
Temp employment agencies top list of tax defaulters in the West Midlands TheBusinessDesk.com15:33 19-Jun-25
Birmingham Council issues XL bully update amid ‘real risk’ from abandoned dogs Birmingham Live15:29 19-Jun-25
UK households told to follow new shower rules from Friday Birmingham Live15:29 19-Jun-25
'Proceed with caution' warning as another Coventry power cut outs traffic lights Coventry Live15:27 19-Jun-25
Armed Forces Day Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)15:26 19-Jun-25
Birmingham street racing hotspot named as 100 cars descend on street Birmingham Live15:24 19-Jun-25
Temp employment agencies top list of tax dodgers in the West Midlands TheBusinessDesk.com15:23 19-Jun-25
'I've never seen anything like it': Devastation as Walsall fire destroys a garden shed and four people free themselves… Express & Star15:16 19-Jun-25
Minister gives major hint on HS2 link to Manchester i News14:47 19-Jun-25
Amber heat-health alert: Warning issued as West Midlands temperatures set to soar over 30C - here's when Express & Star14:45 19-Jun-25
Ryanair passenger 'kicked off flight' after failing to reserve seat during last-minute aircraft … National World14:40 19-Jun-25
Birmingham man locked up after police find heroin and cocaine behind child's bed Birmingham Live14:34 19-Jun-25
UK faces 'death zone' heatwave with 'panic button' needing to be pressed Birmingham Live14:28 19-Jun-25
Construction begins on new Worcestershire homes development Express & Star14:24 19-Jun-25
University of Birmingham staff take part in strike vote over ‘insulting’ pay offer The Tab14:17 19-Jun-25
Suspected motorbike thieves charged after Waterfront arrest Stourbridge News, West Midlands14:15 19-Jun-25
Here’s some of the key car technology to know about today Express & Star14:14 19-Jun-25
St Giles Hospice calls on shoppers to return after months of disruption cost charity nearly £20,000 Express & Star14:14 19-Jun-25
Early works begin on Wolverhampton high street revamp TheBusinessDesk.com14:12 19-Jun-25
UK weather: Amber heat health alerts issued for England - what the alerts mean and how to stay… Birmingham World14:10 19-Jun-25
Aston Villa keen on signing €28 million-rated Serie A defender, price tag an issue The Hard Tackle14:07 19-Jun-25
Travellers set up camp on children's playpark in Birmingham Birmingham Live13:58 19-Jun-25
UK households urged to place extra pillow in bed on Friday night Birmingham Live13:58 19-Jun-25
Met Office announces exact date 34C heatwave will come to sudden end Birmingham Live13:58 19-Jun-25
Birmingham bin strike update as negotiations expected to resume next week Birmingham Live13:58 19-Jun-25
FE college kicks off education partnership with Redditch United TheBusinessDesk.com13:52 19-Jun-25
Appeal to find people from footage of stolen car BBC13:50 19-Jun-25
Cocaine dealer ‘Big Wolf’ jailed over county lines drugs gang role Birmingham Live13:48 19-Jun-25
Man and teenager arrested as stolen motorbike recovered by police Coventry Live13:45 19-Jun-25
Police reassure public no knife was used in robbery and assault Stourbridge News, West Midlands13:44 19-Jun-25
Anthrax/Pantera's Charlie Benante On Black Sabbath's Final Performance: 'It's Gonna Be A… Blabbermouth13:43 19-Jun-25
Couple jailed after befriending Staffordshire man and stealing thousands from him Express & Star13:43 19-Jun-25
Two men taken to hospital after West Midlands crash led to vehicle fire which '100 per cent destroyed' van and car Express & Star13:43 19-Jun-25
Four people freed themselves from Bloxwich home after garden shed blaze spread to property Express & Star13:43 19-Jun-25
FE college kick-starts education partnership with Redditch United TheBusinessDesk.com13:41 19-Jun-25
I visited a glamorous Birmingham restaurant which is so much more than a dining destination Express & Star13:34 19-Jun-25
Full line up of restaurants participating in Birmingham Restaurant Festival revealed Birmingham World13:28 19-Jun-25
Coventry brothers say BBC Race Across the World journey was 'toughest thing ever' Coventry Live13:24 19-Jun-25
'A major difference to Wednesfield High Street': Council leaders say as transformation works set to start Express & Star13:02 19-Jun-25
HS2 trains could run slower than expected to cut spiralling costs The Independent12:54 19-Jun-25
Dudley Council saves million in unpaid wages Stourbridge News, West Midlands12:53 19-Jun-25
Bridgewater Home Care joins hundreds in honouring local veterans at commemorative event in Short Heath Express & Star12:52 19-Jun-25
Hidden-gem vibrant confetti field in the West Midlands loved by celebs could be perfect summer’s day activity Express & Star12:52 19-Jun-25
Last chance to apply for the Active Travel Community Grant Sandwell Council (Press Release)12:45 19-Jun-25
Early works to start as contractor appointed for Wednesfield High Street transformation City Of Wolverhampton Council (Press Release)12:44 19-Jun-25
Kia’s performance EV6 and EV9 GT models hit the road in the UK Express & Star12:42 19-Jun-25
Inside the new travel system that could 'revolutionise' public transport in the West Midlands Birmingham Live12:36 19-Jun-25
Travel chiefs give passengers four recommendations during scorching heatwave Birmingham Live12:36 19-Jun-25
Stratford Road crash arrests as man rushed to hospital and scene closed for nine hours Birmingham Live12:36 19-Jun-25
Festival to show Birmingham young people’s talents British Theatre Guide12:33 19-Jun-25
Sucha Mela 2025: The Black Country’s Panjabi Arts Festival returns to Willenhall Memorial Park Express & Star12:32 19-Jun-25
How long will the Birmingham heatwave last? Here's the Met Office weather report for the West… Birmingham World12:28 19-Jun-25
Walsall to Host Black British Ballet Exhibition and Events Walsall Council (Press Release)12:15 19-Jun-25
Coventry celebrates Armed Forces Day 2025 Coventry City Council (Press Release)12:10 19-Jun-25
Reform UK's Doge team vows to 'root out waste' at council Bromsgrove Advertiser12:08 19-Jun-25
Aldi looking to bring new stores to the West Midlands Express & Star12:07 19-Jun-25
Face of Coventry man dubbed 'Mr Wolf' who was mastermind behind major cocaine ring Coventry Live12:03 19-Jun-25
We went to see two of the greatest guitar heroes at The Halls in Wolverhampton - here's our verdict Express & Star12:02 19-Jun-25
Warning over flooding as sofa, armchairs and wood panels dumped in brook Stourbridge News, West Midlands11:52 19-Jun-25
Fraudster couple moved into elderly victim's West Midlands home and refused to leave Birmingham Live11:47 19-Jun-25
A letter to the Consul General of India Sandwell Council (Press Release)11:44 19-Jun-25
Macquarie to acquire stakes in three UK airports Airports International11:33 19-Jun-25
Police snag suspected drug dealers while cracking down on off-road bikers in Coventry Coventry Live11:32 19-Jun-25
Blaze at Brownhills recycling yard involved lorries and 'several cars' - fire service Express & Star11:31 19-Jun-25
Review: Lichfield Jazz and Blues Festival delivers plenty of brilliant live music - plus a strange occurrence Express & Star11:31 19-Jun-25
Celeb chef from Devon in residence at award-winning Midlands Festival Express & Star11:31 19-Jun-25
Shropshire town's carnival cancels dog show due to hot weather as animal charity issues advice - full details Express & Star11:21 19-Jun-25
Staffordshire-based signage specialists reflect on three decades in business Express & Star11:16 19-Jun-25
Birmingham CC approves equalities motion LocalGov11:13 19-Jun-25
Conference Aston team brings smiles to Birmingham Children’s Hospital Express & Star11:11 19-Jun-25
All UK households warned to make phone call before 9am on Monday Birmingham Live11:05 19-Jun-25
Residents back crackdown on armed criminals in Chelmsley Wood Birmingham Live11:05 19-Jun-25
Hunt to find two men wanted in connection with Birmingham Toyota theft Birmingham Live10:55 19-Jun-25

      
            
      
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