West Midlands

Ready for winter: Automotive students at new college campus help keep motorists on the road Express & Star14:12
Cross border: Wolverhampton Council revoke over seven hundred private hire driver licences working out of area TaxiPoint08:25
Important Wi-Fi router warning issued to homes - as experts say 'please don't' ignore it Birmingham Live08:19
Trouble erupts in Bromford Lane as Birmingham police issue statement Birmingham Live16:12
Video: Police release CCTV footage of suspect as woman, 88, is attacked in Birmingham home Birmingham World20:16
Male pedestrian suffers ‘multiple serious injuries’ as car 'driven deliberately' into group of people in Birmingham LBC News11:26
The Birmingham trucker with an epic set up - he cooks full lasagne from scratch on own dashboard Birmingham World17:50

Latest News

In the last 5 minutes

Prolific shoplifter who inflicted misery jailed and banned from city centre Birmingham Live09:25

Northern Lights captured on film above Worcestershire Bromsgrove Advertiser09:24

In the last 10 minutes

Coventry shoplifter jailed for six weeks Coventry Observer09:24

The Dudley Group Set to Host ‘Behind the Scenes’ Event at Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (Press Release)09:19

In the last 15 minutes

Wolverhampton man fined £2482 for fly tipping in South Staffordshire Court sends strong message on waste crime South Staffordshire District Council09:16

Train passenger slapped with huge fine and criminal record - over £1.60 ticket discount Birmingham Live09:15

In the last half-hour

So beautiful! Aurora Boriealis photos from around the Black Country flood in showing the Northern Lights in stunning… Express & Star09:03

In the last hour

Coventry street turned 'dark' as 'mini-tornado' passed through though many left 'bemused' Coventry Live08:58

Your Northern Lights pictures as Birmingham and Black Country treated to stunning lights show Birmingham Live08:55

Northern Lights illuminate Birmingham and Black Country skies - pics Birmingham Live08:55

Free baby scan pictures for eligible parents-to-be in Coventry with Go CV+ Coventry City Council (Press Release)08:52

Multiple vehicle crash on M54 leads to traffic being held near Cosford and Wolverhampton Shropshire Star08:47

(Un)spoken Word poetry gives the gift of hope in Wolverhampton for suicide prevention Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Press Release)08:32

In the last 2 hours

Pictures of Northern lights above Worcestershire Bromsgrove Advertiser08:23

Fire boss quits following 'repeated threats' BBC08:18

'Positive' steps made for Witton Station upgrade after Aston Villa transport meeting Birmingham Live08:18

Pick Everard bolsters Birmingham office with new hire Insider Media08:15

Profits take flight at Birmingham Airport as passenger numbers surge Insider Media08:15

Exactly when temperature plunging to -2C as West Midlands caught up in cold snap Birmingham Live08:15

Worcestershire drama group appoints West End producer as new patron Bromsgrove Advertiser08:13

‘Saviour of steel’ prosecuted over failure to file accounts TheBusinessDesk.com08:10

Vistry and Bromford partner on 695-home site Inside Housing08:01

Disruption between Stafford and Wolverhampton expected until 09:00 National Rail (Press Release)07:53

Deadline looms for farmers to apply for Severn Trent grants Bromsgrove Advertiser07:53

Venue and sponsor revealed for 2024/25 Worcestershire tourism awards Bromsgrove Advertiser07:53

New acting Bishop of Worcester appointed Bromsgrove Advertiser07:53

New online book club launched for Worcestershire readers Bromsgrove Advertiser07:53

Project offers people in underrepresented groups chance to gain vital experience Stourbridge News, West Midlands07:45

Stourbridge hair salon celebrates eighth anniversary Stourbridge News, West Midlands07:45

Pre-Budget economy shows moderate growth as GDP inches up TheBusinessDesk.com07:34

Northern Lights seen across West Midlands Greatest Hits Radio07:32

In the last 4 hours

Life long friends reunited at Coventry care home Coventry Observer07:12

Plans for 250 homes on historic Daimler car factory site TheBusinessDesk.com06:28

Jubilee woodland considered as site for new school BBC06:25

'We don't bother calling the police anymore' Wolverhampton Post Office owner shares 'disgusting' use of alleyway next… Express & Star06:20

Sandwell pet owners who starved two dogs handed animal ban Express & Star06:20

Wolverhampton man, 33, who died after his car hit tree is named at inquest Express & Star06:20

Rundown Wolverhampton estate could make way for 188 new homes Express & Star06:20

Nursery where children are 'emotionally ready to learn' gets 'Outstanding' Ofsted report Express & Star06:20

Wolverhampton Council on collision course with Government over 'very challenging' housing targets Express & Star06:20

I love my job as a football journalist covering Wolves - but there's a dark side to my work online Express & Star06:20

'Navratri festival brings my life's best memories' BBC06:19

Charity joins £15m initiative to help young people with education and employment TheBusinessDesk.com06:18

West Midlands entrepreneurs recognised in LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2024 TheBusinessDesk.com06:18

Council tax up five per cent and 100 lollipop patrols cut as Walsall Council seeks to balance books Express & Star06:15

Fire chief at West Midlands service quits in damning statement about top bosses Greatest Hits Radio06:14

Watch: Dudley traders fearful for future after 'disgusting' car parking charges introduced Express & Star06:10

Watch: Transformation of Dudley's old bus station set to go ahead after site cleared ready for work Express & Star06:10

Battery manufacturer secures grant to accelerate energy innovation TheBusinessDesk.com06:08

Walsall woodland created to celebrate Queen’s Jubilee under threat Express & Star06:00

Force is ‘ripped off’ with funding Express & Star06:00

Professor hopes to kick up a stink at Bridgnorth talk Express & Star06:00

Emotional journey and great memories for West Bromwich fundraiser Blind Dave after epic ride Express & Star06:00

Tributes paid after death of sporting legend Allan, 96 Express & Star06:00

Risk from mould significantly higher as costs rise Express & Star06:00

West Midlands Police's 999 call response times have approved Express & Star06:00

Mayor says new Labour era for Birmingham will make 'big difference' for youth unemployment Express & Star06:00

Nearly 400 children across Walsall missing school at start of term Express & Star06:00

Black Country folk invited to get 'Wild' in new production Express & Star06:00

Book launch with past players and friends will prove fitting tribute for Wolves 'Super fan' Steve Express & Star06:00

More EV charging bays come to M6 services near Rugby Coventry Live05:55

Inspector throws out plan to ‘shoehorn’ flats in garden in Oldbury Express & Star05:50

New plans go in for historic Daimler site in Coventry The Business Magazine05:44

Birmingham's Ardent to support net zero target with three major National Grid projects The Business Magazine05:44

I took my kids to 'luxury' soft play and coffee shop near Sutton Coldfield and we didn't want… Birmingham Live05:33

The huge changes to Sutton Coldfield shopping centre we've seen so far in 2024 Birmingham Live05:33

Charity donates Coventry City items to those in need and says they will have 'big impact' Coventry Live05:31

In the last 6 hours

Campaigners back major change to busy Birmingham road saying 'it'll bring high street back' Birmingham Live05:22

Network Rail puts halted HS2 college site back on track FE Week05:07

Earlier today

New councillor elected to St Michael’s ward Coventry City Council (Press Release)00:23

West Midlands fire chief quits with extraordinary claims of 'untruths' Birmingham Live00:16

Yesterday

Embattled fire boss quits in social media post alleging threats and dishonesty ITV22:43 10-Oct-24

In Pictures: Temporary West Midlands Metro arrangements at Library British Trams Online22:06 10-Oct-24

Squeeze: “how well they deliver” The Birmingham Press21:53 10-Oct-24

Young Solihull man missing as police say 'really concerned' Birmingham Live21:23 10-Oct-24

Driver 'wearing no seatbelt' in Birmingham had bigger problem when stopped Birmingham Live21:13 10-Oct-24

Birmingham buses blocked by bad parking as passengers tell of 'so many problems' Birmingham Live20:32 10-Oct-24

Lloyds Banking Group signs mental health charter BestAdvice20:24 10-Oct-24

Myton's annual light up a life festival set to return Coventry Observer19:37 10-Oct-24

Police outside Worcestershire convenience store Bromsgrove Advertiser19:18 10-Oct-24

Dead child was undiscovered in garden for years BBC19:18 10-Oct-24

Birmingham street attack on elderly man for his jewellery Birmingham Live19:11 10-Oct-24

From underwear signed by Robbie Williams to Emma's typewriter in One Day, Netflix is selling… MailOnline19:09 10-Oct-24

Sadness as popular Stourbridge Junction staff member loses cancer battle Stourbridge News, West Midlands18:32 10-Oct-24

Bishop of Dudley handed role of Acting Bishop of Worcester Stourbridge News, West Midlands18:32 10-Oct-24

Midlands cannabis raid leads police to second property Birmingham Live18:30 10-Oct-24

Wolverhampton homes growing mould because heating too expensive Greatest Hits Radio18:25 10-Oct-24

Midlands travellers urged to check their flights and US weather conditions Express & Star18:07 10-Oct-24

Police probing 'series of stalking incidents' in Midlands launch 999 appeal Birmingham Live17:59 10-Oct-24

Disused for 20 years - the fight to save one of Birmingham's oldest buildings ITV17:58 10-Oct-24

Two women taken to hospital after two-car crash in Oldbury Express & Star17:47 10-Oct-24

Fashion and digital technology collide in a new BCU research project t... Birmingham City University17:41 10-Oct-24

Restaurant brand to arrive at Merry Hill Express & Star17:36 10-Oct-24

Council release footage of staff abuse Coventry Observer17:35 10-Oct-24

Charity could shut after council axes funding BBC17:26 10-Oct-24

Boy's grave in Birmingham garden was marked by specific detail, court told Birmingham Live17:18 10-Oct-24

Police update after fight breaks out at shopping centre Bromsgrove Advertiser17:06 10-Oct-24

Wolverhampton skies to be lit up at Diwali celebration Express & Star17:05 10-Oct-24

Power cut: Area in Bedworth left without electricity Coventry Observer17:04 10-Oct-24

Woman in serious condition after Dudley crash as Mercedes driver 'fails to stop for police' Birmingham Live16:47 10-Oct-24

Who's in the running? Finalists revealed for 2025 West Midlands Tourism Awards Express & Star16:45 10-Oct-24

Plans for almost 150 homes at old Coventry pumping station Coventry Live16:42 10-Oct-24

Man arrested as crash leaves woman in serious condition Stourbridge News, West Midlands16:40 10-Oct-24

See the bad Birmingham drivers fined as police target 'inappropriate parking' Birmingham Live16:37 10-Oct-24

New West Midlands Police figures reveal force's response time to emergency calls across region Birmingham Live16:27 10-Oct-24

Decision announced for new Solihull supermarket plan locals say they want in 'total eyesore'… Birmingham Live16:27 10-Oct-24

Chamber support helps equine business gallop for growth Warwickshire World16:25 10-Oct-24

Man arrested after drugs raids in Kidderminster Express & Star16:25 10-Oct-24

Fight breaks out after crash at busy Birmingham junction Birmingham Live16:17 10-Oct-24

I caught mystery TV crews on camera as they filmed in Wolverhampton – and the scenes were very dramatic Express & Star16:15 10-Oct-24

Have your say on how Sandwell reviews funding to voluntary and community sector organisations Sandwell Council (Press Release)16:14 10-Oct-24

Detectives arrest suspect wanted over distraction burglaries targeting elderly ladies Express & Star16:14 10-Oct-24

Meet your army event to be hosted in Coventry Coventry Observer16:13 10-Oct-24

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