West Midlands

In the last 4 hours
‘A national emergency’: Specialist rape and sex offences teams for all police forces in Government reforms Express & Star22:46 13-Dec-25
Valiants hold on for a point. The Birmingham Press22:20 13-Dec-25
In the last 6 hours
Where to stream Arsenal vs. Wolves Premier League match today for free MLive.com, Michigan20:28 13-Dec-25
In the last 8 hours
Fire crews are responding to a fire in an industrial area in West Bromwich Express & Star18:57 13-Dec-25
Blue Cross animals looking for their forever home in time for Christmas Stourbridge News, West Midlands18:49 13-Dec-25
Four people injured in two-car crash on main road Stourbridge News, West Midlands18:49 13-Dec-25
Landlords find out more about new legislation Solihull Observer18:49 13-Dec-25
Four hurt in Kidderminster crash that resulted in main road closure Express & Star18:42 13-Dec-25
Four hurt in crash that resulted in main Kidderminster road closure Express & Star18:41 13-Dec-25
Three seriously injured in crash which closed road for hours Birmingham Live18:26 13-Dec-25
Man, 37, suspected of harassment is wanted by police in Dudley Express & Star18:11 13-Dec-25
'Avoid the area': 20 firefighters tackling blaze in Staffordshire village Express & Star18:08 13-Dec-25
Coventry business named and shamed for 'dodging £269k in tax' Coventry Live18:02 13-Dec-25
Two drivers 'involved in dispute' after crash in Coventry Coventry Live17:52 13-Dec-25
Pub stripped of its licence after violence BBC17:30 13-Dec-25
Westminster Diary: We must protect greenbelt spaces Solihull Observer17:27 13-Dec-25
Yesterday
Driver who 'crashed into cars' in Birmingham road after police pursuit charged Birmingham Live17:00 13-Dec-25
Breaking: 20 firefighters tackling blaze in Staffordshire village Express & Star16:47 13-Dec-25
Around 20 firefighters tackling blaze in Staffordshire village Express & Star16:40 13-Dec-25
Line-up for West Midlands Business Festival 2026 announced Solihull Observer16:26 13-Dec-25
Police respond to anti-social behaviour concerns Bromsgrove Advertiser16:20 13-Dec-25
'Are you mad?' shouts group of youths as YouTuber chased through Coventry Coventry Live16:10 13-Dec-25
Nationwide Aldi ban handed to Birmingham man after racially-aggravated shop attack Birmingham Live15:48 13-Dec-25
West Midlands man jailed after police find £16,000 worth of drugs inside printer Stourbridge News, West Midlands15:05 13-Dec-25
'Gutting' Wolverhampton mum tells how her daughter, 5, thought Santa didn't want to see her after garden centre… Express & Star14:45 13-Dec-25
Fresh from I'm a Celeb - Martin Kemp is bringing the 80s back to Wolverhampton - how to get tickets Express & Star14:45 13-Dec-25
Fresh from I'm a Celeb - Martin Kemp is bringing the 80s back to Wolverhampton Express & Star14:25 13-Dec-25
Sandwell pub stripped of licence over ‘horrific’ baton attack involving unauthorised bouncer Express & Star14:23 13-Dec-25
Tributes to former Coventry University head who 'pushed for change' Coventry Live14:19 13-Dec-25
Public urged ‘call 999’ as police appeal to find missing Black Country schoolgirl Birmingham Live13:48 13-Dec-25
Father charged in Solihull after threatening teacher at daughter's school Birmingham Live13:30 13-Dec-25
Man wanted on suspicion of robbery Stourbridge News, West Midlands12:23 13-Dec-25
Rising indie pop band gears up for special Christmas show for touching reason Stourbridge News, West Midlands12:23 13-Dec-25
Man who spent 25 years on death row has murder case dismissed Birmingham Live12:14 13-Dec-25
Emergency services called after house fire in Birmingham Birmingham Live12:09 13-Dec-25
Gun, knives and drugs seized in Birmingham after scooter rider was stopped and searched Express & Star11:56 13-Dec-25
'I'm doing my bit for the planet by selling traditional and plastic-free cookware on my stall at Newport Indoor Market… Express & Star11:56 13-Dec-25
Homemade gun, zombie knife and machete found after Birmingham stop-and-search Birmingham Live11:54 13-Dec-25
Gun, knives and drugs seized after scooter rider was stopped and searched in Birmingham Express & Star11:46 13-Dec-25
Police searching for wanted man from Halesowen Stourbridge News, West Midlands11:31 13-Dec-25
Two further arrests over death of elderly woman after suspected burglary Birmingham Live11:13 13-Dec-25
Man in his 50s dies after incident at Jephson Gardens in Leamington Coventry Live10:45 13-Dec-25
Moment West Midlands drink driver who killed a dad on Christmas Eve tells police "you've got nothing” Express & Star10:15 13-Dec-25
Client wins for Grayling Birmingham - including The Ivy Collection Insider Media10:06 13-Dec-25
Birmingham man jailed after officers find £16,000 worth of drugs inside printer Birmingham Live10:02 13-Dec-25
Funeral directors convicted after decomposing bodies found in mortuary Birmingham Live10:02 13-Dec-25
Dementia symptoms which could be mistaken for normal changes with age Birmingham Live09:57 13-Dec-25
Drug dealer snared by police dog Lucky in Birmingham after hound sniffed out crack cocaine and heroin hidden at his home Express & Star09:54 13-Dec-25
We visit Dudley's Harvey Norman store to see what the retail experts believe will be this year's 'must have' item Express & Star09:24 13-Dec-25
Malicious Fibre Break Disrupts Virgin Media Broadband Near Manchester ISPreview UK09:24 13-Dec-25
Police stop 100 drivers for drink and drug drive checks Stourbridge News, West Midlands09:19 13-Dec-25
Golf - Warwickshire golfers named in England Golf regional squad Leamington Observer, Warwickshire09:04 13-Dec-25
Golf - Worcestershire golfers named in England Golf regional squad Worcester Observer09:04 13-Dec-25
Police appeal after pensioner dies in fatal hit-and-run Birmingham Live08:56 13-Dec-25
Wolverhampton Hells Angels plan a Christmas ride to New Cross Hospital for a heartwarming festive reason Express & Star08:54 13-Dec-25
‘Patrols will continue in Dudley’: 100 drivers stopped by police in Stourbridge to check for drink and drugs with some… Express & Star08:49 13-Dec-25
Ex-Wolves player pleads 'I'm not a gangster' as wine-bar request rejected Birmingham Live08:46 13-Dec-25
Anger at plans to extend Midlands cemetery sending 'dozens of vehicles down quiet road' Birmingham Live08:46 13-Dec-25
Prolific shoplifter banned from seven stores in West Midlands town Birmingham Live08:41 13-Dec-25
Why moving out to the country could help you live longer Birmingham Live08:34 13-Dec-25
'Wolverhampton is a very positive place': Developer behind plan to transform former M&S is upbeat about city and the… Express & Star08:23 13-Dec-25
Midlands residents slam their own town and say 'one of the worst' Birmingham Live08:04 13-Dec-25
Where to find the cheapest fuel in Stourbridge today Stourbridge News, West Midlands07:57 13-Dec-25
'I had a target of 10, but we've given out over 100 bleed kits' Stourbridge News, West Midlands07:57 13-Dec-25
North Pole Mail Service is open in Bromsgrove and Kidderminster Bromsgrove Advertiser07:52 13-Dec-25
Cheapest garages to top up your tank in Bromsgrove today Bromsgrove Advertiser07:52 13-Dec-25
Bromsgrove School boarders enjoy festive fun at Christmas Market Bromsgrove Advertiser07:52 13-Dec-25
Thousands join lesson highlighting farming's crucial role at Christmas Bromsgrove Advertiser07:52 13-Dec-25
Healthcare bosses issue advice to residents ahead of Christmas Bromsgrove Advertiser07:52 13-Dec-25
'Magnificent' manor house with swimming pool on market for £1.8 million Bromsgrove Advertiser07:52 13-Dec-25
Plans unveiled for flats at former M&S store in Midlands city centre Birmingham Live07:45 13-Dec-25
Mapped: Every stabbing in and around Birmingham city centre as three more knifed this week Birmingham Live07:45 13-Dec-25
Developer lodges complaint over Coventry planning refusal saying 'trying to improve the area' Coventry Live07:32 13-Dec-25
Black Sabbath pub owner 'letting city down' BBC07:27 13-Dec-25
Motor industry workers celebrated in WWII project BBC07:22 13-Dec-25
Christmas tractor parade in Nuneaton, Bedworth and Coventry tonight - route and timings Coventry Live07:10 13-Dec-25
Get set for the festive tractor convoys BBC07:09 13-Dec-25
West Bromwich pub stripped of licence after 'horrific' baton attack by unauthorised bouncer Birmingham Live07:05 13-Dec-25
Train carriage turned into luxury holiday cottage could be yours for £70,000 Birmingham Live07:05 13-Dec-25
Hundreds more toys for poor kids as Amazon donates £5k to Brumwish Birmingham Live07:05 13-Dec-25
Bid to slash speed limit fails as residents living in 'genuine fear' Coventry Live06:52 13-Dec-25
Inside squalid conditions where cruel yob starved nine dogs Birmingham Live06:14 13-Dec-25
40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard… Express & Star06:13 13-Dec-25
'Now an angel, but you always were' - See the latest heartfelt messages for loved ones added to Wolverhampton's Tree of … Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Beth’s Sunflowers chosen as Kingswinford garden centre's charity of the year Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Plan to bring Eton College to Dudley is 'not the answer' to the borough's challenges, education bosses say Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Desperate measures and new tax frontiers: Toby Neal on politics Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Dan Morris: Lambs, Gods and Lambs of God Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Reader slams energy companies for ‘bleeding customers dry' - Your Letters and when December snow brought festive scenes … Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
'Handwriting decline in West Midland schools is real, measurable, and alarming' - damning assessment from education… Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Step back to 1981: 23 historic images capture Black Country and Staffordshire life Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Wolverhampton Hells Angels setting plan a Christmas mission to New Cross Hospital for a heartwarming festive reason Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Judge apologises after being forced to set trial date for over three years time Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
'Dad is always with us' - Dudley sisters to run marathon in memory of father they lost 25 years ago to a cardiac arrest Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
£10m fund launched to help social enterprises making a difference in the West Midlands Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Jailed Walsall drug dealer ordered to pay back money from his crimes Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their … Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Former Birmingham school site sold for £1.25m in property firm's December auction - rounding off a record £180m year Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
How Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody stormed the charts and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Thug, 25, punched woman as she tried to split up fight on night out in Newport town centre Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
'We want this to be a network for independent businesses and a sustainable way to grow your business in Wolverhampton… Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Marks & Spencer store developer backs city as he reveals plan to transform flagship building, declaring 'Wolverhampton… Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Tipton man pleads not guilty to arson, threats to kill and knife offence Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Watch: Bridgnorth Lions dressed as Santa and his elves meet a group of alpacas as they get into the festive spirit to… Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
We visit the trendy brasserie hidden in the heart of a West Midlands park Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
'Skincare is a must!' - We visit Dudley's Harvey Norman store to see what the retail experts believe will be this… Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Black Country 'book-toker' shares 19 'must reads' for 2026 Express & Star06:12 13-Dec-25
Main Coventry road resurfacing works spark 'terrible driving' as councillor says 'I'm horrified' Coventry Live06:11 13-Dec-25
HS2 blamed for disgraceful main road litter – including bottles of wee Birmingham World06:09 13-Dec-25
Massive new West Midlands neighbourhood on the way in green belt plan Birmingham World06:01 13-Dec-25
Revealed - last battling words of union activist who fought for equal pay in Birmingham Birmingham Live05:54 13-Dec-25
Residents feel 'punished' in estate where house prices split down middle Birmingham Live05:54 13-Dec-25
Black Country dad says ‘walls closed in’ when joy of son's birth turned to heartache Birmingham Live05:54 13-Dec-25
Drivers urged to know these ten things as they receive fines under 30mph Birmingham Live05:54 13-Dec-25
Midlands areas with the cheapest and most expensive rent prices in 2025 revealed Birmingham Live05:54 13-Dec-25

      
            
      
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The West Midlands is a metropolitan county in west-central England with a population of over 2.9 million. It includes the major cities of Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton, as well as other notable areas like Solihull, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell. The region is an important economic hub, being home to major businesses like Jaguar Land Rover, Cadbury and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC).

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