West Midlands

In the last 10 minutes

Birmingham duo arrested in Zimbabwe on suspicion of drug trafficking Birmingham Live08:59

Birmingham MP Tahir Ali faces spending probe over expenses Birmingham Live08:59

In the last half-hour

Diversions for bus service in Tettenhall as road closes for gas works Express & Star08:50

'Bring our roads up to scratch' - Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall to get £2m each to fix potholes Express & Star08:50

In the last hour

Police share photo of man wielding bolt-cutters pushing stolen bike in appeal for info on Brierley Hill theft Express & Star08:29

Millions of pounds to be pumped into filling potholes across the West Midlands Express & Star08:15

Dramatic images show moment motorcycle stolen in Brierley Hill Express & Star08:15

Find out about opportunities as Adult Education hosts Jobs Fair City Of Wolverhampton Council (Press Release)08:09

In the last 2 hours

Police appeal after motorcycle stolen from car park Stourbridge News, West Midlands08:02

'It was chaotic' - Residents reel after house fire in Rowley Regis Express & Star07:59

'We're dropping a lap' - Walsall Arboretum parkrun explains why it is changing route over safety challenges Express & Star07:53

Walsall Arboretum parkrun changing route over safety challenges Express & Star07:49

Shock as Children's Play Village closes down suddenly due to difficult conditions Birmingham World07:27

'Why I'm taking funeral flowers to Chelsea' BBC07:18

Lost kite makes safe return to town after ending up over 170 miles away Stourbridge News, West Midlands07:11

Hospital put woman in 'dirty' cubicle without food BBC07:07

'Make-up helped connect me to my Indian heritage' BBC07:07

In the last 4 hours

Bromsgrove will not be affected by nine day Cross City line closure this summer Bromsgrove Standard, Worcestershire07:04

Business celebrates 35 years of successful trading Bromsgrove Advertiser06:49

Social landlord raises more than £46,000 for charity Bromsgrove Advertiser06:49

National Dog Survey 2025 launched by Dogs Trust Bromsgrove Advertiser06:49

Community tennis group celebrates 1,000th participant Bromsgrove Advertiser06:49

University of Worcester to host free talk on applying for student finance Bromsgrove Advertiser06:49

Labour under fire over 'disgusting' refusal to make major change to UK train stations Birmingham Live06:36

'There are lots of misconceptions about fostering' BBC06:31

Historic Birmingham pub The Bartons Arms opens new live venue The Palace of Varieties Express & Star06:17

I was West Midlands Police first female dog handler - we caught two burglars on our first shift Express & Star06:17

Wolverhampton pub wants to build 'outdoor lounge' Express & Star06:17

'Absolutely not' - Dead man's girlfriend tells Newport murder trial she was not pregnant Express & Star06:17

Booze licence review meeting adjourned to allow Newport shop to put its case to councillors Express & Star06:17

Building society confirms Bridgnorth branch opening date - and eyes up other Shropshire locations Express & Star06:17

Treasure found in the VE Day Fire - Letters May 14 Express & Star06:17

Update on proposals for parking charges at popular Birmingham sites - including Sutton Park Express & Star06:17

Empty offices of historic Wednesbury firm to be demolished for new units Express & Star06:17

Take a look around the Cannock Chase neighbourhood where 'community' means everything Express & Star06:17

Hednesford Town fan airlifted to hospital at play-off match is 'stable' and talking to family Express & Star06:16

Plan for Dudley children's home approved Express & Star06:13

'This road looks like it has been hit by meteors' - former Dudley MP blasts council over potholes Express & Star06:13

Councillors share deep concerns about whether Brierley Hill will ever have a Metro stop Express & Star06:13

Former offices in Halesowen set to make way for flats Express & Star06:13

Dudley youth more likely to be jobless and on benefits, official data shows Express & Star06:13

Walsall Arboretum Park Run changing route over safety challenges Express & Star06:12

'Our teens need more help to catch up on lost lessons' union warns as attainment figures fall sharply Express & Star06:12

Walsall Council committee to write to UK Government calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza Express & Star06:12

'I found highly-valuable ornate antique padlocks in my 18th century South Staffordshire home' Express & Star06:12

Labour minister backs West Midlands mayor's bus overhaul plan Express & Star06:12

Peter Rhodes on street parties, house-sale jargon and who really won the war? Express & Star06:10

Newly transformed Royal Hospital in Wolverhampton reopens Insider Media06:00

Cemex opens Coventry training facility and office space Insider Media06:00

Joint venture submits plans for grade A logistics development in the West Midlands Insider Media06:00

Creative agency marks busy first year with campaign for Birmingham Pride 2025 Insider Media06:00

Controversial house extension turned down for being 'too big' Birmingham Live05:56

M6 lane closure warnings amid four months of work near M42 junction Coventry Live05:48

At least two million extra train seats coming to Worcestershire Parkway Stourbridge News, West Midlands05:40

Police putting more cameras on roads to tackle law-breaking - and it's not speeding Birmingham Live05:35

Coventry City Council slammed over brown lid bins charge fee despite freeze Coventry Live05:27

Global construction company Cemex opens new training facility in Coventry Coventry Live05:27

'The legend arrives' claims new Burges outlet Coventry Live05:27

Coventry police officers reveal which shops being targeted by thieves Coventry Live05:27

Inside detached family home in Sutton Coldfield for sale for 'bargain' £335,000 plus Birmingham Live05:11

‘Bargain’ detached home in Sutton Coldfield up for auction for £335,000 plus Birmingham Live05:11

In the last 8 hours

Thousands of civil servant jobs to leave London BBC02:35

For, against, undecided: Three GPs give their views on assisted dying BBC02:15

Earlier today

Breakin’ it down on the B-SIDE The Birmingham Press00:55

UK Drive: The Hyundai Inster is a cleverly packaged urban EV Express & Star00:22

Celebrated organist announces Christmas 2025 UK tour The Birmingham Press00:14

Report finds private capital contributes £19bn to the Midlands economy TheBusinessDesk.com00:05

Civil service shake-up brings major job boost to Birmingham TheBusinessDesk.com00:03

Yesterday

Wolf Hall at Birmingham Town Hall The Birmingham Press23:43 13-May-25

The quirky Birmingham bookshop crowned UK’s Independent Bookshop of the Year 2025 Birmingham World21:52 13-May-25

The 10 Birmingham pubs giving away free pints this Wednesday Birmingham World21:42 13-May-25

Ultra-slim skyscraper wrapped in solar panels would change Birmingham's skyline forever Birmingham World21:32 13-May-25

Attempted murder arrest after man, 88, ‘attacked’ in Cotswolds lane Birmingham Live21:28 13-May-25

Driver dies after being stopped by police in Oswestry town centre Birmingham Live21:27 13-May-25

Major transport boost for Birmingham and West Midlands: 20 million extra train seats in £1.75bn … Birmingham World21:18 13-May-25

Armed police surround Birmingham street following 'suspicious vehicle' chase Birmingham Live20:46 13-May-25

'Ferocious' fire spotted in Great Barr as residents warn others to 'stay safe' Express & Star20:28 13-May-25

Disgraced police officer told girl he would 'pick her up from school and make love' Birmingham Live20:27 13-May-25

Statement from Councillor Ian Courts Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)20:26 13-May-25

Leader’s Column, from Councillor Ian Courts. Tuesday 13 May 2025. Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)20:26 13-May-25

Watch flames engulf Birmingham house in seconds as residents tell of terror amid fire… Birmingham Live20:15 13-May-25

'Avoid the area' - Four fire crews in attendance as house ablaze in Rowley Regis Express & Star19:57 13-May-25

Tory MP charged by police over alleged sex attacks at private members club Birmingham Live19:26 13-May-25

Family thank off-duty firefighter who saved man's life at Hednesford Town match Express & Star19:17 13-May-25

Police urge caution following Heath Hayes and Hednesford card skimming scam Express & Star19:07 13-May-25

Stourbridge MP says Starmer immigration speech ‘not my Labour’ Stourbridge News, West Midlands18:17 13-May-25

Reform Leader announces new cabinet for Staffordshire County Council Express & Star18:16 13-May-25

West Midlands councils benefit from £12m pothole boost LocalGov18:07 13-May-25

Wolverhampton road closed overnight for 'police investigative works' Express & Star17:56 13-May-25

More trains will be stopping off at Bromsgrove station Bromsgrove Advertiser17:54 13-May-25

Four Wolverhampton pubs, restaurants and takeaways awarded top hygiene ratings so far this month Express & Star17:35 13-May-25

Labour MP Tahir Ali faces expenses probe BBC17:34 13-May-25

Birmingham claims waste collections ‘scaled-up’ as strikes continue MRW17:22 13-May-25

Statue marking 150th anniversary of Villa unveiled BBC17:17 13-May-25

Birmingham Uni Fashion Week: Here are the fits you’re bound to see on campus this spring The Tab17:09 13-May-25

Mayor meets award-winning young performing arts champion Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)17:03 13-May-25

Woman dies following crash in Coventry Coventry Observer16:58 13-May-25

World’s Biggest-Ever Vegan Exhibition To Be Held In Birmingham The Vegan Society (Press Release)16:56 13-May-25

Fred West's allotment buried under quiet street 'could contain victims' Birmingham Live16:54 13-May-25

Two nursery staff in court over toddler death BBC16:52 13-May-25

Hostel fire on Birmingham’s Hagley Road sparks urgent safety concerns after man dies The Tab16:48 13-May-25

Severn Trent's message to residents as West Midlands reservoirs 'unusually low' Express & Star16:44 13-May-25

300 affordable homes to be delivered on old sewage site Inside Housing16:41 13-May-25

Councillor calls for speed restrictions to ‘improve safety of community’ Stourbridge News, West Midlands16:35 13-May-25

Bromsgrove community comes together to mark VE Day Bromsgrove Advertiser16:33 13-May-25

117 arrested and 26 charged as Staffordshire Police continue crackdown into violence against women Express & Star16:24 13-May-25

Zoo welcomes two new baby reindeers BBC16:22 13-May-25

Extra £12m to fill region's potholes, mayor reveals BBC16:22 13-May-25

Heavy rain, thunder and lightning - how weather in the West Midlands is taking a turn Shropshire Star16:22 13-May-25

CCTV released in search for missing teenage boy from Coventry Coventry Live16:13 13-May-25

Glow Up: How make-up helps with my wellbeing BBC16:06 13-May-25

Stetchford: New deal paves way for nearly 300-home scheme on former Yardley sewage works site Birmingham World16:02 13-May-25

DWP PIP changes criticised by Birmingham and Midlands MPs in plea to halt cuts Birmingham Live16:01 13-May-25

Stolen BMW crashes with car in Birmingham as police hunt runaway driver Birmingham Live16:01 13-May-25

Nursery worker charged after death of 14-month-old boy to appear at Crown Court Stourbridge News, West Midlands15:54 13-May-25

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