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March 9, 2025

Police tape

Motorcyclist dies after crash with car in Birmingham

March 5, 2025

Police spotted at Tipton Train Station

Urgent appeal after man dies near to Tipton railway station

Police tape

Three in court after shots fired at Oldbury property

High Street, Pensnett. Photo: Google

Police launch appeal after man injured in Pensnett hit and run

March 4, 2025

Paralympian Ellie Simmonds, newly announced in the presenting line-up for the Crufts TV show, with a Cocker Spaniel puppy from West Midlands Police during the official launch of Crufts Dog Show 2025 at the NEC Birmingham. PA Photo. Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire

In pictures: Walsall swimming star and presenter Ellie Simmonds helps launch Crufts 2025 in Birmingham

February 13, 2025

Revealed: The staggering speeds logged by drivers on roads in Staffordshire and the Black Country

February 12, 2025

A prison corridor and stairs

Bilston shoplifter jailed after taking £200-worth of goods

January 19, 2025

13 incredible photos from the Black Country and Staffordshire this week

Wolverhampton|Jan 19

January 16, 2025

The birth of Poundland in the West Midlands and how it transformed discount shopping in the UK

January 11, 2025

Duncan Edwards Way, Dudley. Photo: Google

Man taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after falling from bridge in Dudley

January 7, 2025

The incident in Bilston Road, Wolverhampton

Man, 20, dies after crashing into wall in Wolverhampton

January 4, 2025

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What channel is Swansea v West Brom? How to follow the Championship action live

December 27, 2024

The departures board at Victoria station, London, displaying cancelled and delayed trains

Train services between Birmingham and Manchester suspended after engineering works overrun

News|Dec 27, 2024

December 8, 2024

Weather stock pic

Man dies after tree hits car in Birmingham amid chaos of Storm Darragh

News|Dec 8, 2024

December 7, 2024

A blue tent in Lichfield Street, Walsall, after a man's body was found

Murder investigation launched after man dies in Walsall

News|Dec 7, 2024

Police in Lichfield Street, Walsall

Watch: Police launch investigation after man's body found in Walsall town centre

News|Dec 7, 2024

November 20, 2024

M6 at Junction 14 for Stafford

Huge delays of up to two hours on M6 in Staffordshire after vehicle fire

News|Nov 20, 2024

Snowy scene

School closures announced after more snow falls in Shropshire

News|Nov 20, 2024

Wolverhampton city centre in the snow.

Travel delays and school closures after more snow falls in the West Midlands

News|Nov 20, 2024

November 16, 2024

Fire engines.

Fire crews tackle blaze at Sikh temple in Oldbury

News|Nov 16, 2024

Rail passengers warned of delays after emergency services respond to incident in Birmingham

News|Nov 16, 2024

November 11, 2024

Rail services cancelled in Staffordshire due to damage to overhead electric wires

Staffordshire|Nov 11, 2024

The lorry collided with the Three Fishes pub in Shrewsbury

Driver 'breaks leg' and has to be cut free after lorry crashes into West Midlands pub

Shrewsbury|Nov 11, 2024

November 4, 2024

A picture taken at the scene of the blaze

Four vehicles 'destroyed' in blaze at industrial site in Bilston - fire service reveals cause

Bilston|Nov 4, 2024

October 29, 2024

Watch: Man in critical condition after explosion and fire at Staffordshire flat

Burntwood|Oct 29, 2024

October 10, 2024

Man taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after four-car crash on M6 near Walsall

Walsall|Oct 10, 2024

October 2, 2024

Tributes flood in after beloved white tiger dies at West Midlands Safari Park

Attractions|Oct 2, 2024

September 30, 2024

Train services between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton cancelled amid flooding at Wellington station

Wolverhampton|Sep 30, 2024

September 26, 2024

Extension to extra police powers in use across Walsall following stabbing

Crime|Sep 26, 2024

Trains delayed and motorists battle flood-hit roads in West Midlands as bad weather strikes

Environment|Sep 26, 2024

September 25, 2024

Beverley Knight performing in Wolverhampton at The Halls

13 amazing pictures from Beverley Knight's brilliant homecoming to Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton entertainment|Sep 25, 2024

Wolverhampton baker gets top honour as star baker on first episode of The Great British Bake Off

Showbiz|Sep 25, 2024

Watch: Eight fire crews fight blaze at block of flats in Walsall

Walsall|Sep 25, 2024

Trams passengers warned of delays in West Midlands due to 'technical issues'

Birmingham|Sep 25, 2024

September 22, 2024

Customers evacuated as lightning strikes Wetherspoon pub in Aldridge and thunderstorms batter the West Midlands

Environment|Sep 22, 2024

September 21, 2024

Second man charged with murder following fatal house fire in Wolverhampton

Crime|Sep 21, 2024

September 19, 2024

Arrests made after police stop HGV full of suspected stolen fuel on M6 in Staffordshire

Crime|Sep 19, 2024

September 17, 2024

In pictures: Football icon David Beckham joins celebs in the stands for Birmingham City’s clash against Wrexham

Birmingham|Sep 17, 2024

September 10, 2024

'Hell is real, and you will burn' – Birmingham man jailed for sending abusive emails to MP

Crime|Sep 10, 2024

'End of an era' as much-loved sweet shop closes with customers left 'gutted'

Business|Sep 10, 2024

September 9, 2024

Woman arrested after crash closes busy road in Quarry Bank leaving two people seriously injured

Dudley|Sep 9, 2024

August 25, 2024

Man charged after stabbing in city which left victim with 'slash injury'

Crime|Aug 25, 2024

Police issue update after four arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following city stabbing

Birmingham|Aug 25, 2024

August 24, 2024

Man charged with conspiracy to murder after shots fired at Walsall property

Crime|Aug 24, 2024

August 22, 2024

Car parking charges to rise at some train stations in West Midlands next month

Sandwell|Aug 22, 2024

GCSE results day: How the 9-1 grading scale works - and 2024's grade boundaries for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and more

Education|Aug 22, 2024

July 31, 2024

Warning after blue-green algae outbreak - what is it, why is it harmful and how to keep your dog safe

Environment|Jul 31, 2024

July 28, 2024

Darlaston man gets lengthy jail term for historical sex abuse offences

Darlaston|Jul 28, 2024

Main road re-opens more than seven hours after crash

Bridgnorth|Jul 28, 2024

July 25, 2024

Drug dealer jailed after police search Cannock address and find cocaine and cannabis

Cannock|Jul 25, 2024