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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

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

January 7, 2025

Man, 20, dies after crashing into wall in Wolverhampton

January 4, 2025

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

December 27, 2024

Train services between Birmingham and Manchester suspended after engineering works overrun

News|Dec 27, 2024

December 8, 2024

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

News|Dec 8, 2024

December 7, 2024

Murder investigation launched after man dies in Walsall

News|Dec 7, 2024

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

News|Dec 7, 2024

November 20, 2024

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

News|Nov 20, 2024

School closures announced after more snow falls in Shropshire

News|Nov 20, 2024

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

News|Nov 20, 2024

November 16, 2024

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

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

Shrewsbury|Nov 11, 2024

November 4, 2024

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

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

July 23, 2024

Talented Brownhills mum bakes life-size Deadpool cake – and gets praise from Ryan Reynolds

Brownhills|Jul 23, 2024

Car key burglar locked up after targeting Kidderminster address and stealing Mercedes

Crime|Jul 23, 2024

July 18, 2024

Traditional Brierley Hill pub which has been closed for years to reopen today after being 'brought back to life' with impressive refit

Business|Jul 18, 2024

July 11, 2024

Black Country chippy serving up orange chips backs England with freebie deal for Euro 2024

West Bromwich|Jul 11, 2024

July 5, 2024

Closure order granted for shop causing 'significant distress for many in the community'

Crime|Jul 5, 2024

June 30, 2024

Police close main road following early morning crash between Wolverhampton and Bridgnorth

Wolverhampton|Jun 30, 2024

June 29, 2024

Motorists warned of delays following crash on M6

Walsall|Jun 29, 2024