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November 20, 2024

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

School closures announced after more snow falls in Shropshire

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

November 16, 2024

Fire crews tackle blaze at Sikh temple in Oldbury

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

November 11, 2024

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

Staffordshire|Nov 11

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

Shrewsbury|Nov 11

November 4, 2024

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

October 29, 2024

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

Burntwood|Oct 29

October 10, 2024

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

October 2, 2024

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

Attractions|Oct 2

September 30, 2024

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

Wolverhampton|Sep 30

September 26, 2024

Extension to extra police powers in use across Walsall following stabbing

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

Environment|Sep 26

September 25, 2024

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

Wolverhampton entertainment|Sep 25

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

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

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

Birmingham|Sep 25

September 22, 2024

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

Environment|Sep 22

September 21, 2024

Second man charged with murder following fatal house fire in Wolverhampton

September 19, 2024

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

September 17, 2024

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

Birmingham|Sep 17

September 10, 2024

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

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

Business|Sep 10

September 9, 2024

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

August 25, 2024

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

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

Birmingham|Aug 25

August 24, 2024

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

August 22, 2024

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

Sandwell|Aug 22

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

Education|Aug 22

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

July 28, 2024

Darlaston man gets lengthy jail term for historical sex abuse offences

Darlaston|Jul 28

Main road re-opens more than seven hours after crash

Bridgnorth|Jul 28

July 25, 2024

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

July 23, 2024

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

Brownhills|Jul 23

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

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

July 11, 2024

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

West Bromwich|Jul 11

July 5, 2024

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

June 30, 2024

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

Wolverhampton|Jun 30

June 29, 2024

Motorists warned of delays following crash on M6

Passenger taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after crash in Birmingham

Watch: 60 firefighters tackle huge blaze at industrial unit in Walsall being treated as suspected arson attack

June 26, 2024

Arrest after man threatened with a knife in the Black Country

Shock as XL Bully locked inside cage found dead floating in city canal

June 25, 2024

Watch: Police launch murder investigation after man dies following Wolverhampton house blaze

Police appeal after bag stolen on bus in Smethwick

Four taken to hospital following two-car crash in city

Birmingham|Jun 25

Watch: Two taken to hospital in critical condition and three others injured in Wolverhampton house blaze

New headteacher at Walsall school 'committed to making academy a cornerstone of the community again'