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December 22, 2024

Severn Trent announces £770m investment for Birmingham and the Black Country as water bills to rise by 47%

News|5 hours ago

Hunt is on to for specialist prosecutor to recoup ill-gotten gains from criminals appearing in West Midlands courts

News|9 hours ago

We found Italian food heaven in the West Midlands with divine dishes at prices that weren't out of this world

News|9 hours ago

December 21, 2024

UK Christmas market has reviewed its security in wake of Magdeburg attack

Police launch appeal for elderly man after Birmingham bus assault

Motorist left with serious injuries in carjacking at Birmingham petrol station

December 20, 2024

See full list of Shoe Zone stores earmarked for closure in the West Midlands

Staff at Midlands venues trained to tackle sexual harassment in time for festive season

Two Birmingham Christmas fairground rides to reopen following City Star Flyer crash

Birmingham|Dec 20

West Midlands Metro passengers warned of delays as a tram is out of service

City council leader praises much-needed ‘lifeline’

Birmingham|Dec 20

Roads across West Midlands and Shropshire to get new £61m repairs funding boost

More than 70 homeless people enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner in Birmingham collaboration

Delight as beloved Brum pub The Lord Clifden reopens its historic doors

Birmingham|Dec 20

December 19, 2024

Second teen dies after car failed to stop for police and crashed into tree

Explorer Scouts enjoy a busy calendar of activities

Your World|Dec 19

Wolverhampton care homes brim with festive cheer

Your World|Dec 19

Birmingham asylum seekers make Christmas plea to local MPs to lift work ban

Your World|Dec 19

New high-tech service promises faster and accurate diagnoses

Your World|Dec 19

Support dog Rocky provides knockout aid for polio survivor Rajwinder

Your World|Dec 19

Swim school seeks to expand to meet demand

Your World|Dec 19

Nursery celebrates following national award win

Your World|Dec 19

Jailed: Brierley Hill man who caused high speed crash which killed woman and left two others injured

Birmingham play centre will start the new year under new management

Your World|Dec 19

Schoolchildren enjoy inclusive sports programme

Your World|Dec 19

Father Christmas and his elves spread joy at children's hospital

Your World|Dec 19

Boy, 17, dies after car crashes into tree in Handsworth

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Care at Christmas: Superstore opens in the Black Country to raise vital funds for Acorns Children's Hospice

Care at Christmas: Trek in the sun raises almost £115k for Acorns Children's Hospice and wins top film award

December 18, 2024

Drivers get first outing on brand new multi-million-pound road and motorway junction

Cowboy builder locked up for ripping off customers and wrecking their homes while leading lavish lifestyle

Cadbury World makes chocolate Christmas dinner complete with turkey and sprouts

Six arrests after heroin worth £7,500 seized in dawn raids in Walsall and Birmingham

Smoke billows across M6 after vehicle fire - lanes closed in both directions with severe delays

Free business event around sharing ideas and connected set to return to West Midlands

I visited the Peaky Blinders-themed restaurant newly opened at Birmingham Airport - fans of the show will love it!

Care at Christmas: Dedicated Acorns Children's Hospice nurses journey alongside families in times of sadness and help them create cherished memories

December 17, 2024

First look inside Peaky Blinders themed restaurant opening at Birmingham Airport

Ex-West Mercia PC claims ‘sex life’ message sent to revenge porn victim was 'everyday banter'

Trains between Birmingham and Stourbridge suspended after fallen tree

Accident blocks road during rush hour

'Disappointed: West Midlands Mayor speaks out about bus fare increase

December 16, 2024

Woman arrested over death of former West Bromwich Albion & Aston Villa manager's baby grandson

Dad who killed three-week-old baby in West Midlands home handed hospital order

Major traffic disruption on the M6 near the A38 Spaghetti Junction as lorry overturns - latest update

Tributes to Birmingham Royal Ballet boss Caroline Miller who has passed away after long illness

Entertainment|Dec 16

Exhibition will showcase the 'essence of the Black Country'

Your World|Dec 16

'It was a real eye opener' - Award-winning West Midlands detective lifts the lid on what it takes to become a family liaison officer

Care at Christmas Campaign: Support the vital work of Acorns Children's Hospice and give families the festive season they deserve