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March 17, 2025

'Policemen' seen at Sutton Park

Watch: Actors and production team spotted in West Midlands park as 'Silent Witness' filming under way in region

Van Morrison

Irish rock legend Van Morrison follows acclaimed Belfast residency with new run of UK live shows, including West Midlands date

Your World|Mar 17

Man charged after 13-year-old girl was struck by car in Birmingham

Katie Price and Kerry Katona are coming to Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury

Katie Price and Kerry Katona bringing 'tell-all' show to Sutton Coldfield and Stafford - here's how to get tickets

Staffordshire entertainment|Mar 17

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker. PIC: WMCA

West Midlands Mayor travels to China for first overseas trade mission

Politics|Mar 17

Punters celebrate St Patricks Day in Birmingham

Watch: St. Patrick's Day celebrations take over Birmingham's Irish Quarter 2025

Entertainment|Mar 17

Birmingham Airport passengers feeling pinch as new stats show how long average delays are between planned and actual take-off

Bar staff at a Irish pub in Birmingham

'I work in lively Birmingham Irish bar - no two nights are ever the same'

Left to right: Marie Gauntlett from award sponsor Hubtel IT; Sara Ward, CEO of BCWA; Inspirational Woman of the Year 2025 winner Jo Downing; last year’s winner Kerry Tidman; Amy Parker, Finance Director and Deputy CEO of BCWA.

Local nurse wins inspirational award

Your World|Mar 17

A full Irish breakfast

Birmingham cafe ranked top 10 in UK for its Irish breakfast

Birmingham|Mar 17

A council tax bill and some pound coins

Full list of confirmed top-tier council tax rises across the West Midlands and Shropshire

Politics|Mar 17

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker and Ukrainian families. PIC: Richard Parker

Ukrainians who could be forced to leave West Midlands sanctuary reveal fears for the future

Wolverhampton railway station

How delayed are rush hour rail services in the West Midlands? We take a look at how much each service is delayed during the busiest times of the day

March 16, 2025

Drugs recovered from Sparkhill Park. Photo: West Midlands Police

Watch: Major Birmingham drugs gang jailed after probe sparked by rivals' attack

March 15, 2025

The Critical Care team, who won the Patient's Choice Award at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust's Star Awards

Dedication of healthcare workers celebrated at awards ceremony

Your World|Mar 15

Attendees are welcomed to indulge in cream tea and treats at Highbury Lodge.

Invitation to over 60s Mother’s Day tea and treats at retirement community

Your World|Mar 15

Former Wolves and Aston Villa winger Tony Daley and Olympic medallist Katharine Merry meet Wolfie at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium.

Run For Wolves Foundation!

Your World|Mar 15

Three men who carried out 'crime spree' in Smethwick and Birmingham jailed for more than 45 years

Police looking for two men after assault in Birmingham city centre bar

Denise Lewis

Wolverhampton's Olympic champion Denise Lewis at 52: 'I feel ageless, it's a really special place to be'

Kabaddi World Cup 2025 explained: What is Kabaddi, how is it played and why is the tournament being held in the West Midlands?

A white wagon leaving a waste depot with striking workers and police officers

Rats and other rodents posing ‘huge’ public health risk amid ongoing Birmingham bin strike

March 14, 2025

Amari Miller

Dealer found with £85k block of crack cocaine tried to outrun police after hitting stinger on M54

Erdington High Street

Boy, 15, charged after live ammunition, firearm and drugs recovered in Birmingham

Niall Williams

Drug dealer who 'kicked out' at police jailed after £25,000 and drugs found in Birmingham property

The initial disorder took place on Bevington Road.

Investigation launched after shots fired in Birmingham street

McDonald’s sign

McDonald’s franchises told to tackle sexual harassment or face regulator action

Birmingham's Irish community creates series of events for St Patrick's Day 2025

Birmingham St Patrick's Day maps show the best places to celebrate Irish heritage in the West Midlands - full guide here

Police were called to a disorder in Birmingham on Thursday night

Man taken to hospital after disorder in Birmingham as 'shots fired' on street an hour later

March 13, 2025

The Prince of Wales celebrates an Aston Villa goal

Prince William says he posts anonymously on Aston Villa fan forums

BCFC players wearing the Peaky Blinders suits up for auction.

Signed script from first ever Peaky Blinders episode up for auction in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice

Your World|Mar 13

Moment gunman shoots at group in Birmingham

Watch: Moment gunman shoots at group in Birmingham before fleeing the scene

Horses on the gallops before Day Three of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

15 amazing photos from Cheltenham Festival 2025, including Queen Camilla at the races

(L-R) Ami and Safwan from Embark Learning talk to the children from Queensbridge School in Birmingham.

Carers of the Future: Academy working to dispel myths about careers in care to encourage youngsters into the sector

Your World|Mar 13

The Cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

A scrumptious theatrical treat at town hall

Your World|Mar 13

The awesome artwork was painted on the side of a West Midlands Railway train.

Limp Bizkit graffiti mural 'appears' on train ahead of band's Birmingham gig tonight

Nick Bailey will be at the show to talk about making a metre matter

Popular national garden show encouraging West Midlands gardeners to join campaign to Make a Metre Matter

Do you recognise him? Photo: West Midlands Police

Woman threatened with violence on Birmingham street - police appeal for information

Officers at Crufts

West Midlands Police praised for 'best entrance' into Crufts - but not everyone agreed with song choice

Google Street View image of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Permission to use for all LDRS partners. Credit: Google.

‘Challenging’ NHS deficit being reduced in West Midlands, bosses claim

Birmingham City Council House. Taken by LDR Alexander Brock. Permission for use all LDRS partners.

'Negotiated stopping' sites for travellers could be made available in Birmingham this spring

March 12, 2025

The Prince of Wales celebrates Aston Villa’s second goal

Prince William punches the air as Aston Villa win in Champions League

West Midlands Police have released this image of a man it said it wants to speak to after the bus was damaged

Police looking for person responsible for pushing out window of bus in Birmingham

Two men arrested in connection with vehicle theft in Birmingham

This Girl Can

Leisure centre launches free after dark walking and running club in support of This Girl Can campaign

Your World|Mar 12

The Sandwell Colleges sponsor Bulls in the City to support Birmingham Hospice

The Sandwell Colleges sponsor summer art trail to support Birmingham Hospice

Your World|Mar 12

Officers recovered a shotgun from an alleyway in Great Barr

Police take two more guns taken off the streets in Birmingham and Great Barr

Man arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of terrorism offences

The ‘You’re Bussing It!’ exhibition on display in Colmore Row until April 15 2025. PIC: WMCA

Dudley Zoo featured in drive to get West Midlanders on the bus - here's why

Transport|Mar 12

St Paul's Market food hall will be opening this summer at a huge site in the Jewellery Quarter.

Huge new food hall to open in the West Midlands this summer serving up all the best local eats

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