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April 29, 2025

The sun is out in West Park Wolverhampton.

In pictures: Sunseekers hot-footing it to seaside attractions and West Midlands parks in soaring spring temperatures

Delays expected and lines blocked as train breaks down between Walsall and Hamstead

News|1 hour ago

CHITTER CHATTER EASTER FUN!

Sandwell medical centre going from 'strength to strength'

Your World|4 hours ago

Wednesbury Great Western Street Metro

Black Country tram station gets makeover under multimillion pound scheme

News|4 hours ago

Poster image for Humble Boy play by Charlotte Jones.

Humble Boy by Charlotte Jones heading to Oldbury Rep

Your World|7 hours ago

The scene in Barrs Road

Police launch crash investigation after car overturns in Black Country street

News|8 hours ago

'Blind Dave' Heeley with his three daughters - All will be running the London Marathon today.

'It was absolutely brilliant and really emotional' - West Bromwich's 'Blind Dave' Heeley joined by daughters for one last London Marathon

News|11 hours ago

Wolverhampton Crown Court (PA)

Spurned ex-husband walks free from jail despite stalking, strangling and ramming his car at woman's Tipton home

News|11 hours ago

April 28, 2025

McArthur Glen Designer Outlet

Three men arrested following multiple thefts at Cannock designer outlet and eight car keys found in one vehicle

Get protected this World Immunisation Week

Your World|Apr 28

Aldi Storefront

May Bank Holiday opening hours confirmed for Aldi stores across Midlands

Anthony Stanley, West Midlands Metro Head of Operations and Safety, helps launch the new campaign.

Metro backs national pedestrian safety campaign

Your World|Apr 28

People on the beach at Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset.

More sunny weather for the West Midlands as Met Office predicts hottest day of the year 'so far'

Find out about courses and qualifications at City of Wolverhampton College's open evening on Wednesday, 30 April

Find out about courses at City of Wolverhampton College open evening

Your World|Apr 28

A safety campaign is being rolled out across the West Midlands Metro network, designed to raise awareness and help reduce the risk of collisions between pedestrians and trams.

West Midlands Metro backs national pedestrian safety campaign

'We have an important role in keeping women and children safe' - New boss of Wolverhampton's Haven refuge on the task ahead

The proposed new 3G pitch at the Phoenix Collegiate, Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich. Pic: Phoenix Collegiate. Permission for reuse for all LDRS partners.

West Bromwich school’s 3G football pitch approved

Property|Apr 28

April 27, 2025

Legendary fundraiser and West Brom fan 'Blind Dave' set to run last London Marathon - and it's a family affair

Aldi vs Lidl: Which has more stores in your area? See our full list of Black Country shops

The shop in High Street, Smethwick, which would be extended to accommodate a 20-bed HMO. Pic: Google Maps. Permission for reuse for all LDRS partners.

Smethwick High Street HMO would ‘make everything 100 times worse’ according to angry neighbours

Property|Apr 27

April 26, 2025

A range of vehicles have been recovered by neighbourhood policing teams. Photo: West Midlands Police

Motorbikes and cars recovered and van seized in West Midlands Police crackdown on vehicle crime

Celebration time for Wolves Disability Under-12s.

Wolves Foundation: Another great season!

Your World|Apr 26

Severn Trent is looking for customers to join forum and express their views

Severn Trent looking for customers to join forum and express their views

Your World|Apr 26

Compton Care will be chatting to members of the public during national campaign week

The Culture of Dying Matters - Compton Care asks ‘what matters to you?’ during national awareness week

Your World|Apr 26

Marston’s has teamed up with Paddy McGuinness on a search for the UK’s smartest pub

Paddy McGuinness and Marston's launch quiz to find UK's 'smartest pub'

Your World|Apr 26

Killer of Tipton carer Darren Whitehouse found guilty of death by dangerous driving four years after fatal stolen car crash

Birmingham Council House

Midlands has lost 140,000 council workers since 2012, according to recent study

Wolverhampton bus station. Photo: Google Street View. Permission for use by all BBC newswire partners.

Changes to Black Country bus timetables to come into force this weekend - here's everything you need to know

Transport|Apr 26

April 25, 2025

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging travellers to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for Umrah and the upcoming Hajj pilgrimages to ensure they are vaccinated against Meningitis

Hajj and Umrah pilgrims in the West Midlands reminded to get meningitis vaccination

Wednesbury Bus Station, near to where the incident has taken place

Traffic delays after crash outside Wednesbury Bus Station

The weather is expected to take a warmer turn as much of England is set to see temperatures above the national average

Warm weather ahead as West Midlands temperatures set to hit 10C above average

Midlands Hurricanes are set to be cheered on by a large crowd on Sunday. Photo: Andy Shaw

Fans invited to become players for a day as Midlands Hurricanes hold community open day

Do you know these three people? Police wish to talk to them following a robbery in Tipton

People threatened and goods stolen in Tipton shop robbery

Wolverhampton Crown Court (PA)

West Bromwich man set for trial after denying several charges concerning the selling of crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis

Police used a stinger to puncture Wilkins van tyres

Banned: White van man tries to escape chasing police cars despite stinger deflating three tyres in Great Barr

Charity set up by Sedgley mother in honour of her son celebrates anniversary with suitcase project

April 24, 2025

McDonald's crew during the litter event

McDonald's volunteers from restaurants in the West Midlands take part in Great British Spring Clean

Your World|Apr 24

CEO, Claire Towns, Head of Fundraising, Amanda Bowen and former footballers

Local football legends return for 10th annual Jane Webb Memorial Charity Match in aid of Mary Stevens Hospice

Your World|Apr 24

Alexi Morgan. Photo: NCA

West Bromwich man who arranged for five kilos of cocaine and cash to be exchanged outside primary school sentenced

Special thanks have been sent to the outgoing independent panel for Severn Trent's Community Fund.

Special thanks sent out to Severn Trent Community Fund panel

Your World|Apr 24

Adelaide is the first employee, who is a previous service user, to gain paid employment at Pomegranate café

Wolverhampton charity tells story of how Adelaide went from service user to employee

Christan Hems of Pest Interceptors

'Rats are eating McDonald’s' - Rat catcher declares 'business is booming' during Birmingham bin strike

Business|Apr 24

The proposed new Londis in Hagley Road West/Stanley Road, Oldbury. Pic: Google Maps. Permission for reuse for all LDRS partners.

24-hour off licence bid for new Oldbury shop to be scrutinised by councillors

April 23, 2025

Buses diverted along Great Barr road due to roadworks

Great Barr School in 1992

Former pupils set to descend on Bartons Arms for Great Barr Comprehensive reunion this weekend

Ex-England footballer John Barnes to appear at revamped Gospel Oak pub in Tipton

Business|Apr 23

Barrs Road, Cradley Heath. Photo: Google

Man struck by car in Cradley Heath 'recovering in hospital' after suffering multiple fractures

Cygnet Hospital Oldbury staff at their charity Easter raffle.

Cygnet Hospital Oldbury raise funds for mental health charity

Your World|Apr 23

St Giles Church Hall

Community grant helps St Giles Church Hall complete sustainability project

Your World|Apr 23

A stock image of a police officer from Greater Manchester Police.

Home burglary suspect arrested within 10 minutes in Sandwell