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February 5, 2025

Peter Rhodes on intelligence, comedy and a strange man in your hotel room

News|5 hours ago

Row erupts among Dudley politicians over ‘grubby deals’ and votes for sale

Politics|5 hours ago

West Midlands to use AI to prevent road tragedies

News|5 hours ago

'Rushed and incoherent' grey belt won't help Government meet housing targets, say peers

Politics|5 hours ago

Company looking at taking on Dudley's leisure centres greeted by protesters

News|5 hours ago

February 4, 2025

'Knife crime is a national crisis that needs a national response' - Express & Star Comment

News|18 hours ago

'It's outrageous' Dudley councillor reacts as fly tippers dump waste outside school

Peter Rhodes on hokum, horror and how to experience a Gallic shrug

Hundreds back call to halt a Black Country council from 'criminalising homelessness'

'It's the last straw' - Dudley mum fears living on the streets as she faces eviction with her son

'An appalling abuse of democracy': Dudley councillor speaks out against cabinet budget plans

Major plans put forward for two landmark Black Country pubs

February 3, 2025

'We would love to see as many people as possible' - Dudley residents invited to public community meetings

February 2, 2025

Reform UK to begin local election campaign with Birmingham rally

Parish council allowances in the spotlight in South Staffordshire

'It's a massive increase in costs': West Midlands pub landlord fears the price of a pint will rise even further - here's why

February 1, 2025

Wolverhampton MP shares his thoughts on University of Wolverhampton redevelopment plans

Huge settlement confirmed for West Midlands in landmark deal

January 31, 2025

West Midlands to receive major boost as policing investment doubled to £200million

Revealed: Police officer numbers - and how West Midlands, West Mercia and Staffordshire forces compare to others

Dudley charity worker slams Welfare team cut

Politics|Jan 31

Birmingham councillors shocked and ashamed by damning report that exposed reason for financial downfall

Politics|Jan 31

January 30, 2025

Mayor welcomes £385 million devolution deal for West Midlands

Peter Rhodes on healthy eating, teaching the Holocaust, and Gaza – the last resort?

Sandwell Council spending £130,000 on manager to oversee buying two children’s homes

Politics|Jan 30

Dudley Council plans £40m more in loans

Politics|Jan 30

Concerns raised over reduced fire crews in Staffordshire

Politics|Jan 30

January 29, 2025

West Midlands Mayor repeats pledge of no plans for a mayoral tax precept

Politics|Jan 29

Past budget ‘raises serious questions’ for councillors in Birmingham

Politics|Jan 29

Fears at Dudley community centre that cuts may cost lives for the worst off

Politics|Jan 29

Standards investigation into conduct of Dudley councillors cost council £137,000

Politics|Jan 29

January 28, 2025

'Since I have been in Dudley there are no jobs here, there is nothing here'

Politics|Jan 28

The new Mayor of Walsall has unveiled her true thoughts on taking on the top job

£8m masterplan to boost visitors to Sandwell Valley ‘paused’ over ‘unrealistic’ income targets

Politics|Jan 28

January 27, 2025

10-bed apartment block to be built behind Grade II listed pub in Walsall

Property|Jan 27

Peter Rhodes on curious lyrics, the Trump dynasty and grey-haired revolutionaries

Birmingham's financial woes continue into 2025 amid another tough budget

Politics|Jan 27

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker hails Government’s ‘show of faith’ in region

Politics|Jan 27

Dudley health boss claims plans to slash charity funds is an ‘opportunity’

Politics|Jan 27

January 26, 2025

Staffordshire councillors reconsider reopening of Marmion House in Tamworth

Politics|Jan 26

January 25, 2025

Cannock Chase councillors reject proposed increase on annual allowances

Politics|Jan 25

Community cash back in Dudley Council’s budget

Politics|Jan 25

January 24, 2025

Household Support Fund: UK homes to get £300 DWP cost of living payment in 2025 and air fryers - how to apply

Politics|Jan 24

No shortage of dentist appointments in Walsall as one in four children suffer from tooth decay

Politics|Jan 24

Walsall Council to 'review procedures' in wake of Southport stabbing

Petitions presented to save Cannock museum and theatre as talks take place on their future

Politics|Jan 24

Endless wait for disabled football fans travelling to Walsall's Bescot Stadium by train

Transport|Jan 24

Taking on the Nimbys, or government striking a blow against people power?

In-depth|Jan 24

January 23, 2025

Star Comment: The tragic irony of knife crime in the West Midlands

Dudley Council U-turns on decision to dispose of mayor's limo

Politics|Jan 23