A MILE long stretch of the busy A449 near Wolverhampton was closed off today after a car collided with a skip lorry.

More than 12,000 people lined the streets of Bewdley and Kidderminster to catch a glimpse of the Olympic Torch as it arrived in the Midlands for the first time.

An Olympic torchbearer returned to his Dudley school to inspire future generations of athletes.

There are some days when our roving video journalist Nicky Butler loves her job… and that was definitely the case when she got the chance to ride a Segway on beautiful Cannock Chase.

Videos charting the progress of recruits looking to seal a place on West Midlands Police’s firearms squad have been launched today.

An annual dragon boat race which raises thousands for charity has been declared a roaring success.

Students have helped to take part in a world record dance attempt to mark the beginning of the Olympic Torch’s journey.

Thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused when cladding fell off the outside of a Great Bridge car showroom and crashed onto the cars beneath.

The trailer for the new James Bond film Skyfall has been unveiled. Watch it on Expressandstar.com

You don’t need to scoop the jackpot to feel like a star. Hollywood-themed toilets at one Mecca Bingo hall in the Black Country will have you rubbing shoulders with the likes of Marilyn Monroe,  Madonna, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Watch our video.

Olympics fever was officially ignited in the UK today when the iconic flame started its 70-day nationwide tour.

TV star Pauline Quirke opened her heart about her weight loss battle during a book signing session with fans.