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Ryan Passey's family and supporters outside Birmingham Civil & Family Court

Breaking New hope in Ryan Passey case as permission granted for judicial review

Police stock

Breaking Woman found dead after police rush to incident at railway station

Amber Renee Gayle, aged 32, of Great Barr, Birmingham

Psychologist jailed over relationship at young offenders institute

Shaun Keasey, chairman of Wolverhampton Pub Watch

Pub boss demands apology over minister's 'not working people' comments

Dudley Town FC could be coming home next year

'Robins will be back playing in Dudley next year,' says council leader

The 2,700 plots would be built off Park Lane opposite Handsworth Cemetery on the border of West Bromwich and Birmingham.

Plans to build 2,700-plot cemetery on Black Country border approved

The development could include up to 600 homes, with 40 per cent designated as affordable housing

Plans unveiled for 600 new homes in Streetly as consultation launched

News

The Jimenez's were the first to buy the new flavour

Wolves striker Raul Jimenez spotted at Tettenhall café

‘Hoax’ bomb threats made to two planes travelling from UK to Europe

Ryan Bridge, founder of Raise the Colours, arriving at Oxford Magistrates' Court where he is charged with 14 offences relating to reported incidents between January 31 and March 31 2026.

Founder of Raise the Colours flag group denies racial harassment

Attingham Park, the National Trust property near Shrewsbury

'Essential' utility work to cause disruption at National Trust spot

Radical action is needed to preserve Royal Mail services.

Deadline to send tracked Royal Mail parcels to arrive for Christmas

How to attract Robins this November

How to attract robins to gardens this November - using 1 simple fruit

Images shared of the inside of Bridgnorth Medical Practice.

Shropshire GP surgery will not reopen for months - photos reveal why

Purity Bar & Kitchen in Waterloo Street, Birmingham

New chapter for West Midlands city bar after refurbishment

Church Street, Bridgnorth

Repairs to 'dangerous' building in Bridgnorth to close road for weeks

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Poppy Cascade at St Peter's Church in Inkberrow, Worcestershire

Cascade of knitted poppies pour from church to mark fallen soldiers

George Filip, 45, Alexandru Moco, 27, and Leonard Banica, 41, targeted sixteen vulnerable women - bringing them into the UK to work as sex workers.

Watch police arrest men for running brothels and human trafficking

West Brom correspondent Lewis Cox reviews a stunning 3-1 victory at West Ham.

WATCH: Reporter Lewis Cox revels in stylish West Brom statement win

Reporter Dan Stacey spoke to the people of Dudley.
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Plus 'We're not stockpiling!' Black Country locals react to attack fears

Nostalgia

Take a look back at Wolverhampton in 1963 in 27 pictures
See how Wolverhampton looked more than 60 years ago

1974 remembered: 39 pictures from Wolverhampton and the Black Country

Boys at Constitution Hill Boys’ School in the 1921 to 1924 period. Jack Felton could well be one of these lads, but it is not known which.

Remembering Jack Felton’s school days in 1920s Wellington

Business

Monica Kapur, R3 Midlands chair

West Midlands businesses face cashflow pressures from overdue invoices

20 promotions at Anthony Collins

20 promotions mark major people investment at law firm Anthony Collins

The site in Digbeth is part of a move to increase beer production and provide a new place to drink. Photo: New Invention Brewery

Brewery thanks supporters after taproom fundraiser exceeds target

The Dell Stadium in Pensnett

Dudley Town FC moves closer to home as council hints at 2027 return

Education

An artist's impression of the proposed new George Betts Primary School in West End Avenue, Smethwick.

Plans to replace 'ageing' Smethwick primary school approved

Head Boys and Girls: L-R: Ava 10, Jacob 11, Billy 10, Lottie 10.

Plus Inside the school bringing students together to feel like a ‘family’

Barbara Bowdler from The Old Rectory Care Home in Albrighton

Woman celebrates 109th birthday with visitors from her old school

Wolverhampton Girls’ High School on Tettenhall Road

Plus Wolverhampton's best and worst GCSE results revealed in new rankings

Caitlin Leigh won bronze at the Blind Football European Championship

University graduate wins big at Blind Football Euros

Malvern St James

Historic West Midlands private school is not housing asylum seekers

Your World

Su Lowe, Mayoress of Dudley
Cllr Pete Lowe, Mayor of Dudley
Martyn Richardson, Richardson Brothers Foundation
Cllr Paul Singh, Mayor of Wolverhampton

Black Country mayors' charities boosted by Richardson foundation

Sleeping Beauty cast in rehearsal (from left) Scott Denton, Faith Evans, Laura Attwell, Mike Green, Daisy-Mae Bunn, Jade Foster and Zoe Darkes

Theatre group brings back popular Sleeping Beauty pantomime

Dr Jon Bingham

Midlands Air Ambulance seeks final supporters for helicopter tribute

Vicky Turrell: Bonfire Night memories and autumn surprises

Politics

Marmion House, by LDR, with permission for use by all LDRS partners

Town councillors call for restoration of community grant scheme

Cllr Tony Pearce (Doxey And Castletown)

Greens criticise ‘arrogant’ Labour following spat over Zionism policy

Councillor Marco Longhi

'Defy Government over planning changes' says Reform group leader

Rose Burley

Tributes paid to ‘stalwart’ Walsall councillor following death

Caley Ashman

Dudley councillor apologises for 'offensive' social media posts

Walsall Council chief executive, and Councillor Elaine Williams

Secret discussion on 'leadership' of council dramatically dropped

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The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

The Cricut is topping Christmas wish lists, and it's easy to see why

Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

OPI shoppers can spin an online reward wheel to win extra discounts, free nail polish, vouchers and more in its early Black Friday promotion.

Beauty fans can win freebies in early Black Friday deal

Chainmaking was the very lifeblood of Black Country manufacturing for centuries, and this striking factory floor shot showcases the quality, skill, and industrial strength that made the region world-famous. Did anyone in your family work in the famous local chain, cable, or heavy ironworks industries back in the '60s?

25 clues that reveal your Black Country roots

Health

Mya became the youngest ever recipient of a prestigious West Midlands Ambulance Service bravery award

Girl, 5, hailed a hero after saving mum's life with 999 call

Healthwatch Wolverhampton

Healthwatch Wolverhampton welcomes Government U-turn on abolition

Chris 'Chopper' Hall

Dudley pub events day raises £11,000 for regular taken ill in Spain

Dudley ranked worst place to exercise in the West Midlands: Here's why

Dudley ranked worst place to exercise in the West Midlands: Here's why

Credit: West Midlands Ambulance Service.

West Midlands Ambulance hospital handover delays 'deteriorating'

Deneka and daughter Savannah

Woman diagnosed with rare cancer with fewer than 400 cases worldwide

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