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The Black Country's best secondary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving

Three local secondary schools have been named among the best in the country in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.

Supporting image for story: The Black Country's best secondary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving

Supporting image for story: Murder investigation launched following Birmingham stabbing

Murder investigation launched following Birmingham stabbing

Supporting image for story: We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food

We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food

Supporting image for story: Theft appeal after 'two full trolleys' taken from Dudley shop

Theft appeal after 'two full trolleys' taken from Dudley shop

Supporting image for story: Man seriously injured after being hit by car in Birmingham

Man seriously injured after being hit by car in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: 'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce

'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce

Supporting image for story: Women 'begging for money' on behalf of charity for sick child suspected to be fraudsters - Staffordshire Police issue warning

Women 'begging for money' on behalf of charity for sick child suspected to be fraudsters - Staffordshire Police issue warning

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Supporting image for story: Wetherspoon sets sights on giving listed pub near West Bromwich a makeover

Wetherspoon sets sights on giving listed pub near West Bromwich a makeover

Supporting image for story: Teenager charged with throwing firework into highway in Birmingham city centre

Teenager charged with throwing firework into highway in Birmingham city centre

Supporting image for story: 53 Walsall businesses issued the worst food hygiene ratings in 2025

53 Walsall businesses issued the worst food hygiene ratings in 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited a restaurant that I never expected to see in Rugeley and found to have a nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good food

I visited a restaurant that I never expected to see in Rugeley and found to have a nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good food

Supporting image for story: 15 'underdogs' waiting in Dogs Trust kennels for their 'fur-ever' this festive season

15 'underdogs' waiting in Dogs Trust kennels for their 'fur-ever' this festive season

Supporting image for story: Bilston BMW driver, 33, caught drink driving on busy A-road gets ban and four-figure legal bill

Bilston BMW driver, 33, caught drink driving on busy A-road gets ban and four-figure legal bill

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Man seriously injured after being hit by car in Birmingham

Police have appealed for information after a man was seriously injured in a Birmingham collision.

Supporting image for story: Man seriously injured after being hit by car in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Murder investigation launched following Birmingham stabbing

Murder investigation launched following Birmingham stabbing

Supporting image for story: Theft appeal after 'two full trolleys' taken from Dudley shop

Theft appeal after 'two full trolleys' taken from Dudley shop

Supporting image for story: Women 'begging for money' on behalf of charity for sick child suspected to be fraudsters - Staffordshire Police issue warning

Women 'begging for money' on behalf of charity for sick child suspected to be fraudsters - Staffordshire Police issue warning

Supporting image for story: Bilston BMW driver, 33, caught drink driving on busy A-road gets ban and four-figure legal bill

Bilston BMW driver, 33, caught drink driving on busy A-road gets ban and four-figure legal bill

Supporting image for story: Teenager charged with throwing firework into highway in Birmingham city centre

Teenager charged with throwing firework into highway in Birmingham city centre

Supporting image for story: Man charged in connection with murder of teenager in Birmingham

Man charged in connection with murder of teenager in Birmingham

Business

Wetherspoon sets sights on giving listed pub near West Bromwich a makeover

A listed public house operated by JD Wetherspoons near West Bromwich will undergo major refurbishment work if planners give the new proposals the green light.

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoon sets sights on giving listed pub near West Bromwich a makeover

Supporting image for story: 53 Walsall businesses issued the worst food hygiene ratings in 2025

53 Walsall businesses issued the worst food hygiene ratings in 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for new Taco Bell restaurant approved at retail park near Merry Hill

Plans for new Taco Bell restaurant approved at retail park near Merry Hill

Supporting image for story: 'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'

'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'

Supporting image for story: Struggling West Midlands businesses call for support in turning their fortunes around

Struggling West Midlands businesses call for support in turning their fortunes around

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Aluminium exporting push sees return to 24/7 operations

Bridgnorth Aluminium exporting push sees return to 24/7 operations

Supporting image for story: Lovell launches new refurbishment and retrofit operation

Lovell launches new refurbishment and retrofit operation

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Supporting image for story: 'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce

'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce

Supporting image for story: Paragliders in lucky escape after landing near Staffordshire polar bear enclosure

Paragliders in lucky escape after landing near Staffordshire polar bear enclosure

Supporting image for story: Moment West Midlands drink driver who killed a dad on Christmas Eve tells police 'you've got nothing'

Moment West Midlands drink driver who killed a dad on Christmas Eve tells police 'you've got nothing'

Supporting image for story: Watch the moment police seize nine blank-firing pistols as West Midlands man is jailed over plans to make lethal weapons

Watch the moment police seize nine blank-firing pistols as West Midlands man is jailed over plans to make lethal weapons

Supporting image for story: 'I powered my entire West Midlands home using 500 discarded vapes. They're not as disposable as we think'

'I powered my entire West Midlands home using 500 discarded vapes. They're not as disposable as we think'

Supporting image for story: The shocking moment a Stourbridge chocolate thief smashes through a shop window with shovel to steal confectionery

The shocking moment a Stourbridge chocolate thief smashes through a shop window with shovel to steal confectionery

Education

Supporting image for story: The Black Country's best secondary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving

The Black Country's best secondary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving

Supporting image for story: Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers

Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers

Supporting image for story: Christmas card competition proves a festive hit with children across West Midlands

Christmas card competition proves a festive hit with children across West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Celebrated Netflix actor returns to his Wolverhampton primary school to open library

Celebrated Netflix actor returns to his Wolverhampton primary school to open library

Supporting image for story: Family Christmas concert brings festive cheer

Family Christmas concert brings festive cheer

Supporting image for story: Consultation to begin on planned expansion of Wolverhampton community school that will create 79 new pupil places

Consultation to begin on planned expansion of Wolverhampton community school that will create 79 new pupil places

Motors

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Alpine hints at electric A110 sports coupe successor in new film

Supporting image for story: First Drive: Ferrari’s Amalfi brings more of a good thing

First Drive: Ferrari’s Amalfi brings more of a good thing

Supporting image for story: BMW’s ‘M’ division to launch driver-focused in-car apps

BMW’s ‘M’ division to launch driver-focused in-car apps

Supporting image for story: Kia EV4 and PV5 Passenger become latest EVs to receive government’s Electric Car Grant

Kia EV4 and PV5 Passenger become latest EVs to receive government’s Electric Car Grant

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Mercedes VLE electric minivan to make world debut in March

Supporting image for story: Important checks to make to your car tyres before travelling this Christmas

Important checks to make to your car tyres before travelling this Christmas

Property

Supporting image for story: Appeal to turn over decision on Brierley Hill MOT centre rejected

Appeal to turn over decision on Brierley Hill MOT centre rejected

Supporting image for story: Major plans approved for arson-hit Willenhall building

Major plans approved for arson-hit Willenhall building

Supporting image for story: Birmingham church scheme approved despite objections over gravestones being moved

Birmingham church scheme approved despite objections over gravestones being moved

Supporting image for story: Huge developments set to transform five 'forgotten' Birmingham neighbourhoods as schemes take huge step forward

Huge developments set to transform five 'forgotten' Birmingham neighbourhoods as schemes take huge step forward

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Labour councillor slams Keir Starmer's Government over planning rules ‘disaster about to happen’

West Midlands Labour councillor slams Keir Starmer's Government over planning rules ‘disaster about to happen’

Supporting image for story: Plans for safe centre for vulnerable Birmingham children narrowly approved

Plans for safe centre for vulnerable Birmingham children narrowly approved

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Supporting image for story: Disruption to Christmas getaway amid queues to ferry and train cancellations

Disruption to Christmas getaway amid queues to ferry and train cancellations

Supporting image for story: Armagh Observatory continues centuries-old winter solstice tradition

Armagh Observatory continues centuries-old winter solstice tradition

Supporting image for story: More than 41,000 people have now crossed Channel in small boats this year

More than 41,000 people have now crossed Channel in small boats this year

Supporting image for story: Keir Starmer will ‘absolutely’ be PM next Christmas, Labour chairwoman says

Keir Starmer will ‘absolutely’ be PM next Christmas, Labour chairwoman says

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£20m spent on Commons since IndyRef, SNP says

Supporting image for story: Anger as four independent Hampstead Heath cafes handed to Daisy Green group

Anger as four independent Hampstead Heath cafes handed to Daisy Green group

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Trail hunting set to be banned for fear it is a ‘smokescreen’ for harm

Supporting image for story: Irish premier tells UN peacekeepers in Lebanon of nation’s pride

Irish premier tells UN peacekeepers in Lebanon of nation’s pride

Supporting image for story: Farage urged to drop candidate doubling down on claim Lammy should ‘go home’

Farage urged to drop candidate doubling down on claim Lammy should ‘go home’

Supporting image for story: William and George don aprons to help with Christmas lunch at homeless shelter

William and George don aprons to help with Christmas lunch at homeless shelter

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US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro

Supporting image for story: US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela

US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela

Supporting image for story: Disabled engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast off for space

Disabled engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast off for space

Supporting image for story: Court sentences ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife to 17 years over state gifts

Court sentences ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife to 17 years over state gifts

Supporting image for story: US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters

US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters

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Eight dead and dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port

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Rubio hopeful about Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts but clear on challenges

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Judge throws out conviction of man found guilty of killing Run-DMC star

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The Kennedy Centre adds Trump’s name onto building

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Spread of Gaza famine has been averted ‘but strip still faces starvation’