News Archive
'It’s time for takeaways to be rated for health, not just hygiene' - Your Letters plus flying back to 2015 in our picture from the archive series
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Reform hits back at Dudley Tory leader for ‘not having the courage’ to trigger by-elections
Birmingham Labour leaders ‘have lost grip on power’, union at centre of bin strikes claim
'It is quite perverse now' - Calls for cheaper fares for short bus trips across the West Midlands
'He showed true dedication, grit and passion to his sport': Hundreds expected at 'Tipton Thrasher' Keith's funeral
King's Award-winning Bilston firm scoops third business award of 2025
Proposal to combine two Birmingham schools amid ‘unfilled pupil places’ and ‘financial challenges’
Impact of low staffing and 'lack of collaboration' on children’s services laid out in new report
New funding deal to prevent cuts to West Midlands bus services set to be agreed
Plans seek to turn former Stourbridge industrial site into two care homes and apartments for the elderly
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Plans to convert former legion club in Smethwick into new nursery approved
'Excellent company with a sharp sense of humour' - Tributes pour in for former Shropshire Star and Express & Star business and travel editor Jim Walsh who has died after a short illness aged 73
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Shifnal scouts and church treasurer who stole more than £170,000 from groups and blew it on crypto scam ordered to pay back less than half of what he took
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Fire crews help to make road safe following collision in Bridgnorth
Watch: West Midlands Armistice Day parade and wreaths being laid at war memorial
We visited a small Staffordshire market town renowned for its beauty and community spirit as locals tell us why it's got the 'wow' factor
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Unemployment in West Midlands is highest outside London, according to latest figures
Man jailed for series of thefts in east Birmingham, including a car used by disability carers
Man jailed for drugs offences after police County Lines investigation in Birmingham
Appeal launched after shop worker threatened in Wolverhampton
The 52 Morrisons cafes closing across the UK & 17 convenience stores - including West Midlands outlets
Armistice Day 2025: 12 pictures show poignant Armistice remembrance services across the West Midlands
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I watched the Princess of Wales lay her Armistice Day wreath at Staffordshire's National Memorial Arboretum - you could hear a pin drop
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The Sandwell Colleges pay their respects with parade and poppy release at poignant Remembrance ceremony
'If you haven’t got your health, you’ve got nothing' - Councillors react as West Midlands Ambulance service faces worst hospital handover delays in England
Man dies and two others injured after bin lorry collides with West Midlands building
101-year-old RAF veteran joining Wolverhampton City College students in poignant Armistice ceremony
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Love triangle killer who knifed Birmingham-born dad through the heart is jailed for more than six years
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Appeal launched after sexual assault incident on train near Wolverhampton
Man seen with knife and making threats to kill in Wolverhampton amid reports of disorder - arrest made
Two people arrested following car break-in in Walsall
Katie Fox killing: Everything we know about stabbing on Birmingham street that killed 34-year-old woman
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Albert’s Schloss Birmingham unveils sparkling Wunderbar White Christmas plans - and they’re looking pretty spectacular
Family pay tribute to 'loved and respected' man who died following assault
Kate lays Armistice Day wreath for first time as nation pays silent tribute
Walsall man sentenced after major tabacco operation uncovered as more than 100,000 illegal cigarettes seized
Citroen’s e-C5 Aircross goes on sale in UK with full electric car grant
First Drive: The Denza Z9GT is a comfortable and innovative GT cruiser
Former 'King of the Jungle' and TV star Joe Pasquale set for Brierley Hill appearance - here's how to get tickets
'You've just made my day' - watch a West Midland delivery driver's joyful reaction to winning a £1.3 million house
Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'All is not what it seemed...'
Wolverhampton business recognised for Safety Excellence
Free award-winning Essential HR Skills Training comes to Mid Wales
Free after-dark walking and running club returns to Fox Hollies Leisure Centre
Kidderminster nursery remembers with poppies and pictures
Alex Ballinger MP launches Halesowen’s bid to be UK Town of Culture
These are the plug-in hybrids with the longest ranges available today
'This community deserves better' - Two Walsall councillors resign from Labour Party over £20million government funding row
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