18 West Midlands establishments receive new food hygiene ratings - with just one receiving the full five starsPlus
Meet some of the friendly faces and quirky characters we've encountered on visits to West Midlands neighbourhoods over the last 12 monthsPlus
Two Walsall residents to be recognised in New Years Honours List for outstanding services to communities across the West Midlands
Former West Midlands Ambulance Service doctor recognised in New Years Honours List after 30 years of service
'We want our residents, shoppers, visitors and those who come here for work, to feel safe in our city' - Wolverhampton police reveal arrest figures for shop thefts during 2025
Cold health alert issued for the West Midlands amid snow forecasts across the UK - here's what to expect from the weather ahead of 2026
'We relentlessly pursue criminals': West Midlands Police reveals how much 'dirty money' the force has taken from convicted criminals and how the money will be spent
A Grade II listed Georgian Manor and the place an iconic Christmas song was written - Inside five of the West Midlands' most expensive properties on the marketPlus
151 West Midlands establishments handed zero or one star food hygiene ratings in 2025 as Sandwell tops charts for number of least hygienic spotsPlus
Wordsley Christmas Tree Festival showcases 30 designs highlighting creativity and good work in the local community
We visit Staffordshire village known for its award-winning farm and booming independent businesses that make it an 'amazing' place to live and workPlus
Two Wolverhampton spots handed zero ratings in latest set of food hygiene inspections across the West MidlandsPlus
'It’s an inspiring scheme with significant positive benefits' - Wolverhampton NHS solar farm wins major national award
Family of much-loved Wolverhampton lollipop lady who was always ‘armed with sweets' stop funeral procession to hand chocolates out to tribute payers
Staffordshire Police patrols totalling over 10,000 hours help reduce crime figures across 19 hotspot areas
More than 70 suspected drink or drug drivers arrested in operation to make Staffordshire's roads safer
New Pelsall bridge opens for festive period despite redevelopment being months away from completionPlus
'We are ready and waiting when Wolves are' - Wolverhampton Council leader hits back at Jeff Shi comments and insists club behind delays to Molineux regeneration plansPlus
Black Country NHS bosses urge residents to 'think carefully' about which services they use during doctors' strikes
Man dies and woman hospitalised in 'serious condition' following Birmingham crash between car and pedestrians
Large fire at family-owned pork scratchings factory in Walsall started 'accidentally', fire service rules