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March 4, 2025

Police spotted at Tipton Train Station

Person dies near to Tipton Train Station - police launch investigation

Spudman said he was excited to bring the luxurious flavours on the road

Staffordshire's 'Spudman' set to welcome singing star at his potato van

Flowers are blooming in Tettenhall this week

Could it be the warmest day of the year so far? Black Country to see temperatures hotter than Madrid

Police want to speak to this man following a robbery at a Birmingham shop. Photo: West Midlands Police

Birmingham shop worker hit with shopping basket and threatened with needle in robbery

Have you seen missing Richard? Photo: West Midlands Police

Police search for teen missing from Wolverhampton

The Section 60 powers covered Walsall. Photo: West Midlands Police

Extra police stop and search powers in place in Walsall over 'concerns of disorder'

March 3, 2025

The number of Black Country Year 6 pupils who have landed a spot at one of their preferred secondary schools for September has been revealed

Find out how many Year 6 pupils in the Black Country were offered a spot at their top choice of secondary school

A growing pile of tributes has been left at the roadside

'Fly high mate': Tributes at Wolverhampton roadside grow following death of dad in crash

Police said the woman was run over outside The Hare and Hounds pub in Kidderminster. Photo: Google

Man charged after woman hit by Audi in car park of Kidderminster pub

Year 6 pupils will today find out where they will be learning for the next five years. Photo: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe

National Offer Day: What to do if your child hasn't landed a place at their choice of secondary school

A police car on Sneyd Lane on Monday morning

Motorcyclist taken to hospital with 'serious leg injuries' after crash with car in Bloxwich

Workers at MetCat Ltd were clearing the site on Monday morning

Firefighters called to blaze at Wolverhampton metal recycling yard

Pupils Freddy Barratt, Benjamin Hassall, Leighton Hawley and Mackyle Barratt in the school hall

'The beauty is behind the front cover': Inside Walsall school which has undergone 'significant changes'

March 1, 2025

'It's the principle!' Defiant Wolverhampton grandmother faces TV bailiffs after refusing to pay lockdown parking fine

February 28, 2025

From the Save the Crooked House campaign group are Ian Sandall (left) and Paul Turner (right) with MP Mike Woods.

'We will not stop until this pub is rebuilt!' Campaigners remain determined to rebuild The Crooked House after latest setback

Staff and students at Adult Education Wolverhampton are celebrating the Ofsted result. Photo: Wolverhampton Council

'Students learn in a calm environment': Wolverhampton adult education centre gets 'Good' Ofsted ranking

February 27, 2025

Wolverhampton pharmacist handed suspended sentence for submitting false information to secure Covid-19 funding

Pictures taken inside Central Cafe. Photo: Walsall Council

Inside the dirty Black Country café as owner fined in court

February 26, 2025

L-R Kiyran Delaney, Jermaine Vassell, Rayhan Hurd. Photo: West Midlands Police

Two Black Country men among trio jailed after police chase led to revolver and ammunition discovery

'Lucky' Wolverhampton drug dealers get 'last chance' as judge hands down suspended sentences

February 25, 2025

The incident happened at The Port House pub in Stourport. Photo: Google

Man suffers 'serious injuries' to face in assault at Stourport pub

Forensic vans in Stonnall on Tuesday

'I can't come to terms with what has happened': Residents' shock at second tragedy in sleepy Staffordshire village

Michael Obasi. Photo: West Midlands Police

Six people found guilty of murdering 'beloved' dad whose body was discovered by dog walker two days after attack

Police in Stonnall

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Staffordshire village

Officers caught the dangerous driving on bodycam footage

Watch: Dangerous Smethwick driver who hit 100mph at illegal car meet given road ban

Jayden Gordon has been jailed: Photo: Staffordshire Police

Walsall drug dealer jailed after around £26k in cash and crack cocaine found at his home

Peter Scarrott next to the huge tree

50-tonne tree due to be removed after it fell in two gardens near Wolverhampton

The property has a guide price of around £1.2 million

Block of flats in Tipton to be sold at auction with £1.2 million guide price

'No further applications received' to develop former Walsall police station site years after flats plan given go-ahead

February 24, 2025

A man has been charged with a string of offences after police found drugs in Cannock

Man charged with string of offences after knife and drugs recovered and police officer 'injured' in Birmingham

Aerial photos show the scale of the tree

'You would not believe it!' - Residents near Wolverhampton face aftermath of Storm Darragh months on as 50-tonne tree still in their gardens

Pupils with Jasper and Rufus, the school dogs

'We are just one big family and everybody cares about each other': says headteacher at 'Outstanding' Walsall primary school

February 21, 2025

Rat droppings found close to packaged food. Photo: Wolverhampton Council

Wolverhampton food business ordered to pay over £11,000 after 'significant rat infestation' found

The new ride stands at 78ft tall. Photo: Lenslifters

Watch: Alton Towers Resort reveals first heart-pounding look at new ride set to open next month

February 20, 2025

Blue police tape in place on Redwood Road

In Picture: Scene of alleged shooting at takeaway on Sandwell-Walsall border

Police scene outside Regal Fish Bar

Police investigate after shots reportedly fired at Walsall takeaway

Tyjon Cogger (left) and Saabir Mohamed have been jailed for a combined total of more than 38 years after a shooting in Smethwick. Photo: West Midlands Police

Two 'dangerous' men jailed after shotgun fired at man in Smethwick car park

February 19, 2025

Ronan's Law: New restrictions on knife sales announced in memory of murdered Wolverhampton teen Ronan Kanda

February 18, 2025

A photo of the M6 motorway

'All emergency services' at scene of crash on M6 southbound

A man has been charged with a string of offences after police found drugs in Cannock

Cannock man charged with string of offences after drugs found

Around 200 cannabis plants were discovered by police. Photo: West Midlands Police

Hundreds of cannabis plants found at Wolverhampton industrial estate where man tried to 'evade police' by 'climbing' onto roof

The broken down lorry. Photo: National Highways

All lanes reopen on M6 near Great Barr after broken down lorry forced earlier closure

Great Barr|Feb 18

Wynford "Willie" Griffiths. Photo: West Midlands Police

'Our world has been turned upside down': Family pay tribute to 'beautiful' man killed in hit-and-run collision

Have you seen Chloe? Photo: Staffordshire Police

Police search for missing Cannock woman

Sutton Coldfield town centre. Photo: Google

Police put dispersal order in place in West Midlands town for second time in a week to clamp down on anti-social behaviour

Catherine Beaman runs the weekly support group, which she is currently funding herself

'The system is broken': Dudley mum who runs weekly group calls on more support for parents with special educational needs children

Mabel pictured in hospital after she was diagnosed with cancer in October of 2023

'Happy and bubbly' young Stafford girl had to learn to walk again after being diagnosed with cancer

The school is being built on the St John's Grange house development in Lichfield

Work progresses to build new primary school at Staffordshire housing development

February 17, 2025

The dog was discovered seriously ill in Willenhall. Photo: RSPCA

'It’s heartbreaking to see a dog abandoned in this way' - 'Seriously ill' dog found dumped at Walsall nature reserve has to be put down

Year 8 pupils Agyapal and Matviy in the school's recently refurbished science lab

'We are here for the children of Wolverhampton': Inside the secondary school where pupils have become teachers

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