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March 30, 2021

Supporting image for story: Sunseekers head outdoors ahead of cooler weekend

Sunseekers head outdoors ahead of cooler weekend

Supporting image for story: CCTV plan for Wren's Nest nature reserve amid fly-tipping misery

CCTV plan for Wren's Nest nature reserve amid fly-tipping misery

March 29, 2021

Supporting image for story: Temperatures expected to reach 24C in England as lockdown measures ease

Temperatures expected to reach 24C in England as lockdown measures ease

Supporting image for story: Could hydrogen - and not electricity - be the answer to our transport needs?

Could hydrogen - and not electricity - be the answer to our transport needs?

March 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Record-high March temperatures forecast as lockdown eases

Record-high March temperatures forecast as lockdown eases

March 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: £250,000 funding to fix drains and stop flooding on Staffordshire road

£250,000 funding to fix drains and stop flooding on Staffordshire road

Supporting image for story: MP meets with transport officials to press for electrification between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton

MP meets with transport officials to press for electrification between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton

March 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Waterfall to flow against in tribute to healthcare heroes

Waterfall to flow against in tribute to healthcare heroes

Supporting image for story: Council bosses open to improving areas for pedestrians

Council bosses open to improving areas for pedestrians

March 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: UK carbon emissions fall nearly 11% in pandemic year, official figures show

UK carbon emissions fall nearly 11% in pandemic year, official figures show

March 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: 3,000 burial plots to be created next to Sandwell Crematorium

3,000 burial plots to be created next to Sandwell Crematorium

Supporting image for story: Dairy farm lands ice cream deal - but slurry lagoon plan sparks concerns

Dairy farm lands ice cream deal - but slurry lagoon plan sparks concerns

Supporting image for story: £20 million to help residents save on energy bills

£20 million to help residents save on energy bills

March 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: ‘Crushing blow’ in crackdown on Walsall fly-tippers

‘Crushing blow’ in crackdown on Walsall fly-tippers

Supporting image for story: 'Pipe down': Shifnal residents hit back at Black Country councils pushing to develop Shropshire's green belt

'Pipe down': Shifnal residents hit back at Black Country councils pushing to develop Shropshire's green belt

Supporting image for story: Owners say tree felling at ancient woodland is 'in interest of safety and preservation '

Owners say tree felling at ancient woodland is 'in interest of safety and preservation '

Supporting image for story: Plans underway for new community hub in Dudley

Plans underway for new community hub in Dudley

March 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton ‘leading the way’ thanks to new street lighting scheme

Wolverhampton ‘leading the way’ thanks to new street lighting scheme

March 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Volunteers fight back against Walsall litterbugs and fly-tippers

Volunteers fight back against Walsall litterbugs and fly-tippers

March 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Action on Walsall road used as 'race track'

Action on Walsall road used as 'race track'

Supporting image for story: New biking trails to help keep people active

New biking trails to help keep people active

Supporting image for story: UK halfway to net zero as emissions tumble 11% in pandemic, says analysis

UK halfway to net zero as emissions tumble 11% in pandemic, says analysis

March 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Politics being played over green belt homes plan, says councillor

Politics being played over green belt homes plan, says councillor

March 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Major revamp for historic Wolverhampton baths building is unveiled

Major revamp for historic Wolverhampton baths building is unveiled

March 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: Community hub for Hednesford town centre in ambitious plan

Community hub for Hednesford town centre in ambitious plan

Supporting image for story: Thousands of new trees to be planted across Wolverhampton

Thousands of new trees to be planted across Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Extension for public consultation over snubbed Shifnal homes development

Extension for public consultation over snubbed Shifnal homes development

Supporting image for story: Part of iconic Longbridge plant to be transformed into hundreds of homes and employment space

Part of iconic Longbridge plant to be transformed into hundreds of homes and employment space

Supporting image for story: Birmingham 2022 unveils plan for first ever carbon-neutral Commonwealth Games

Birmingham 2022 unveils plan for first ever carbon-neutral Commonwealth Games

March 13, 2021

Supporting image for story: Project aiming to give town a safer and greener feel

Project aiming to give town a safer and greener feel

Supporting image for story: 'How dare they': Concerns raised over plans for 5G mast in Wednesbury

'How dare they': Concerns raised over plans for 5G mast in Wednesbury

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Council's work to remove trees at pool receives criticism from conservation group

Sandwell Council's work to remove trees at pool receives criticism from conservation group

March 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: ‘World-first’ carbon neutral skyscraper build mooted for Birmingham

‘World-first’ carbon neutral skyscraper build mooted for Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Alert as culvert works man fined

Alert as culvert works man fined

Supporting image for story: Councillor welcomes plans to tackle illegal encampments

Councillor welcomes plans to tackle illegal encampments

March 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Tree falls on house and rail travel disrupted as high winds hit region

Tree falls on house and rail travel disrupted as high winds hit region

Supporting image for story: £183,000 cash boost to boost tree cover in Black Country and tackle climate change

£183,000 cash boost to boost tree cover in Black Country and tackle climate change

Supporting image for story: Windy night could cause travel disruption, forecasters warn

Windy night could cause travel disruption, forecasters warn

March 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'Expert? I'd only had the camera for two weeks': Photographer who captured otter in Wolverhampton canal

'Expert? I'd only had the camera for two weeks': Photographer who captured otter in Wolverhampton canal

March 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Road congestion slashed during pandemic, figures show

Road congestion slashed during pandemic, figures show

Supporting image for story: Anglers urged to have a say on new byelaws

Anglers urged to have a say on new byelaws

Supporting image for story: Free offer for cyclists as new city bike hire scheme launched

Free offer for cyclists as new city bike hire scheme launched

March 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: A green oasis of tranquility – but for how much longer?

A green oasis of tranquility – but for how much longer?

March 5, 2021

Supporting image for story: Captain Tom trees initiative reaches £100k milestone in a week

Captain Tom trees initiative reaches £100k milestone in a week

Supporting image for story: Egg hatching project at Stourport school

Egg hatching project at Stourport school

March 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: County council to monitor impact of HS2 on Staffordshire

County council to monitor impact of HS2 on Staffordshire

March 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: New CCTV cameras to be installed in Dudley fly-tipping hot spots

New CCTV cameras to be installed in Dudley fly-tipping hot spots

March 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: February saw highest and lowest temperatures of winter

February saw highest and lowest temperatures of winter

February 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Council questioned on tree planting and fossil fuel burning

Council questioned on tree planting and fossil fuel burning

February 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Firm took gallons of water illegally

Firm took gallons of water illegally

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