'Initiatives like this are essential' - new academy launched at Walsall College to train the next generation of construction workers
We visit the Wolverhampton academy where students are encouraged to grow, create and think through Christian ideals and community spiritPlus
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust to be investigated in national review of maternity services
'I would never wish this on anyone' - Sikh woman who was raped in racially motivated attack in Oldbury 'deeply affected'
Sikh community gathers in Smethwick in solidarity with woman who was raped in racially-motivated attack
'Like something from the '80s' - Sporting Khalsa manager condemns 'idiots' as police probe alleged racial abuse of goalkeeper
Man charged with resisting arrest, racial harassment and possessing guns after 'multiple firearms' seized in Pensnett
I learned the secrets of perfect porridge from a former Bake Off star ahead of her Golden Spurtle contest debutPlus
We visited a pub on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border which has built its own community and become a place for celebrations and eventsPlus
Abandonment at Tividale v 1874 Northwich in second alleged racism case involving Black Country clubs over weekend
Man is found guilty of killing 16-year-old on petrol station forecourt in case featured on TV's 'Crimewatch'
Sporting Khalsa v Hereford FA Cup match abandoned after allegation of racial abuse aimed at home goalkeeper
Racially aggravated Oldbury rape: 'This type of violence and hatred has no place in our society' says MP
Shoplifters and illegal hunters targeted during Staffordshire's rural and wildlife crimefighting week
'Senseless' - Killer who murdered his own mother in her home then told police 'I just lost my head' gets life sentence
Distraction burglar scammed 100-year-old Halesowen woman out of money then stole 77-year-old man's wallet
Hednesford Town announce partnership with Midlands Air Ambulance four months on from medical incident at play-off final
We visit a cosy and friendly Stourbridge tea room where the owner bakes cakes, scones, brownies and blondies from scratchPlus
'Sort out this flooding problem caused by blocked ditches and gullies' say Staffordshire residentsPlus
'We need to come together' - West Midlands communities launch fundraising campaigns to support Punjab flood victims