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March 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Plans for convenience store in village near Stourbridge rejected after 350 objections

Plans for convenience store in village near Stourbridge rejected after 350 objections

March 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Report issues and request services anytime, anywhere with new council app

Report issues and request services anytime, anywhere with new council app

Supporting image for story: 7 reasons this underrated West Midlands town steeped in Anglo-Saxon history deserves to be UK Town of Culture

7 reasons this underrated West Midlands town steeped in Anglo-Saxon history deserves to be UK Town of Culture

Supporting image for story: Plans to convert South Staffordshire barn into four new homes approved

Plans to convert South Staffordshire barn into four new homes approved

March 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: Five 'under-the-radar' market towns in the West Midlands that are perfect for a peaceful day out

Five 'under-the-radar' market towns in the West Midlands that are perfect for a peaceful day out

February 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: 65 new homes planned for 'grey belt' on the edge of the Black Country and this week’s other Staffordshire applications

65 new homes planned for 'grey belt' on the edge of the Black Country and this week’s other Staffordshire applications

February 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'More craters than the moon': Is this road near Wolverhampton the most potholed in Britain?

'More craters than the moon': Is this road near Wolverhampton the most potholed in Britain?

February 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: Heavy traffic reported in Stourbridge more than two days following 'vehicle fire'

Heavy traffic reported in Stourbridge more than two days following 'vehicle fire'

February 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: Work completed to strengthen a historic road bridge in a Staffordshire village costing £300,000 - here's how work crews have improved the traffic way

Work completed to strengthen a historic road bridge in a Staffordshire village costing £300,000 - here's how work crews have improved the traffic way

Supporting image for story: Delays on M6 near Cannock after collision involving lorries - lanes reopened

Delays on M6 near Cannock after collision involving lorries - lanes reopened

Supporting image for story: More than 300 objections lodged to plans for dozens of homes near Staffordshire-Shropshire border

More than 300 objections lodged to plans for dozens of homes near Staffordshire-Shropshire border

February 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Industrial action at school near Wolverhampton is suspended for more talks

Industrial action at school near Wolverhampton is suspended for more talks

Supporting image for story: Big paws, big heart: Creed's ready for his forever home

Big paws, big heart: Creed's ready for his forever home

Supporting image for story: Wombourne retired greyhounds step up for dogs in need and raise enough to save 32 pets' surgeries

Wombourne retired greyhounds step up for dogs in need and raise enough to save 32 pets' surgeries

February 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: New parking restrictions proposed on streets near railway station near Wolverhampton

New parking restrictions proposed on streets near railway station near Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: 'Zero tolerance for grooming gangs' - Staffordshire County Council agrees its first Community Safety Strategy

'Zero tolerance for grooming gangs' - Staffordshire County Council agrees its first Community Safety Strategy

February 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: £4,000-a-stay luxury spa holiday let near Wolverhampton hopes to stay in business after opening in 2023 without permission

£4,000-a-stay luxury spa holiday let near Wolverhampton hopes to stay in business after opening in 2023 without permission

February 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'It is going to cause chaos': New homes approved for Wombourne despite bus stop and flooding concerns

'It is going to cause chaos': New homes approved for Wombourne despite bus stop and flooding concerns

Supporting image for story: Plans for 140 new homes on 'open space' in Staffordshire town amongst this week’s applications

Plans for 140 new homes on 'open space' in Staffordshire town amongst this week’s applications

Supporting image for story: "Community is absolutely essential to what we do" - Chasetown expanding holiday clubs

"Community is absolutely essential to what we do" - Chasetown expanding holiday clubs

February 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Inside the stunning new look restaurant at the renowned West Midlands vineyard near Stourbridge after significant investment

Inside the stunning new look restaurant at the renowned West Midlands vineyard near Stourbridge after significant investment

February 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Eight flood alerts issued across Staffordshire and Shropshire as 'yellow' weather warnings remain in place across UK

Eight flood alerts issued across Staffordshire and Shropshire as 'yellow' weather warnings remain in place across UK

Supporting image for story: Appeal to build three houses on former Staffordshire golf club dismissed

Appeal to build three houses on former Staffordshire golf club dismissed

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire County Council approves 3.99% tax hike from April as Reform's first budget passed

Staffordshire County Council approves 3.99% tax hike from April as Reform's first budget passed

February 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Four of the best indoor half-term highlights across the Black Country to avoid the wet weather

Four of the best indoor half-term highlights across the Black Country to avoid the wet weather

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Officer who 'abused his position' in cannabis smuggling plot at prison near Wolverhampton

Jailed: Officer who 'abused his position' in cannabis smuggling plot at prison near Wolverhampton

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: £1,000 grants to keep residents active for longer

£1,000 grants to keep residents active for longer

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire entrepreneur takes on four-fold endurance challenge in support of military veterans

Staffordshire entrepreneur takes on four-fold endurance challenge in support of military veterans

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Our children are being disadvantaged enormously' - Staffordshire parents call for end to teacher strikes

'Our children are being disadvantaged enormously' - Staffordshire parents call for end to teacher strikes

February 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Council allocates final money from Government pot to support young people into work and boost swimming facilities in South Staffordshire village

Council allocates final money from Government pot to support young people into work and boost swimming facilities in South Staffordshire village

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'We will seek prosecution for fly tippers' council warns after huge pile of rubbish blocks Staffordshire country lane

'We will seek prosecution for fly tippers' council warns after huge pile of rubbish blocks Staffordshire country lane

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Fine for litterer who launched pillow from car window near Shropshire/Staffordshire border

Fine for litterer who launched pillow from car window near Shropshire/Staffordshire border

Supporting image for story: We visit the charming South Staffordshire village hidden away amid sprawling hills where no one is ever an outsider and there is always something going on

We visit the charming South Staffordshire village hidden away amid sprawling hills where no one is ever an outsider and there is always something going on

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: What happens next for the Crooked House after company issued with striking-off order

What happens next for the Crooked House after company issued with striking-off order

February 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: From safari parks to art workshops: What’s on across the Black Country and the West Midlands this February half term

From safari parks to art workshops: What’s on across the Black Country and the West Midlands this February half term

Supporting image for story: New South Staffordshire trial bus service extended after county council responds to feedback

New South Staffordshire trial bus service extended after county council responds to feedback

January 31, 2026

Supporting image for story: Company that owns site of former Crooked House pub issued dissolution order - but objection leads to it being suspended

Company that owns site of former Crooked House pub issued dissolution order - but objection leads to it being suspended

Supporting image for story: Plans for 61 new homes in Stafford among this week’s applications

Plans for 61 new homes in Stafford among this week’s applications

January 30, 2026

Supporting image for story: Industrial action continuing at schools in Stafford and Wombourne

Industrial action continuing at schools in Stafford and Wombourne

Supporting image for story: Man, 76, has died in Stourbridge - prompting search for relatives

Man, 76, has died in Stourbridge - prompting search for relatives

Supporting image for story: Three motorists caught speeding along 30mph road near Stafford

Three motorists caught speeding along 30mph road near Stafford

Supporting image for story: 73 new homes approved for South Staffordshire field - despite flooding concerns

73 new homes approved for South Staffordshire field - despite flooding concerns

January 29, 2026

Supporting image for story: Strike action comes to an end as Staffordshire school bosses and union reach agreement

Strike action comes to an end as Staffordshire school bosses and union reach agreement

Supporting image for story: Plans approved for Bellway to build 41 homes in Wombourne

Plans approved for Bellway to build 41 homes in Wombourne

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Week of overnight closures planned for roundabout on busy road between Shropshire and South Staffordshire

Week of overnight closures planned for roundabout on busy road between Shropshire and South Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Parents of 'gentle giant' teenager killed in West Midlands road tragedy back Northern Ireland's graduated licences move

Parents of 'gentle giant' teenager killed in West Midlands road tragedy back Northern Ireland's graduated licences move

Supporting image for story: South Staffordshire residents' council tax rise on the cards as authority faces its own demise

South Staffordshire residents' council tax rise on the cards as authority faces its own demise

January 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Any support is welcome but this is a derisory amount': Dudley pub landlord on Government pledge to cut 15 per cent off business rates

'Any support is welcome but this is a derisory amount': Dudley pub landlord on Government pledge to cut 15 per cent off business rates

January 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Schools hit by strikes are not run by us' explains education chief as disruption at Staffordshire and Birmingham trust continues

'Schools hit by strikes are not run by us' explains education chief as disruption at Staffordshire and Birmingham trust continues

Supporting image for story: 63 photos capture small cars and big smiles at Mini Fair in Stafford - with childhood favourite vehicles from Scooby Doo and Mr Bean on display

63 photos capture small cars and big smiles at Mini Fair in Stafford - with childhood favourite vehicles from Scooby Doo and Mr Bean on display