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April 8, 2025

Fun for a serious cause on the menu at Dudley pub event

Kind hearted Hednesford store staff set to meet charity target

'I haven't got a clue about shotguns - people just send me videos,' says defendant in Connor Brookes trial

Driver transporting Dudley school children found to have no tread on tyre after council sting operation

Less stick and more carrot for drive to electric cars

Residents fears over plans for almost 130 houses on land near Cannock

Death by dangerous driving trial begins four years after Darren Whitehouse killed - but defendant goes AWOL

Married at First Sight star Sasha Jones cuts ribbon for relocated Walsall dentist after £1.4m revamp

Longstanding Bridgnorth high street butchers closes - but Low Town store will keep the name alive

Walsall Council pays out £6k to family after child misses year of school

Education|Apr 8

'He was a family man who was always there for all of us' - Well-loved Great Wyrley local passes away after short cancer battle

Tipton children’s homes approved despite pollution concerns

Owners of Shropshire’s 'first floating sound bath' say business has been booming as they announce new opening in Wolverhampton

Owner of Highley beauty salon 'incredibly honoured' to reach finals of prestigious industry awards

Peter Rhodes on proposals, princes and a vision of modern America

Peter Rhodes|Apr 8

Wolverhampton Post Office to return under new-management following closure for 'operational reasons'

HMO plans for empty Wednesbury pub approved

Court victory for Birmingham mum fighting back against council transport cuts

Education|Apr 8

Optimism still running high in march for West Midlands businesses

Longbridge 20 years on - end of the road for Britain's biggest car plant MG Rover

Commercial feature: 'Huge honour' as Todd Engineering approaches completion of landmark installation at SeAH wind

April 7, 2025

Ex-Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant 'booed on entry' to Celebrity Big Brother house

Vehicles seized after combined operation in Smethwick

Lorry shedding its loads causes major delays in Dudley

Broken down bus causing delays out of Wolverhampton city centre

Burger King restaurant to open in Cannock tomorrow - with chance for foodies to bag a whopping freebie

Fire at Gentleshaw Common 'was started deliberately', police say

Man arrested after pensioner is assaulted in Rugeley

Trams now operating between Wolverhampton and West Bromwich after earlier disruption

Teenager due in court over spate of Wolverhampton robberies

'I will protect Jaguar Land Rover from Trump's tariffs' - PM Keir Starmer pledges in West Midlands speech

Wolverhampton|Apr 7

Staffordshire MP visits a progressive livestock farm as part of the NFU Food and Farming Fellowship scheme

Your World|Apr 7

NHS cancer bus tours the Black Country

Your World|Apr 7

Extraordinary trek through the Himalayas for Acorns

Your World|Apr 7

Council addresses 'false claims' over asylum seekers and Bridgnorth community building

Prime Minister Keir Starmer promises 'bold changes' around electric car rules in West Midlands speech

Gospel Oak School leads the way in Shaping a Brighter Future for Tipton

Your World|Apr 7

Stourbridge super slimmers throw slimmed-out-of clothes for charity

Your World|Apr 7

Student's picture-'purrfect' artwork to appear in children's book

Your World|Apr 7

Defendant 'went to Bailey Atkinson trial' weeks before alleged revenge shooting of Connor Brookes, court hears

Final two luxury houses up for sale in popular Bridgnorth development

Wolverhampton still helping Ukraine

Your World|Apr 7

Specsavers supports the launch of Nightstop’s 20/20 anniversary campaign to end youth homelessness

Your World|Apr 7

Illegal vapes and cigarettes found at Wolverhampton shop - including stash inside concealed staircase

Seed libraries bloom across Walsall to promote home growing

Your World|Apr 7

Firefighters ‘won’t clear rubbish’ as they back Birmingham bin strikes, union says

Environment|Apr 7

‘Tumbling’ oil prices could see petrol costs drop to lowest levels since 2021 – RAC

Adorable rare endangered bush dog puppies give the sniff-test at Peak Wildlife Park

Man dies after car 'crashes into wall' near Cannock - police appeal for dashcam footage

£20,000 facelift boost to relieve flooding on a popular bridleway near Stafford

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