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January 26, 2025

'It's not a way to be living!' - Pregnant mum claims damp and mould in Wolverhampton flat has left her sleeping on mattress on living room floor

January 25, 2025

Leo Ross: 14-year-old charged with eight offences including murder as family pay tribute to 'kind and loving' 12-year-old stabbed to death

New weather warning in place for Black Country with 'heavy rain' on the way

More than 20,000 people sign up to CCTV database to help West Midlands Police catch criminals

Wanted man with links to Kidderminster pictured after failing to report to police station

Two men police want to speak to after teenager seriously hurt in West Bromwich stabbing

Storm Éowyn: Disruption on rail line between Lichfield and Birmingham in aftermath of high winds

January 24, 2025

Ambulance crews called to Sandwell 'incident' - but it wasn't as it seemed

Jailed: Rapist who attacked woman near Stafford hotel

Leo Ross: Police issue update on teen murder suspect after 12-year-old stabbed to death in Birmingham

Woman injured after crash near Wolverhampton park

Storm Éowyn in the West Midlands: Flights cancelled, fallen tree blocks Wolverhampton road, outdoor markets close and more

January 22, 2025

Lockdown procedures changed at trust after 'mob' of parents stormed Walsall school

January 21, 2025

Boy, 12, taken to hospital after being stabbed on Birmingham street

Second man arrested on suspicion of rape after woman attacked near shopping centre

Teen arrested after boy, 15, suffered 'knife injuries' on road near Wolverhampton school

Second critical incident declared at Staffordshire hospitals due to 'extreme pressure'

Man arrested after police seize drugs and extendable baton in Walsall

Man arrested on suspicion of thefts at shops across Dudley

Man, 82, dies after attack at West Midlands bus stop in broad daylight

'He was the life and soul of the party': Fundraiser set up for 25-year-old dad from Brierley Hill who died after heart attack

'Number of concerns' had been raised about Burntwood business before its closure - including food hygiene

'He's had a difficult start to life' - Puppy who fell from third-storey window searching for loving new home

January 20, 2025

Temporary crossing installed in Wednesbury to help residents dodge flood-prone underpass

Headteacher's pride at once 'inadequate' Wolverhampton school which is now one of city's best

January 18, 2025

'My son was seriously ill with a virus - now I'm urging expecting mums to get vaccinated'

January 17, 2025

Bloxwich shop owner fined after selling vape to 16-year-old

'Controlled explosion' carried out by army in Walsall - residents evacuated

Man in his 60s hit by bus in Bilston taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries'

11 adorable photos of first Guide Dogs pups born in 2025 in Oldbury

January 16, 2025

'I am deeply grateful to everyone who has supported me': Burntwood business announces closure 'effective immediately'

More than 1,100 West Bromwich homes in the dark after power outage

Wolverhampton charity's Santa Run to return in this month after Storm Darragh forced cancellation

January 15, 2025

'I'm upset to leave but it's time!': Cleaner at Walsall hospital retires after almost 36 years

January 14, 2025

Fire crews led seven people to safety after blaze broke out at flat above West Bromwich barber shop - the second in days

January 13, 2025

'We would be over the moon' - At-capacity Lower Gornal school appeals for funds to move to bigger site

Jailed: Gang of robbers who lured dating app users into ambushes and left victims with broken eye sockets

Watch: Police shout 'bingo' after uncovering £750,000 worth of cocaine in woman's car in Cannock

Man charged after knife recovered by police in Darlaston

Inside the 'Outstanding' Wolverhampton primary school where a family-feel shines through

January 11, 2025

The changes being made to roads near Wolverhampton's Molineux Stadium - starting next week

Temporary rule changes in place on Wednesbury road as work to fix 'real inconvenience' for residents to begin

January 10, 2025

'He will always be in our hearts' - Heartbroken family pay tribute to dad who died after being struck by car

Traders at Concord Market in Sedgley to say final goodbye to customers after 48 years

Police seek to identify two men after items taken from shop and security guards 'threatened'

January 9, 2025

Nine tonnes of rubbish cleared from Walsall street where residents have seen rats and complained of bad smells

Walsall nightclub made 'no call' to emergency services after dad found unconscious at its doors - police say

January 8, 2025

Revealed: Cause of blaze at Smethwick builders yard which left man seriously hurt

January 7, 2025

Walsall nightclub has licence revoked after dad killed outside

Man jailed after large haul of counterfeit goods seized from unit in West Midlands car park

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