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May 25, 2025

Watch: Thousands flock to Birmingham Pride 2025 filling city streets with colour

Fire crews called to blaze at property in Walsall - residents urged to close windows and doors

May 24, 2025

Passengers warned of widespread train disruption in West Midlands due to cable theft

Wolverhampton|May 24

May 8, 2025

VE Day 2025 LIVE: Photos and stories as the Black Country and Staffordshire celebrate 80 years since war ended

May 3, 2025

Lunchtime crash in Walsall causes issues into the afternoon

April 30, 2025

Man airlifted to hospital with 'potentially serious' injuries after crash in Staffordshire leaves car crumpled

Staffordshire|Apr 30

'Serious' crash closes road in Staffordshire between Gailey and M54

Staffordshire|Apr 30

April 29, 2025

Delays and cancellations as 'police incident' at Perry Barr railway station causes major disruption

Birmingham|Apr 29

Driver has 'very lucky' escape after crash in Staffordshire leaves car crumpled

Staffordshire|Apr 29

April 17, 2025

The pubs across the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire up for prestigious awards - is your local on the list?

April 16, 2025

Man charged after two teenagers injured in Wordsley knife robbery

Trains services cancelled between Walsall and Birmingham New Street after object caught on overhead wires

April 1, 2025

Man charged with murder after woman found dead in Oldbury

March 9, 2025

Motorcyclist dies after crash with car in Birmingham

March 5, 2025

Urgent appeal after man dies near to Tipton railway station

Three in court after shots fired at Oldbury property

Police launch appeal after man injured in Pensnett hit and run

March 4, 2025

In pictures: Walsall swimming star and presenter Ellie Simmonds helps launch Crufts 2025 in Birmingham

February 13, 2025

Revealed: The staggering speeds logged by drivers on roads in Staffordshire and the Black Country

February 12, 2025

Bilston shoplifter jailed after taking £200-worth of goods

January 19, 2025

13 incredible photos from the Black Country and Staffordshire this week

Wolverhampton|Jan 19

January 16, 2025

The birth of Poundland in the West Midlands and how it transformed discount shopping in the UK

January 11, 2025

Man taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after falling from bridge in Dudley

January 7, 2025

Man, 20, dies after crashing into wall in Wolverhampton

January 4, 2025

What channel is Swansea v West Brom? How to follow the Championship action live

December 27, 2024

Train services between Birmingham and Manchester suspended after engineering works overrun

News|Dec 27, 2024

December 8, 2024

Man dies after tree hits car in Birmingham amid chaos of Storm Darragh

News|Dec 8, 2024

December 7, 2024

Murder investigation launched after man dies in Walsall

News|Dec 7, 2024

Watch: Police launch investigation after man's body found in Walsall town centre

News|Dec 7, 2024

November 20, 2024

Huge delays of up to two hours on M6 in Staffordshire after vehicle fire

News|Nov 20, 2024

School closures announced after more snow falls in Shropshire

News|Nov 20, 2024

Travel delays and school closures after more snow falls in the West Midlands

News|Nov 20, 2024

November 16, 2024

Fire crews tackle blaze at Sikh temple in Oldbury

News|Nov 16, 2024

Rail passengers warned of delays after emergency services respond to incident in Birmingham

News|Nov 16, 2024

November 11, 2024

Rail services cancelled in Staffordshire due to damage to overhead electric wires

Staffordshire|Nov 11, 2024

Driver 'breaks leg' and has to be cut free after lorry crashes into West Midlands pub

Shrewsbury|Nov 11, 2024

November 4, 2024

Four vehicles 'destroyed' in blaze at industrial site in Bilston - fire service reveals cause

Bilston|Nov 4, 2024

October 29, 2024

Watch: Man in critical condition after explosion and fire at Staffordshire flat

Burntwood|Oct 29, 2024

October 10, 2024

Man taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after four-car crash on M6 near Walsall

Walsall|Oct 10, 2024

October 2, 2024

Tributes flood in after beloved white tiger dies at West Midlands Safari Park

Attractions|Oct 2, 2024

September 30, 2024

Train services between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton cancelled amid flooding at Wellington station

Wolverhampton|Sep 30, 2024

September 26, 2024

Extension to extra police powers in use across Walsall following stabbing

Crime|Sep 26, 2024

Trains delayed and motorists battle flood-hit roads in West Midlands as bad weather strikes

Environment|Sep 26, 2024

September 25, 2024

13 amazing pictures from Beverley Knight's brilliant homecoming to Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton entertainment|Sep 25, 2024

Wolverhampton baker gets top honour as star baker on first episode of The Great British Bake Off

Showbiz|Sep 25, 2024

Watch: Eight fire crews fight blaze at block of flats in Walsall

Walsall|Sep 25, 2024

Trams passengers warned of delays in West Midlands due to 'technical issues'

Birmingham|Sep 25, 2024

September 22, 2024

Customers evacuated as lightning strikes Wetherspoon pub in Aldridge and thunderstorms batter the West Midlands

Environment|Sep 22, 2024

September 21, 2024

Second man charged with murder following fatal house fire in Wolverhampton

Crime|Sep 21, 2024

September 19, 2024

Arrests made after police stop HGV full of suspected stolen fuel on M6 in Staffordshire

Crime|Sep 19, 2024