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November 10, 2024

Christmas light switch-on dates for the Black Country and Staffordshire - so far!

Walsall|14 hours ago

Application made to add extra vehicles to existing Wolverhampton business site

News|14 hours ago

November 9, 2024

Hundreds of cannabis plants seized in police raid on Smethwick industrial unit

Five people including 16-year-old boy to appear in court in connection with murder of Walsall father-of-two

Significant improvements required at Sandwell social housing service as watchdog finds string of fallings

10 celebrities who support the Baggies, including a boxer, tennis champion and four-time BAFTA winner

West Bromwich|Nov 9

November 8, 2024

'He has served us a life sentence from which there is no end' - Father of tragic teen killed by dangerous driver in Oldbury speaks out

Watch: Horrifying moment car ploughs into pedestrians and kills teenagers in Oldbury

Dangerous driver jailed for deaths of Ben Corfield and Liberty Charris in Oldbury

Metro on track for Merry Hill, but Brierley Hill link still in balance as it tram route gets a new name

Brierley Hill|Nov 8

Smethwick roads back to normal after bin lorry caused traffic disruption

Britain's Got Talent star Amy Lou puts on a big show to help Wednesbury coffee group keep dancing

First set of triplets born at new hospital

Smethwick|Nov 8

Popular restaurants: The most booked restaurants across the Black Country and Staffordshire - perfect places to visit during an autumn day trip

November 7, 2024

Drivers experiencing severe delays on M6 following road traffic collision

First baby born at new hospital

Your World|Nov 7

Man, 26, handed eight-year sentence for role in Smethwick shooting

Three men injured following multi-vehicle crash in Oldbury

West Midlands leaders set out plan to tackle dangerous driving and save lives

Black Country men jailed for armed violence during Kabaddi tournament massive brawl in Derby

Public inquiry opens over plans for battery storage plant in Walsall countryside

Local Hubs|Nov 7

Children's accommodation near West Bromwich given the green light despite fears of anti-social behaviour

Local Hubs|Nov 7

Black Country gang who carried out series of planned raids jailed for 30 years

Heritage, history and great beer all part of what makes Smethwick brewer much loved brand

November 6, 2024

Drivers warned of delays on busy rush hour route due to collision and road closure

Man hiding behind bin after car chase and crash is sniffed out by police dog

Black Country children 'most obese' in the country — with three key areas ranking high

Free puddings at Hungry Horse pubs for anyone who donates a toy - here's where to find your local Black Country branch

Dining out|Nov 6

November 5, 2024

Police want to speak to these people after shop worker 'threatened with knife' in armed robbery

Three arrested after police raid Oldbury address and find guns

'It doesn't reflect our teams hard work' - South Staffs Water claps back at Wednesbury MP's criticism

West Midlands Police drone team praised for vital work tackling crime

Update issued on burst water pipes in the Black Country

'People want to know why' - Wednesbury MP Antonia Bance has met with Environment Minister following floods

Environment|Nov 5

November 4, 2024

Wednesbury locals set for week--long parking chaos following disastrous floods

Transport|Nov 4

Arrest made following foot chase in Smethwick

Clean up continues as locals take stock of damage caused by Wednesbury flood

Four hurt after car 'collides with street furniture' in Wednesbury and lands on roof

Breaking News|Nov 4

Wednesbury floods: Aerial images show devastating impact of burst water main

Wednesbury|Nov 4

Drug dealer who scarred customer for life and threatened to throw acid on his mother's face jailed

November 3, 2024

The aftermath of the Wednesbury flooding: What we know as families demand answers over burst water pipe

Tipton and Wednesbury MP questions South Staffs Water response to flooding

Wednesbury|Nov 3

West Midlands Fire Service issues update over Wednesbury floods

Wednesbury|Nov 3

Workmen toil through the night to repair burst Wednesbury water main

Wednesbury|Nov 3

Ghouls, ghosts and witches raise money for charity in Tipton

Sandwell's 17 brainiest neighbourhoods based on educational qualifications

November 2, 2024

Latest crop of of West Midlands police officers celebrate completion of training

Watch: Floods in Wednesbury as water main busts

Wednesbury|Nov 2

'Several' fire crews tackling 'major flood' affecting Wednesbury, Bloxwich and Darlaston residents following burst water main

Darlaston|Nov 2

Violent thug jailed after repeatedly punching girlfriend in the face