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March 4, 2025

Person dies near to Tipton Train Station - police launch investigation

Ozzy tickets star lot in ‘stellar’ online auction for Acorns Children’s Hospice

Your World|Mar 4

Swift action by Blackheath opticians helps save pensioner’s sight

Your World|Mar 4

Passengers are flocking back to West Midlands Metro trams - find out why

Black Country group offers easy routes to friendship with two meeting launches

Your World|Mar 4

Five Black Country towns to share in £100 million government boost

March 3, 2025

Man charged in connection with attempted child abduction incident at West Bromwich church

Sandwell set for council tax rise and bin collection changes as budget approved

Smethwick community to get new zebra crossing at scene of crashes

Revealed: The 17 Black Country bus lane cameras which have raised £12 million for councils

Transport|Mar 3

A humble pie with a unique filling and a taste loved by football fans across the West Midlands

British Pie Week: Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory provides unique taste and Black Country welcome to visitors

'We're going further and faster to help improve Black Country waterways we all love so much at Severn Trent - here's how'

Man arrested in connection with attempted abduction of four-year-old child from West Bromwich church

March 2, 2025

Arson investigation launched after fire engulfs former chicken shop in Tipton

More than 50 shipping containers to be placed next to estate but 24-hour storage plans scuppered

Come and see a Tipton pub with a wonky look, a warm welcome and a great pint of beer

We list the best butchers in the Black Country and Staffordshire according to locals

March 1, 2025

Goods van seized in Smethwick because the driver had no insurance

The seven best places to get a kebab in the Black Country and Staffordshire, according to locals

Support worker admits defrauding Dudley victims to the tune of £40,000

West Bromwich shop loses licence after illegal goods found and knife sold to teenager

Birmingham bin strike spills over to the Black Country as street divided by waste collections

February 28, 2025

Man charged after police drugs raid in West Bromwich

Huge cannabis farm found inside Smethwick industrial site

Stars gather for hospice charity gala dinner celebrating hit TV series ‘This Town’

Local Hubs|Feb 28

Man arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife in Tipton

Bus diversions and traffic distruption as West Bromwich road closes for two months

Buses diverted after lorry breaks down on Rowley Regis road

Revealed: West Midlands has highest unemployment benefit claimants

Business|Feb 28

'They think they are saving money by cutting conductors': West Midlands tram passengers react to ticket machines

Birmingham bin strike – eight major questions answered

Environment|Feb 28

£1.5 million boost for West Midlands apprentices

Business|Feb 28

February 27, 2025

'Effective' Black Country street racing ban continuing after seven people punished for breaches

Walsall farm shop butchers prosecuted over discovery of mouse droppings

Devoted Black Country NHS ward services officer of 50 years scoops top cleaners award

Your World|Feb 27

'Issues outside our control': Bus users and drivers face disruption and delay in Smethwick town centre due to roadworks

Sport England cash awarded to the Black Country for football, gardening and more

February 26, 2025

Plans to tackle 'ghost' number unveiled in Parliament amid car racer crackdown by a Black Country MP

Police issue update after shooting near fish shop in Walsall

Smethwick charity receives recognition for effective and efficient operational management

Missiles thrown in fight outside Sandwell College as two arrested

International human trafficking and drugs gang who forced migrants to work in Tipton cannabis farm found guilty

Review of Black Country car cruising ban to be held at High Court today

Councils across West Midlands speak of honour and hard work by staff after being shortlisted for prestigious local government awards

West Bromwich man jailed for strangling partner after she told him to do more housework

End of the line for conductors on West Midlands Metro as new ticket machines arrive

The £149,000 house price gap between Sandwell and Solihull unveiled in new report from the West Midlands Combed Authority

Property|Feb 26

Illegal Wednesbury car dealership could stay despite council saying it is bad for neighbours

Transport|Feb 26

West Midlands bus journeys reduce by 58 million kilometres as Mayor calls for major reform

Transport|Feb 26

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