Cause of blaze which gutted former cinema revealed
Smethwick|May 7
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Train strike: The railway lines with fewer services this week as drivers stage latest walkout
Birmingham|May 7
Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving following early morning crash on M6
Great Barr|May 7
Donations continue to flood in to help fund funeral of boy, 15, stabbed to death in West Bromwich
Crime|May 7
See inside disused Barclays branch as bank - with flats above - is put up for sale
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Property|May 7
'Too many young people are being murdered': West Midlands Police Federation boss calls for crackdown on knife crime
Wolverhampton|May 6
New figures show number of people currently in custody
Oldbury|May 6
Toy brand set to feature in Tesco stores across region
Dudley|May 6
Watch as video footage shows extent of damage at former cinema in Smethwick following huge blaze
Smethwick|May 6
Mayoral candidate planning to run in next general election
Birmingham|May 6
15 of the highest rated Wetherspoon pubs in the region
Business|May 6
Weather forecast: Sunshine and warm temperatures on the way for the Black Country
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Environment|May 6
Watch flames leap out of former cinema and bingo hall in dramatic fire that filled town with smoke
Smethwick|May 6
'Don't leave your friend, he might die': Residents recall massive bang of BMW smashing into minibus
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Smethwick|May 6
Smethwick fire: Blaze at former cinema being tackled by more than 50 firefighters
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Smethwick|May 5
New tools set out to police teams to keep streets safe
Crime|May 5
Driver 'absconds' after BMW crashes into parked minibus leaving debris strewn across road
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Smethwick|May 5
Haulier has plans to expand into Oldbury
West Bromwich|May 5
Shoppers and the public come out in Fourth in the Black Country to mark occasion
Sandwell|May 5
Who is Richard Parker? New West Midlands Mayor's career and priorities after election win
Local elections 2024|May 4
West Midlands PCC election result: Labour's Simon Foster retains position as he beats Tory rival
Crime|May 4
Disused pub which closed due to falling sales and rising costs up for sale
Wednesbury|May 4
Tram users reminded of changes to services due to work in West Bromwich
West Bromwich|May 4
Latest West Midlands Mayor election results as first area declares
Local elections 2024|May 4
The cheapest petrol in the Black Country as average prices reach 150p per litre
Wolverhampton|May 4
West Midlands Mayoral election result: Labour's Richard Parker beats Andy Street by just 1,500 votes
Local elections 2024|May 4
Black Country schools shortlisted for prestigious award dubbed the 'Oscars of education'
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Education|May 4
30 per cent off Express & Star Plus with May Madness!
Wolverhampton|May 4
The takeaway owned by a man who walked away from his family's iconic chip shop
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Wolverhampton|May 4
Sandwell Council election results in full as Labour tighten grip and claim big Tory scalp
Sandwell|May 3
Hero paramedic steps in to save Black Country man, 24, suffering cardiac arrest at Villa match
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Bloxwich|May 3
West Midlands Mayor election: One side predicts defeat after reports of neck-and-neck race
Local elections 2024|May 3
2024 local elections recap: Tories lose control of Dudley but Labour rout fails to materialise
Local elections 2024|May 3
Elections: Votes being counted in the West Midlands today as Tories suffer heavy losses nationally
Local elections 2024|May 3
Pregnant mothers urged to protect unborns from whooping cough spread
Health|May 2
Voters up bright and early to have their say in Black Country and Staffordshire local elections
Politics|May 2
2024 Local Elections: Estimated results times at counts across the Black Country
Local elections 2024|May 2
12-hour weather warning issued for region
Birmingham|May 2
'Sneaky' Mercedes driver asks partner to insure his car online after being stopped by police
Crime|May 2
Eyesore empty pub hit by fire set to become shops
Rowley Regis|May 2
West Bromwich woman denies two charges of child neglect
Crime|May 2
Beloved Rowley Regis centenarian celebrates milestone birthday in 'vibrant atmosphere'
Rowley Regis|May 2
Local elections 2024: Why some councils have more seats being contested than others
Politics|May 2
Police and crime Commissioner elections: Role of the PCC explained as voters go to the polls
Local elections 2024|May 2
New royal honour for former council leader and public sector champion
Birmingham|May 1
Aldi looking to open new stores – and shoppers can have their say on where they will be
Business|May 1
Man charged with armed robbery after shop staff 'threatened with a knife' in West Bromwich
Crime|May 1
West Midlands Mayor election: The role, their powers and who they serve explained
Local elections 2024|May 1
Prospective buyers in Black Country and Staffordshire must spend almost half their wages on mortgage
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Cost of living|May 1
Man changes plea to kidnap charge to guilty
Walsall|May 1