A mother and her two young children, aged 4 and 7, have died in a horrific house fire on Brimscombe Hill, Stroud, in the early hours of Boxing Day. The father, a police officer, escaped. Read the full story.
Plan your post-Christmas shopping with our guide to opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, and other major centres from December 29 to January 2. Find key times for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Popular Black Country music venue Red By Night will shut its doors for good on New Year's Eve. Rising costs and falling footfall blamed for the closure of the industrial-themed club. Join the final celebration.
From Worcester's Scala arts hub to the Sixways stadium revamp, discover the major construction projects set to transform Worcestershire in 2026. Explore the key dates and details.
Two men arrested over the fatal stabbing of a 30-year-old in Wolverhampton on Christmas Day have been released. A woman is now in custody as police continue their investigation.
Three people remain unaccounted for after a devastating house fire on Brimscombe Hill, Stroud, in the early hours of Boxing Day. One person was hospitalised. Emergency services are on the scene.
A complete guide to all the major new openings at Merry Hill shopping centre in 2025, from Flying Tiger to Slim Chickens, plus what's coming in 2026. Discover the latest retail and dining options.
West Midlands Police launch murder investigation after a 30-year-old man was fatally stabbed at a property on Burcot Avenue in the early hours of December 25. Two men have been arrested.
A murder probe is underway after a man was fatally stabbed on Burcot Avenue, Wolverhampton, in the early hours of Christmas Day 2025. Two men are in custody as police appeal for witnesses.
The story of Birmingham's Golden Eagle pub, a legendary rock and disco venue stripped by patrons in 1984, now a car park. A new student block plan was recently refused. Discover the history.
A 30-year-old man was stabbed to death on Burcot Avenue in the early hours of Christmas Day. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Contact police with information.
A 30-year-old man has died after a stabbing in Wolverhampton in the early hours of Christmas Day. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Stockport County FC players and mascot Vernon Bear brought Christmas joy to young patients at Stepping Hill Hospital's Treehouse unit. Read about this heartwarming community visit.
A 28-year-old man has been charged after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill left a woman in her 50s in hospital. Read the latest from West Midlands Police.
Discover nine stunning locations across Birmingham and the West Midlands, perfect for a revitalising New Year's run. Explore parks, hills, and country parks to kickstart your 2026 fitness goals.
Edge Hill University's care-experienced students received special Christmas hampers from the Halle O'Brien CIC. Discover how this heartfelt initiative brings festive cheer.
A 28-year-old man is in custody after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton. The pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, remains in a stable condition in hospital. Police appeal for witnesses.
Alison Galvani speaks out after her 81-year-old father is charged with murdering her mother Nancy in 1982. Case breakthrough after decades. Read the full story.
Sonia Exelby, 32, from Portsmouth, was found dead in Florida. Dwain Hall, 53, is charged with her murder after she allegedly flew to the US to be killed.
Construction is finished on five new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country, restoring passenger services to some areas for the first time since WWII. Read the full details.
A 28-year-old man arrested over a fatal stabbing in Small Heath has been released on conditional bail. Police continue their murder investigation. Call 101 with information.
Police are searching for a driver who fled after a collision on Goldthorn Hill, leaving a woman in her 50s in hospital. Witnesses with dash-cam footage urged to come forward.
A 19-year-old man remains in custody after a woman was found dead at a property in Oldbury's Barncroft Road. Police are conducting a fast-moving investigation.
A must-have children's baking set is now just £4.99 at Home Bargains in Merry Hill, saving over 80% on the RRP. Discover this last-minute Christmas bargain before it's gone!
A man has died after being stabbed in Small Heath, Birmingham. A 28-year-old man is in custody as police launch a murder investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found dead at a property on Barncroft Road, Oldbury. A 19-year-old man is in custody.
All about the Hallmark festive film Christmas in Notting Hill. Discover the cast, where it was filmed, how to watch, and if a sequel is planned. Get your cosy Christmas watch sorted.
Plan your Boxing Day 2025 shopping in the West Midlands. See opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, Resorts World and more. Check which major stores are closed.
A planning inspector has upheld Dudley Council's refusal of an MOT centre in Brierley Hill, citing significant highway safety risks from potential pavement parking. Read the full verdict.
Tracey Mertens was doused in petrol and set alight on church steps in 1994. With her dying breaths, she gave police a description of her attackers, who remain at large. A £30,000 reward is still active.