Six West Midlands Attractions Named Best in England
VisitEngland awards six West Midlands attractions for exceptional visitor experiences. Discover the 2025 winners and plan your next day out in the region today!
VisitEngland awards six West Midlands attractions for exceptional visitor experiences. Discover the 2025 winners and plan your next day out in the region today!
As Dudley Council plans to cut costs by bringing SEND pupils back from independent schools, a headteacher cautions that educational quality must come before budgets. Discover the full story.
Former West Midlands Police inspector Khizra Bano receives substantial settlement after discrimination claims. Read the full story of her two-decade service battle.
Dudley Council faces union pressure over CCTV recordings capturing staff conversations. UNISON demands answers as investigation continues into data breach allegations.
A man was seen darting into oncoming traffic on the M1 near Rugby during a police pursuit. Watch the footage and get the full story on this shocking incident.
Two Dudley Conservative councillors defect to Reform UK, sparking a political row over by-elections. Discover how this shifts the council's balance of power.
A new report reveals staffing crises and poor collaboration are hampering child protection in Dudley. Council committee demands urgent improvements.
Dudley Council to decide on plans transforming Stourbridge's historic Titan Works into a major retirement complex with 150 care home beds and 39 apartments.
Two Dudley Conservative councillors defect to Reform UK, sparking a political storm. Council leader demands by-elections as 'turquoise wave' claims momentum. Read the full story.
A 17-year-old girl was violently punched 126 times in a horrific bus attack in Dudley, leaving her with serious facial injuries as passengers watched helplessly.
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Birmingham's Aston area as a significant police presence, including armed units, responded to a serious ongoing incident on Wednesday afternoon.
A West Midlands police constable has been charged with assault following an incident involving a 15-year-old boy in Coventry, with the case now proceeding through the judicial system.
Two Nottinghamshire police officers have been cleared of gross misconduct after the tragic death of Gavin Parry, who died following restraint during a mental health crisis in Mansfield.
Heartfelt fundraiser launched for funeral of PC Daniel Gower, described as a 'true gentleman' who dedicated his life to serving his Birmingham community.
Dudley Council refuses controversial HMO conversion on Hagley Road, citing overcrowding concerns and inadequate living conditions for students in latest planning decision.
West Midlands Police took extreme measures with chainsaws to breach a Birmingham property during a drugs warrant, uncovering a sophisticated cannabis farm in a shocking daytime operation.
Exclusive report reveals how West Midlands Police missed multiple opportunities to arrest a dangerous driver before he killed 18-year-old Rowan Cheshire in a horrific crash.
A 28-year-old Walsall man faces multiple charges after residents were reportedly threatened with a knife during a disturbance on a residential street. Police confirm court proceedings are underway.
Planning inspectors uphold decision to refuse major student accommodation development on protected green belt land in Dudley, dealing blow to council's housing plans.
A major police operation has brought a Birmingham neighbourhood to a standstill, with multiple emergency vehicles and specialist units responding to a serious incident on Clement Street in Aston.
Exclusive body-worn camera footage shows dramatic Wolverhampton police chase ending in violent collision, as asylum seeker faces justice for dangerous driving.
Essential safety investigations into unstable mine shafts must be completed before the transformative £50 million Dudley Metro extension can proceed, with work potentially starting within months.
West Midlands Police have arrested multiple teenagers, including a 16-year-old girl, following a dramatic police pursuit through Birmingham's streets. The operation targeted dangerous driving and vehicle thefts across the city.
West Midlands Police issue urgent warning after criminals posing as officers steal life savings from vulnerable residents in convincing courier fraud scheme
A derelict and contaminated former industrial site in Dudley is set for a dramatic transformation into 160 new homes, breathing new life into what was once considered an eyesore in the Black Country.
Dudley North MP Marco Longhi demands urgent action after constituent suffers through winter without heating or hot water while council failures continue.
West Midlands Police have impounded 18 vehicles across Birmingham in a targeted operation against uninsured and unlicensed drivers, with multiple arrests made for serious offences.
West Midlands Police issues urgent warning as extremist groups target Coventry city centre, with significant police operation planned to maintain public safety.
West Midlands Police have made four arrests and recovered multiple firearms along with a significant quantity of drugs during a targeted raid on a property in Birmingham, marking a substantial blow to organised crime in the region.
West Midlands Police have released CCTV images and are appealing for information after a woman was seriously assaulted in Birmingham city centre on Saturday night. The incident occurred near the Bullring shopping area.