Exclusive details emerge about how the initial £85,000 of Darlaston's massive £20 million Town Deal funding is being spent on crucial planning and development work, paving the way for the Black Country town's dramatic regeneration.
Walsall Council reveals staggering £11.5m overspend on children's services, forcing cuts to other vital services as financial pressures mount.
Exciting redevelopment plans could see a former Willenhall social club transformed into 48 new homes, breathing new life into a disused brownfield site in the heart of the community.
CCTV footage captures terrifying moment masked robbers threaten staff with large knife at One Stop convenience store in Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield
A nine-month-old baby has tragically died following a dog attack at a property in Birmingham, West Midlands Police have confirmed. The infant was rushed to hospital but could not be saved.
A 70-year-old Birmingham man was brutally attacked after opening his door to what he thought were Halloween revellers, suffering serious injuries in a terrifying ordeal that has shocked the community.
Walsall is set to welcome an exciting new rooftop street food venue with panoramic views, transforming the town's culinary scene and creating new jobs.
Walsall Council secures major £20m funding boost from UK Shared Prosperity Fund to drive economic growth, support local businesses, and create new opportunities across the borough.
Walsall Council has thrown out three separate applications for new children's homes following strong community protests over safety and anti-social behaviour concerns in Bloxwich and Blakenall neighbourhoods.
A trusted cash delivery manager who systematically stole £25,000 from West Midlands betting shops has been sentenced to prison in a shocking breach of trust case.
A violent robber who targeted vulnerable victims along Birmingham's canal network has been sentenced to prison after a series of brutal attacks on the city's waterways.
A violent offender from Walsall has been handed a 10-year ban from keeping animals after subjecting a young puppy to a horrific beating, in a case that has shocked the RSPCA and local community.
Richard Tice launches scathing attack on Walsall Council after investigation reveals £30,000 spent on trade union facility time, demanding immediate repayment to taxpayers.
Hundreds of women and allies are set to march through Walsall town centre in a powerful demonstration of solidarity following recent violent attacks on women in the area.
A would-be robber's bizarre disguise of dirt and grime couldn't hide his identity from police after a failed convenience store robbery in Birmingham. Read how quick-thinking staff and CCTV foiled the attempted theft.
Walsall residents face new £50 annual fee for garden waste collections as council defends 'difficult decision' amid budget pressures. Service changes begin July 2024.
A woman has been seriously injured in a collision outside Birmingham's Aldi supermarket, prompting road closures and major traffic disruption during Thursday morning rush hour.
Holidaymakers faced an unexpected cross-country journey when a Birmingham Travelodge mistakenly booked them into a hotel 21 miles away in Walsall due to a baffling booking system error.
A 70-year-old man was brutally attacked by a gang of thugs who stole his wallet and phone in a shocking daylight robbery that has left the community reeling.
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.
A Walsall nursery's ambitious expansion plans have been deferred by council planners, leaving parents and staff in limbo as concerns over parking and highway safety take centre stage.
Birmingham residents are demanding change as streets named after royalty create delivery chaos and daily frustrations. Discover why King Charles III Road neighbours can't receive post and how historic naming conventions are causing modern-day mayhem.
A violent carjacking crew punched a man and stole his shoes before making off with his Mercedes in a terrifying Birmingham attack. West Midlands Police are hunting the dangerous offenders.
Walsall Council faces mounting pressure as parents and campaigners challenge controversial cuts to home-to-school transport, arguing they disproportionately affect vulnerable children with special needs.
West Midlands Police release CCTV images and appeal for public help to identify suspects following daring daylight robbery at Birmingham jewellery store.
Shocking details emerge as criminals target drivers in identical robberies across the Midlands, stealing vehicles and personal belongings in coordinated attacks.
A violent robber who racially abused a Birmingham shop worker and hurled vodka bottles during a terrifying robbery has been sentenced to prison.
Historic railway stations return after 60-year absence, transforming transport links and reconnecting communities across the Black Country with stunning new facilities.
Ambitious plans for a state-of-the-art household waste centre in the West Midlands promise to transform recycling services, though local residents voice significant concerns about traffic and environmental impact.
West Midlands Police have made an arrest following the tragic death of a father in Willenhall, with murder enquiries now underway in the quiet residential area.