Ambulance Delays Surge in Black Country Hospitals
New data reveals ambulance handover delays at Black Country hospitals soared to over 10,000 hours in December 2025, with Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust recording the worst performance.
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Gang Jailed for £700K Cash Machine Raids Across UK
Five men from the Black Country and Bromsgrove have been sentenced to prison for stealing nearly £700,000 in a series of cash machine raids across multiple UK police force areas.
Midlands Man's Death in Spain: Voicemail, Boars, Body Moved
The death of Josh Rogers, 33, from the Black Country, in Lloret de Mar remains unexplained. A voicemail, wild boar theories, and a moved body add to the mystery as his family seeks answers.
Police Alert: Elderly Targeted in Black Country Burglaries
West Midlands Police issue urgent warning after fraudsters posing as utility workers steal cash from elderly residents in Sandwell distraction burglaries.
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Schools closed for safety amid freezing Black Country weather
Several schools and colleges across the Black Country remain closed due to hazardous icy conditions and snow, disrupting the post-Christmas return. Key updates on Alder Coppice Primary, Ormiston Forge Academy, Sandwell College, and Halesowen College.
Black Country Schools Shut Due to Snow
Multiple primary schools and a college in the Black Country are closed or delayed on Monday, January 5, 2026, due to hazardous snow and ice. Check the latest updates for parents.
Dangerous driver jailed for 70mph police chase
A disqualified driver who led police on a terrifying 70mph chase through residential streets and rammed a police car has been jailed. Read the full story and sentencing details.
B&M Christmas 'panic' as shoppers 'act like animals'
A shopper witnessed 'disgusting' scenes of panic and staff abuse at a busy B&M store. Discover the shocking details and why retail workers deserve more respect.
Black Country boosts youth employment via KIC Radio partnership
An innovative partnership between Black Country organisations and KIC Radio is transforming youth employment support, creating new opportunities and breaking down barriers for young job seekers across the region.
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Black Country defence boost creates hundreds of jobs
A landmark investment in the Black Country's defence industry is set to create hundreds of skilled jobs and position the region as a global leader in military technology and manufacturing.
Nursery refuses 130 children after safety failures
A Black Country nursery has been forced to turn away 130 children after Ofsted inspectors uncovered alarming safety breaches and inadequate safeguarding procedures during a surprise inspection.
Black Country wins £20m for tech innovation hub
A major £20 million investment is set to transform the Black Country into a pioneering hub for sustainable technologies and digital innovation, creating new opportunities for businesses and residents across the Midlands.
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