A Nuneaton family had a lucky escape after a child's bedroom filled with toxic smoke from a charger fire. Firefighters issue a stark warning about 'daisy chaining' extension leads. Check your electricals now.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a man posing as a gardener stole a handbag from a Coventry home on December 13. Can you help identify the suspect?
Warwickshire Police urgently search for Ryan Knights, wanted for robberies and burglaries. Public warned not to approach. Call 999 if seen. Anonymous tipsters could get £1000 reward.
A developer has submitted plans to build four dormer bungalows on the former car park of The Coventry Arms in Upton Snodsbury, a site vacant since 2017. Read the latest on this brownfield development.
A new poll reveals a worrying gap in Gen Z's understanding of drink-driving dangers, with many seeing it as more acceptable. Read the full findings and expert reaction.
Birmingham City face a defensive crisis with Klarer suspended and Gray injured. Manager Chris Davies rules out a back five. See our predicted XI for the Championship clash.
Joanne Lewis, 57, gives up her Christmas to answer calls on Marie Curie's free support line, offering vital emotional support to those facing death and bereavement during the festive season.
Ryan Mason is set to ring the changes as West Bromwich Albion host Bristol City at The Hawthorns. Get the full predicted line-up and tactical analysis here.
Warwickshire Police are searching for prolific burglar Ryan Knights, 29, from Nuneaton, in connection with a robbery and thefts. Call 999 if seen.
Under-pressure Chris Davies is set to shake up his Birmingham City side for the crucial Championship clash with Derby County. Get the full predicted XI and team news here.
Shocking footage shows a man allegedly stealing sandwiches, drinks and boxes of food from a Greggs in Coventry. Police and the bakery chain have been asked for comment.
Discover how to watch the beloved Coventry-set Christmas films Nativity and Nativity 2 this festive season. Stream on Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Sky and more.
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.
Redrow Midlands donates £1,930 to Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind for a pizza oven, transforming an allotment into a sensory garden for community mental health support. Discover how this initiative fosters connection.
Coventry City Council and E.ON's joint solar farm project is approved, set to power 5,000 homes for 40 years. A key step for the city's net-zero 2038 target.
Birmingham City Council is installing average speed cameras on six new routes in 2026, expanding enforcement across the city. Drivers urged to stick to limits to save lives.
Unai Emery is set to make one key change for Aston Villa's Premier League clash with Manchester United. Get the full predicted line-up and team news here.
Discover Stourbridge's record-breaking 3-minute train journey, the shortest in Europe. Explore the town's charm, from glass-making to football star Jude Bellingham.
Unai Emery's Aston Villa face Manchester United seeking a 10th straight win. Get the predicted XI, team news, and key player updates ahead of the Premier League clash.
Three new Birmingham railway stations are finished, with passenger services set to start early next year. The project ends an 80-year wait for rail travel in the area.
Construction is finished on five new stations in Birmingham and Walsall, marking a major step for the Camp Hill line's return. Passenger services are set to begin early in 2025.
Construction on five new West Midlands stations, including Kings Heath and Moseley, is finished. Passenger services will begin in early 2026, ending decades-long waits.
Construction on five new stations in Birmingham and the Black Country is finished. Services will begin in early 2025, restoring passenger trains to some lines after decades. Read more.
Birmingham City face Sheffield United in the Championship this weekend. We predict the Blues' line-up, including a key change for Bright Osayi-Samuel. Read the full team news.
Drivers on the M6 face major disruption as the motorway shuts between junctions 39 and 40 for two consecutive weekends in January for essential bridge work. Plan your journey now.
Daniel Black, 37, has been sentenced to seven years for rape in Nuneaton. Warwickshire Police praised the victim's bravery. Read the full court details.
The family of Tomasz, 47, pay heartfelt tribute after he died in a collision on the M6 northbound. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Vicky McClure reveals the AC-12 cast are keen for Line of Duty series 7, but only if the script is right. Get the latest on the BBC drama's potential return.
A Coventry recycling plant urges residents to check council rules after festive contamination soars. Last year, a vape caused a fire and fairy lights halted machinery.
Specsavers stores in Canley and Cheylesmore are now collection points for The Giving Tree Project, run by Coventry City Mission. Donate new gifts, toys, or festive supplies to help hundreds of local children this Christmas.