Community
Walsall man three times over limit found asleep in Audi
A Walsall man who was three times over the drink-drive limit has admitted driving after drinking when his mother, who has dementia, failed to recognise him.
Business
Andy Street demands answers as Poundland teeters on brink of collapse
Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street calls for an explanation from Poundland owners as the Walsall-based chain files a notice of intent to appoint administrators, putting 10,000 jobs at risk.
Culture
Zero-Budget Mockumentary Celestial Intersect to Screen in Birmingham
Zero-budget mockumentary Celestial Intersect, made by Dudley filmmaker Ben Monk, will screen at The Mockingbird Cinema in Digbeth on November 6 at 7.30pm, followed by a Q&A.
Politics
Demolition approved for former Dudley Leisure Centre site
Dudley Council has approved demolition of the former leisure centre on Wellington Road, clearing the 5.7-acre site, but no housing plans are in place yet.
Sport
Health
Ryanair passengers 'treated like cattle' after 19-hour delay
Passengers on a Ryanair flight from Sofia to Birmingham faced a 19-hour delay with no food, drink, or accommodation, leaving disabled travellers abandoned. The airline says it provided accommodation where available.
Birmingham hospitals to offer stop smoking help at appointments
Birmingham hospitals will offer stop smoking support at every outpatient appointment, aiming to cut smoking-related admissions.
HMRC: six months until MTD mandatory for £30k earners
Sole traders and landlords earning over £30,000 must use Making Tax Digital from April 6, 2027. HMRC warns there are just six months left to prepare.
AJM Healthcare opens new wheelchair service in Dudley
AJM Healthcare has opened a new wheelchair service in Dudley after securing an NHS Black Country ICB contract, serving nearly 325,000 residents.
PIP and DLA claimants could get extra £265 winter payment
Scottish families with disabled children on PIP, DLA or related benefits could receive a £265.50 Child Winter Heating Payment automatically from October 2026.
TV & Film Quiz: British Screen Classics
From EastEnders and Doctor Who to James Bond, Only Fools and Horses and Wallace and Gromit, test your knowledge of classic British television and cinema. Lights, camera, quiz!