A National Express bus driver suffered potentially serious injuries in a crash with a van at a Birmingham roundabout. Two passengers were also hospitalised. Read the latest traffic and safety update.
Police release CCTV images after a large amount of cash was stolen from a shopper's handbag in West Bromwich town centre. Can you help identify these two?
Fresh snowfall is forecast to hit the Midlands from Wednesday, following Monday's wintry conditions. Check our interactive map for local forecasts.
Stephen King banned his own novel Rage after it was linked to multiple US school shootings. Discover the chilling reason behind his decision and why it will never be republished.
Explore Saltwells National Nature Reserve, home to the Midlands' largest free sculpture trail, ancient woodland, and a family-friendly pub, just opposite the Merry Hill shopping centre.
A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice is in force for parts of the West Midlands and Wales from Sunday, threatening travel chaos. Up to 8cm could fall.
Drayton Manor Park announces closure for Sunday, January 4, 2026, citing guest safety amid Met Office snow warnings. Bookings rescheduled for February half term.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker outlines major 2026 projects: five new railway stations opening, 5,000 new homes, and a fund to revive high streets. He also addresses potential political challenges.
A massive speeding enforcement operation in the West Midlands has caught 90,000 motorists. Discover the top hotspots and how to avoid fines as more cameras are set for 2026.
Five teachers from Birmingham and the West Midlands have been indefinitely banned from the classroom following proven misconduct, including inappropriate contact with pupils. Read the full details.
Beat the January blues with a day trip to these seven picturesque West Midlands market towns. Discover history, shops, and scenic beauty just a short drive from Birmingham in 2026.
The Midlands is set for a wintery deluge with up to 28.6mm of rain per hour and snowfall predicted for January 9. Get the latest weather warnings and forecasts.
Lifestyle experts Muddy Stilettos name the eight most desirable spots in the West Midlands for 2026, from Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter to Solihull. Discover the top areas for property, commuting, and lifestyle.
Eight National Express West Midlands bus routes are diverted due to ice and snow on Friday, January 2. Check the full list of affected services and diversions here.
A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice is causing major travel disruption across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Check your journey before you travel.
New data reveals 90,000 speeding offences in the West Midlands in 2025, with A4540 New John Street West the top hotspot. See the full list of roads and daily offence rates.
West Midlands Metro ticket prices will rise in 2026, with single fares increasing by up to 50p. Find out the new costs and the major 'tap-in' payment changes coming to the tram network.
From a selfless teen saving a life on a bus to Black Sabbath's historic reunion, discover the uplifting stories that defined the Midlands in 2025. Read the full round-up.
80-year-old twins Jenny and Alison have taught swimming for over 30 years in Hertfordshire. They champion an active lifestyle and prove age is just a number. Read their inspiring story.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street reflects on his tenure, highlighting transport wins, housing progress, and the battle for more devolved powers. Read his full vision for the region.
Police in West Bromwich have arrested five people and seized over 100 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine in a raid on Trinity Street. One man was detained in the garden. Follow for more crime updates.
Three people were injured, one seriously, in a two-car crash at a West Bromwich junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Sunday evening. Read the latest updates.
A woman was taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital after a road collision in Coley, Newport. West Midlands Ambulance Service sent an air ambulance and other crews. Read the latest traffic and emergency news.
Step back to 1968 in the West Midlands. See the Bull Ring, Kennedy mosaic, and a region transforming. Explore our gallery of 30 rare photos.
West Midlands Police seek public help to trace Patricia Hale, 35, suspected of outraging public decency in West Bromwich on September 6. Call 101 with info.
The sister of Anthony Sharma, murdered by Diogo Bettencourt, shares her grief and calls for witnesses. West Midlands Police appeal for information on the brutal attack.
Shocking Shelter survey reveals more than half of teachers in the West Midlands have worked with homeless children in the past year, severely impacting education. Urgent action is needed.
West Midlands Police are investigating a hate crime after a man dumped raw meat outside the Guru Narak Gurdwara in West Bromwich. The incident, caught on camera, occurred on December 22. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Saiful Islam led police on a dangerous 100mph pursuit in Birmingham, driving on the wrong carriageway. He has been jailed for 16 months. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police are investigating after a man was filmed dumping raw meat outside a Sikh Gurdwara in West Bromwich. The incident is being treated as a religiously aggravated hate crime.