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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.