Burglar jailed for six years after Black Country raids
Peter Montroy has been sentenced to six years and nine months for a series of burglaries in the Black Country, including stealing a Mercedes from a Stourbridge home. Read the full story.
Peter Montroy has been sentenced to six years and nine months for a series of burglaries in the Black Country, including stealing a Mercedes from a Stourbridge home. Read the full story.
New data reveals pothole claims fell for the first time in five years, but 62% of motorists fear long-term car damage. Discover the full story and expert advice.
New data reveals English drivers sought over £10 million for pothole damage in 2024/25, but councils paid out just 6%. Discover how to navigate the complex claims process.
Labour opposition in Dudley calls for more preventative road spending as residents face two-month waits for pothole repairs. Council defends its maintenance strategy.
Residents near Cannon Hill Park claim to have found the West Midlands' worst pothole. Drivers warn it's a major hazard and demand action. Have you seen worse?
Dudley Council receives a red rating for road maintenance best practice in a new government report, lagging behind neighbouring authorities. Find out why and what it means for local drivers.
Every local authority in England, including Birmingham, has been graded on pothole repairs. The new traffic light ratings will now impact future government funding. See how your area fares.
Clent Nurseries in Stourbridge issues a heartfelt message against customer abuse, reminding patrons that staff are 'people with feelings'. Read their call for a respectful New Year.
Police are hunting three thieves caught on CCTV stealing a £12,000 S-Works e-bike from a garden shed in Stourbridge. Call 101 with info.
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.
Discover four underrated West Midlands market towns and villages, rich in history and charm, that are perfect for a rewarding visit in 2026. Plan your trip now.
Timothy Little, 44, used a shovel to smash a shop door and threatened staff with a knife during a chocolate-stealing spree in the Black Country. He has been sentenced to over five years in prison.
A Dudley councillor reveals residents wait up to six months for help with potholes and home repairs due to staffing issues, not technology. Read the full investigation.
Staffordshire County Council filled 15.1% fewer potholes this year. Opposition blames Reform UK's roadworks ban, while the council promises long-term improvements.
West Midlands Police are appealing for help to identify a man after a robbery at a shop in Sandringham Place, Stourbridge, on September 2. Staff tried to stop him.
Matt Green, 34, from Stourbridge, was diagnosed with stage 3 lymph node cancer after a doctor initially told him a lump was 'nothing to worry about'. A fundraiser aims to support his family.
Stagecoach Stourbridge students aged 11-16 wowed a packed Shaftesbury Theatre with a Madness medley after just eight rehearsals. Discover their journey and book a trial.
Burglars armed with crowbars targeted a Stourbridge filling station in early hours raid. Police arrested suspect 90 minutes later. Read the latest updates.
Scope charity shop chain shuts Stourbridge and Folkestone stores after closing 77 others. Read how this impacts the community and the charity's future.
Scope charity confirms closure of Stourbridge and Folkestone shops this week, following 77 other store shutdowns. Discover how this impacts the high street.
Discover why The Lyttelton Arms in Stourbridge delivers the ultimate festive experience with its Christmas menu and twinkly atmosphere. Plan your visit today!
Scope charity shop chain closes two more UK branches this week, adding to over 50 closures this year. Discover the impact on communities and the charity's future.
Tributes paid to Steven Simpson, a 42-year-old father-of-four from Bilbrook, who died six days after a crash on Stourbridge Road. Police appeal for information.
Dudley Council to decide on plans transforming Stourbridge's historic Titan Works into a major retirement complex with 150 care home beds and 39 apartments.
Masked thieves target H&T Pawnbrokers in shocking afternoon heist, making off with valuable items as police launch urgent investigation in town centre.
New research reveals shocking road surface dangers putting British drivers at risk. Discover which common road defects are causing accidents and how to protect yourself.
Vandals have destroyed a fundraising Halloween display created to raise money for poorly children, devastating a Stourbridge community and leaving organisers heartbroken.