A man from the West Midlands has attended Westminster Magistrates’ Court on terrorism charges over the distribution of ...

The industrial market town’s latest claim to fame is actually that it’s the UK’s swinging capital, with the largest ...

FirstGroup has revealed its first acquisition in the West Midlands with a deal for a company dating back more than 60 years and one of the best-known coach operators in the Black Country.

A Birmingham man has been jailed for raping a boy more than 20 years ago. The victim contacted West Midlands Police in 2020 to make allegations against Jerome Blackburn dating back to 2008. An ...

While Blackburn was arrested and subsequently charged, he denied the offences put to him. However, following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court, he was found guilty last December of two counts of rape ...

PLUCKY female fundraisers across the region are stepping out of their comfort zones and onto a ‘dating scene’ with a ...

Born and raised in a pub he now owns, Gary Meads had a unique upbringing. For decades, his family have run the Coach & Horses Inn, a country pub on the border of Alvechurch and Birmingham. Dating back ...

The restoration project will see the Grade II* listed buildings redeveloped for residential use.

West Bromwich Indoor Market has its first night of live music on a Friday with the return of the iconic Henry's Blueshouse to ...

West Midlands police chief Craig Guildford to retire after decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from attending a Europa League match against Aston Villa; Guildford steps down following ...

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This lovely village offers a serene escape with its Saxon roots, historic landmarks and countryside beauty ...