What&#x27;s happening across West Midlands

Birmingham Christmas Extravaganza

The ultimate Christmas shopping experience; local artisans, independent sellers and small businesses selling gifts, handmade crafts, festive treats.

Sea Life Birmingham + Warwick Castle + Cadbury World

Enjoy over 2,000 creatures, 1,000 years of history and chocolatey fun, from sea otters and sharks to Cadbury World adventures.

Raver Tots Halloween Party Birmingham

Get the kids active at the UK's number one award winning, family friendly rave event this Halloween!

Jamaica vs Nigeria Comedy Clash - Birmingham

For years this has been one of the biggest rivalries. After the hilarious sold out Birmingham show in 2025, we return to Birmingham by popular demand.

Christmas Comedy Specials (Early Show) at The Glee Club

Christmas Comedy Special - Early Shows at The Glee Club offer you the best comedians and a delicious festive menu!

BarlastonStoke Sentinel4h ago

Plans for 72-home estate on Stoke-on-Trent border rejected

Up to 72 new homes were earmarked for the land on the edge of Barlaston

StaffordStoke Sentinel4h ago

Face of Staffordshire child rapist jailed for NINETEEN YEARS

Kevin Bostock is on the Sex Offenders' Register for life

StaffordStoke Sentinel4h ago

Ex-Tory Ivan Jennings reported for 'racist' views 12 years before terror crime

Jennings represented Stafford West on Staffordshire County Council

StaffordStoke Sentinel4h ago

North Staffordshire pub up for sale and windows boarded up

It's on the market for £265k

Birmingham Airport chief reveals all on second runway and £2 billion masterplan

Special Report: More flights, more passengers, more traffic, bigger terminal, better experience all touted in Birmingham Airport Masterplan

Moment 'everything clicked' for Birmingham woman after 'life changing' diagnosis

Jo was diagnosed with cancer during the peak of the Covid pandemic

Birmingham Council set to dispose of 'eyesore' children's centre as huge property sale continues

Birmingham Council has sold hundreds of 'assets' after becoming engulfed by a financial crisis in 2023

We asked people what they want Birmingham to become in 2050 - and the answers are extraordinary

"I would like cleaner streets, and a place that when I say I’m from Birmingham, people don’t go “ooooh” with awkwardness. I’d like to be prouder of the city I live in, and to be able to walk in the ci

Sutton ColdfieldBirmingham Mail5h ago

New Natasha Thorp Sutton Coldfield tribute to be seen by thousands

Memorial to young woman killed by dangerous driver installed at new town centre store near crash scene

New Worcester pizza kitchen opens after family heartbreak

A new pizza kitchen has opened for business in Worcester.

New culture venue helps make DinesFest biggest celebration yet

Worcester's Scala partnered with DinesFest to bring live performances, inclusive play and interactive arts to the Dines Green community celebration.

Free wellbeing sessions to focus next on muscle health

Healthy Worcestershire is offering free wellbeing sessions from October 19, focusing on muscle strength, independence and Tai Chi to improve balance and posture.

Classical guitarist Craig Ogden to make solo return to theatre

Australian classical guitarist Craig Ogden will perform a solo concert at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester on November 1, featuring music from the 17th and 20th centuries.

'Check your flood risk now' says flood expert as Worcester braced for bad storms

Flood campaigner Mary Long-Dhonau has urged people to check their flood risk as the county is braced for autumn and winter storms caused by a 'super El Niño'.

Children of foster carers recognised for their vital role

Worcestershire County Council is celebrating Children of Foster Carers’ Week, recognising the role birth children play in welcoming and supporting foster children.

Worcester among first areas for new domestic abuse support programme

Worcester among the first areas to benefit from the NHS Steps to Safety programme, offering specialist support for victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Search begins for partner to transform Worcester's Shrub Hill Quarter

Worcestershire County Council and Worcester City Council are seeking a development partner for Shrub Hill Quarter.

ShrewsburyShropshire Star8h ago

Shrewsbury man who 'ripped a chunk of hair' from ex-girlfriend's head is spared jail

A Shrewsbury man has avoided a prison sentence after a shocking domestic incident where he pulled a chunk of hair from his ex-partner's head. The court heard details of the assault that took place right here in our town.

BirminghamBirmingham Mail13h ago

New Birmingham eatery hailed 'best thing to be exported from London' opens in Grand Central

The Bullring says the street food restaurant will be the next big 'foodie obsession'

WorcesterWorcester News15h ago

Man in 90s arrested after pedestrian dies following crash in Worcestershire

A man in his 90s has been arrested after a pedestrian died following a collision in Kidderminster.

Christmas Party Bookings - Buzz Bingo Walsall

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £11!

WalsallSkiddle15h ago

KenilworthCoventry Telegraph16h ago

Woman suffers serious head injury after crash in Kenilworth

She was found badly injured on Warwick Road

WorcesterWorcester News17h ago

NHS in Worcestershire 'failing' says chair of health committee

THE NHS in Worcestershire is “failing” and will struggle to cope throughout the winter, health bosses have been told.

Kings HeathSkiddle17h ago

Book Launch: Fanfiction by Liam Brown [Free Entry]

Come and celebrate the launch of local author Liam Brown’s sixth novel, Fanfiction. Signed copies will be available for purchase on the night.

ShrewsburyShropshire Live19h ago

Witnesses sought to Shrewsbury collision involving car and e-scooter

Here's a bit of news from our streets - police are looking for anyone who might have seen a collision involving a car and an e-scooter right here in Shrewsbury. If you were around and saw anything, your help is really needed.

StaffordStoke Sentinel19h ago

North Staffordshire murder probe: Police name victim, 38

RIP Donna

KenilworthWarwick Courier20h ago

Kenilworth go top with gutsy win at Silhillians

Kenilworth stand firm in feisty clash

StaffordStoke Sentinel20h ago

Detectives given 'useful information' after North Staffordshire beauty spot rape

Police have thanked the community for the response

StaffordStoke Sentinel21h ago

Two Staffordshire restaurants to reopen - weeks after closure

But the Hanley and Talke sites are not on the saved list

ShrewsburyFleetwood Town Football Club21h ago

On this day: Town 2-1 Shrewsbury Town

Well, it's a trip down memory lane for Shrewsbury Town fans today as we cast our minds back to a past encounter. While the result wasn't quite what we'd have hoped for, it's always interesting to revisit those moments that shape our club's history.

Freaky Friday Bingo 30/10 - Buzz Bingo Coventry Walsgrave

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CoventrySkiddle21h ago

StaffordStoke Sentinel21h ago

North Staffordshire road stays shut as woman's death sparks murder investigation

Officers have been at the scene for more than 24 hours

StaffordStoke Sentinel22h ago

Another blunder at North Staffordshire junction as drivers queue for no reason

Temporary lights were left up - when the work was already finished

KenilworthWarwick Courier22h ago

Kenilworth pub named among the UK's top five best-rated Wetherspoons

Kenilworth pub The Dictum of Kenilworth has been named among the UK’s top five best-rated branches of the Wetherspoons chain based on a study of Google reviews.

Christmas Party Bookings - Buzz Bingo Stafford

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £11!

StaffordSkiddle1d ago

Live updates as 'dangerous structure' shuts Stoke-on-Trent A53

Crews were called out last night

NuneatonCoventry Telegraph1d ago

Reason why Nuneaton's hospital will be lit up red and blue today

Visitors will notice a difference

Bill Bailey Coventry tickets still available for Vaudevillean show at CBS Arena

Comedy legend Bill Bailey brings his Vaudevillean show to Coventry Building Society Arena on Friday, November 13, with tickets still available for a night of music, laughter and marvel

Recap: A500 updates as D-road smash triggers Stoke-on-Trent rush-hour gridlock

We'll bring you all the latest

StaffordStoke Sentinel1d ago

Live updates as detectives launch North Staffordshire murder probe as woman dies

Forensics are at the scene

DudleyBirmingham Mail1d ago

Dudley Council scraps means test for group of patients after one died before getting help

Story of woman who died before home adaptions were complete inspires unanimous support for grant rule changes

SolihullBirmingham Mail1d ago

Criticism of 'unhelpful' of police objection over latest Solihull children's home

Proposal to turn nursery into Olton children's home approved by Solihull planners

Ricky steals from same Stoke-on-Trent shop 18 times in 20 days

Ricky Breward was already banned from Meir One Stop

Stark naked Ashley exposes himself on Stoke-on-Trent street

Ashley Thomas has previous for exposure

Tributes to two Sky Blues fans in latest Coventry death and funeral notices

Thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one

SmethwickBirmingham Mail1d ago

Plan for one of the country's biggest HMOs opposite Smethwick primary school rejected again

More than 1,100 people also signed petitions against the 69-bed HMO move

SolihullBirmingham Mail1d ago

'Disproportionate number of children's homes' claim rejected as another approved in Solihull

Olton children's home is approved despite 'horrendous' traffic nearby

BromyardWorcester News1d ago

'I had concerns about rat run' says councillor as two children hit by car

Cllr Richard Udall says he had previous concerns about Bromyard Road and Tudor Way where two children were struck by a car driver

WolverhamptonBirmingham Mail1d ago

Illegal immigrant caught at '£250k Wolverhampton cannabis farm was recruited after sleeping rough'

Hung Ngo, 35, left his wife and two children in Vietnam when he illegally entered Britain

BromyardHereford Times1d ago

Market town butchers handed two-star rating after inspector calls

A Bromyard butcher has been handed a two-star food hygiene rating after an inspector called by..

'This isn't a race track, this is our home' says campaigner as Coventry road safety plea denied

There have been complaints about rat-run drivers and boy-racer bikers but the council said there were no collisions causing injury in the past three years

Coventry Morrisons makes new alcohol bid in licensing application

It has been received by the city council

'I sniffed 7 to 10 grams of Ketamine daily and my nose collapsed' - Coventry man's story

A young man from Coventry, known only as Kai, has shared his harrowing story of ketamine addiction as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of the drug among young people

DroitwichWorcester News1d ago

Golf club's Halloween comedy night set to raise the spirits

Gaudet Luce Golf Club in Droitwich Spa is hosting a Halloween comedy night on October 29, with comedian Stracanory.