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CoventryCoventry Telegraph8h ago

New cricket pitch and two HMO approvals among Coventry planning applications

The new artificially-surfaced pitch would be installed at a city sports club if given the go-ahead

Birmingham City Council to fund urgent roof repair and fire safety works at Lindsworth School

Birmingham City Council is set to approve nearly £5m for urgent fire safety and roof repair works at Lindsworth School in Kings Norton to ensure pupils have a safe learning environment

EllesmereCheshire Live9h ago

Pub helps fund vital treatment for Ellesmere Port girl with life-threatening allergies

Her family first became aware of her allergies during lockdown

WednesburyBirmingham Mail9h ago

New plans for former Wednesbury health centre after 38-bed HMO criticised

The plans to convert the health centre into a HMO were scrapped after receiving criticism - including from the town's MP

Birmingham school becomes first Midlands secondary to be handed new exceptional grade by Ofsted

Ofsted inspectors were impressive with what they witnessed

The curious Birmingham election with just 12 candidates standing for 12 seats

While the battle to seize control of Birmingham City Council is set to be hotly contested - another election in the city looks more a foregone conclusion

How Birmingham school achieved rare rating by Ofsted

North Birmingham Academy is being held as a beacon for other schools to learn lessons from

CoventryCoventry Telegraph9h ago

Coventry shoppers complain about pot hole hit shopping precinct car park

Locals are unhappy with the ongoing issue

Stoke-on-TrentStoke Sentinel9h ago

All you need to know about Stoke-on-Trent's new £43m NHS centre

It's opening in the old Hanley Sainsbury's

CoventryCoventry Telegraph10h ago

Photos show the state of a Coventry car park with 'dangerous pot holes'

Shoppers are unhappy with the state of the site

Stoke-on-TrentStoke Sentinel10h ago

Stoke-on-Trent pub 'disturbance' ends with dusthead, 28, covered in blood

Glyn Whitfield also acted 'wildly' in the Co-op

CoventryCoventry Telegraph10h ago

Coventry HMO plan refused because it would lead to 'excessive number' in area

Planners said the proposals to convert a house - which included building two extensions - would have exceeded local HMO limits and had a negative impact on neighbours

BirminghamBirmingham Mail20h ago

Major update in fatal Birmingham hit and run

Detectives are continuing their hunt to trace the driver who struck Mr Harron in Bartley Green early on Sunday

BirminghamBirmingham Mail20h ago

Police continue 23 year search for missing Birmingham City fan who vanished without a trace

Andrew's girlfriend dropped him off at Hednesford train station in April 2003. A day later, he spoke with a friend on the phone. Then, he was never heard from again. Police say an old Nokia could hold

CoventryCoventry Telegraph21h ago

Coventry's Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan parade fills the streets with colour - in pics

Crowds gathered in Foleshill for the Nagar Kirtan today (April 26)

WorcesterWorcester News21h ago

Date for bridge repairs still not set nearly two months after police car crash

A date for repair work to Worcester Bridge has still not been set nearly two months after a police car crashed into it.

BirminghamBirmingham Mail21h ago

New update seems to confirm future of closed Birmingham bar

The chain sports bar announced its return - but there's a catch

WorcesterWorcester News22h ago

Police on scene of incident near busy road

Police are on scene of an incident on Sebright Avenue near London Road in Worcester

BirminghamBirmingham Mail22h ago

E-bike rider gets arrested after collision in Birmingham

The collision took place on Rough Road at around 12.15pm on Sunday, April 26

EllesmereThe Leader (Wrexham)23h ago

Motorists warned of 'long delays' after crash on the M56 near Ellesmere Port

The incident has happened eastbound this afternoon

StaffordStoke Sentinel23h ago

Iconic North Staffordshire pub issues 'use us or lose us' plea

'Times for all pubs are tough at the moment'

CoventryCoventry Telegraph23h ago

'They will be removed' - Police warning businesses parking illegally on busy Coventry road

It has become a persistent issue and officers say they have tried other tactics that have not worked

WorcesterWorcester News23h ago

PICTURES: Hundreds parade towards Worcester Cathedral for St George's Day

The annual St George's Day Parade went from Angel Place to Worcester Cathedral and back.

BirminghamBirmingham Mail23h ago

Nationwide customers hit with 'pop-up' message in app as bank speaks out

Taking to social media, a customer reached out with a question for the major building society, which has branches in Birmingham.

BirminghamBirmingham Mail23h ago

Birmingham thug who killed friend at HMO and went out drinking afterwards found dead in jail

An investigation into the death of Andrew Behan, 41, at HMP Stoke Heath is ongoing

Grassroots music initiative announced for popular Coventry venue

It will take place across a weekend this summer

Coventry city centre turns Sky Blue to mark club's promotion to the Premier League

Bunting and flags have gone up around town

Drinking and drug use at Coventry tower block 'causing nuisance to residents'

The flats, located near a police station, are being used by people who don't even live there

Warning issued over 'the end of Staffordshire Police'

Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams has issued the dire warning

Half of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire patients now use NHS app

Here's how to access the app

Council increases care fees by £7.12m - with some complaining it's not enough

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has announced the package

Half of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire patients now use NHS app

Here's how to access the app

23 pictures of St George's Day parade 2026 in Worcester

Hundreds of Scouts are set to march through Worcester city centre for the annual St George's Day parade.

KenilworthCoventry Telegraph1d ago

Land Rover Defender among four cars stolen in less than 48 hours in Kenilworth

Police have appealed for information

Police investigating after supermarket window smashed overnight

The incident happened at the Co-op on Ombersley Road in Worcester.

ErdingtonBirmingham World1d ago

Man charged with murder following death in West Midlands

Kevin Siviter has been charged with the murder of Michael Bennett in Erdington.

Romantic moment as City player pops the question after final game of the season

Worcester City midfielder Musa Ceesay proposed to his now fiancée Saly after their 4-4 draw against Spalding United, in the club's final game of the season.

North Staffordshire mill flats plan will 'stop it going to rack and ruin'

It comes weeks after the Big Mill fire

£4.7m safety works at seven Stoke-on-Trent tower blocks - full list

They're in Blurton, Hanley and Burslem

Live updates as air ambulance lands in North Staffordshire field

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Firefighters tackling blaze in North Staffordshire

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Major Coventry A road to close for drainage maintenance work lasting four months

Work will be done in stages over night until August with highway bosses saying it will make the road safer

SmethwickBirmingham World1d ago

Three arrests after seriously injured man dropped off at Black Country hospital

A man in his 30s was dropped at the Midland Metropolitan Hospital in Smethwick seriously injured.

I visited North Staffordshire pub crowned Britain's best and was floored by the bill

Matt Jackson visited the picturesque town that is home to a pub crowned Britain's best, and was stunned to see how much a pint cost

38 death notices in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire this week

Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved-ones

38 death notices in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire this week

Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved-ones

DudleyBirmingham Mail1d ago

Toddler who died after being 'forced to nap' at Dudley nursery also had shocking injury

Noah Sibanda was found unresponsive at Fairytales Day Nursery on December 9, 2022

Chelmsley WoodBirmingham Mail1d ago

'Embarrassing' Solihull mum declared hostile witness as son jailed for tower attack

Jordan Herring was jailed for five years after being found guilty of pushing his 18-year-old girlfriend Bobbie Goodman from a fourth floor window at Merton House, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull — as his mot

SolihullBirmingham Mail1d ago

'Embarrassing' Solihull mum declared hostile witness as son jailed for tower attack

BedworthCoventry Telegraph1d ago

Bedworth pub landlord: 'It was so rough when I took over we had to serve pints in plastic cups'

Thomas Durnion has turned the pub's reputation around since taking over

DudleyBirmingham Mail1d ago

Police say 'distressing' CCTV was 'pivotal' in 'complex' Dudley nursery death investigation

*WARNING* This article features distressing footage

ErdingtonBirmingham Mail1d ago

'You get killed or you kill somebody - either way your life is ruined' - Judge's warning to teen

Kasharn Smith-Johnson, 19, was warned of the grave dangers after machete discovery at Erdington train station

Stoke-on-Trent attraction now shut on Sundays 'for the foreseeable'

There are 'very low visitor numbers' on Sundays

DudleyBirmingham Mail1d ago

Controversial 'potholes by postcode' strategy in part of West Midlands

Dudley Council's Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Ryan Priest has defended his group's 'potholes by postcode' arrangement

Great MalvernWorcester News1d ago

Children's shoe specialist urges parents to take shoe fitting seriously

To Boot in Great Malvern joins the national Fit Well, Grow Well campaign, urging UK parents to prioritise proper children’s shoe fitting for healthy foot development.

Care home manager honoured with national nursing award

Katherine Matthews of Care UK’s Perry Manor, Worcester, wins silver in Mental Health Nurse of the Year at the 2026 British Journal of Nursing Awards.

Grade I listed church at risk of decay secures funding for major repairs

St Nicholas in Dormston, Worcestershire, is on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register as “poor” and facing “slow decay”.

Students design courtroom guides to support vulnerable defendants

Worcester Sixth Form College graphic design students create visual aids for The Intermediary Cooperative to help vulnerable defendants understand UK courtrooms.

Community choir offers £1,000 bursary for young musicians

Powick Community Choir offers a £1,000 music bursary for Worcestershire musicians aged 14-25. Apply by 16 June 2026 for support with instruments, lessons or travel.

Staffordshire Virgin Island star admits Channel 4 show 'changed my outlook'

27-year-old Ed is appearing on the new season of Channel 4's BAFTA-nominated reality show