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Stafford council approves 30 affordable homes and 60‑bed care home at Highfields

Stafford council approves 30 affordable homes and 60‑bed care home at Highfields

Imran Latif · August 10, 2026

Politics

Dudley council admits missing six targets as FOI response rates fall to 50.7%

Dudley council admits missing six targets as FOI response rates fall to 50.7%

Imran Latif West Midlands Correspondent · September 29, 2026

Dudley councillors to lose call‑in powers under new national planning rules

Dudley councillors to lose call‑in powers under new national planning rules

Imran Latif · September 27, 2026

Dudley civic leaders unite to urge 'far right to stay away' ahead of protest

Dudley civic leaders unite to urge 'far right to stay away' ahead of protest

Imran Latif · September 26, 2026

Stoke-on-Trent residents condemn council’s greenfield housing plans in local plan row

Stoke-on-Trent residents condemn council’s greenfield housing plans in local plan row

Imran Latif · September 5, 2026

Independent wins Beveley seat in Telford parish council by-election

Independent wins Beveley seat in Telford parish council by-election

Imran Latif · September 4, 2026

Business

Solihull gains new bilingual conveyancing office as firm expands across the Midlands

Solihull gains new bilingual conveyancing office as firm expands across the Midlands

Imran Latif West Midlands Correspondent · September 24, 2026

New taproom and restaurant set to boost Stoke-on-Trent Goods Yard as regeneration continues

New taproom and restaurant set to boost Stoke-on-Trent Goods Yard as regeneration continues

Imran Latif · September 23, 2026

Shrewsbury soup firm sees sales surge after Dragons' Den backing

Shrewsbury soup firm sees sales surge after Dragons' Den backing

Imran Latif · September 19, 2026

Shrewsbury welcomes Gastronomy’s 50th KFC, creating 38 local jobs in Meole Brace

Shrewsbury welcomes Gastronomy’s 50th KFC, creating 38 local jobs in Meole Brace

Imran Latif · September 15, 2026

Worcester council scraps planned taxi fare rise after drivers reject increase

Worcester council scraps planned taxi fare rise after drivers reject increase

Imran Latif · September 10, 2026

Sports

Coventry's Oliver Dovin back at club for treatment after shoulder injury on Leyton Orient debut

Coventry's Oliver Dovin back at club for treatment after shoulder injury on Leyton Orient debut

Imran Latif West Midlands Correspondent · September 26, 2026

Stafford to face Bo Nix as Rams’ veteran form tests Broncos in primetime

Stafford to face Bo Nix as Rams’ veteran form tests Broncos in primetime

Imran Latif · September 25, 2026

Stafford: Rams QB’s wife says she’s treating 2026 season ‘like the last’ amid retirement talk

Stafford: Rams QB’s wife says she’s treating 2026 season ‘like the last’ amid retirement talk

Imran Latif · September 24, 2026

Stafford set for test as Giants rookie Arvell Reese eyes impact against Matthew Stafford

Stafford set for test as Giants rookie Arvell Reese eyes impact against Matthew Stafford

Imran Latif · September 20, 2026

Birmingham name 4-2-3-1 XI at St Andrew's as Middlesbrough arrive with three-at-the-back

Birmingham name 4-2-3-1 XI at St Andrew's as Middlesbrough arrive with three-at-the-back

Imran Latif · September 19, 2026

Entertainment

Warwick name in spotlight as Dionne Warwick issues new peace-themed single

Warwick name in spotlight as Dionne Warwick issues new peace-themed single

Imran Latif West Midlands Correspondent · September 15, 2026

Stafford household hosts lavish Rams WAGs watch party as supporters rally

Stafford household hosts lavish Rams WAGs watch party as supporters rally

Imran Latif · September 13, 2026

Wolverhampton crowd soaked but undeterred as Accept play storm-hit KK’s Steel Mill

Wolverhampton crowd soaked but undeterred as Accept play storm-hit KK’s Steel Mill

Imran Latif · August 31, 2026

Stafford trumpet star Terell Stafford to mark Miles Davis centenary in special duo concert

Stafford trumpet star Terell Stafford to mark Miles Davis centenary in special duo concert

Imran Latif · August 20, 2026

Warwick Theatre staging of The Shark Is Broken offers sharp, surprising look behind Jaws

Warwick Theatre staging of The Shark Is Broken offers sharp, surprising look behind Jaws

Imran Latif · August 17, 2026

Health

Hereford hospital records higher-than-expected deaths but trust says trend is easing

Hereford hospital records higher-than-expected deaths but trust says trend is easing

Imran Latif West Midlands Correspondent · September 26, 2026

Shrewsbury linked ambulances now carry blood for emergency transfusions

Shrewsbury linked ambulances now carry blood for emergency transfusions

Imran Latif · September 8, 2026

Coventry waterpark launches safety programme after series of drowning incidents

Coventry waterpark launches safety programme after series of drowning incidents

Imran Latif · September 1, 2026

Wolverhampton day‑centre alternative to residential rehab helps five local groups recover

Wolverhampton day‑centre alternative to residential rehab helps five local groups recover

Imran Latif · August 25, 2026

Shrewsbury hospital clinic ceiling transformed with nature mural to ease patients

Shrewsbury hospital clinic ceiling transformed with nature mural to ease patients

Imran Latif · August 21, 2026

Weather

Flooding in Birmingham as yellow thunderstorm warnings sweep across England and Wales

Flooding in Birmingham as yellow thunderstorm warnings sweep across England and Wales

Imran Latif West Midlands Correspondent · August 27, 2026

Worcester's Greyfriars to shut for a day as amber heat warning bites

Worcester's Greyfriars to shut for a day as amber heat warning bites

Imran Latif · August 12, 2026

Crime

Families march in Birmingham to demand judge-led inquiry into 1974 pub bombings

Families march in Birmingham to demand judge-led inquiry into 1974 pub bombings

Imran Latif West Midlands Correspondent · September 25, 2026

Former Dudley resident given suspended sentence over child images and bestiality content

Former Dudley resident given suspended sentence over child images and bestiality content

Imran Latif · September 23, 2026

Warwick property fire sparked by generator as three arrested over trespass

Warwick property fire sparked by generator as three arrested over trespass

Imran Latif · September 19, 2026

West Bromwich woman convicted over role in cover-up after local murder

West Bromwich woman convicted over role in cover-up after local murder

Imran Latif · September 17, 2026

Dudley council seeks permission for 10 CCTV cameras at Grade II‑listed Priory Hall

Dudley council seeks permission for 10 CCTV cameras at Grade II‑listed Priory Hall

Imran Latif · September 15, 2026

Education

Solihull show returns to Cranmore Park to spotlight apprenticeships and post‑16 routes

Solihull show returns to Cranmore Park to spotlight apprenticeships and post‑16 routes

Imran Latif West Midlands Correspondent · September 25, 2026

New Stoke-on-Trent book festival launched to help raise reading levels and showcase local talent

New Stoke-on-Trent book festival launched to help raise reading levels and showcase local talent

Imran Latif · September 14, 2026

Stoke-on-Trent council extends 'School Street' scheme to sixth road near Hillside Primary

Stoke-on-Trent council extends 'School Street' scheme to sixth road near Hillside Primary

Imran Latif · September 2, 2026

Solihull young people to receive paid six‑month placements under Jobs Guarantee pilot

Solihull young people to receive paid six‑month placements under Jobs Guarantee pilot

Imran Latif · August 28, 2026

Ofsted finds children’s services in Dudley ‘inadequate’ across care and protection

Ofsted finds children’s services in Dudley ‘inadequate’ across care and protection

Imran Latif · August 25, 2026

Lifestyle

Warwick to be overrun by pumpkins as town unveils packed Halloween half-term programme

Warwick to be overrun by pumpkins as town unveils packed Halloween half-term programme

Imran Latif West Midlands Correspondent · September 28, 2026

Coventry pub among new entries in CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2027

Coventry pub among new entries in CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2027

Imran Latif · September 24, 2026

Coventry unveils Highfield Road Park arch to honour city's footballing past

Coventry unveils Highfield Road Park arch to honour city's footballing past

Imran Latif · August 18, 2026

Warwick mayor to lead charity dog walk inside Warwick Castle grounds

Warwick mayor to lead charity dog walk inside Warwick Castle grounds

Imran Latif · August 18, 2026

Solihull author champions queer romance with two Formula One novels

Solihull author champions queer romance with two Formula One novels

Imran Latif · August 17, 2026