City motorists can be sure of a fair deal at the petrol pump thanks to inspection work by Trading Standards officers.

A teenage boy has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Bordesley Green this morning.

Several ambulance resources have been at the scene of a significant fire in Wolverhampton overnight.

Superscript has ranked Wolverhampton as the top entrepreneurial city in the UK in a recent nationwide survey.

The City of Wolverhampton Council is concerned people could be more tempted than normal to turn to loan sharks this Christmas with the cost-of-living crisis putting huge pressure on household finances.

Plans for waste and recycling collections in Birmingham over the Christmas and new year period have been announced.

Anyone looking for support and guidance on money, health and safety matters can get free advice at an open day in Wednesfield this month, organised by City of Wolverhampton Council.

The council’s role in the delivery of this year’s hugely-successful Commonwealth Games has been recognised with “Institution of the Year” status at the Peace and Sport Awards 2022.

A teenage girl has sustained life-threatening injuries following a road traffic collision in Cannock last night.

This year’s Christmas opening hours for markets across Walsall have been announced.

Today marks the start of the UN’s international 16 Days of Action campaign against gender-based violence. Cllr John Cotton looks at how Birmingham works with partners to support victims of violence, harassment and abuse.

City residents are being given some helpful safety tips if they are thinking of buying second-hand electrical goods.

A woman has been left with serious injuries after being involved in an RTC yesterday evening in Dudley.

Wolverhampton’s ambitious City Learning Quarter vision has reached a major milestone with the Council appointing its preferred construction partner for the new city centre campus.

UK Athletics (UKA) has confirmed that Birmingham will host a new Performance and Innovation Centre from summer 2023, after agreeing a partnership with the City Council.

New Tamworth Town Centre Hub online resource launched for businesses Access to join available online via Digital Islands Commissioned by Tamworth Borough Council to support local business growth and development

Two people have died and two people have sustained life-threatening injuries following a road traffic collision in Smethwick last night.

Further recognition for the council-led regeneration of Perry Barr was received at the Insider West Midlands Property Awards 2022 last night (November 17).

Birmingham’s ambition to become a Living Wage City has been boosted as the number of businesses paying the Living Wage has risen by a third in the past 12 months.

The council-backed Birmingham City of Nature Plan has won the Judges’ Award at this year’s West Midlands National Park (WMNP) Awards.

Grant approved for Tamworth Pride 2023 event will take place in the Castle Grounds Award is approved for the next three years

A inquiry is being launched to look at how the Commonwealth Games legacy will improve access to physical activity opportunities - both participating and spectating - for disabled citizens.

The first six in a series of new Love Your Environment (LYE) events have seen 750 bags of litter collected, 500 graffiti tags removed and 100 dumped fridges and 50 tyres taken from city streets.

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The Royal Ballet is delighted to announce that Peter Wright’s much-loved production of The Nutcracker will be broadcast live to over 900 cinemas this Christmas.

Singer Anthonia Edwards has been crowned champion of the eleventh series of the iconic entertainment show and her winner’s single Anyone is out now.

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Team England has today revealed the Opening Ceremony outfit that its athletes will wear when the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games begin on July 28th. Produced by fashion designer Patrick Grant’s Community Clothing in collaboration with a team of English creatives, the outfit features a modern take on the country’s traditional red and white with a workwear jacket inspired by Birmingham’s industrial heritage.

As the abundance of rainbow flags fly high for LGBT Pride Month, OutdoorLads and The North Face have teamed up to celebrate the simple joy of the outdoors with an organised hike – and everyone is invited.

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Based on a true story during the Cold War, Firebird is a passionate love story set against the backdrop of a Soviet Air Force base during late 1970’s Communist rule. The film has gained extra potency since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Councillor Richard Jones (Old Warley ward) is the new Mayor of Sandwell following a ceremony in the council chamber today (Tuesday 24 May). His consort is his partner Councillor Richard McVittie.

The Inaugural Wolverhampton Film Festival of 2022 has finally taken place for which the team here are truly blown away by how it all turned out.

Students and staff at the University of Birmingham Dubai welcome the Queen’s Baton to new iconic campus ahead of its visit to Expo 2020 Dubai

Independent charity offers reward for anonymous information on location of Yussuf, wanted in connection with a Birmingham murder – he also has links with London

Palliative care charity Compton Care is taking part in the government’s Kickstart scheme, offering employment to 16-24 year olds in receipt of Universal Credit. 

Wolverhampton-based charity Compton Care is kicking off its 40th birthday celebrations with the announcement that it's Round the Wrekin cycling fundraiser is back for 2022, with Carvers Building Supplies as the new sponsor.

Emma Purshouse, the current Poet Laureate for the City of Wolverhampton, has created an emotive spoken word Christmas poem for her local charity, Compton Care.

This Remembrance Sunday, Minister for Equalities Mike Freer will meet the first LGBT veterans to openly lay a wreath at the Cenotaph as part of the Remembrance Service.

Compton Care is hosting a dedicated Memory Walk in the grounds of Chillington Hall on Sunday 19th September, starting at 11am.

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City of Wolverhampton Council wants to hear from you on plans to make Wolverhampton a Rainbow City that is safe and welcoming for everyone, no matter who you are.

Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has been chosen as the charity which will benefit from River Island’s festive fundraising this year, meaning a huge boost to families needing specialist equipment across the UK.

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Blessing is the 9th winner from The Voice series, 4th female to win and 2nd youngest contestant

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Our usual service this Sunday has been cancelled, so we have recorded this video to remember and share amongst our community.

A new charity shop has officially opened its doors in the city centre.