Wolverhampton and West Midlands News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Wolverhampton and West Midlands. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Man gets custodial sentence for raping teen in sea
Gabriel Marinoaica attacked the 15-year-old, who could not swim, in the sea off Bournemouth in 2021.
Teenager denies city centre stabbing murder
The 15-year-old is due to stand trial in July accused of murdering Muhammad Hassam Ali.
Four accused of murdering man attacked in park
Three men and a boy aged 15 are charged with murder and robbery, after the death of Michael Obasi.
Man jailed for life for stabbing wife to death
Rajveer Mahey left his wife Kamaljeet with 28 knife wounds.
Homeless charity patron role for Robert Plant
The Led Zeppelin singer is paying for two homeless people from the Black Country to retrain,
Just Stop Oil doctor's fitness to practise 'impaired'
Dr Sarah Benn could be struck off for her participation in peaceful climate change protests.
Woman to take on London Marathon for hospital
Katherine and her daughter both had holes in their hearts treated at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Martinez stars in shootout as Villa reach Euro semis
Aston Villa reach their first major European semi-final since 1982 with a chaotic penalty shootout victory over Lille in the Europa Conference League.
Date set for mother of Shay Kang's murder trial
No plea is entered when 10-year-old Shay Kang's mother appears via video link at court.
KFC car ram gang jailed over machete murder
Three men are sentenced for killing the father after ramming his son's car at a KFC restaurant.
Tributes to four-year-old girl killed in crash
Her father says: "She was an extraordinary young girl, only four years old, full of life and joy."
Pregnant women urged to get whooping cough vaccine
Mothers-to-be in the Black Country are reminded to get vaccinated due to a rise in cases.
Fresh appeal after man stabbed to death in bedroom
More than three years has passed since Kevin Lomas was murdered in his bedroom.
Hospice boss warns of funding challenges
The boss of Acorns Children's Hospice says demand is greater than ever but costs are spiralling.
West Midlands mayor: Who is running, what is the role?
Everything you need to know about the 2024 West Midlands mayoral election.
West Midlands mayor 2024: Quick guide to the candidates
Voters in the West Midlands will vote on 2 May to elect their next mayor for the region.
Local elections 2024: Who can I vote for?
Use our lookup to see if there is an election in your area and who you can vote for on 2 May
How mayors became the fashionable thing in England
Ahead of elections in May, political editor Chris Mason looks at England's mayoral model.
What photo ID do you need to vote in elections?
People will need to show photo ID at polling stations before voting in the local elections in May.
Can I take a selfie at a polling station?
The rules on everything from dogs, children, ID and selfies to voting while drunk.
Davies ton puts Warwickshire on top over Hampshire
Alex Davies follows his 256 last week with 149 to put Warwickshire in a strong position against Hampshire.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal team news
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal.
Aston Villa v Bournemouth team news
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Aston Villa and Bournemouth.
Martinez stars in shootout as Villa reach Euro semis
Aston Villa reach their first major European semi-final since 1982 with a chaotic penalty shootout victory over Lille in the Europa Conference League.
Morecambe CEO Sadler to leave to join Walsall
Morecambe chief executive Ben Sadler to leave at the end of the season to join Walsall as their new CEO.
50 years of helping Wolverhampton
Pat Hunting has been helping kids cross the road outside for more than 50 years.
The ballet sensation of Birmingham
Anthony found fame dancing barefoot in Nigeria & was offered a place at Elmhurst.
'It's an honour' says Miss Birmingham on taking part in Miss England
Miss England comes to Wolverhampton
A homage to the Harborne cornershop 'Bossman'
Alex Rodrigues has created a short film honouring cornershop 'Bossmans'
Birmingham Windrush legend's funeral prompts fundraiser
Glenda Caesar from Windrush Lives pays tribute to Anthony Williams.
Brummie Bard's ode to the second city
Hear Keith Bracey's tribute to the multicultural metropolis that is Birmingham.
Get to know the West Midlands Podcast Club
Meet Rachael Botfield, from Bromsgrove, who shares top tips for getting started.
Olympic legend's message for Halesowen fundraiser
Halesowen's Lee Torrington is raising money for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity.
Bradford face Aston Villa in semi
Bradford's reward for knocking Arsenal out of the Capital One Cup is a semi-final against Aston Villa, while Chelsea take on Swansea.
Albion old boy Clement on racing charge
Former West Bromwich Albion footballer Neil Clement, now a racehorse owner, is charged with breaches of racing's rules.
Teams wary of Albion - Odemwingie
West Brom forward Peter Odemwingie feels that other teams have begun to play more cautiously when facing them.
Benteke frightening, says Lambert
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has the potential to "be anything he wants", says boss Paul Lambert.
Diop extends Birmingham contract
Papa Bouba Diop agrees a one-month contract extension at Birmingham City to keep him at the club until 17 January.
Walsall v Colchester
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Walsall and Colchester in League One.
Rider Auty agrees Brummies return
Birmingham Brummies confirm that Josh Auty will return to Perry Barr for the 2013 Elite League season.
Skornicki makes return to Wolves
Adam Skornicki returns to Wolverhampton Wolves for his fourth spell, after agreeing a deal for the 2013 season.
Bell and Trott see England home
Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell both make centuries as England win a series in India for the first time since 1984-85.
Met Police apologises for 'openly Jewish' comment
Footage shows Gideon Falter being told his presence is "antagonising" near a pro-Palestine march.
Teacher admits killing partner buried in garden
Fiona Beal denies murder but admits the manslaughter of Nicholas Billingham.
Moment baby is found not breathing shown to jury
Kate Roughley denies she caused the death of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan.
BBC presenter reports racist abuse on London train
Mary Mandefield said a group of men were racist and misogynistic to passengers in south London.
Ex-police officer jailed for sharing scene images
While serving as a PC, Wood sent images from investigations to his family and friends via WhatsApp.
Client accuses therapist of rape during session
Ella Janneh has brought a civil claim against Michael Lousada after he faced no criminal charges.
Giant veg growers star in film in the vein of Hot Fuzz
Swede Caroline is a mockumentary produced by identical twins about eccentric growers from Somerset.
Killer Valdo Calocane's sentence review date set
The 31-year-old is currently sentenced to a hospital order after admitting manslaughter.
Ex-mayor 'like a recluse' since police probe
Joe Anderson was arrested in December 2020 but has not been charged with any offence.
Police investigate Joey Barton tweets
Mr Barton says he has been visited by officers "four times in three days".
Man gets custodial sentence for raping teen in sea
Gabriel Marinoaica attacked the 15-year-old, who could not swim, in the sea off Bournemouth in 2021.
'Chaos' as gaggle of Egyptian geese delays trains
Commuters in London described "total chaos" when a gaggle of geese brought trains to a standstill.