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.
West Midlands mayor candidates debate key issues
Six people are bidding to become the directly elected mayor at next week's elections.
Anti-racism event pays tribute to Benjamin Zephaniah
The late writer, poet and actor's sister says her brother's legacy lived on through young people.
Prince William visits school after boy's invite
Prince William visits a school to discover how pupils are shining a light on mental health.
Pair aged 13 and 14 arrested over boy's stabbing
They are held on suspicion of attempted murder following injuries to a 13-year-old.
'England's my home, even if I've felt unwelcome'
A professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University questioned why Rachel Chinouriri would "want to reclaim something which is so connected to whiteness".
West Midlands force has highest knife crime rate
The West Midlands area saw 180 crimes in 2023, compared to 165 for the Met Police, figures show.
Patients died after errors by blood cancer service
Two patients died in 2023 after two earlier deaths and other drug errors by the NHS trust in 2021.
MP wants law for historic pubs like Crooked House
Marco Longhi MP says the law will give communities more rights to stop historic pubs being destroyed.
Man who made 'abhorrent' images of children jailed
Michael Ashburn, from Birmingham, went to "great lengths to seek out, create and share" images of children.
Letting be avin' you - this rented flat has jail cell
Fancy living here? It will cost you £750 a month to reside in this former police station.
Two boys arrested after fire at derelict school
Police confirm two 16-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson following the blaze.
Rare transplant patient sets up golf support group
Mandy Ambert is believed to be the only UK patient to get an organ from another transplant patient.
Murder charge after man, 45, found dead in flat
Leroy Lawrence is charged with the murder of Craig Moult, who was found dead in September last year.
David Harewood says blackface is 'grotesque distortion of race'
The Birmingham-born star puts out a statement after saying actors "should be able to do anything" including blackface.
Mayoral candidates clash over cuts in BBC debate
The candidates all hope to be the next mayor of the West Midlands.
A Mayor for the West Midlands: What is the role?
A Mayor for the West Midlands: What is the role?
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
Can mayor hopefuls win young voters on social media?
First time voters tell the us what they think of the mayoral social media campaigns.
How mayors became the fashionable thing in England
Ahead of elections in May, political editor Chris Mason looks at England's mayoral model.
Can I take children or pets to a polling station?
The rules on everything from dogs, children, ID and selfies to voting while drunk.
'We can't feel sorry for ourselves' - Rowett
Birmingham City interim manager Gary Rowett tells his players not to "feel sorry" for themselves in battle to avoid relegation.
Warwickshire sign Pakistan all-rounder Jamal
Warwickshire confirm the signing of Pakistan all-rounder Aamir Jamal, who could make his debut this week.
West Brom boss Corberan not underestimating Sheff Wed
West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan is well aware of Sheffield Wednesday?s threat in Saturday?s trip to Hillsborough, despite their lowly league position.
Semenyo seals Bournemouth win against woeful Wolves
Antoine Semenyo scores the only goal of the game as 10-man Bournemouth win at Wolves to move into the top half of the table.
Moors beat Halifax to reach play-off semi-finals
Solihull Moors will face Barnet in the National League play-off semi-finals after beating FC Halifax Town in their play-off eliminator.
The podcast about dogs made in the West Midlands
Meet Jo and Vicky, from Redditch and Solihull, whose latest venture has gone global!
Ozzy determined to visit Black Sabbath bench
Ozzy Osbourne has revealed he plans to come home to see Black Sabbath tributes.
'How I finally found my Walsall accent'
A student with cerebral palsy has found a new voice after a two-year search.
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.
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.
Two men arrested in torso murder inquiry
The men, aged 42 and 68, are being questioned over the discovery of a man's remains in woods.
Extremist guilty of murdering man in street
Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.
Co-op Live boss resigns after shows postponed
Gary Roden quits days after he was criticised for telling BBC some grassroots music venues are "poorly run".
Pool death heiress had neck injuries, court hears
Paula Leeson, 47, was found to have 13 injuries after drowning while on holiday in Denmark in 2017.
Teacher 'chased by hammer-wielding boy' in attack
The teacher shouted for help as the boy chased him down a corridor with a hammer, a court hears.
Traitors star pregnant after seven miscarriages
Series two contestant Charlotte Chilton has called her pregnancy a "miracle".
Kayakers surprised by pod of 100 dolphins in Devon
A pod of about 100 dolphins caused quite the surprise for two kayakers in Devon on Thursday morning.
Man sentenced after killing dad in 'savage' stabbing
Rudi Marriott was under a "delusional belief" he needed to defend himself against his father.
Return to duty for Army horses 'too early to know'
Two horses are in a "serious condition" after they bolted through central London on Wednesday.
Women jailed over £634k will fraud
Friends Laurna Porter and Julie Atkins defrauded the beneficiaries of 23 wills over 13 years.
Man re-bailed after ice hockey player's death
Adam Johnson's neck was hit by a skate during a collision with Sheffield Steelers' Matt Petgrave.
Driver reported after putting baby on front seat
A baby was found lying on the front seat of a moving car despite a baby seat fitted in the back, police say.