3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (298+ words) The Prime Minister spoke of the devastation he witnessed in Stourbridge in the aftermath of last month’s wildfires, saying the memory would never leave him. During a discussion in the Commons yesterday, Andy Burnham said the fire service was “not…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (417+ words) Latest figures show the number of people sleeping rough in the West Midlands has increased. Councillors are set to be presented with the West Midlands State of the Region 2026 report next week which includes data on homelessness, temporary accommodation and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (127+ words) The fire service in Staffordshire is urging people to avoid entering open water after a recent incident which saw a girl get stuck in mud at a country park. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Chasewater Country Park…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (399+ words) ​The recent controversy surrounding the early release of offenders distinctly highlights the severe issues facing our nation. The current state of our country can be described as a significant decline from its former greatness. Astonishingly, the Prime Minister must almost…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (562+ words) The unemployment rate for the West Midlands stands at 5.6 per cent suggesting “conditions remain challenging for many businesses” in the region - a Chamber spokesperson has said of today’s job stats. Unemployment among people aged 16 and over was down slightly by…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (624+ words) The West Midlands Combined Authority is set to take public control of local bus services in partnership with Number 10 North. It comes after the parent company behind local operator National Express indicated it was leaving the market. Backed by £11.5 million…...