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Events offering gateway into Billy Connolly’s world of art to be held in Birmingham
The gatherings will feature the comedian and artist discussing his latest work, And On Monday God Made The World, in a short film.
Watch: New images show destruction caused by huge Cannock blaze as fire service provides update
Fire chiefs have confirmed a blaze which ravaged a Cannock parcel centre is still not fully extinguished more than 24 hours after breaking out.
Fraudsters jailed after being found guilty of trying to steal more than £800,000
The Court of Appeal ruled in January that the trial could continue after the jury was discharged following reports of tampering.
OFFICE shoe store opens doors at Merry Hill shopping centre
Footwear chain OFFICE has returned to the Merry Hill shopping centre at Brierley Hill.
Key milestone for HS2 as half of tunnels completed
Construction of the giant network of tunnels for HS2 has now passed the halfway point.
Pub stabbing during 'fight' leaves man seriously injured - police launch attempted murder probe
A man has been seriously injured in a pub stabbing that police are treating as attempted murder.
Bridge crash blocks railway line between Hednesford and Rugeley Trent Valley
All trains between Hednesford and Rugeley Trent Valley have been cancelled due to a crash damaging a bridge.
Two charged with attempted murder after shots fired at Smethwick shop
Two men have been charged with attempted murder after the pair fired shots towards a shop.
Record year for JLR as £356m invested at Wolverhampton
JLR has reported a record year thanks to increased worldwide sales.
Picnics, boat rides, and farms: Six fun days out for the warm - if not always sunny - weekend
A warm weekend is forecast with temperatures in the mid 20s.
Awards for gins made in the Black Country as one distillery announces date for new whisky
Gins made in the Black Country and Shropshire have won international awards.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/business/2024/05/10/awards-for-gins-made-in-the-west-midlands/
Thunderstorm and heavy rain threat as 10-hour weather warning issued for Black Country
The Black Country and Staffordshire could face thunderstorms and heavy rain this weekend after a 10-hour yellow weather warning was issued.
Re-elected commissioner makes promise to West Mercia communities at swearing-in
Re-elected Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion promised to act with "integrity, transparency and diligence" as he was sworn in.
Police called to burglary at Wolverhampton property find 100 cannabis plants
Police have seized around 100 cannabis plants from a building in Bilston.
School head recalls 'horrific' onslaught of hate after manipulated video accusing teacher goes viral
The headteacher of a Black Country school whose staff member was falsely accused of racism has described the onslaught of hate since as the "worst experience" in his career.
Pregnant mothers encouraged to get vaccinated to prevent whooping coughs
A council has said that it is more important than ever for pregnant women to get vaccinated to protect their children from dangerous illnesses.
Building society members' votes aid charities
Members who voted at the Tipton and Coseley Building Society’s recent annual general meeting helped raise more than £400 for Black Country charities.
Nightclub knife attack leaves man in serious condition - police release images
Police are appealing for information after a stabbing in Birmingham that left a man in a serious condition.
Northern Lights could be seen in England and Wales tonight and tomorrow
Space experts say there is a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights as far south as southern England tonight and tomorrow night.
Six people including two rappers jailed for drugs operation linking West Midlands and Scotland
Six people have been jailed for running a drugs line from the West Midlands into Scotland.
This weekend could bring the hottest day of the year so far - but high temperatures won't last long
The UK could see its hottest day so far this year, as temperatures continue to rise, reaching a high of 26C in parts of England over the weekend, forecasters have said.
Man, 28, with links to West Bromwich wanted on recall to prison
Police are appealing for information to help track down a wanted man with links to the Black Country.
Dudley Zoo's oldest lion peacefully put to sleep aged 17 due to health issues
Dudley Zoo's oldest lion has been put to sleep aged 17 after suffering health issues.
Bridgnorth man with cancer misses flight and cancels holiday after waiting hours in airport chaos
A man from Bridgnorth suffering from cancer was forced to queue for nearly three hours at Birmingham Airport in security check chaos and had to abandon his holiday altogether.
King Charles becomes Royal Patron of the RAF Museum
The RAF Museum has got a new Royal Patron - and it's the highest in the land.
Paedophile caught with indecent images at family home is jailed after his abuse of girl was revealed
A Dudley man who sexually abused a teenage girl and kept thousands of images of child abuse on devices at his family home is behind bars.
Wolves-mad cafe hopes to smash matchday record for breakfasts served in one season
A Wolves-mad cafe is hoping fans wolf down enough breakfasts before Saturday's final home game of the season to break the record for most full Englishes served in a season.
A Wolverhampton gay club with history that's now part of the fabric of the city
A city centre is nothing at a weekend without its nightlife and plenty of places for people to let their hair down.
Parking concerns lead to HMO plan for mid-terrace house being rejected
A plan for a house in multiple occupation in Brierley Hill has been thrown out by Dudley Council.
'Extremely rare' radio discovered in Stafford home during clear-out could fetch thousands at auction
An "extremely rare" American radio from the 1930s which was uncovered in a Stafford loft during a house clear-out could fetch £2,000 under the hammer.
The day West Brom took on a Soviet army – and won
You and whose army?
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/Features/2024/05/10/baggies-took-on-an-army--and-won/
Bid to transfer Sandwell strip club's licence will go to council hearing
The owner of a Sandwell strip club will face a council hearing over his bid to transfer the venue’s licence.
Walsall Council's 'strong leader' backed by new political group after Tory suspension
Members of a new political group on Walsall Council have backed boss Mike Bird’s ‘strong leadership’ despite his suspension from the Conservative Party.
Wetherspoons 'still committed' to bringing 96-room hotel to Wolverhampton city centre
Pubs chain JD Wetherspoon says it remains committed to a city centre hotel scheme in Wolverhampton.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/business/2024/05/10/pubs-chain-committed-to-city-centre-hotel/
Fancy being laid to rest in cornstarch? Funeral directors offer eco-friendly new way to say goodbye
A Black Country funeral director is offering families a quirky and eco-friendly alternative to regular burials for their loved ones, in the form of decomposable urns.
Who is Super Smart Service? Profile of company that owns warehouse ravaged by huge fire
Huge plumes of smoke could be seen towering over the Cannock skyline as firefighters attempted to quell a blaze that has devastated a fulfilment centre headquarters.
Flats plan for former tool shop is rejected over ‘insufficient’ application
A plan to demolish an old warehouse left empty for more than a decade and replace it with flats has been rejected by a council.
'Help us track down antisocial bikers' plea after spate of incidents makes villagers 'anxious'
After a spate of incident of antisocial and "reckless" bike riding in a village, a councillor is urging residents to tell the authorities what they know about those responsible.
Wolverhampton event to be held to bring more attention to dementia
A community event in Wolverhampton will seek to bring attention to the difficulties of living with dementia and the support that is available.
Public opinion wanted on draft plans for regenerating Wednesbury
Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to have their say on a draft proposal for redeveloping a Sandwell town.
Priceless Aston Martin restored in Bridgnorth goes back in time
A 1970's supercar painstakingly restored in Bridgnorth has gone back to the site of the first TV interview about the car more than 40 years ago.
'Unique and last of its kind' watermill set to turn again after four years
An historic watermill on the outskirts of Bridgnorth, is set to begin turning again at the weekend – four years after it became jammed.
Six-year-old Jacob is helping the homeless one crisp packet at a time
The parents and teachers of a six-year-old Bridgnorth boy have spoken of their pride after the youngster is helping the homeless by making blankets out of old, discarded crisp packets.
Albion road to the play-offs Part 1 - A mixed start to the season for West Brom
It was an up and down, rather indifferent start to a third successive Championship campaign at The Hawthorns.
Man, 24, jailed for more than 12 years for making and selling firearms
A West Midlands man who was involved in the manufacture and supply of firearms has been jailed for more than 12 years.
85 per cent of union's members at Tata Steel vote for industrial action
Members of a steelworkers' union have voted in favour of industrial action over Tata Steel's decarbonisation plans.
Trading standards leave no stone unturned finding cash cowboy builder swindled from couple
A cowboy builder has been ordered to repay more than £35,000 after wrecking the home of a
Boy, 12, seen with blood on his hand after Wolverhampton machete killing, jury told
A child witness also claimed Shawn Seesahai was attacked after a dispute over sitting on a park bench.
Fire crews work through the night to tackle hotspots after blaze at Coseley factory unit
Fire crews worked through the night to dampen down hotspots after a blaze at a factory unit in Coseley.
First eco-friendly new homes released for sale at development near Lichfield
A housebuilder is hosting a special launch event as the first new homes are released for sale at its new development near Lichfield.
Man arrested after police recover stolen vehicle in Sandwell
A man has been arrested after police recovered a stolen vehicle in Sandwell.
'It looks really bad!' Residents describe 'big black clouds' of smoke as blaze ravages Cannock warehouse
A resident living near a fire-hit warehouse in Cannock has spoken of seeing "big black clouds" of smoke from her bedroom window.
Yeehaw! Wolverhampton Wild West restaurant impresses on TV's Come Dine With Me: The Professionals
A cowboy-themed Wolverhampton restaurant popular with tourists took second place in TV's latest Come Dine With Me: The Professionals.
Man, 29, arrested on suspicion of firearms and drug offences
A man has been arrested on suspicion of weapon offences after being stopped with a firearm.
Are you forced to play pharmacy ping-pong?
Patients are being forced to play “pharmacy bingo” – travelling from shop to shop to find their treatments – amid a rise in medicine supply shortages.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/health/2024/05/09/are-you-forced-to-play-pharmacy-ping-pong/
Four teenagers charged in connection with crash which killed retired teacher
Four teenagers have been charged with offences including causing death by dangerous driving more than a year after a grandmother was killed in a crash in Cannock.
Dudley North MP Marco Longhi instructs staff not to deal with asylum cases
Marco Longhi faced shouts of ‘resign’ and ‘shameful’ as he raised the matter in the House of Commons at business questions.
Range of diverse events planned ahead of Wolverhampton's Pride weekend
Storytelling and arts and crafts events are set to take place at a city art gallery ahead of the annual celebration of Pride.
Your pictures of massive fire at parcel centre in Staffordshire
A huge plume of smoke from the industrial fire in Staffordshire was today visible for many miles around.
Wolverhampton choir earns place in semi-finals of prestigious competition
Singers from a Wolverhampton choir have hit the right notes needed to reach the semi-finals of a regional competition for the second time in a row.
Council issues stern warning to fly-tippers following successful prosecution
A stern warning has been issued by a city council to anyone suspected of fly-tipping following further successful prosecutions.
Walsall Council leader re-elected to post, despite suspension
A council leader has spoken of his pride after being re-elected to continue in post, despite his suspension from his party.
Improvements to Stourbridge Glass Museum on way after £249k funding boost
A Black Country centre of glass will receive much-needed green improvements after a funding boost.
Ladder for Staffordshire: Opportunities in landscaping
A Staffordshire business is seeking three apprentices and is holding a recruitment day on Saturday, May 11
Chamber seeks partners for business awards
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is offering local businesses and organisations the opportunity to partner with it for its 2024 business awards.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/business/2024/05/09/chamber-seeks-partners-for-business-awards/
Watch: Huge plumes of smoke seen billowing over Cannock as ...nes tackle 'large scale' blaze and businesses told to evacuate
Ten fire engines have been sent to tackle a huge blaze at a parcel centre which has sent a huge plume of smoke over Cannock this morning.
'I did not want him to die' – Self-confessed drug dealer describes blood soaked knife fight to the death
The three fatal minutes in which Terrell Marshall-Williams was knifed to death was described in excruciating detail by the self-confessed drug dealer who killed him.
Tipton man who went on house-smashing rampage after argument over shelving walks free from court
A Tipton man threw a can of lager over his girlfriend, smashed up her family's home where she had fled to for safe refuge, choked a student female police officer and then punched her colleague wh...
Dog attack on horse in Sandwell leaves girl 'traumatised' and family with £1,000+ vet bill
A West Bromwich family will have to pay over £1,000 in vet bills after their horse was attacked by a dog whose owner was walking it off-lead.
The four pubs with tradition at their heart which are in the running for major award
Four pubs with tradition at their heart are in the running to win a big regional award.
Walsall hair transplant service to remain in special measures after health inspectors find series of concerns
A Walsall hair transplant service will remain in special measures after being rated 'inadequate' again by health inspectors.
Meet Wolverhampton Jobcentre security staff who 'get abused doing their jobs' now striking over pay
Jobcentre security staff have been striking in Wolverhampton this week after claiming their latest pay increase offer is still too low for a job that sees them 'abused' on a regular basis.
Cat rescue charity 'desperate' for help as it faces £9,000 vet bill that could mean the end
A cat rescue charity facing a vet bill of almost £9,000 will have to close down if it cannot find a way to pay it, volunteers have warned.
Former gas works site to be cleared to make way for 10 new homes
Dudley Council has approved the construction of 10 new homes on the site of a former gas works in Lower Gornal.
'We both love helping people' - Teenager follows mum into midwifery career
A teenager has followed in her family's footsteps after entering a career in midwifery – two decades after her mum qualified for the same job.
Black Country band formed during Covid celebrate release of their debut album
A Black Country music duo are celebrating the release of their debut studio album.
Foster families share personal stories in new initiative to encourage more families to help
Staffordshire-based families have shared their special fostering stories to encourage more people to foster.
Exhibition of artwork created by people with dementia to be shown at Himley Hall
An exhibition of artwork created by people living with dementia and their carers is being held at Himley Hall next week.
£1 million cannabis farm shut down by police
A cannabis farm estimated to be worth £1 million with more than 2,000 plants has been shut down.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2024/05/08/1-million-cannabis-farm-shut-down-by-police/
Black Country Wild West restaurant to feature on Channel 4's Come Dine With Me
A Black Country restaurant is set to feature on a television show tonight.
Two men who traded in drugs and firearms jailed for almost 40 years
Two men who were trading in drugs and firearms have been locked up for almost 40 years between them.
'Inclusive and welcoming' school celebrates top inspection marks
A city school has been praised for inclusion, excellent relationships and helping students to be their best in an inspection report.
Four fire crews rush to Coseley factory unit blaze as staff evacuated
Fire crews are responding to a fire at a factory unit in Coseley.
Face of driver who ignored passengers' pleas to slow down before horror smash that killed his friend
This is the face of a dangerous driver whose reckless driving whilst high killed a teenager and wrecked the lives of two women.
Carer, 75, in court for claiming regular payments a year after client's death
A carer who continued to claim payments a year after the death of a client they were paid to look after has been convicted of fraud and given a suspended prison sentence.
Wolverhampton shop's licence to be reviewed after 1,200 illegal cigarettes found
A shop is due to have its trading licence reviewed after concerns over illegal tobacco sales were raised by Trading Standards investigators.
30 per cent off Express & Star Plus with May Madness!
Spring is finally here, and with it comes our exclusive May Madness Bank Holiday Offer! For a limited time, we invite you to enjoy an enticing 30% discount on annual and two-year subscriptions.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2024/05/04/30-per-cent-off-express--star-plus-with-may-madness/