4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (514+ words) An outspoken councillor will be swapping Wolverhampton for an apocalyptic ghost town in Australia when she stars in a new reality television show which starts this weekend. Councillor Celia Hibbert, who is leader of the council’s opposition Reform group, will…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (606+ words) The prospect of Hockley Flyover in Birmingham being “removed” in the future has sparked deep concern among the city’s motorists. The flyover, found near the city centre, opened back in the 1960s and is home to three grade II listed concrete…...

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…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (692+ words) Passengers have welcomed the return of commuter trains to Bewdley after more than half a century, as the first service of a new eight-week trial left the town on Tuesday morning (September 1). The 6.40am Bewdley Express carried its first fare-paying passengers…...

3+ week, 14+ hour ago   (368+ words) Energy complaints taken on by the industry ombudsman surged by 16% in the first half of 2026 as billing concerns disputes soared amid pressures on household finances, the latest figures have shown. The Energy Ombudsman said it accepted 46,532 cases in the six…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (126+ words) Express and Star Walsall man arrested after trying to fool police with false details The man tried to evade capture by providing false details to police. Did you know with a Plus subscription to Express and Star you get full…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (386+ words) More than £450,000 in ‘bad’ debt is set to be written off by Tamworth Borough Council next week. The latest figures from the council, covering 1 April to 30 June 2026, show a sharp increase compared with the same period last year. In the…...