Dudley councillor Pete Lowe says welfare cuts are "the final straw" after much heart-searching.

Plans are approved to knock down an office block and replace it with the lab in Stafford.

Jason Paul Perry's family say he will be deeply missed by them after his death in Evesham.

The woman was found inside the home and died at the scene in Bedworth, police say.

A performance report showed Birmingham's council tax collection rate was below target.

Richard Cooper has been in the post temporarily since August 2024.

Lee Blakeman is aiming to complete his challenge on Thursday, ahead of Red Nose Day on Friday.

Mohammed Kasim Khan and Imaan Coley are jailed for imprisoning and torturing two women.

Inspectors found hygiene levels at Chef Wang were "well below standards", court hears.

Police confirm the new arrests as they probe the death of a 22-year-old man in Walsall.

The council said the service was unable to operate due to the ongoing all-out industrial action.

The work at the Princess Royal Hospital is to be completed in phases, and will be finished in spring 2026.

Worcestershire all-rounder Matthew Waite signs a new three-year contract with the Pears.

A man in his 20s was threatened with a machete and had his electric bike stolen.

Ismail Amin owned stores in Boston, Birmingham and Derby where he sold illicit vapes and tobacco.

Richard Perrin admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving at Birmingham Crown Court.

Peter Burrow's car left the road in Malvern and hit pedestrians, one of whom was fatally injured.

Midfielder Oliver Finney, 27, was found not guilty following a trial at Chester Crown Court.

Shropshire Council says it has already been inundated for requests for swimming lessons.

Early bird tickets will go on sale on 31 March, Coventry City Council says.