Birmingham News

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has vowed to use a landmark share of regional income tax and business rates to deliver more jobs, affordable housing and better transport

Sandwell was granted the Borough of Sanctuary status in 2023 with the aim of ensuring the borough was a “welcoming place of safety” for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers

Three boys – aged 12, 13 and 14 years, and all from the Rugeley area – have been held on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life

Chris Hemming stabbed his ex-partner Cheryl McKenna to death in Redditch, before calling 999 to confess

Shaniye, 14, was last seen at 5pm last night

The BBC has opened casting for a series that will see auctioneers and restorers help families across the Midlands .

The high-profile case of Vishal Mehrotra remains unsolved after more than four decades

He admitted he had killed his partner in a call to 999 shortly after the brutal attack – but his first phone call was even more shocking. His case is being covered in the new episose of Murder 24/7 on BBC One

Multiple grass fires have broken out as temperatures reached the high 20s

The England goalkeeper has been awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of her exceptional achievements in football and as a role model, especially after overcoming health challenges to rise to the top of the game.