Wolverhampton and West Midlands News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Wolverhampton and West Midlands. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Kabaddi final in city is dream come true - president
Birmingham is the host of the league grand final this weekend - with the world cup in the region next year.
Borough welcomes its first Muslim mayor
Shahin Asraf says she is "deeply humbled" to have been appointed as the new mayor of Solihull.
Donkey charity facing four centre closures
The Donkey Sanctuary's Birmingham is one of four bases in England that may be closed.
Passenger queue stretches outside airport
The outdoor queues are to ease congestion around the construction works, Birmingham Airport says.
GPs to protest over conditions and contracts
Coventry GP Dr Sarah Matthew says the strength of feeling meant it was now time to act.
Four deny murder of man found dead in park
Four people deny the murder of Michael Junior Obasi, 38, who was found dead in a Birmingham park.
Man seriously injured after police pursuit crash
Two men have been arrested after events in Balsall Heath.
Three boys arrested after armed robbery on bus
A boy, 11, and two 12-year-olds are arrested after knives were seized on a bus in Sutton Coldfield.
Crews return to scene of fire at derelict building
Firefighters have been addressing hotspots at the site after putting out flames there the day before.
Volunteers heartbroken as 80 fruit trees stolen
Volunteer Edna Dunn says she is ?absolutely devastated, not just for me but for the community."
Fan group chair 'hopeful' over football regulator
MPs also heard from a West Bromwich Albion fan on ownership issues.
Severn Trent boss defends multi-million pay packet
The water firm made 60,000 sewage spills last year but insists river quality is improving.
PC who saved women hit by car up for bravery award
PC Glenn Brabham says he is over the moon to be recognised for rescuing women trapped under a car.
Classical music-loving cat needs forever home
An influx of older animals is being reported by rescue centres across the West Midlands.
Smoke warning as fire breaks out
Residents in the area are urged to keep their doors and windows shut.
Police officers in hospital after liquid sprayed
The four officers were targeted at an incident earlier this morning at flats in Birmingham.
Gun shots fired and car rammed
Police have called the early-hours incident a targeted attack.
Victim had murder accused in headlock, jury hears
One of two boys, 12, accused of murder tells a court he was unaware how serious the attack was.
Teacher struck off for contact with pupil
Kamran Mohammed, 39, is banned from the profession indefinitely after an employment tribunal.
Defect forced cargo plane to divert from airport
An Air Accidents Investigation Branch report said the plane diverted to Birmingham International Airport.
Matt signs new deal as Walsall release four
Striker Jamille Matt agrees a new contract with League Two club Walsall, who release four players after finishing 11th in the 2023-24 season.
Barnard & Burgess tons help Bears recover at Essex
All-rounder Ed Barnard and wicket-keeper Michael Burgess hit centuries to help Warwickshire recover on day one against Essex.
Dudley gym 'weighs in' on boxing's richest fight
Josh Tranter speaks to boxers & coaches at Priory Park boxing club.
Villa fan praises paramedic who saved his life
Josh Moseley became ill in the stands watching Aston Villa against Olympiakos on 2 May.
Do buses across the West Midlands need to improve?
Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker has made improving the network a priority.
'Stop for a chat' Wolves mental health campaign
A mental health awareness video from the Wolves FC Foundation has gone viral.
The Bank of England visits Midlands businesses
Interest rates have stayed the same this month, but when will they go down?
Birmingham's Men Tell Health podcast
Discover the new podcast featuring sports stars, championing men's mental health.
Emery on Villa's European Exit
Unai Emery reacts to Villa's Conference League semi-final defeat to Olympiakos in Athens.
Clarke's Wembley Motivation
Solihull Moors defender James Clarke says they're motivated for the FA Trophy final.
Bradford face Aston Villa in semi
Bradford's reward for knocking Arsenal out of the Capital One Cup is a semi-final against Aston Villa, while Chelsea take on Swansea.
Albion old boy Clement on racing charge
Former West Bromwich Albion footballer Neil Clement, now a racehorse owner, is charged with breaches of racing's rules.
Teams wary of Albion - Odemwingie
West Brom forward Peter Odemwingie feels that other teams have begun to play more cautiously when facing them.
Benteke frightening, says Lambert
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has the potential to "be anything he wants", says boss Paul Lambert.
Diop extends Birmingham contract
Papa Bouba Diop agrees a one-month contract extension at Birmingham City to keep him at the club until 17 January.
Walsall v Colchester
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Walsall and Colchester in League One.
Rider Auty agrees Brummies return
Birmingham Brummies confirm that Josh Auty will return to Perry Barr for the 2013 Elite League season.
Skornicki makes return to Wolves
Adam Skornicki returns to Wolverhampton Wolves for his fourth spell, after agreeing a deal for the 2013 season.
Bell and Trott see England home
Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell both make centuries as England win a series in India for the first time since 1984-85.
Parasites removed but sickness goes on - health boss
South West Water says some 16,000 homes and firms are affected but it is clearing the contamination.
Funeral for boy, 5, who fell from block of flats
"Beautiful and caring" Aalim Makail, who died on Thursday, will be buried at a local mosque later.
How this man's killer got 79 blades delivered to his door
Omar Khan's murderer was able to buy dozens of blades from an online store. What went wrong?
Cruise ship passengers isolating amid bug outbreak
P&O says it stepped up cleaning protocols following reports of "gastrointestinal symptoms" on board.
Bomb victim's family lead charity bike ride
A hundred people are riding from Manchester to Liverpool in memory of Megan Hurley
GP circumcised second boy without parent's consent
A doctor is being investigated for circumcising a second child without full parental consent.
Woman, 82, cycles up French mountain to raise funds
The grandmother-of-six raises £13,000 by cycling to the summit of Mont Ventoux in southern France.
Former vicar charged with child sex offences
Ifor Whittaker, 80, was a vicar in East Sussex at the time of the reported offences in the 1990s.
Care firm paid £63,000 to look after dead person
A report shows Kent County Council's losses to fraud and human error rose to £2.8m in 2023-24.
Force sacks firearms officer who drank wine on duty
One of Daniel Johnson's colleagues spotted him drinking alcohol during a pub lunch while on shift.
Jurgen Klopp honoured with reworked Superlambanana
Dubbed as ?Superkloppbanana?, the statue will herded around on a city tour this weekend.
First Apprentice wedding 'like an Alan Sugar task'
Akshay Thakrar and Harpreet Kaur put their business skills to use as they plan the week-long party.