3+ hour, 35+ min ago   (1047+ words) High suicide rates, childhood poverty, and a burnt-out community centre - the statistics might be grim in this Black Country ward but the tight-knit community is fighting back against decades of deprivation It's only been 20 minutes since we arrived at Fens…...

17+ hour, 19+ min ago   (508+ words) John Bennington, 42, transformed the side of his terraced home in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, with a giant Gaudi-inspired artwork after falling in love with the Spanish architect's designs during trips to Barcelona - but a single neighbour's complaint has triggered a planning row…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (589+ words) Dudley is a place with some undeniable issues(Image: Emma Trimble / SWNS) Some places seem to come in for a kicking more than others. Despite its bright lights and legendary seaside scene, Blackpool in Lancashire is often derided for its…...

15+ hour, 26+ min ago   (335+ words) The Labour Party government has consulted on making seat belt offences endorsable Newly qualified drivers are being warned that two seat belt offences could potentially be enough to have their licence revoked, under proposed changes to motoring penalties. The Labour…...

21+ hour, 20+ min ago   (498+ words) John Bennington, 42, outside the vicbrant exterior of his terraced residence in Hucknall, Nottingham An art enthusiast who transformed his Midlands home with a spectacular £3,600 mural is concerned he may be forced to paint over it - following a single complaint from…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (343+ words) The AA has issued its verdict as lower 20mph speed limits could be set to be rolled out across large parts of Birmingham. The city council says it is their intention for all smaller residential roads to eventually be 20mph in a…...

18+ hour, 53+ min ago   (226+ words) More than 130 defendants are spending their Sunday in a West Midlands Police cell. The force detained people on suspicion of offences including dangerous driving, burglary, fraud, criminal damage, assault and possessing drugs on Saturday and overnight. There are 52 suspects in…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (492+ words) Two men from North Staffordshire have been warned to settle outstanding child maintenance payments or face imprisonment. Both individuals were accused of unnecessary spending while neglecting to meet their child maintenance obligations. Under Section 39A of the Child Support Act 1991, magistrates…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (245+ words) Locals in Brockmoor and Ashmore Park have a unique way of pronouncing their areas Like many traditional working-class communities around the country, the West Midlands has a distinct accent that is instantly recognisable. To the untrained ear, the varying regional…...

22+ hour, 8+ min ago   (196+ words) Police have called on the public to help find a missing man last seen walking in pyjamas and slippers. Trevor was last seen walking near Primrose Way around 5.10am today (Sunday, September 13) and hasn't been spotted since. The 71-year-old has been…...