Cannock10 May 2026Reform 'absolutely ready to run councils'Many West Midlands local authorities are under no overall control, signalling difficult times ahead.10 May 20268 May 2026Reform gains control of Newcastle-under-Lyme in historic night for partyThe party's Richard Tice says voters have turned out to "repaint the red wall, the turquoise wall".8 May 20267 May 2026Polls close in West Midlands local electionsBallots will now be counted with results expected to be announced on Friday.7 May 20267 May 2026Voting under way in West Midlands as polls openElections are taking place across 11 different West Midlands councils.7 May 202627 Apr 2026Army veteran, 85, running for women's charities Sixty-six members of the Women's Royal Army Corps will be running in Birmingham to raise money. 27 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Hospital plans new children's respiratory serviceCannock Chase Hospital aims to launch a dedicated breathing test service for those aged five to 15.16 Apr 202613 Apr 2026'Mercy killing' couple's story to be dramatised Dame Penelope Wilton and Sir Jonathan Pryce are set to star in the four-part TV series.13 Apr 20269 Apr 2026Penalty charges rise in crackdown on fare dodgingThe penalty passengers will have to pay on National Express buses will increase from £70 to £100.9 Apr 20268 Apr 2026'Surreal' as top music producer mentors studentTelford College student Rory Black is being supported by Robbie Williams' producer, Guy Chambers.8 Apr 2026...
