Protesters against plans for more than 300 homes at a Telford beauty spot are due to turn out in force for the start of a public inquiry into the application next week.
A task force has been set up to deal with the fallout from the shock announcement that Rugeley Power Station is to close this summer - years earlier than expected.
The West Midlands was battered by gale-force winds but escaped the worst of today's weather as Storm Imogen caused havoc throughout the country.
Staffordshire Cricket have started the countdown to this year's NatWest Cricket Force weekend.
People being sought in connection with an illegal rave that left 26 officers and a police dog injured could have links to the West Mercia Police area.
Marathon runner Mark Vaz is about to reach the halfway point of his outrageous 400 marathons in 365 days challenge.
A nurse who was accused of force-feeding a patient in a care home who later died has been cleared of all charges.
A nurse was seen feeding a distressed Telford care home resident, who later died, against his will, a court was told.
Masked raiders armed with metal bars stormed a home furnishing store in Oldbury, threatening staff and escaping with cash.
Merging West Midlands and Staffordshire Police to make a 'super force' is a 'barmy idea' that will lead to more crime, a top Tory MP has said.
More criminals would be caught if West Midlands Police merged with Staffordshire and others to form a 'super force', retiring Chief Constable Chris Sims said today.
With the new Star Wars film hitting the big screen in the Black Country tomorrow, plenty of fanatics are already out in force with enthusiasm.
Manager Micky Mellon reckons Shrewsbury Town can become a force in League One as he urged his super subs to have a huge impact.
A world record-breaking marathon runner has chosen to support an adoption charity as he bids to become the first man to complete 400 marathons in a year.
Another pub in Newport will be closing at the end of this month. The Bridge Inn in Newport, on Lower Bar, will close on December 20, after the owners made the announcement on Facebook.
