BBC Local news

• 'The Godiva Festival gig was a must for me'

  Sunday, 6th July 2025

  The Specials' co-founder Neville Staple did not let a heart defect stop him playing in Coventry.

• Reform's Pride flag focus pathetic, says Green MP

  Sunday, 6th July 2025

  On Politics Midlands, Ellie Chowns and a Reform politician probe the fallout from a row in Warwickshire.

• Council apologises for SEND communication failings

  Sunday, 6th July 2025

  The council director says he takes responsibility for any confusion due to messages he oversaw.

• Your photos: A week of heatwave weather

  Sunday, 6th July 2025

  Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best photos shared by you, from the past seven days.

• New political party will be confusing, say voters

  Saturday, 5th July 2025

  Coventry residents raised concerns that another political party would "dilute" things.