BBC Local news

• Man jailed for killing girlfriend in car crash

  Monday, 20th October 2025

  Joshua Bromley had passed his driving test 10 months before the incident.

• Damage assessed after Shakespeare family home hit by car

  Monday, 20th October 2025

  Damage caused when a vehicle went into it "may accelerate the need" to start work costing millions.

• JLR supply chain firms surveyed on shutdown impact

  Monday, 20th October 2025

  Chambers of commerce want to know how businesses are managing after a cyber-attack led to a shutdown.

• Projects worth £19bn offered to global investors

  Monday, 20th October 2025

  The schemes cover Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry and Dudley, among other locations.

• Diwali demand boosts store despite rising prices

  Monday, 20th October 2025

  Jethaji Odedra says increased demand for his products is allowing him to expand, despite inflation.