It's been a busy month on Halesowennews.co.uk with plenty happening to keep our reporters busy.
In case you missed anything, here are five of our most read stories in January so far.
Foxhunt Harvester restaurant handed new food hygiene rating
Halesowen dad 'cheated death' after huge sinkhole appeared
Heartbreaking end to Halesowen horse rescue attempt
WATCH: Motorists drive wrong way on Bassano Road, Blackheath
Plans for new Costa Coffee with drive-thru in Blackheath
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