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Dale Williams

Dale Williams

Tragedy of ASBO teenager

A TEENAGER killed in an horrific crash in a stolen car was one of the youngest children in Britain to be named and shamed with an Anti-Social Behaviour Order, it emerged today. Read

Man dies after chasing robbers

RELATIVES of a man who died after being assaulted by muggers in Walsall have spoken of their shock. Read

Schoolgirl raped in churchyard

POLICE are hunting a sex beast who brutally attacked and raped a schoolgirl in a churchyard. Read

Teenager dies in car plunge horror

A BLACK Country teenager has been killed in an horrific crash in a stolen vehicle. Read

Singer Peter goes solo as pregnant Jordan in no-show

POP star Peter Andre thrilled shoppers at a book signing - but some were left disappointed because his glamorous wife Jordan couldn't make it. Read

When the going gets tough, call Billy!

SOUL veteran Billy Ocean popped into the Midlands for a chance to see an old friend's show. Read

Teenager is run down in clash

A TEENAGER was critically ill in hospital today after he was mown down by a car following a fracas in Smethwick. Read

Tributes as comic Ayli dies

COMEDIAN John Plant, one half of legendary Black Country comedy duo Aynuk and Ayli has died in hospital. Read

Final bell for school

A SCHOOL which has just 11 pupils is to close at the end of December, council bosses have confirmed. Read

Barrymore gets standing ovation

MICHAEL Barrymore's stage comeback looks set to be a huge success after a rapturous reception in Wolverhampton. Read

Cheers! Drinkers visit their 13,000th pub

FOUR dedicated Midland drinkers have set a new record after ticking off the 13,000th pub in their bid to sup in every hostelry in Britain. Read

Soldier tells of Basra fireball horror

A MIDLAND soldier has spoken publicly for the first time of the horror he endured when he was turned into a human fireball as his armoured vehicle was attacked in Iraq. Read

Mum is a runaway success!

A MUM who decided to jog off a bit of mid-30s flab is now in the running for sporting success, with medals to prove it. Read

Tragic crash boy loved life - family

THE heartbroken family of an 11-year-old who has died following a road accident today spoke of a boy who "loved life and lived every minute". Read

Truant's mum is spared jail

A MUM has escaped being sent to jail over her 15-year-old son's refusal to go to school. Read

Police hunt for missing youngsters

POLICE were today searching for two children who have gone missing in separate circumstances in the Black Country. Read

Boy killed by hit-and-run driver

A BOY of seven has been killed in a hit-and-run accident in the Black Country. Read

Robbo was a great player, but he just couldn't cut it as a manager

FED-UP Albion fans have welcomed the axeing of boss Bryan Robson and believe a new manager can now salvage their promotion challenge. Read

Attack youth fight for life

POLICE today appealed for the drivers of two vehicles to come forward as a teenager fought for his life in hospital after a savage attack. Read

Litter bugs are hit with fixed penalty tickets

A CLAMPDOWN on litter louts in Walsall has seen dozens of fixed penalty tickets dished out. Read

Author Profile

Dale Williams works and lives in the Black Country and has been covering news and events in region as a reporter for almost 20 years. He has been with the Mail since 1994 and is based in the district office in West Bromwich.

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