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Dale Williams

Dale Williams

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Tramp.com is a runaway hit

A TRAMP who has made his home for more than 30 years on a ring road's central reservation now has his own website. Read

Animal suffers 'horrendous' road crash injuries

AN urgent appeal was made by the RSPCA today for horse owners to keep their animals secure after a young gelding died from extensive injuries in the Black Country. Read

West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Head teacher dies at parents' meeting

TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular Midland head teacher who died after suffering a heart attack while in a meeting with parents. Read

Police

Man held after huge lead discovery

POLICE have confiscated 15 tonnes of lead as part of a major crackdown on metal thefts in the Midlands. Read

Regis to rule over legends

A BLACK Country soccer derby clash with a difference takes place this weekend. Read

400 police in drugs swoop

TWO men from the Black Country were due in court today after being arrested in one of the biggest drug swoops the Midlands has ever seen. Read

Party time as cycle tour rolls into town

A MULTI-coloured ribbon of riders raced through the Black Country as thousands of people turned out for the Tour of Britain. Read

Cops' damage control policy

POLICE in Bentley, Willenhall and Bloxwich are getting tough on criminal damage in a three-month crackdown running until mid-November. Read

Mayor hails big revamp

A NEW-look community centre is set to be officially opened in a civic ceremony after a £280,000 improvement programme. Read

Tour de force

THE thrilling climax of stage three of the Tour of Britain cycle race hit the Black Country today. Read

One is not amused

A £3.5 million centre aimed at embracing deaf culture was officially opened in Birmingham by the Princess Royal. Read

Benn helps mark women's victory

TONY Benn is to be the main speaker at this year's Women Chainmakers' Festival. Read

Vanessa the child prodigy!

NEW mum Vanessa Judd was determined nothing would stop her attending her graduation - not even the birth of her first child. Read

Top billing for bike-crazy city

THE Tour of Britain cycle race reaches the Black Country next week with organisers claiming the sport is "coming home". Read

Bugs made my baby sick says mum

A BABY girl ended up seriously ill in hospital after picking up an infection from cockroaches in an infested flat, her mum claimed today. Read

PM's wife is an inspiration

PRIME Minister's wife Sarah Brown will be in the Black Country on Friday to receive an honorary degree in recognition for her charity work with children. Read

Living memories of lost landmark

ARCHIVE pictures of a lost landmark were released today by heritage experts as demolition experts continued a massive clean-up operation. Read

Man burned in firewalk prank

A MAN suffered burns to his feet when a drunken party prank ended with revellers giving firewalking a try. Read

Body found in shed after three years

A MAN who split up from his wife and disappeared without trace for around three years was found mummified and locked in a shed yards from his Black Country home. Read

bus lanes in Birmingham

Bus driver critcally ill after accident

A BUS driver was fighting for his life today after an horrific accident involving two buses in the Black Country. 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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