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Steve Johnson

Missing teenager Tapiwa Mungure.

Fears for the safety of missing teen girl

POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 17-year-old girl who has been missing for nearly a fortnight. Read

The Army Rugby Sevens tournament.

Wilko! Army fires World Cup fever

SCRUM on down! Potential Jonny Wilkinsons of the future warmed up for tomorrow's England World Cup final with a thrilling rugby tournament of their own. Read

'National treasure' improves with age

SINGER-SONGWRITER and supreme guitarist Richard Thompson seems to grow in stature every year. Read

James Lloyd of the BNP.

BNP councillor admits defeat

A BRITISH National Party councillor kicked off Sandwell Council for missing meetings today admitted defeat after learning he faces crippling legal costs to win back his seat. Read

Police

'Gunman' arrested in house raid

ARMED police surrounded a house in Oldbury after reports that a gun was brandished in an argument. Read

Police

Hanging death 'a tragic accident'

A 10-YEAR-OLD boy found hanged at his Midland home died after a prank went tragically wrong, his parents said today. Read

Lee Pettit

£3,400 bill for hols tragedy

THE family of a doting father killed in Thailand are fighting a David and Goliath-style battle with insurance giants after being hit with a massive bill to fly his body home. Read

Shane Owoo

Shane death: Third man charged

A 21-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court charged with killing a teenage boy who drowned in a pool near his West Midlands home. Read

Acoustic treat for fans

TWO of the top performers on the acoustic music scene will be appearing in the Midlands over the next three weeks. Read

Carol Midwood

Miss, you ARE the strongest link...!

TEACHER Carol Midwood chalked up full marks with her pupils today after winning her TV battle with "Queen of Mean" Anne Robinson. Read

Law and order.

Gang rape teens are jailed

THREE teenagers were today beginning five-year custodial sentences for a brutal gang-rape. Read

Oscar Fradgley

Brave Oscar is no pushover

LION-hearted Oscar Fradgley is proving a real karate kid, despite being born with no hands or feet. Read

Police

Armed raid at bookies

STAFF at a Midland bookmakers were terrorised by an armed robber who threatened them with a gun before fleeing with cash. Read

Shane Owoo

Reward offered for claypit murder suspect

A REWARD was put up by police today as they sought to find their 'prime suspect' in connection with the horrific killing of a Midland teenager. Read

I won £2m - but I just can't give up work!

LOTTERY millionaire Mick Timmins could be living a life of luxury, but still rises at dawn to do the job he loves. Read

Shane Owoo

Family heartache over a 'typical teen'

THE heartbroken family of a teenager who drowned in a Black Country pool have spoken for the first time about their "polite and affectionate" son. Read

Sean Dobson-Purchase

Grandfather tells of tragic toddler heartache

THIS is the tragic toddler killed in a road accident outside his home in the Midlands. Read

Shane Owoo

Gang's 'death ritual' killed Shane

A BOY who drowned in a sickening torture murder may have been the victim of a "ritual punishment" by a drug gang, it was claimed today. Read

Diamond Buses.

Bus firm in second tragedy

A FATAL collision in the Midlands was the second in nine months involving the same bus company, it was revealed today. Read

Simon Collins

Sponsor me in memory of my gran!

INTREPID cyclist Simon Collins is taking to the saddle for a marathon bike ride in honour of his doting grandmother. Read

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Steve is the chief reporter at the West Bromwich office and has been a journalist for more than 30 years.

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