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Wolves set to honour Dougan

MIDLANDS football legend Derek Dougan will be remembered with an emotional two-minute ovation before Saturday's curtain-raiser at The Molineux. Read

Man fights for life after street battle

A MAN was fighting for his life in hospital today after being beaten unconscious when violence flared in the Black Country. Read

Richard's new music is so sweet

SINGER-SONGWRITER and guitarist extraordinaire Richard Thompson is far too modest to admit it but his star has never shone brighter than it is at the moment. Read

Tributes to speedway star pour in

TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular former Midland speedway rider who has died aged 72. Read

Firemen sacked over practical joke claim

TWO Midland firefighters have been sacked after claims a fireman dressed as a high-ranking officer and was filmed as part of a practical joke on a young recruit. Read

DNA tests for woman's body found in sea

POLICE are having to use DNA and dental records to formally identify the body of a young Midland woman found off the Isle of Wight. Read

Firefighters tackling the blaze at the scrapyard in Smethwick

Firemen tackle blaze at scrapyard

FIFTY firefighters battled to contain a scrap-yard blaze which sent flames shooting 60ft into the air and left a huge pall of smoke which could be seen across Birmingham. Read

Woman's body found in the sea

POLICE are having to use DNA and dental records to formally identify the body of a young Midland woman found off the Isle of Wight. Read

Man charged over concert fight

A MAN has been charged with assault after a fight broke out during a Symphony Hall concert, it was revealed today. Read

Motorist tries to abduct girl

A MOTORIST tried to abduct a young girl as she walked home from school, it was revealed today. Read

A drive down Memory Lane

FAMILIES flocked to one of the Midlands' top tourist attractions for a trip back in time to the golden age of motoring. Read

Tragedy at Tough Guy competition

THE future of the popular Midland Tough Guy event was in doubt today after a competitor died from a heart attack. Read

Arm horror man wins £400,000

A FATHER of two whose life was shattered when his arm was ripped off in an horrific works accident has been awarded more than £400,000 in damages. Read

Last picture of tragic boat pair

HAPPY and smiling, tragic friends Richard Perry and Heather Harris haven't a care in the world as they soak up the holiday sunshine on their boat. Read

Sea tragedy barmaid still missing

POLICE were today still searching for the body of a 20-year-old Stourbridge barmaid missing at sea. Read

Cig tricks leave council puzzled

CAN he or can't he ? Magic man John Milner is at the centre of a countrywide conundrum over his famous cigarette trick. Read

Mother's grief over murdered son

THE mother of a volunteer soldier tragically killed when violence flared at a house in Smethwick has spoken for the first time of her "wonderful" son. Read