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Steve Johnson

70s classics still Hook a crowd

THE voice behind the hugely successful Dr Hook is celebrating the band's many hits with a UK tour that visits Birmingham's Symphony Hall next Tuesday. Read

Mugger stole my PlayStation

A SCHOOLBOY has been left heartbroken after a mugger stole his brand-new PlayStation 3, moments after a midnight store launch. Read

Court bid blow to development project

A £100 million redevelopment of West Bromwich town centre is under threat because of a High Court battle, it was revealed today. Read

Bats in the belfry put £100m plan on hold

A £100 MILLION redevelopment scheme to breathe new life into West Bromwich town centre has hit a snag - as workers look for bats in the belfry. Read

Three jailed for hammer murder

THREE men will each have to serve at least 15 years behind bars for the "brutal and vicious" murder of a Midland father bludgeoned to death with a hammer. Read

Farepak mum slams new safeguards

A MOTHER who lost a fortune along with thousands of other West Midland families in a savings club collapse today dismissed new Government safeguards as "too little, too late". Read

Chip shop owner hits out at lack of police action

AN angry chippie owner has hit out at police after the latest in a spate of break-ins at his shop. Read

Hello my luvvers! I'm the new Dolly.

THE legendary queen of Black Country comedy, Dolly Allen, is being brought back to life almost 17 years after her death. Read

Jobs boost in Oldbury office plan

Jobs boost in Oldbury office plan Read

Murder probe after body is discovered

MURDER squad police were today continuing to question three people after the discovery of a pensioner's body at a Midland house. Read

Cowboy builders were 'evil and wicked'

THE MAN who spearheaded the hunt for two "evil" rogue builders who left a trail of misery across the Midlands today spoke of his delight after seeing them jailed. Read

Folk festival bill is the 'best ever'

THE running order for a superb line-up for the second Shrewsbury Folk Festival has just been announced. Read

'Evil' cowboy builder gets five years

A COWBOY builder who swindled nearly £100,000 out of mainly elderly homeowners has been jailed for five years. Read

We moved in to a 'green' house and our gas bill was just 87p

FAMILIES in one favoured part of the Midlands are quids in - thanks to Britain's greenest housing development. Read

Living the good life in our green home

FAMILIES in one favoured part of the Midlands are quids in - thanks to Britain's greenest housing development. Read

Big top thriller rolls into town!

EYE-POPPING aerial gymnastics are just some of the treats in store after the Great Moscow State Circus rolls into the Midlands. Read

Four held in murder probe over man's death

A MURDER investigation was under way today after the badly-battered body of a man was discovered at a tower block in the Black Country. Read

Murder hunt launched as man found dead in flat

POLICE today launched a murder inquiry into the death of a man discovered with serious head injuries at a Midlands block of flats. Read

Theft hits 999 crew

VALUABLE equipment was stolen from an ambulance while the crew was treating a patient. Read

Probe into alleged illegal BNP vote

AN investigation has been launched into claims that BNP councillors in Sandwell allegedly voted illegally at an annual budget meeting. 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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