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Bus chiefs hit back in driver dismissal row

BUS chiefs today defended themelves after claims by a driver blinded in one eye in a hammer attack that he had not been offered alternative employment. Read

Bus driver blinded by yobs is dismissed

A BUS driver blinded in one eye by a vicious hammer attack by a passenger said today his life was in ruins after losing his job. Read

Jail for kidnapper who targeted lone women

A "VIOLENT and dangerous" armed robber who kidnapped lone women and marched them at gun and knifepoint to cash machines was today handed an indefinite jail sentence. Read

Dumped puppies are lucky to be alive

ABANDONED in freezing temperatures and left to die, these adorable puppies are today lucky to be alive. Read

Concert tribute to comic Ayli

ENTERTAINERS from across the Midlands are lining up for a glittering tribute concert in memory of comedian John Plant. Read

Duo set to take club by storm

RARE treat is in store for folk fans tomorrow night when acclaimed father and daughter performers come to the city. Read

Warning over bogus firemen

AN urgent warning was issued to Midland families today after conmen posing as firefighters tried to talk their way into two separate homes in the space of 24 hours. Read

Playing in goal is Dominic's goal

HE's got plenty of growing up to do, but even at the age of four Dominic Soulsby already has clear goals for when he is older. Read

Anger as vandals attack ambulance

AMBULANCE chiefs today hit out at vandals who put lives at risk by attacking an ambulance in the Black Country. Read

Bus driver is held over station tragedy

A BUS driver has been arrested after a man died following a crash at a Midland bus station. Read

Dogs seized in crackdown on fighting

SEVENTEEN animals have been seized as part of an investigation into organised dog fighting. Read

Album success suits Peyroux perfectly

SMOKY-VOICED singer Madeleine Peyroux is riding the crest of a wave after a triumphant appearance on Jools Holland's Hootenanny. Read

It's a miracle my daughter is alive

A MOTHER whose daughter was left "looking like the Elephant Man" after a horrific hit-and-run said today it was a miracle she was still alive. Read

Sun's shining on LA-style scheme

WORK is finally set to start on a US-style leisure and retail complex creating 1,750 jobs - ten years after the huge scheme was first mooted. 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

Doodle fans are drawn to Dave

A MARIO Lanza fan whose cryptic beermat doodles have baffled pub customers for a quarter of a century has turned the spotlight on a Black Country poet. Read

My life was wrecked by armed raiders

A GRANDAD who has defiantly faced a succession of armed raiders at his Birmingham jewellery shop today admitted "I can't take any more". Read

Pub pays tribute to Laurel and Hardy

THAT'S another fine mess you've got me into Stanley - all the fun's right there in black and white for these bowler-hatted Laurel and Hardy lookalikes. Read

Family fury as acid attackers escape charges

A SCHOOLGIRL scarred for life in an horrific acid attack has been left devastated after being told her three assailants have had the case against them dropped. Read