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Steve Johnson

Steve Johnson

Brothel boss jailed after police raid

A MAN who was the "driving force" behind a brothel at a Bearwood massage parlour raided by police last year, has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment. Read

Veteran ref gears up for another season

MAN in black Frank Starkey is ready to blow the whistle to kick off a new soccer season - at the age of 74. Read

Pair killed in road smash

TWO men died in a head-on smash during a weekend of carnage on the roads in the Midlands. Read

Murder hunt after man dies at club

POLICE have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a 22-year-old man attacked outside a nightclub. Read

Happy Valley is a feast of fun

FINE weather brought the crowds flocking in their thousands to the Sandwell Show - billed as the biggest free event of its kind in Europe. Read

Condemned chippie saved by museum

A LANDMARK building earmarked for demolition has won a last-minute reprieve thanks to Black Country Museum bosses. Read

No blame on driver over boy's death

THE driver of a car which struck and killed a seven-year-old boy in Smethwick had no chance of taking avoiding action, an inquest heard. Read

Friend relives worker's freak death

A TEENAGER was killed in a tragic accident when he was hit by a metal fragment which flew "like a bullet from a gun" into his chest, an inquest heard. Read

Cabbie faces jail for hit-and-run death

A TAXI driver who admitted dragging a teenager to his death under the wheels of his car will learn his fate next month - and has been told to expect a jail sentence. Read

Man dies in motorbike accident

A MOTORCYCLIST was killed when he lost control of his machine and smashed into a lamp post. Read

£500,000 centre in memory of Scott

THE memory of an Albion fanatic killed in a tragic hit and run is to live on with a £500,000 centre in his name. Read

Fundraiser admits charity collection thefts

A FORMER charity fundraiser at a Wolverhampton building society was being sentenced today after admitting stealing more than £70,000 to fund a champagne lifestyle. Read

Gang beat man up in racist attack

A MAN lost several teeth and was left badly traumatised after being beaten in a racially motivated attack. Read

Pilot and passenger hurt in plane crash

A PILOT and his 80-year-old passenger had a miracle escape after their light aircraft nose-dived on to a field in Staffordshire. Read

Brewery toast ale success

CHEERS! Staff at a Midland family brewery are toasting success after one of their ales was voted among the best in Britain. Read

Academic is the best in her field!

A FASCINATING study of the landscape of the West Midlands and beyond has been completed by a Birmingham academic. Read

Muriel revisits the zoo...70 years on!

ANIMAL-crazy Muriel Thatcher had an 80th birthday treat she will never forget - as she took a trip back in time almost 70 years. Read

£265m regeneration plan to create 1,000 jobs

A £265 MILLION regeneration scheme unveiled today will bring hundreds of new jobs, shops, housing and leisure facilities to the Black Country. Read

Throwing chip tray costs teen £150

A SCHOOLGIRL was landed with a £150 bill for throwing a chip tray to the ground. Read

Man beaten in vicious subway attack

A MAN found bleeding and unconscious in a West Bromwich subway had been viciously attacked and robbed, it was revealed today. 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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