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Marathon man Dave Heeley gears up for new challenge

MARATHON man Blind Dave Heeley ran his way into the record books last month completing seven marathons in seven days on seven continents. Now he is gearing up for another challenge – beating a beer bus on a crawl around six Black Country pubs. Read

Brewery brothers are pour relations

A BAND of real ale loving brothers are heady with excitement after making history by achieving their dream of running their own brewery. Read

Champion dead in car smash

ONE of two young men killed in a road accident was a world champion kick boxer, it was revealed today. Read

Golden time in store for brew

THERE's a Golden Glow over the Black Country after brewer Holden's proved it has plenty of bottle in a search for the best beer in Britain. Read

It's party time for museum birthday

IT IS party time at the Black Country Living Museum as it celebrates its 30th birthday during half term week. Read

£500,000 hotel opens next to Midland club Robin R and B club

A MUSIC club which has put the Midlands on the entertainment map marked its 10th anniversary by unveiling a £500,000 hotel. Read

£60,000 raised for charity in memory of cancer victim Richard McGowan

A DYING man’s wish to help people suffering from the same disease as his young daughter has come true, with £60,000 raised in three months. Read

Woman OAP killed in car smash

A WOMAN was killed in a collision with a car early today in the Midlands. Read

Stabbing attack suspects revealed

POLICE investigating a stabbing where a man was knifed in the back today released descriptions of the three men they are hunting. Read

Landmark Black Country pubs are put up for sale

TWO well-known Black Country pubs have been put up for sale. Read

Lye gym boss Jim Charles hopes Arnold Schwarzenegger will be back for celebration

BEEFY Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzennegger has been invited to join in the golden jubilee celebrations of a famous Midland gym. Read

Troubled complex finally set to open

A £54 MILLION arts centre which has been plagued by controversy is finally set to open its doors in the Midlands next month. Read

Sandwell Show moves to beat rain threat

HEAVY rain over the Bank Holiday has forced organisers to change the venue for this weekend’s Sandwell Historic Vehicle Show, but only by a few hundred yards. The event is normally held on the showground at the Sandwell Valley Country Park, but the ground is waterlogged. Read

'Bombard Baggies' for a promotion party

A SENIOR councillor and lifelong West Bromwich Albion fan today called on fellow supporters to bombard the club with protests over its decision to reject an open top bus parade and civic reception. Read

Down to the wire at Birmingham City for West Bromwich Albion fan Phil Edwards

INTREPID Albion fan Phil Edwards took his life in his hands as he went to the home of bitter rivals Birmingham City for a brave charity stunt. Read

Baggies snub plans for civic reception

TENS of thousands of triumphant Albion fans were left devastated today after the Baggies snubbed plans for an open-top bus parade and civic reception. Read

Tug boat event at Black Country Living Museum

A COLOURFUL cavalcade of historic working canal boats brought thousands of waterways enthusiasts flooding to the Black Country Living Museum. Read

New look for Bewdley's landmark George Hotel

A LANDMARK hotel in a picturesque Midland town was re-opening today after a transformation costing £2.2 million. Read

West Bromwich Albion win the Championship.

West Bromwich Albion - the champions!

WE are the champions! West Bromwich Albion fans were dancing with delight after their heroes capped a glorious season by lifting the Championship trophy. Read

Motorbike pair badly injured in Old Hill crash

A MOTORCYCLIST and his pillion passenger were taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after a crash. 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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