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Lorry loader injured by runaway vehicle in Oldbury

A MAN was airlifted to hospital with serious leg injuries after becoming trapped between a car and a lorry. Read

Smethwick baths celebrates its 75th anniversary

THE glorious history of a Midland swimming baths, which has brought pleasure to thousands of "water babies" over 75 years, has been celebrated in style. Read

Huge revamp for dance hall

A LEADING businessman who saved a landmark entertainment venue from the bulldozers today unveiled plans to bring back the glory days. Read

West Bromwich marathon man Dave Heeley is off to a flying start

MARATHON man Dave Heeley was given a send-off fit for a hero as he headed out to Brazil to prepare for the challenge of a lifetime. Read

Sisters are the twin blue line

BOBBIES Emma and Elaine have a head start when it comes to keeping criminals on their toes. Read

Body of teenage girl found in Wolverhampton field

A TEENAGE girl was found dead in a field near Wolverhampton today, and police said they were treating it as "suspicious". Read

The grand old city of York is hard to beat

EEVER felt like Mary and Joseph? We did when we arrived in the beautiful, ancient city of York only to find there was literally no room at the inn. Read

Time called on Woodman folk club after 37 years

A MIDLAND folk club which has played host to some of the biggest names in traditional music is being forced out of its home after 37 years. Read

Sandwell General Hospital is hit by sick bug

A SICKNESS bug has again struck patients at Sandwell Hospital, it was revealed today. Read

Van found in PC hit and run

POLICE have recovered a stolen van following a serious incident in Bloxwich in which PC Robin Haddock was seriously injured. Read

Comedienne Lizzie Wiggins suffers stroke

LAUGH a minute Midland comedienne Lizzie Wiggins is still cracking jokes - despite suffering a devastating stroke. Read

Trevor Murch from IBP Conex with Dave Heeley

Boost for blind Dave

A BLIND marathon runner who is gearing up for a challenge of a lifetime is being sponsored by the firm where his mother and grandmother used to work. Read

Mum charged over tot tragedy

A YOUNG mother whose toddler son was run over and killed in a road accident has been charged with perverting the course of justice. Read

Albion fan relives his youth

FOOTIE fanatic Alan Binnion is reliving his youth - thanks to the Mail's West Brom FA Cup special from 40 years ago which brought the memories flooding back. Read

Dream come true as boy cooks mum a meal in restaurant kitchen

WOULD-BE chef Matthew Coley may be only the tender age of nine but he already knows what's cooking for when he is older. Read

Hit-run clue to body in Walsall road

A MAN found dead may have been the victim of a hit-and-run driver, it was revealed today. Read

Ram-raid on Wolverhampton supermarket

SUPERMARKET bosses were today counting the cost after the second ram-raid in a week in the Black Country. Read

Crackdown on child drinkers in Sandwell

SHOCKED police found a 10-year-old girl swigging a home-made alcoholic cocktail in a tough crackdown on under-age drinkers across Sandwell, it was revealed today. Read

Fake vodka is found on sale

SANDWELL trading standards officers are warning consumers and businesses to beware after counterfeit Glen's Vodka was found at a number of off-licences in Sandwell. Read