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BLIND Dave Heeley from West Bromwich started on his epic Seven Magnificent Marathons in the Falkland Islands

Blind marathon runner completes third challenge

BLIND marathon man Dave Heeley broke down in tears as the third leg of his amazing 7/7/7 challenge got off to an emotional start at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles.Read

Dave Heeley and Malcolm Mad Mac Carr train in Rio De Janeiro

Blind runner starts marathon challenge

MARATHON man Dave Heeley’s inspirational challenge to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days had a spectacular start today.Read

Machete gang in horror attack

A MAN was critically ill in hospital today after an horrific street attack by a machete wielding gang in the Black Country.Read

Police

Skeleton found in Wolverhampton 'may take weeks to identify'

SKELETAL remains discovered in a canal in the Black Country could take weeks to identify, it was revealed today.Read

Alfred Raybould

On track to remember scout leader Alfred Raybould

THE train will be taking the strain at a special fund-raising event in memory of a Midland man who devoted his life to the scouting movement.Read

Dave Heeley

Falklands link for blind marathon runner Dave Heeley's family

BLIND marathon man Dave Heeley will be sharing the start of his record-breaking 7/7/7 challenge with dozens of friends and family back home in West Bromwich, thanks to a live satellite telephone link.Read

The Manning family.

Wombourne family sharing a heart time-bomb

A FAMILY faces a health timebomb after being told they they may have a life-threatening condition which causes the heart to stop suddenly.Read

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 swimming baths.

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

Dave Heeley

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

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

York

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

Sandwell General Hospital

Sandwell General Hospital is hit by sick bug

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

Pc Robin Haddock

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

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

Lizzie Wiggins

Comedienne Lizzie Wiggins suffers stroke

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