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Young people take part in training session at Wolverhampton fire station

ELEVEN young people took part in a special `passing out ceremony’ at Wolverhampton after training as firefighters for a week.Read

Probe into six vehicle crash in Halesowen

INVESTIGATIONS were continuing today into a crash involving six vehicles at Halesowen which left three young people injured and one fighting for life.Read

£8m facelift for homes

RESIDENTS of an Oldbury tower block are to benefit from improvements costing about £8 million, which will include eight extra flats.Read

Jobs hope in £500k new deal

A NEW jobs pledge was issued in the Black Country today after a regeneration group snapped up an industrial estate in a £500,000 deal.Read

Bargain-hunters spark M6 chaos

POLICE were drafted in to control crowds today after bargain-hunters turned up in their thousands to a new Black Country store.Read

Opening of Curry's Megastore sparks M6 chaos

POLICE were drafted in to control crowds today after bargain-hunters turned up in their thousands to a new Black Country store.Read

Honour for tragic soccer star Duncan

A key Midland commuter route is to be renamed after a footballing hero.Read

Thousands caught in tailbacks after pile-up

RUSH-hour traffic was thrown into chaos today after a multiple crash blocked a motorway in the Black Country, causing huge tailbacks.Read

M6 crash sparks rush-hour chaos

RUSH-hour traffic was thrown into chaos today after a multiple crash blocked a Midlands motorway, causing huge tailbacks.Read

Stabbed man fights for life

A MAN was fighting for his life in hospital today after being chased and repeatedly stabbed by a gang in a late night attack in Walsall.Read

Man knifed in Walsall gang attack

A MAN was fighting for his life in hospital today after being chased and repeatedly stabbed by a gang in a late night attack in Walsall.Read

Man facing murder rap

A MAN was due in court today charged with the murder of another man in the Midlands.Read

OAP saved by firefighters in Kingswinford

A SLEEPING pensioner was saved by firefighters and taken to hospital after her home was filled with deadly smoke from a cigarette blaze.Read

Men rescued after rubbish set on fire in Smethwick

FIVE men trapped on the first floor of a works and office block were led to safety by firefighters after a suspected arson attack at Smethwick.Read

'Hushed-up' bail hostel sparks fury

A PROTEST was gathering pace today after the opening of a “secret” bail house at Smethwick sparked fury among neighbours.Read

Wolverhampton Wanderers legend Jimmy Murray dies

WOLVERHAMPTON Wanderers sharp-shooting legend, Jimmy Murray, has died.Read

Three shot at nightclub

TWO men and a woman were shot outside a Black Country nightclub early today.Read

Three shot at nightclub in Bilston

TWO men and a woman were shot outside a Black Country nightclub early today.Read

Paralympic Games star Eleanor Simmonds returns to school

TEENAGE swimming star, Eleanor Simmonds, has received a hero’s welcome on her return to school after winning two gold medals in the Paralympic Games.Read

Families fight to save Tipton community centre

RESIDENTS were today up in arms over plans which could see the closure of a Black Country community centre used by hundreds of people.Read

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