Home Authors Tony Deeley

Tony Deeley

Snow causes traffic chaos

SNOW brought traffic chaos to Birmingham and the Black Country today, causing hazardous conditions for motorists and a spate of minor accidents. Read

New safety system on streetlights

WALSALL has become the first council in Britain to install a revolutionary and potentially life-saving emergency alert system on lamp-posts. Read

Thieves wreck park memorial

AN HISTORIC bust and its bronze plaque have been stolen from a park just days before a VIP visit. Read

Widow may sue over tragedy

A WIDOW is considering legal action after a coroner ruled that neglect contributed to her husband's death at a mental health unit. Read

Jobs boost at new superstore

A NEW superstore, creating more than 200 jobs, opens in Bearwood next week. Read

Inquest into loft tragedy

AN INQUEST was being held today on a mother of five who was found hanged at her home at Christmas. Read

Burst water pipe threat to homes

A MIDLANDS road was sealed off today and householders left without water after a huge main fed by a reservoir burst. Read

Baby Troy's uncle is a policeman

THE uncle of tragic tot Troy Simpson is a police officer, it emerged today. Read

Community in shock over tragedy

A CLOUD of shock and despair hung over a community today as people reflected on the fate of baby Troy Simpson. Read

Baby Troy found dumped in drain

THE body of a young child - believed to be tragic missing tot Troy Simpson - was today being examined by pathologists after it was discovered in a drain. Read

Man charged with entrepreneur murder

A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of wellknown Midland entrepreneur and charity fund-raiser Barry de Lacy. Read

Man held over drive-by killing

A MAN was today being quizzed by police in connection with the murder of a student more than 18 months ago. Read

Veteran fights for war wages

AN HEROIC war veteran who survived "Hitler's bullets" is fighting a new battle - for four years Army pay from 60 years ago. Read

Callous cheat on the run

A WOMAN who faces jail over a "charity" collection has still to be brought to justice - eight weeks after failing to attend court. Read

Streets choked by fumes

FUMES from traffic congestion have led to a breach of nitrogen dioxide levels in Sedgley and Brierley Hill, it emerged today. Read

Race boss in job row after drive ban

A DISGRACED race relations chief who was caught at the wheel of a luxury car while banned from driving is understood to have been sacked by his council bosses. Read

Police quiz suspected heist gang

THREE men were being questioned by police today after security guards were robbed in Halesowen. Read

Job threat at meal service

STAFF could lose their jobs in a proposed overhaul of Sandwell's meals on wheels service aimed at providing more than 350 customers with greater choice and healthier food. Read