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Crackdown on drugs bust estate

POLICE today pledged a crackdown on crime on a West Bromwich estate after a successful drugs bust. Read

OAP robbed by conmen

A FRAIL, elderly woman was treated in hospital after three callous conmen burst into her home and robbed her of cash. Read

It's home sweet home for Tiny Tim

TINY Tim, the puppy who lost a leg after being abandoned in a rubbish chute and left to die, has been found a home. Read

Mum's agony at son's death

A MAN who stabbed a Midland father to death in Jamaica, after mistaking the holiday-maker for someone else, was killed in jail while awaiting trial. Read

Minister blasts register office signs

A CHURCH minister today criticised "political correctness" which has led to councils changing signs outside register offices so gays are not offended. Read

Club apologise for ticket mix-up

BRISTOL City today apologised over a ticket booking problem which left Walsall fans out of pocket for the Bank Holiday Monday match between the two clubs. Read

Indian giant buys car part firm

A CENTURY-OLD Black Country car components company employing more than 200 workers was today taken over by an Indian automotive giant. Read

Zoo back to being a roaring success

DUDLEY Zoo has clawed its way back to success after overcoming a number of setbacks. Read

Man dead after alley attack

A MURDER inquiry was underway today after a man was found dying in Walsall town centre following a frenzied attack. Read

Pupils and teachers are top of the class

A STOURBRIDGE primary school has received a glowing report following an inspection. Read

Special aid for school in crisis

A PROBLEM-plagued school which was heading for debts totalling £500,000 is being placed into special measures after a damning report by Ofsted inspectors. Read

Arsonists attack football ground

OFFICIALS of a problem-plagued football club were left reeling today after arsonists started a fire which destroyed hospitality facilities. Read

Refuge is owed £40,000 by council - claim

A LANDLORD has lodged a claim against Dudley Council for more than £40,000 in alleged unpaid bills owed to his refuge charity over the last three years. Read

Tiny baby's alive and kicking

He was born weighing a fraction more than than a bag of sugar, but James Caswell has proved he is very much alive and kicking - as one of the youngest holders of a martial arts black belt. Read

Christmas in jail for fight dad

A FATHER of two who assaulted three policemen after a brawl at a take-away is to spend Christmas behind bars. Read

Hospital set for overhaul

THE boss of a Black Country hospital said today he was optimistic that plans to replace the building with a new £400 million facility would be approved - despite huge debts. Read

Medal winner visits school

SPORTS-minded youngsters at a Midland school were put through their paces by former Olympic sprinter Kathy Cook. Read

Dryer death was an accident

A TUMBLE dryer in which a threeyearold girl was found dead was made prior to the introduction of new safety standards by the makers, it emerged today. Read