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Tony Deeley

Tony Deeley

The scene in The Lindens in Newbridge Crescent

Girl critical after fire

A YOUNG girl remained in a critical condition in hospital today after a fire which also left her brave aunt fighting for her life. Read

Blast fear at factory

BOYS as young as nine were questioned by police after a massive blaze involving wooden pallets in Walsall Wood sparked an all-night safety alert amid fears of an explosion. Read

Lucky to be alive after kitchen fire

A SLEEPING man was rescued by firefighters from a blaze which led to the evacuation of a block of flats in the Midlands. Read

Pool lad tribute

THE devastated parents of an eight-year-old boy who drowned today paid tribute to their "sweet little boy" as an inquest opened in Wolverhampton. Read

Wolverhampton Swimming and Fitness Centre

Boy dies after swimming accident

A POST mortem was being carried out today on an eight-year-old boy who died after being found unconscious in a leisure centre swimming pool. Read

Probe after pool tragedy

A POST mortem was being carried out today on an eight-year-old boy who died after being found unconscious in a leisure centre swimming pool. Read

Pub hit in arson attack

A MAN was being quizzed by police today after a landmark Black Country pub was targeted in an arson attack. Read

A healthy interest in hospital scheme

DOZENS of visitors took the opportunity to see detailed plans for a new multi-million pound hospital on the Sand-well and Birmingham border. Read

Teenager in court over Dudley murder

A TEENAGER was appearing in court today charged with the murder of a Midland man. Read

teenager on murder charge

A TEENAGER was appearing in court today charged with the murder of a man in the Black Country. Read

Uncle Bob, family's VC

DESCENDANTS of a Victoria Cross hero who rescued a comrade under heavy fire spoke of their pride after a blue plaque was unveiled in his honour. Read

Pushed to the limit

THERE were cuts and bruises, muscle strains and even a few broken limbs as thousands of brave souls aimed to be crowned Tough Guy. Read

Police seize £5m smuggled cigs

INVESTIGATIONS were continuing today after more than £5 million worth of smuggled cigarettes were discovered in the Black Country. Read

Parents give MMR jab cold shoulder

"WE ARE taking no chances" - that was the verdict of Midland parents who, this weekend, paid for single rubella and measles jabs for their children. Read

Sickness bug strikes again

A SICKNESS bug has closed another ward at Sandwell Hospital, it was revealed today. Read

Norovirus closes 4 wards

WALSALL'S Manor Hospital has been forced to isolate more patients because of the norovirus winter vomiting bug. Read

New talks in bid to halt taxi strike

A CRUNCH meeting next week could decide whether or not hundreds of late-night revellers in the Black Country are hit by a new taxi strike. Read

Lorry fire sparks huge jams

THOUSANDS of drivers faced rush hour misery today after a lorry suffered a blow out and caught fire on the M6 near Great Barr leading to huge jams. Read

Huge bill a damp squib for bonfire

A MAJOR annual bonfire and fireworks display which provide enjoyment for thousands of people, could be scrapped. Read

M6 lorry fire sparks huge jams

THOUSANDS of drivers faced rush hour misery today after a lorry suffered a blow out and caught fire on the M6 near Great Barr leading to huge jams. Read

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Tony Deeley lives in the Black Country and has worked as a news reporter in the area for almost 40 years, including 25 years on evening newspapers.

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