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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

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

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

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

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

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

New plea for old pictures

COUNCIL bosses in Walsall have re-issued an appeal for old photos to help with a planned £1.1 million restoration of historic buildings.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

Woman rescued from fire

A TERRIFIED woman was rescued by firefighters today after trying to climb through a bedroom window to flee a blaze started by a cigarette at her Black Country home.Read

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