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Probe launched after fatal bus smash

A BUS crash which left one woman dead and six others injured was today the focus of an urgent inquiry by police. Read

Probe launched after fatal bus crash

POLICE investigators and bus experts were today continuing to investigate a bus crash which left one woman dead and six others injured. Read

Seven hurt in bus smash

SEVEN people were injured, one seriously, today after being hit by a bus in Walsall town centre. Read

Centre plan as tribute to Scott

THE family of tragic teenage hit and run crash victim Scott Poll have launched a bid for £500,000 of lottery cash to provide a community centre in his memory. Read

Dudley Zoo's Sumatran tiger Raika

Rare tigers on a breeding mission

RARE tigers born at a Midland zoo have been transferred to important collections across Britain and Europe as part of a major international breeding programme. Read

Window factory damaged in blaze

FIRE has hit a window making factory in Smethwick, causing tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage. Read

Man fights for life after street attack

A MAN was fighting for his life today after being repeatedly kicked in a brutal attack in West Bromwich. Read

The wreckage of Alex Henshaw's aircraft after the 1942 crash in Wednesfield

Test pilot's crash tale to be told on TV

A "HUSHED-UP" Second World War plane crash escape by one of Britain's Spitfire heroes is to be featured in a TV programme. Read

Families hit by landmine alert

A MAN sparked a full scale alert in Oldbury after taking what he thought was a landmine to a friend's house in a carrier bag. Read

Kevin Beardsmore

Shower spy pervert loses appeal

A FORMER soldier convicted of rigging up camera equipment to spy on a woman as she showered has lost his appeal against conviction. Read

Families warned of faith healer conman

ASIAN families in the West Midlands were today warned to beware after one was duped into sending an unscrupulous faith healer more than £16,000. Read

Pauline Werhun

Supernurse hangs up her uniform

A HOSPITAL trust's top nurse is retiring after almost 40 years of caring for patients. Read

Brothers' plea to stay in their home

TWO brothers are being threatened with eviction after more than 50 years, just weeks after their father's death. Read

Anger at council mast decision

WALSALL Council was today accused of backing away from action against the owners of a controversial phone mast at Darlaston. Read

Hero rescuer in line for bravery award

A BRAVE father-to-be who was hailed a hero after rescuing a man from a blazing house is being recommended for an award. Read

Probe over body found in canal

A POLICE probe has been launched after a woman was found dead at Dudley in mysterious circumstances. Read

They tortured us, and that's no lie

TWO Midland men who spent two years at Camp Delta in Guantanamo Bay are to be featured in a new TV programme. Read

Hero neighbour in fire rescue drama

A FATHER-to-be was hailed a hero today after rescuing a family man from a blazing house in Smethwick. Read

Mad rush for play-off final tickets

WEST Bromwich Albion officials today appealed for calm as thousands of angry fans were caught in a stampede for tickets for the club's big Wembley date. Read

Brett's off state-side

ASDA store-greeter Brett Bensley is on cloud nine after being selected for a dream trip to meet bosses of the multi-million pound company in the States. 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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