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Retired couple land £9m Lotto win

A RETIRED couple struck it lucky with a £9 million Lottery win after buying their winning ticket...on Friday the 13th! Read

Flu experts target OAPs

ELDERLY people and those at risk of the winter flu bug are being urged to take up their free NHS jab - or face the conse- quences. Read

Fire rescue trio set for bravery award

THREE passers-by who rescued children from a blazing house at Smethwick are in line to receive awards. Read

Five go slimming

FIVE members of a Midland family have solved a weighty problem - by losing about 16 stone between them. Read

Problem kids battle hots up

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to open a home for problem children at Dudley now hinges on a decision by Government planning officials. Read

Blind car driver could be jailed

A BLIND bomb blast victim has been convicted of dangerous driving after getting behind the wheel of a car for a half-mile journey. Read

Widow misses funeral after dog attack

A GRIEVING Black Country widow told today how she missed her husband's funeral after being savaged by a Rottweiller. Read

Albion youngster could net dad £400k

A FOOTBALL-mad teenager has earned his father the chance of a £400,000 windfall after being snapped up by West Bromwich Albion. Read

Jilted student killed himself

A "SENSITIVE and proud" sports student killed himself after his desperate pleas for his girlfriend not to end their relationship went unanswered. Read

Hospital in £140m facelift

A MIDLAND hospital is to be re-developed after a £140 million scheme was given the Government go-ahead. Read

Hospital gets £140m boost

A BLACK Country hospital is to be re-developed after a £140 million scheme was given the government go-ahead. Read

Man stabbed in street attack

A MAN was seriously ill in hospital today after being stabbed in the street. Read

Water leak investigation is launched

EXPERTS were today trying to confirm the source of a water leak which led to a flooding alert at a Birmingham photographic studio. Read

Fans willing to give McCarthy a chance

WOLVES fans today expressed mixed feelings over the appointment of Mick McCarthy as the new manager. Read

War hero Jack loses his last fight

A WAR hero who was battling for wages he was never paid 60 years ago has died in tragic circumstances. Read

Mum's fury over council gun gaffe

Mum's fury over council gun gaffe Read

Murder victim was mum, 24

Murder victim was mum, 24 Read

Council axes 'gun' leaflet after storm

A HOLIDAY activities leaflet which appeared to show a young girl pointing a gun at the head of another has been axed by Midland education chiefs after causing a storm. Read

Queen honours community association

A COMMUNITY group which has served the people of Tipton for more than 40 years is to receive an award from the Queen. Read

Singing for England from the rooftops

ENGLAND are already home and dry in the World Cup, according to a man who has painted his roof with the Cross of St George - at his wife's request. 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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