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Call to honour Midland man who save thousands of Jews

A MIDLAND man who saved thousands of Jews from Nazi Germany will receive a posthumous knighthood if MPs get their way. Read

'Scum' killers 'should hang'

ROBBERS who killed two men during a crime spree that stretched across the Midlands were today described as “scum” by the anguished brother of one of victims. Read

Sandwell Show moves to beat rain threat

HEAVY rain over the Bank Holiday has forced organisers to change the venue for this weekend’s Sandwell Historic Vehicle Show, but only by a few hundred yards. The event is normally held on the showground at the Sandwell Valley Country Park, but the ground is waterlogged. Read

Tributes to tragic college tutor Heather Linley

TRIBUTES were paid today to a Midland college tutor who died in a head-on crash. Friends described Heather Linley as "vibrant, warm and enthusiastic". Read

West Bromwich GP took own pills

A DRUG-addicted doctor used a patient's name to make out prescriptions for himself, but was caught because a pharmacist could not read his writing. Read

Gold rush to Rex's as families cash in

THERE'S cash in that there gold.. according to one Dudley jeweller who is reporting queues around the block every day at his family-run shop. Read

Factory blaze in Tipton

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a derelict factory site in the Midlands. Read

Wolves star Les Smith memorabilia up for auction

AN urgent telegram from Wolves to one of their young stars telling him that he was playing on Saturday – and adding "bring father and mother" - is up for auction. Read

Down to the wire at Birmingham City for West Bromwich Albion fan Phil Edwards

INTREPID Albion fan Phil Edwards took his life in his hands as he went to the home of bitter rivals Birmingham City for a brave charity stunt. Read

Baggies snub plans for civic reception

TENS of thousands of triumphant Albion fans were left devastated today after the Baggies snubbed plans for an open-top bus parade and civic reception. Read

Baggies snub plans for civic reception

TENS of thousands of triumphant Albion fans were left devastated today after the Baggies snubbed plans for an open-top bus parade and civic reception. Read

Robert Plant back in town for hit gig

IT was a musical project that could have gone down like a lead balloon, But last night’s show proved that the teaming of American bluegrass star Alison Krauss and West Bromwich-born hard rock legend Robert Plant is a soaring success. Read

£28 million schools boost

THE Government is to inject £28 million into West Midlands schools to rescue pupils from under-performance and create an educational "renaissance". Read

Wolverhampton tramp had no Nazi past

RUMOURS of the Wolverhampton ring road tramp’s Nazi past were today finally been laid to rest. Read

Tug boat event at Black Country Living Museum

A COLOURFUL cavalcade of historic working canal boats brought thousands of waterways enthusiasts flooding to the Black Country Living Museum. Read

New look for Bewdley's landmark George Hotel

A LANDMARK hotel in a picturesque Midland town was re-opening today after a transformation costing £2.2 million. Read

West Bromwich Albion win the Championship.

West Bromwich Albion - the champions!

WE are the champions! West Bromwich Albion fans were dancing with delight after their heroes capped a glorious season by lifting the Championship trophy. Read

Motorbike pair badly injured in Old Hill crash

A MOTORCYCLIST and his pillion passenger were taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after a crash. Read

Suspects in killers hunt

POLICE today released images of two prime suspects in connection with the murder of a young father who was shot dead at a pub. Read

Fire-fighters win back jobs

TWO senior Midland firefighters who were sacked over a spoof video prank today won back their jobs. Read