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Walsall families flee blaze at factory next door to flats May 31 2012

RESIDENTS were evacuated from a block of converted flats in Walsall last night after fire ripped through a disused factory next door.Read

England rugby ace Andy Gomarsall gives jobs to inmates at HMP Oakwood May 31 2012

A MEMBER of England’s triumphant 2003 rugby World Cup-winning squad is helping inmates at a Midland jail learn valuable trade skills.Read

Tragic teenage sweethearts worried their parents would not approve, coroner says May 31 2012

TWO teenage sweethearts who were “worried” their families would not approve of their relationship drowned in a Midland canal tragedy, an inquest heard.Read

New pavilion opens in West Bromwich's Dartmouth Park May 31 2012

A NEW pavilion which is the centrepiece of a West Midlands park will be unveiled during the Jubilee celebrations.Read

Smethwick man arrested on suspicion of robbery at Burntwood bookmakers May 30 2012

DETECTIVES investigating a robbery at a bookmakers have arrested a man from the Black Country.Read

Fans praised as Jody Craddock's son starts cancer fight May 29 2012

WOLVES’ defender Jody Craddock has thanked the Molineux faithful and football fans from all over the country for their support as his young son commences a battle against leukaemia.Read

Wolverhampton park hosts steam and vintage rally May 29 2012

WOLVERHAMPTON'S West Park have collected a fine display of traditional vintage organs, traction engines, motor cycles, aircraft, stationary engines and models of equipment of times gone by for the town's Steam and Vintage Rally on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June.Read

Great Barr man could face jail after selling fake football memorabilia May 28 2012

TRADING standards officers discovered an Aladdin’s cave of fake football goods in a garden shed when they raided a Birmingham man’s home.Read

Wolverhampton wins £100,000 in Mary Portas pilot but other Midlands towns lose out May 28 2012

WOLVERHAMPTON has become one of a dozen areas across the country to win thousands of pounds and support from retail guru Mary Portas – but all other Midland towns and cities vying for the cash have lost out. Read

Pictures: West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie marries Sarah Fallon in stunning castle wedding May 27 2012

WEST Bromwich Albion player Peter Odemwingie had to take a few digs from his Manchester City FC supporting father-in-law during a speech when he tied the knot at the weekend.Read

Black Country comedian Frank Skinner names his son after Buzz Lightyear and Buffalo Bill May 27 2012 BLACK Country funnyman Frank Skinner has named his newborn son after Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon.more

Former West Brom striker Lee Hughes fined for assaulting woman May 26 2012

Former West Brom striker Lee Hughes has been fined after admitting assaulting a woman at a hotel. Read

Residents and workers evacuated in fire at West Bromwich factory unit May 26 2012

RESIDENTS and workers were evacuated as 30 firefighters tackled a blaze at a Midland factory.Read

Residents evacuated after factory blaze in West Bromwich May 25 2012

TRAFFIC was badly disrupted as 30 firefighters tackled a blaze at a factory which caused major jams on a busy Black Country route.Read

Live, Loud And Local music students' showcase at Wolverhampton Slade rooms May 25 2012

Using their classroom within the Slade Rooms as a base, they have been taught using the sound engineering equipment within the venue. Learning from professionals working within the industry, they have learnt everything from sound engineering to marketing and promotion - all aspects of the live events industry have been covered which will then culminate in their gig on the evening of June 14th.Read

Diamond Jubilee tribute spectacular in Wolverhampton's West Park May 25 2012

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Tribute – West Park, Wolverhampton: Monday 4th JuneRead

Quinton police worker has sideline as saucy model May 25 2012

A BIRMINGHAM police worker has avoided disciplinary action despite having a second career as a raunchy model.Read

West Brom named top West Midlands club for value in football league table May 24 2012

BUOYANT Baggies were not only the top performing West Midlands’ outfit in the Premier League – the club also offered fans best value for money, according to a poll.Read

Comedy star Jack Dee to play Wolverhampton Civic Hall May 24 2012

An Evening with Jack Dee - Wolverhampton Civic Hall: Thursday 6th December 2012Read

Bilston woman admits starving dog and seven ferrets to death May 24 2012

A MIDLAND woman has admitted starving a dog and seven ferrets to death – having pleaded with her ex-partner who owned them to take them away.Read