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West Midlands news covering Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton. en-gb http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/15/man-hit-in-gun-attack-97319-20915883/ Thu, 15 May 2008 12:25:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/15/man-hit-in-gun-attack-97319-20915883/ A MAN suffered gunshot wounds in an attack outside a pub in the Midlands. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/14/woman-oap-killed-in-car-smash-97319-20908579/ Wed, 14 May 2008 10:36:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/14/woman-oap-killed-in-car-smash-97319-20908579/ A WOMAN was killed in a collision with a car early today in the Midlands. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/14/tram-named-in-honour-of-billy-wright-97319-20907031/ Wed, 14 May 2008 07:14:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/14/tram-named-in-honour-of-billy-wright-97319-20907031/ OLD pals paid glowing tributes to former Wolves and England football hero Billy Wright at the naming of a tram in his honour. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/13/landmark-black-country-pubs-are-put-up-for-sale-97319-20903862/ Tue, 13 May 2008 13:58:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/13/landmark-black-country-pubs-are-put-up-for-sale-97319-20903862/ TWO well-known Black Country pubs have been put up for sale. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/13/lye-gym-boss-jim-charles-hopes-arnold-schwarzenegger-will-be-back-for-celebration-97319-20903855/ Tue, 13 May 2008 13:54:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/13/lye-gym-boss-jim-charles-hopes-arnold-schwarzenegger-will-be-back-for-celebration-97319-20903855/ BEEFY Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzennegger has been invited to join in the golden jubilee celebrations of a famous Midland gym. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/13/progress-row-over-field-tribute-to-wolves-legend-norman-deeley-97319-20903852/ Tue, 13 May 2008 13:52:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/13/progress-row-over-field-tribute-to-wolves-legend-norman-deeley-97319-20903852/ A PLAYING field which is to be renamed this summer in honour of Wolves and England football legend Norman Deeley has yet to be prepared for the ceremony, a councillor complained today. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/13/man-attacked-with-baseball-bat-in-walsall-97319-20902514/ Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/13/man-attacked-with-baseball-bat-in-walsall-97319-20902514/ A MAN suffered cuts and bruises after being attacked by baseball bat-wielding thugs as he had his hair cut. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/12/help-to-boost-exam-results-launched-in-the-black-country-97319-20895471/ Sun, 11 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/12/help-to-boost-exam-results-launched-in-the-black-country-97319-20895471/ A CHALLENGE to improve underperforming schools has been launched in the Black Country. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/12/prince-william-makes-a-baths-splash-in-walsall-visit-97319-20895889/ Sun, 11 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/12/prince-william-makes-a-baths-splash-in-walsall-visit-97319-20895889/ PRINCE William officially "dropped the ball" to start a schools water polo tournament on his first royal visit to the West Midlands and spoke of his passion for the sport from his school days. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/12/car-fun-at-sandwell-and-himley-shows-97319-20895892/ Sun, 11 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/12/car-fun-at-sandwell-and-himley-shows-97319-20895892/ GLORIOUS sunshine brought car fans out in their thousands to two major events over the weekend. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/09/call-to-honour-midland-man-who-save-thousands-of-jews-97319-20886866/ Fri, 09 May 2008 12:23:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/09/call-to-honour-midland-man-who-save-thousands-of-jews-97319-20886866/ A MIDLAND man who saved thousands of Jews from Nazi Germany will receive a posthumous knighthood if MPs get their way. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/09/scum-killers-should-hang-97319-20885632/ Fri, 09 May 2008 08:22:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/09/scum-killers-should-hang-97319-20885632/ 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. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/08/sandwell-show-moves-to-beat-rain-threat-97319-20881696/ Thu, 08 May 2008 14:09:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/08/sandwell-show-moves-to-beat-rain-threat-97319-20881696/ 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. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/08/tributes-to-tragic-college-tutor-heather-linley-97319-20881550/ Thu, 08 May 2008 13:57:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/08/tributes-to-tragic-college-tutor-heather-linley-97319-20881550/ 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". http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/07/west-bromwich-gp-took-own-pills-97319-20872557/ Wed, 07 May 2008 07:08:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/07/west-bromwich-gp-took-own-pills-97319-20872557/ 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. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/07/gold-rush-to-rex-s-as-families-cash-in-97319-20873156/ Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/07/gold-rush-to-rex-s-as-families-cash-in-97319-20873156/ 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. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/07/factory-blaze-in-tipton-97319-20873480/ Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/07/factory-blaze-in-tipton-97319-20873480/ FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a derelict factory site in the Midlands. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/06/wolves-star-les-smith-memorabilia-up-for-auction-97319-20868811/ Tue, 06 May 2008 12:32:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/06/wolves-star-les-smith-memorabilia-up-for-auction-97319-20868811/ 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. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/06/down-to-the-wire-at-birmingham-city-for-west-bromwich-albion-fan-phil-edwards-97319-20868790/ Tue, 06 May 2008 12:21:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/06/down-to-the-wire-at-birmingham-city-for-west-bromwich-albion-fan-phil-edwards-97319-20868790/ 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. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/06/baggies-snub-plans-for-civic-reception-97319-20868274/ Tue, 06 May 2008 10:30:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/black-country/2008/05/06/baggies-snub-plans-for-civic-reception-97319-20868274/ 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.