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US trial starts for murder suspect Neil Entwistle

BRITON Neil Entwistle arrives at court charged with murdering his American wife, a former Midland teacher, and baby. Read

Anguish of M5 crash survivors

A MOTHER and daughter from Birmingham who were badly injured in a tragic motorway crash were today recovering in hospital. Read

Neil Entwistle double murder trial opens in US

BRITON Neil Entwistle goes on trial in the US today accused of murdering his wife, a former Midland teacher, and baby. Read

Three killed in M5 horror smash

THREE men died in a horrific high speed crash when a van ploughed through the central reservation of a Midland motorway into oncoming traffic. Read

Rock With Laughter at Ragley Hall this summer

A DOUBLE dose of humour with Jasper Carrott and Lenny Henry is on the way for laughter lovers this summer. Read

Happy couple's search for hero policeman

IT should have been one of the most memorable days of their lives for couple Howard and Jilly Guy as they made their way to hospital for the birth of their second daughter.o Read

Campaigners plan huge rally against Eco town

CAMPAIGNERS battling Government plans to build an eco-town near their homes are to take to the streets in a protest march and rally. Fradley Against Curborough Town (Fact) are urging residents of Lichfield, Fradley and Curborough as well as surrounding areas to join them at the march on Saturday, June 7. Read

Mobility scooters stolen

POLICE were investigating today after callous thieves stole and trashed two mobility scooters and tried to steal another on the same night. Read

Teenager charged over drain thefts

A TEENAGER has been charged with stealing dozens of iron drain covers from a Midland trading estate. Read

Police in talks over extradition of student

BRITISH police are in talks over the possible extradition of a student arrested in the US for allegedly using fake ID to buy a gun for a dare. Read

Midland man allegedly used fake ID in firearm attempt

A MIDLAND university student arrested in America for allegedly using a fake ID to buy a gun for a dare was described by neighbours in his home town today as a “loner”. Read

Tip body: Woman on murder charge

A WOMAN charged with the murder of a Birmingham teenager whose body was found at a waste site has appeared in court. Read

Woman charged with murder of teenager

A woman has been charged with murder after the body of a teenager was found in recycling waste. Read

Terrorism ruled out over student arrest

POLICE investigating a suspicious package found at a Midland university halls of residence have confirmed their inquiry is not terrorism related. Read

Brewery brothers are pour relations

A BAND of real ale loving brothers are heady with excitement after making history by achieving their dream of running their own brewery. Read

Highways chiefs pledge relief from roadworks

HIGHWAYS chiefs today pledged to complete some major West Midlands roadworks by the weekend in a bid to stop traffic chaos during the big Bank Holiday getaway. To prevent roads from becoming clogged, the Highways Agency says it is pulling out all the stops to complete a series of road works in the region by tomorrow, including work on the M42 near Redditch, Worcestershire, and the M6 in many parts of Staffordshire. It has also promised to temporarily suspend some work between 6am on Friday and midnight on Monday at the A500/A34 Hanford Island in Staffordshire, which is expected to become deluged with families. Read

Jacqui Smith faces police wrath

HOME Secretary Jacqui Smith was today likely to face the wrath of the nation's police as she addressed at their annual conference. Read

Champion dead in car smash

ONE of two young men killed in a road accident was a world champion kick boxer, it was revealed today. Read

Man in court over recycling body

A REDDITCH man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a Birmingham teenager whose body was found in a truck at a rubbish site. Read

Teenagers killed in Stourport collision

TWO Black Country teenagers died in a horror road smash on a Midland road. Read

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