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Bromsgrove murder: Child found cowering upstairs

A CHILD was found cowering in his home hours after his dad had been brutally murdered by an armed gang, police have revealed. Read

Redditch coach driver allowed woman to use bank account

Mark Green was left “deeply embarrassed and humiliated” by the whole affair which had left him out of pocket, said Martin Butterworth, defending. Read

Rock star Dan helps turn villagers into singing sensations

MIDLAND rockers Ocean Colour Scene are finally revealing their secret formula for chart success in a series of singing sessions with a select band of villagers. Read

Three hurt in road smash

THREE people have been injured following a collision involving three cars and a van in Worcestershire. Read

Airlift drama as four hurt in two-car crash in Bromsgrove

A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital in Birmingham following a collision involving two cars in Worcestershire in which four people were injured. Read

Family's tribute to cyclist Brian Gilliver found dead on road

THE family of cyclist Bryan Gilliver, who died near Bromsgrove, has paid tribute to him. Read

Lambour MPs rally to under-fire Jacqui Smith

LABOUR supporters in the West Midlands refused to criticise Jacqui Smith despite rumours that she would be demoted in the next cabinet reshuffle. Read

Three hurt in Worcestershire crash

Three people have been injured in a two-car collision on the outskirts of Mamble in Worcestershire. Read

North sea helicopter crash: Memorial service held

THE family of a Midland pilot who died in a North Sea helicopter crash earlier this month joined thousands of mourners in a memorial service to pay their final respects. Read

Flood-hit Midland railway attraction wins 'Oscar'

ONE of the Midlands’ favourite family days out is back on track with a top award less than two years after it was devastated by freak summer floods. Read

Redditch council scraps plans to axe Christmas lights

A MIDLAND council has scrapped plans to “cancel” Christmas just six weeks after the controversial idea was dreamed up. Read

Five hurt in two-car crash in Cookley, Kidderminster

A MUM and her two young children were among five people injured in a serious car crash in the Midlands. Read

Elephant at West Midland Safari Park likes to paint

AN elephant likes to give people the brush-off - by using her trunk to paint pictures of them. Read

Jacqui Smith admits mistake over expenses

HOME Secretary Jacqui Smith today admitted it had been a “difficult few weeks” for her as she faced fresh pressure to justify her expenses claims. Read

North Sea helicopter crash: Tributes to Droitwich pilot

TRIBUTES were paid last night to the Midland helicopter co-pilot who died along with 16 others when the aircraft crashed in to the North Sea. Read

Wife and lover jailed for life over River Severn murder

A Stourport woman and her lover have been jailed for life for murdering her husband and then trying to cover up the killing. Read

Worcestershire Key Stage 2 results

PRIMARY schools in Worcestershire were enjoying a touch of restored pride today following publication of the national Key Stage 2 results. Read

MPs expenses list up for sale for £300,000

COMMONS officials began a hunt today for a mole who put explosive details of MPs’ expenses on the market for £300,000. Read

Jacqui Smith porn scandal: "Business as usual" for Smith

FRIENDS of Home Secretary Jacqui Smith embarked on a damage limitation exercise today after the latest damaging disclosures about her parliamentary expenses. Read