WHEN disaster strikes in far-flung countries, there’s a team of dedicated Midlands firefighters waiting in the wings to come to people’s rescue – no matter how far away they are.Read
A BRAVE youngster who died last month after a four-year battle with an inoperable brain tumour has been named one of the Birmingham Mail’s Local Heroes.Read
THERE was no dress rehearsal for Birmingham theatre worker Jonathan Thompson when he saved the life of a dying man straight after completing a first aid course.Read
PROCEEDS from Dudley Zoo’s 2011 calendar, which features animals with their favourite Best of British foods, will be split between the zoo’s Madagascar Campaign – supporting lemurs in the wild – and Help for Heroes.Read
VISITORS had a chance to step back to Tudor times when Dudley Zoo presenters in period costume turned back the clock with guided tours and Horrible History workshops.Read
Q I noticed the other day that my dog Bunty has a lot of wax in his left ear. Could this mean he has an ear infection? Is there anything I can do to get rid of it?Read
THOUSANDS of people celebrated one of the most important festivals in the Indian calendar as a huge Diwali party took over The New Bingley Hall in Hockley.Read
KEEPERS Darren Sadler and Johanna Turner take alpacas Barley and Crunchie into the courtyard of Dudley Castle during their daily walk around the site. The species are based at the farm, but enjoy meeting visitors on their morning stroll.Read
THE Pallasades has joined forces with the NEC Group to offer a fantastic prize of family tickets to great events this autumn. The competition is running this monthRead
Q My guinea pig Kookoo can’t seem to drink from her water bottle, but when I give her a water dish she just jumps in it and spills it everywhere. What can I do?Read
