The final stage of the £50 million transformation of Hednesford town centre, which will create more than 600 jobs once completed, will begin next month.

Controversial plans to increase the size of a proposed marina in South Staffordshire have been recommended for approval, despite mass opposition from residents.

Armed police descended on a primary school in Wednesbury following reports there was a man with a gun outside the building.

A woman stole her daughter’s £499 engagement ring and sold it for £30 at a local shop, a court heard.

 




 



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