Time to map out a plan for Villa's future
- Says blogger Matthew Turvey
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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