Uni set for move into The Public

Wolverhampton University is in talks to set up a new home at troubled Black Country arts centre The Public, in West Bromwich, it has been revealed today.


Gritters set for return of big freeze

The big freeze is set to return to the West Midlands this weekend, with snow expected across the region.


Rubber firm axes 60 staff

A Staffordshire automotive component supplier has gone into administration and axed 60 staff in the wake of falling orders.


O’Neill still hoping to add

Villa manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed he still hopes to make further additions before Monday’s transfer deadline.


Cancer father brings wedding forward

A devoted Black Country couple have been forced to bring their wedding forward by six months after the bridegroom was diagnosed with a life-threatening cancer.


Tragedy drivers had defective tyres

A teenager and a father who were killed in separate crashes on a notorious Wolverhampton road were both driving cars with defective tyres, an inquest has heard.


Buffers to buffets with restaurant bid

Wing Wah was today revealed as the big name poised to transform Wolverhampton’s Low Level station into a huge Chinese buffet restaurant.


Hope over new drive test centre

A second driving test centre is on the way to Wolverhampton for cars and motorcycles. The Driving Standards Agency wants to open the branch in Ettingshall.


Escaping prisoners run into lamp-post

Two prisoners hand-cuffed together foiled their own escape plan when they collided with a pole in New Zealand.


Company warned over late trains

A train company has been told to shape up after one in six services in the Black Country were found to be running late.

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