Bullldozers poised to demolish chapel

An historic chapel built 134 years ago in the Black Country could be demolished over safety fears. The once well-kept site in Bloxwich is now an eyesore after vandal attacks.


Battle joined for best village title

Staffordshire’s hotly-contested Best Kept Village Competition is open to entries once again, with organisers especially keen to hear from new entrants.


Horses are night-mare

Wild horses left roaming near homes in Kingswinford are making life a misery for residents – with some fearing they or their family could be hurt.


Safer streets projects gets people walking

A project to help make streets safer and cleaner and encourage more people to walk is being launched in Dudley.


Seasick Steve gets better with age

Fans of Seasick Steve were treated to an authentic display of Blues music at Wolverhampton’s Civic Hall.


Healthier options on school menus

Children in Staffordshire will be enjoying organic meatballs as part of a new, healthier menu being served up at Staffordshire schools.


Rail volunteers steam into frame

A train driver and volunteer on the Severn Valley Railway has captured his love of steam trains on film and put together a photographic display for other enthusiasts.


Heskey warning for old club

Emile Heskey has warned Wigan there will be no room for sentiment as record-breaking Villa bid to go second.


Weston dig for the big two

Rhys Weston has cranked up the heat ahead of Walsall’s double header with Leeds and Leicester by telling them they are no longer big clubs.


Eddie gets Stripped for action

Comedian Eddie Izzard is taking his record-breaking Stripped show on the road for a UK tour which takes in Birmingham’s NIA later this year.

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