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The family of Black Country crash victim Samantha Evans today paid tribute to a “beautiful daughter and devoted mum”.

“Turn your feet out and keep your bodies straight, I don’t want to see any creases around your stomach,” chirps Maureen Millard to her class of lively students. “Think about what your hands are doing,” she calls out to the ladies.

A Black Country beauty spot may get a tourist boost with £2.5 million plans for dozens of new play areas.

Forget the image of spotty students munching on burgers and crisps while glued to the TV.

Another popular fast food restaurant in Sandwell is set to be given a six figure new look, it has been revealed.

A steering group will be established to oversee the playing fields in a Lichfield village following months of rows over their future.

Smooth Radio afternoon DJ Carlos gives you his guide to the best of the week’s entertainment across the region.

Villa boss Martin O’Neill insists he has no regrets over leaving his stars at home – despite the Moscow mission ending in failure.

Mick McCarthy has ordered the Molineux masses to embrace Wolves’ promotion chances tomorrow after telling them: “Believe we’re going up.”

Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake won’t celebrate if he scores against Plymouth – out of respect for the club who gave him his big break.