MPs hit back over expenses

Defiant MPs today defended their huge expenses bills, with many declaring: “We are worth every penny”.


Killer who battered friend jailed

A killer has been sentenced to life in prison for bludgeoning a friend to death with a claw hammer when he was high on cocaine.


Deer killed in raid on school

Children at a Staffordshire school have been left broken hearted after criminals slaughtered two pet deer in the school grounds and left one stag fighting for its life.


Showpiece fountain delayed again

A long-awaited project to transform Wolverhampton’s main square with a new showpiece fountain has been delayed yet again, it has emerged today.


New attack at golf club

A golf club in Wolverhampton which has been repeatedly targeted by vandals has suffered another £20,000 of damage.


Gran’s death after hoist tumble

An amputee died from complications after falling from a hoist-sling at a Wolverhampton care home, an inquest heard.


Tragic family’s thanks for rescue bid

Relatives of a tragic father and son from South Staffordshire who were killed in a plane crash today thanked the onlookers who rushed to try and rescue them following the disaster.


Seven Scousers call for gates return

Just seven Liverpudlians have written to Sandwell Council to get a pair of historical gates returned to the city.


Coach owner’s drive wins host of awards

At the turn of the millennium, Chris Evitt did not have enough money to buy a round of drinks. Today, less than a decade later, he is really celebrating after driving his Wolverhampton-based coach company to a string of awards.


Graham enjoys buzz of working the land

There is more to an allotment than cabbages and potatoes for Graham Walker – his patch also includes 40,000 bees and 16 chickens.

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