Hospital chief early dismissal rejected

MPs from all political parties have demanded the early dismissal of chief executive Martin Yeates and other senior managers found to be responsible for the devastating failures at Stafford Hospital.


Knife-attack thug jailed for four years

A “dangerous” thug has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for robbing a man at knifepoint and stealing a teenager’s mobile phone in two terrifying attacks.


Jane cruises in for bingo bid

As one of the regulars on lunchtime TV chat show Loose Women, cruise ship singer Jane McDonald is like everyone’s best friend.


Families fight on for bonfire

A petition is being launched in Bilston amid claims the town is “being ignored” over the scrapping of a popular bonfire extravaganza.


Falcon a 200mph tenant of council

A pair of peregrine falcons can be seen soaring across the skyline after taking up residence at a Black Country council’s headquarters.


Spaniel Fudge makes the perfect dogsbody

While most people are happy if their dog can sit on command, Alan Checkley’s talented pooch helps him around the house and office.


Silver factory all set to shine again

The JW Evans silver factory is like the land that time forgot.


Radio chiefs work to remove transmitter

Broadcast bosses asked to remove a transmitter installed near homes in Stourbridge say they sympathise with residents.


Age is no barrier for tea dance tango

Many suffer from arthritis and some have even had hip replacements.


Health trust bosses aim for new targets

The organisation which manages Sandwell’s hospitals will have to look at its finances in more detail before it can progress to the next stage of a bid for foundation trust status.

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