Apollo 2000 stores to reopen

Branches of Apollo 2000 in Wolverhampton, West Bromwich and Cannock are to reopen next week.


Raid killer loses conviction appeal

An armed robber from Birmingham who was jailed for shooting dead a student during a raid at a building society has failed in a bid to have his conviction overturned.


Picture brings back pals’ patriotic mood

England was in party mood at the dawn of a new era and children from the Black Country joined the fun by dressing in red white and blue to celebrate.


Parade group may set up as a charity

Organisers of West Bromwich’s successful St George’s Day parade are considering setting themselves up as a charity to raise funds for next year’s event.


Steel workers win unfair dismissal bid

Three steel workers have won claims for unfair dismissal after alleging their jobs at a West Bromwich firm were sacrificed for the sake of work carried out in the Czech Republic.


Mini-moto crackdown launched

A crackdown on dangerous mini-motorbikes has been launched by police in West Bromwich.


Nursery is simply the nest

A robin who set up home at a Black Country nursery has returned with some new additions after her first family flew the nest.


Bid to combat drink-related crime

Young people in Staffordshire arrested under the influence of alcohol or drugs are to receive direct help from youth workers.


Mother and son finish river challenge

A mother and her 11-year-old son from the Midlands have completed a walking challenge of 210 miles along the banks of the River Severn for charity.


Burglar, 20, caught by DNA on can

A retired couple spotted an intruder on the back lawn of their home in Bewdley after a security light was activated in the early hours, a court heard.

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