Meeting halted after baths protest chaos

A public meeting in the Black Country descended into chaos as more than 50 campaigners and councillors fighting to save Coseley baths walked out in protest after heckling and booing councillors.


Giant payout broached for rail plan

Hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation could be handed over to the tenants and owners of a Wolverhampton city centre building likely to be demolished to make way for the city’s £180 million Interchange, it was revealed today.


Blur turn back time on perfect night

Look carefully and you’ll see this lot all over town today; fixed grins, tired limbs and the embers of excitement still flickering in their eyes.


Jerome’s uniform on show at museum

A First World War medic’s uniform belonging to Walsall-born author Jerome K Jerome has gone on show at the town’s museum.


Robbed veteran anger

A reward to help catch thugs who robbed a Second World War veteran has been doubled by an outraged Black Country businessman – while an ex-serviceman organisation has pledged to return the precious regimental badge that was stolen.


Road pricing debate is back on agenda

A pay-as-you-drive scheme would help tackle congestion hotspots in the West Midlands, one of the region’s transport chiefs has told Parliament.


Steel mogul Cashmore dies at 96

A veteran Black Country businessman who pioneered steel stockholding in the UK has died aged 96.


Car firm gears up for Down Under success

A car components company in the Black Country is geared up for success Down Under, thanks to thousands of classic British car fans in Australia.


Novel keep-fit idea exercised for pensioners

It may not look like your average keep fit class but for a group of women in the Black Country it is helping them to stay “young at heart”.


Company bosses in training cash call

Business leaders in the Black Country today called for more Government action to help stave off redundancies. They want more cash for training staff.

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