String of accidents after heavy rain

Heavy rain has led to a string of accidents on West Midland roads with forecasters warning today of more downpours to come for the region.


Hours extended at police station

A Black Country police station has reopened its doors to the public during the evening following complaints from residents and community leaders.


Mistaken identity burglars jailed

Three Wolverhampton thugs armed with a machete terrified a woman when they broke into her home by mistake and then proceeded to hunt for cash.


New youth boss’ pressure to produce

New Walsall head of youth Dean Smith admits he is under pressure to produce the Saddlers stars of the future.


A million swine flu jabs to region

More than a million swine flu vaccine jabs are to be given in South Staffordshire during the autumn – with everyone getting two injections.


Weak wall probable cause of death

A wall which collapsed and killed a building site worker was being demolished because it was too weak – an inquest heard.


Theft was to pay off loan shark

A Walsall man stole £10,000 worth of goods from his Stafford employer to pay off a loan shark – a judge was told.


O’Neill to say sorry for incident

Villa manager Martin O’Neill has pledged to make a personal apology to the Peace Cup’s organisers after being sent to the stands in the win over Atlante.


Places up for grabs in Albion team

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo has told his players they can still force their way into the Championship shake-up as they prepare for their final pre-season friendly.


Axe threat for under-par Wolves

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has threatened to axe any player less than fully committed in friendlies after Christophe Berra admitted some performances have been ‘rubbish’ in pre-season.

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