Brindley near to double capture

Stafford Rangers manager Chris Brindley is near to completing the signings of full-back Richard Vauls and wide man Luke Morgan.


Smith to be Walsall’s head of youth

Former Walsall captain Dean Smith has been appointed as the Saddlers’ new head of youth.


Relax with a look around the giant aquarium

If the stress and strain of everyday life is getting to you, take a moment to watch footage from one of the world’s biggest aquariums.


Louisa raises £1,000 for 100th

The widow of a Black Country businessman celebrated her 100th birthday by raising almost £1,000 for charity.


New use put forward for derelict pub

A derelict Black Country pub which was once poised to become an all-night casino is instead set to be turned into a wedding and community centre.


Hundreds in farewell at hero’s funeral

Brave Walsall soldier Corporal Jonathan Horne was given a hero’s send-off this afternoon as hundreds lined the streets for his funeral.


Six held after fatal Bilston shooting

Five men and a 19-year-old girl are being held on suspicion of murder after a landlord was shot outside the Black Country pub he ran with his son.


Mosque plans begin after go-ahead

Controversial plans for an £18million mosque in Dudley are now being drawn up in detail after the scheme won the backing of a High Court.


Mixed to reaction to mosque approval

A mixture of dismay and delight greeted a High Court judge’s decision to back plans for an £18million mosque in Dudley.


West Brom members to meet leaders

Members of West Bromwich Building Society were expected to vent their anger at directors and senior executives its near collapse at its annual general meeting in the Black Country today.

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