Burnt Tree pledge by bosses

Traffic snaking back as far as the eye can see – this is the morning commute faced by workers passing through Burnt Tree island.


Nancy is showered with gifts

A 90-year-old woman left battered and bruised in a robbery today said she had been “overwhelmed” by support received from around the country.


Most roadworks will stay for bank holiday

Just two sets of roadworks will be lifted on the region’s main motorways this weekend as thousands of motorists go away for the bank holiday.


Reprieve baths plea by Labour MPs

Labour MPs have increased the pressure on Dudley Council over condemned Coseley Baths, issuing an 11th hour plea to the Conservative council leader to save the pool.


Brothers’ trek in £250 BMW

Two brothers have got behind the wheel for an epic fundraising car journey across Europe.


Your guide to the entertainment scene

Smooth FM’s Tammy brings you the weekly guide to the entertainment scene in our region.


Come on Al it’s been 20 years

A band formed by former Dexys Midnight Runners guitarist Kevin “Al” Archer has released its first album – 20 years after it was recorded.


Mother’s anguish as family videos stolen

A husband and wife were heartbroken today after treasured videos of their children’s first years were stolen from their Black Country home.


M-way police track dodgy caravans

Dangerous caravans will be pulled off a motorway as part of a big police crackdown over the bank holiday.


Beatties’ £25k to foil suicide bids

Work blocking off the top two floors of a Black Country store car park to the public cost £25,000, it emerged today.

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