Region one of worst for uninsured drivers

The West Midlands has been revealed as one of the worst areas in the country for uninsured drivers.


Rise in complaints about police officers

The number of complaints made against police officers across the country soared by eight per cent in the past year, figures revealed today.


Gold hoard ‘worth millions’

A massive hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver found by a metal detector enthusiast is worth a “seven-figure sum”, an expert said today.


Protest leader in angry clash

The leader of the campaign to save Coseley Baths went toe-to-toe with councillors at a heated meeting before being challenged by the chairman to stand against him at the next election.


More than 10pc of lollipop patrols lost

More than 10 per cent of a Black Country borough’s lollipop patrols have been axed in the last 12 months.


Regenco’s chief quits six months before axe

The chief executive of Black Country regeneration company Regenco has quit six months before it is due to shut down for good.


Hope that the Pope will visit Brum

Pope Benedict XVI could be set to visit Birmingham next year in a trip which could potentially coincide with the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman.


Mods arrive in style for Quadrophenia

For the hordes of Mods who rolled into Wolverhampton last night, The Who’s Quadrophenia is more than just an album, film or stage show – it’s a way of life.


Mother’s pride for superstar Beverley

She’s Beverley Knight’s inspiration as well as her biggest fan – and the Wolverhampton soul sensation’s mother was by her side as she hit the right notes with her latest release, in the world of beauty.


Fat cat Smoky hopes to be feline lighter

An fat cat weighing more than 20lbs is to star in a national slimming campaign for pets. Smoky has been chosen from 50 entrants and will be helped to lose his excess weight.

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