Posties walk out as strike goes on

Postal workers across the West Midlands were out on strike today as a fresh wave of action was announced for next week.


Speeders to be told off by school pupils

Speeding motorists clocked by police in Wolverhampton will avoid a fine or points – and instead be given a lecture by primary school children.


Police hunt for missing girl, 18

 Police in Walsall are searching for a teenage girl who has been missing since Monday.


Burial plot shortage in village

Council chiefs are battling to solve a burial space shortage in a Staffordshire village.


Tip-off leads to seizure of drug plants

Cannabis plants worth £20,000 has been seized from a house in West Bromwich. Police raided the house in Wattle Road, Greets Green, yesterday after people living nearby reported suspicious behaviour.


Battling Brummie packs power punch

Black Country brawler Steve Saville discovered size matters against Frankie Gavin in Liverpool.


Mutley’s last chance on ‘Prizefighter’

West Bromwich’s Young Mutley admits he is drinking in boxing’s last chance saloon and can see only one way out – to step forward and become the ‘Prizefighter.’


Third time lucky for Anderson

Dudley featherweight Dean Anderson has vowed to make up for lost time when he makes his professional debut at the third time of asking.


City man receives palace honour

A Wolverhampton man described as “one of the most influential individuals in UK local government” was today honoured with a knighthood.


Just minutes decided Henry’s future

Fifteen minutes was all Wolves manager Mick McCarthy needed to persuade him that Karl Henry was right for the club.

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