Car clamper faces prison

A convicted thug who set up an illegal clamping firm that ticketed hundreds of motorists in Wolverhampton was today facing jail.


Protest at nursery closure

Parents gathered outside a Walsall school today to protest against plans to close a day nursery.


Star’s glorious return as Cat is back

But Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) was back on track in glorious fashion with a magical performance which served to remind us just what a wonderful artist we have been missing for the last 33 years.


Susan Boyle on The Today Show in US

Britain’s Got Talent star Susan Boyle chats about becomming more of a lady to Today Show host Matt Lauer.


Tropical Harmony victim is named

A man shot dead at a Black Country nightclub was today named by police as Danny “Dannyman” McCalla.


Car crash chaos at busy roundabout

There was traffic chaos today when two cars crashed during rush hour, partly blocking one of the Black Country’s busiest roundabouts.


Albion trial giant young striker

Albion have offered another young giant striker the chance to make his name in English football.


Grandmother faced chainsaw raid gang

A four-strong masked gang armed with a chainsaw and knife raided a Black Country convenience store, a court heard.


Fire breaks out at shooting pub

Squatters set fire to a notorious derelict pub in Wolverhampton.


Spike the dog impaled on railings

This aptly-named dog found himself in a spot of bother after becoming impaled on a set of railings.

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