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A gang of robbers who ambushed a couple on their way home from a night out have been locked up for a total of 14-and-a-half years.

A Black Country firm has been ordered to pay more than £2,800 after being caught releasing more than 30 times the legal limit of a potentially dangerous substance into the sewers, a court heard.

A Black Country mother who pocketed more than £32,000 in benefits despite having two homes and more than £150,000 in savings has been jailed for nine months.

A company has quit the Black Country after a five month disagreement over red tape with council chiefs – which has resulted in the loss of 12 jobs.

Insurance broker HomeServe today announced plans to create more new jobs as it plans another office block to cope with massive growth in business.

A Black Country councillor and his wife had a miraculous escape when they were involved in a 500ft death- defying helicopter crash.

A teenage binman who was killed when he fell under the wheels of a recycling lorry had been warned that he was getting too close to the vehicle on his round, an inquest heard.

A gym in the Black Country is to get £70,000 worth of hi-tech equipment. People working out at Smethwick Swimming Centre will be encouraged by virtual personal trainers.

A church organist from South Staffordshire is to play the keyboards for Dame Vera Lynn in front of Princess Anne.

A double book celebrating the animals and history of buildings at Dudley Zoo has been launched, and has already been praised for helping to promote the Black Country’s assets.