Vehicles destroyed as blaze hits site

Two skip lorries and a digger were destroyed in a blaze in Walsall town centre. Firefighters were still at the scene in Garden Street today.


Surgery plan for doomed care home

A care home in Wolverhampton being controversially closed by the council next month is being lined up for a GP surgery under plans revealed today.


Sixty years of USA hurt for Bert

England’s World Cup pairing with the USA is poignant for Bert Williams – as Wolves’ former international keeper exclusively explains to Chief Sports Writer Martin Swain.


Warning over ice rink roads

Roads and pavements were today described as treacherous as families were warned they face black ice and snow for the big Christmas getaway.


City bull shot dead by police marksman

A bull was shot dead by police near Birmingham city centre today after escaping from an abattoir. Road closures were put in place after motorists reported sightings.


Alert as three cats die

Three cats have died and another has been seriously injured after drinking anti-freeze from a pavement.


Neighbour saw man drop forged money

An eagle-eyed neighbour saw a suspect drop £225 in fake notes while fleeing from police in Wolverhampton, a judge heard.


Carroll and Carsley move ruled out

Wolves have ruled out a fresh approach for Newcastle striker Andy Carroll and will not move for Birmingham midfielder Lee Carsley in the transfer window.


GPs shun us admits hospital’s new chief

Eight GP surgeries have stopped sending patients to Stafford Hospital in light of the scandal over standards of patient care, it has emerged.


Fear lives are at risk as grit bins raided

Emergency grit bins are being raided by people keen to clear icy paths around their homes – with stocks running low in some areas.

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