Asbo slapped on abusive neighbour

A nightmare neighbour who hurled abuse at fellow residents and threatened community wardens has been handed an anti-social behaviour order.


Threat to parkers in Boxing Day confusion

Shoppers face widespread confusion over car parking charges in parts of the Black Country and Staffordshire on Boxing Day, the AA warned today.


Kitchen oil and grease block alert

Fats, oils and grease left over from the Christmas dinner should not be poured down the kitchen sink – amid fears they could cause flooding.


Builder fined in dispute on work

A builder from Oldbury failed to complete a job to legal standards following a dispute over pay with a customer, a court heard.


Pauline, 71, still caring for others

After working for decades Pauline Day finally retired in 2003 aged 65.


Festive fakes full of danger

Fire-risk hair straighteners, poisonous cigarettes and counterfeit computer games – welcome to the dangerous world of festive fakes.


Work to build Tesco to start within weeks

Construction of a new Tesco superstore in Walsall town centre is expected to get under way in March now demolition of the old college has been completed.


Nursery chief’s Christmas in cells

Staffordshire financier Paul Cope will be spending Christmas in jail for breaching a restraining order on his cash and assets.


Modern face of iconic Black Country church

Huge glass windows and eye-catching architecture – this picture shows the modern face of an iconic building in the Black Country.


Teenage archer on target with UK title

A teenage archer from Staffordshire is on target for a successful sporting career after being crowned a national junior champion.

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