School loses priority status for overhaul

The long-awaited revamp of a school which hit national headlines because of its crumbling state may stall indefinitely, it was claimed today.


Home blaze woman dies

A woman has died following a house fire in the Black Country, police said today.


We did it for the gaffer says skipper

Wolves captain Karl Henry insists the players beat Burnley for manager Mick McCarthy.


Last bin collection for nearly a month

Rubbish will be left to fester outside some Black Country homes for almost a month while binmen are on festive breaks.


Plans unveiled to expand crematorium

New plans for work at Wolverhampton’s Bushbury Crematorium were unveiled today.


Sir Jack sells stake in Bahamas authority

Wolves life president Sir Jack Hayward has sold his stake in an organisation which regulates business dealings in the Bahamas, it emerged today.


Concern at increase in younger smokers

One in four new smokers across South Staffordshire is aged between 16 and 24-years-old, a new survey has revealed.


D-Day hero tanks man dies at 89

One of the Midlands’ few surviving D-Day veterans, described as a “one-off” and a “born leader of men”, has died at the age of 89.


Hollywood hope as Lenny gets his star

Black Country comedian Lenny Henry has been immortalised on Birmingham’s Walk of Stars – and now has his sights set on the one in Hollywood.


Snow and ice across the region

A selection of pictures from across the region showing some of the scenes of ice and snow.

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