Thorley backs new midfield partner

Tom Thorley believes that his new midfield partner Michael Burns can become the next Stafford Rangers loan star after the pair’s first start together.


Jaguar Land Rover boss steps down

Jaguar Land Rover boss David Smith has stepped down, the West Midlands-based car maker announced.


Rescue hope for leisure centre

A six-month stay of execution could be given to under-threat Willenhall Leisure Centre – with council chiefs warning “use it or lose it”.


It’s a laugh a minute with joke king Tim

As a former world record holder for telling the most jokes in an hour, Tim Vine brings a whole new meaning to quick-fire gags. He talks to Lara Page about ironing boards, one-liners and memories of the Midlands.


Jobs joy as £30m store opens

A new flagship Morrisons store opened its doors in the Black Country today, creating more than 300 jobs in the region.


Tributes are paid to dancer

A woman found dead at her Staffordshire home was a popular stage actress and dancer, it has emerged.


Urgent work on potholes

More than 850 potholes in the Wyre Forest district and the rest of Worcestershire have needed emergency repairs following the recent cold snap.


Body found on rail track

The body of a man has been found on a Midland railway track police confirmed today.


The agony of the long-distance runner

Illiotibial band syndrome. Sounds like some nasty disease doesn’t it? It is, in fact, the knee condition I am pretty sure I have been suffering for the last three months, writes Hannah Webster.


Bookies is devastated by blaze

A betting shop has been gutted in a blaze which broke out in the office sending smoke swirling across a Black Country town centre.

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