15,000 face wait on free bus passes for over-60s

Almost 15,000 people who turn 60 this year in the West Midlands will no longer be able to get a bus pass to use from their birthday under new plans.


Lottery £700,000 for mine project

Dudley’s historic Seven Sisters mines will be opened up to the public after a six-figure Lottery grant was announced today.


Teenager arrested over shooting

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the shooting of a youth the same age in the city.


Mandy says he’s no chocolate fireguard

There is nothing the Government can do to stop US food giant Kraft from sacking workers at Cadbury, Lord Mandelson has admitted.


Axe looms over town swimming pools

Fears were raised today over the future of swimming pools in a Black Country borough, after council chiefs said that there were double the amount needed.


£100k island project delayed by weather

A £100,000 project to improve a busy traffic island in West Bromwich has been delayed due to the recent bad weather, the Express & Star can reveal today.


New ruling could ease cathedral cash crisis

Lichfield Cathedral’s repair cash crisis could be eased by direct funding from central government after a landmark proposal direct from the House of Commons.


Bell to ring changes as sculpture

A historic bell which for decades rang at a former Black Country hospital is ringing again – after being used to create an eye-catching sculpture.


Female hearts a-fluttering as Chippendales reveal city date

It may be chilly outside, but temperatures will be rising in Wolverhampton next month when legendary women’s entertainers the Chippendales take to the stage.


Film buff joins prize shortlist

A fledgling film maker from South Staffordshire is hoping he will soon see his own name in the spotlight after being shortlisted for a £10,000 cash boost from a national film body.

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