£11k charity boost in memory of tragic Liam

The family and friends of a 13-year-old boy who died of meningitis have raised almost £11,000 for research into the disease.


Sue snaps up chance to be poster star

An aspiring photographer from Wolverhampton is snap happy after her work was unveiled on billboards across the city.


Ken’s still a paperboy at 64

From fixing wheelchairs to picking up groceries and walking dogs, 64-year-old paperboy Ken Newell does it all.


Regulars chase men after cash is stolen

Regulars at a Staffordshire pub had glasses and bottles thrown at them as they chased a group of men who had stolen cash from a fruit machine, a court was told.


Sue’s family connection is a winner

The name of a new housing development in Staffordshire has been revealed.


Wishes come true for brave Rebecca

A brave 10-year-old girl from Lichfield who suffers from kidney cancer had her lifetime’s dream fulfilled when she travelled in a pink limousine and went shopping in London.


Ents guide with Smooth Radio’s Carlos

Get your nightlife guide for all the entertainment events in the West Midlands with Smooth Radio’s Carlos.


Fresh claims in Albion steward row

Albion have dismissed as “ridiculous” claims that their stewards tried to attack Reading’s team coach in the wake of Wednesday’s fiery FA Cup clash.


Hutchings wants to rest young stars

Walsall manager Chris Hutchings wants to take his young guns out of the firing line – but can’t to do it because he hasn’t got the manpower.


Blues boss’ urge for the magic 40

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has urged the team to clinch Premier League safety against Wigan and finish what they started.

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