Cannabis den found at prestigious home

A cannabis factory was discovered in a large Black Country home – once owned by a late leather industrialist who just a day earlier had been the subject of a memorial service.


Top Gear trio roar into Black Country

Top Gear stars Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond motored into West Bromwich – to film scenes for the next series of the cult TV show.


Snow set to make a return

Snow will be making a return to the West Midlands by the end of the week, forecasters predicted today.


New bus services up and running

Controversial changes to Black Country bus services have come into force.


Baby Ryan case spurs MP appeal

Changes must be made to improve child protection following the murder of a three-year-old boy in a Black Country bedsit.


Robbers at superstore

Robbers threatened a security guard before stealing his cash box at a supermarket in Wolverhampton.


Memorial takes pride of place

For years it was hidden away. But now a war memorial honouring soldiers from Wolverhampton who lost their lives in both world wars has been moved to one of the highest points at a busy Black Country tourist attraction.


Drinks in as brewery opens up to visitors

It has been months in the making, but today the wraps were finally coming off the Black Country’s newest tourist attraction.


Fears of litter at outlet on pub site

Residents have hit out at plans to turn a former Black Country pub into a fast food takeaway.


Easter egg bike convoy roars in

More than 3,000 bikers from across the country roared into an RAF base near Wolverhampton to show their support for the Armed Forces.

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