Gallons of water in the road

Hundreds of gallons of water poured through the streets and drivers faced rush-hour chaos after three water mains burst in quick succession in Oldbury.


Cambridge student paid ‘guru’ £25,000

A Cambridge University student paid £25,000 to a faith healer and had 100 per cent satisfaction, the jury at his trial heard.


Carer who stole from pensioner spared jail

A carer who stole thousands of pounds from the Black Country pensioner she looked after for 18 years has been spared jail.


Male cancer patients face postcode lottery

The postcode lottery facing men with prostate cancer in the West Midlands can today be revealed.


Worker killed by JCB was not fully trained

A young factory worker who died after being crushed by a JCB at work had not been fully trained and was not certified to use it, an inquest heard.


Man who crashed father’s car is jailed

A drink driver from Willenhall who stole his father’s car and then set it on fire after crashing into a lamp post has been sent to prison for a year.


Free high-definition TV service rolls out

Viewers in parts of the West Midlands will be able to watch super-clear ‘high definition’ television for free from today.


Driver hit road sign and broke it in half

A speeding motorist, who was travelling up to 90mph on a dual carriageway crashed into a road sign, catapulting it into the path of an oncoming car, a court heard.


Pay rise for boss of Kraft

The boss of Cadbury owner, US food giant Kraft, picked up a 41 per cent hike in pay and bonuses last year, it was revealed today.


Looking back on 70 years of school life

From the days when boys took woodwork while girls did needlework right to the present day – a South Staffordshire high school has created an exhibition celebrating its 70-year history.

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