Judge due to sum up in murder trial

A judge was today due to sum up the case against a couple accused of killing a three-year-old Black Country boy.


Joy as Staffordshire Hoard hits £3.3m target

The Staffordshire Hoard will now be on permanent display at museums in the Midlands after fundraisers hit their £3.3 million target almost a month ahead of schedule.


Horses on the loose in town

More than 30 horses are tethered illegally or running loose in just one area of Dudley, it has emerged.


Uncertainty over child neglect deaths

The Government does not know exactly how many youngsters are dying from neglect while under the watch of social workers, its children’s champion has admitted.


Cannabis grown to ‘keep afloat’

A shop worker from Wolverhampton who grew cannabis at her home to “keep afloat” financially after quitting work to look after her terminally-ill partner has narrowly avoided jail.


Tragedy of horse rider in big fall

A Staffordshire grandmother who was left paralysed following a fall off a horse died more than a year later after contracting pneumonia, an inquest heard.


Payout over needle drama at Starbucks

A family whose 10-month-old baby stabbed herself in the mouth with a used syringe found in Starbucks in Birmingham have been awarded more than £7,500 compensation by the American coffee giant.


Shilton talks England and Wolves

Legendary England keeper Peter Shilton talks about England’s World Cup chances as well as revealing his love for Wolves.


Wogan twins are now a big internet hit

It is more than 20 years old, but has become a very modern hit on the internet.


Baggies boss waiting on loan signings

Albion will wait until deadline day before deciding whether to make a final plunge into the transfer market.

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