Villa deny boss O’Neill has quit

Villa have moved to deny reports that Martin O’Neill has quit as manager.


Hilton takes on landmark hotel site

The landmark Fox Hotel in Wolverhampton is to be knocked down and replaced by a Hilton in a £15 million redevelopment, it was revealed today.


Driver faces jail over man’s death

An uninsured and unlicenced driver who mowed down and killed a pedestrian in Wolverhampton while showing off in his father’s Mercedes was facing a lengthy prison sentence today.


Strike by binmen is off

A planned strike by Sandwell binmen has been called off following emergency talks with the council, it was announced today.


‘Faith healer’ demonstrates techniques in court

An alleged bogus faith healer accused of conning Black Country people out of thousands of pounds told a jury he has a gift passed down through generations.


Baths rubble protest to council by families

They watched as their beloved baths were torn down – and the residents of Coseley have locked horns once again with the people they hold responsible for their demise.


Romanians admit stealing M6 metal

Two members of a four-strong Romanian gang who stole metal intended for M6 gantries have been caught and convicted.


Former council leader’s private funeral

The funeral of former council leader Bill Thomas will be shrouded in “absolute privacy”, it was announced today.


Chops and changes in butcher’s 50 years

A butcher from Wolverhampton who remembers delivering meat to customers by bicycle is celebrating 50 years in the trade.


More than 1,000 object to ward closures

More than 1,000 people have signed a petition opposing ward closures at Rowley Regis Hospital.

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