Lovesick blind man jailed for arson

A lovesick man has been jailed for starting a fire outside the home of a blind neighbour who rejected his romantic advances.


Pet cat shot by cruel air gun thugs

A young cat was forced to have a pellet removed from her shoulder after being shot by an air gun.


Mother in court over rubbish left in road

A woman from Wolverhampton paid a stranger to get rid of her rubbish only for it to be dumped it on the side of a road, a court heard.


Jail for workers in £47k fittings theft

A supervisor and an employee with Black Country bathroom giants Aqualux have been jailed for a £47,000 conspiracy to steal fittings from their own firm.


M6 moggy found 65 miles from home

A pet cat who sparked a frantic search after going missing has been found safe and well in Wolverhampton – 65 miles along the M6 from her home.


New Metro stop is given the nod

A new Metro stop is set to  be built in Sandwell following talks between transport company Centro and residents in the area.


Fly-tip eyesore outside pub

This is the mess that has been left by fly-tippers at a Black Country pub.


‘Yappie’ loses cancer battle

A Black Country haulier known as a “tough guy” has died aged 65, after losing his fight against cancer.


Connor aims for stardom after Billy Elliot success

Teenager Connor Doyle has stars in his eyes and the world at his feet.


Brave Buck Chinn loses cancer battle

Football fans’ champion and lifelong Aston Villa supporter Buck Chinn has lost his battle against cancer.

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