Action call on yob-hit disused pub

A disused Stourport pub has become a magnet for late-night boozers and vandalism, it is claimed.


Sunbeam plant plan

Plans have been submitted for the transformation of Wolverhampton’s historic Sunbeam Factory.


Fuel price protesters are to hit the road

Campaigners are set to take to the streets of the West Midlands to protest against the rising cost of fuel – as prices at the pumps hit a record high.


Early take-off for new West Midlands Police helicopter

A new force helicopter to assist in West Midlands Police operations will take its first flight in July – one year after the previous one was destroyed by arsonists.


West Bromwich St George’s march gets drink ban warning

About 20,000 people are set to take to the streets of West Bromwich to celebrate St George’s Day this weekend.


Vaisakhi to draw crowds of 30,000

More than 30,000 people will parade through the streets of Sandwell and Birmingham as part of this year’s annual Vaisakhi celebrations on Sunday.


Wolverhampton water pipe road works unveiled

Full details of a £4 million project to replace ageing water mains in Wolverhampton, which is set to cause 18 months of road misery for motorists, were today unveiled.


West Midlands fire chief hits out at £23m control centre

A controversial £23 million fire control centre in the West Midlands is “unnecessary” and less advanced than one of those it is meant to be replacing, the head of the region’s fire authority has claimed.


Action promised on Cannock accident blackspot

Speed restrictions at a notorious Staffordshire accident blackspot could finally be enforced after a campaign by residents and local councils.


Mancienne eyes new loan spell

Michael Mancienne today opened the door to a return to Wolves next season.

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