Teenager gives kidney to help sick brother

When Karl Preen heard his older brother needed a kidney transplant he did not hesitate to come to the rescue.


Anger over parking campaign

Shoppers failing to park perfectly within bays in a Black Country town have been fined in a “heavy-handed” crackdown which has prompted a string of complaints.


Buyers rush for Nurse Edith’s story

The memoirs of a district nurse from the Black Country are set to top the Sunday Times bestseller list after being republished.


Children visited by Arnhem veteran

Stories of comradeship were shared with Black Country pupils at a special event to celebrate a Second World War veteran’s 96th birthday.


Golden ticket offer for safari park fans

A teenage chocolatier has turned Willy Wonka for real by putting golden tickets in his chocolate bars to win days out at a top Midland attraction.


Milestone for miracle baby Karan

When Karan Dhillon was born he weighed less than a bag of sugar and his parents were warned he had just a one per cent chance of survival.


Barns scheme may offer slice of history

House hunters could soon be able to buy a slice of an historic country estate in Wolverhampton, under plans unveiled today.


Ladybird books turn back time

They are loved the world over and have been read by generations – now a history of Ladybird books is set to evoke those childhood days.


Site work moving forward at hospice

Construction of the multi-million pound Walsall Hospice is taking shape as the 20-year campaign for the much-needed centre edges closer to its target.


Students give their own take on Kesha’s Tik Tok

Wolverhampton University students took time out to perform their very own lipdub to Kesha’s Tik Tok.

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