Cocker spaniel tops list of unusual gifts

Meals, beauty vouchers and a cocker spaniel dog are among thousands of pounds worth of gifts that Black Country health workers have received in the line of duty, it emerged today.


Teenager in violent robbery is locked up

A teenager from the Black Country who was embroiled in a robbery that saw a homeowner tied up by masked men, while his girlfriend was threatened, was today behind bars.


Merry Hill has new boss

Merry Hill Shopping Centre has a new manager – an American imported from Illinois.


Bus service offer rejected by bosses

Bus passengers in the Black Country today claimed they had been left stranded after an offer to replace their old bus service was rejected by transport chiefs.


Vintage pub celebrates 500 years

A pub thought to be one of the oldest in the Black Country is celebrating its 500th anniversary.


Historic business scoops award

Walsall’s folk made saddles for the world – but few in the world knew of its importance, for the town’s saddlers hid their light beneath a bushel.


Fans flock to see Chitty Chitty Bang bang

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the legendary  car that starred in a feature film and spawned a successful stage show, flew into the Black Country at the weekend to delight young fans.


Albion youngsters tipped for big careers

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo today predicted more academy youngsters will make their mark in the first team after their international success.


Saddlers told to stay in shape

Chris Hutchings today warned his Walsall squad against piling on the pounds as they cannot afford to return to training overweight.


Blues pull out of race to sign Charles N’Zogbia

Birmingham today withdrew from the race to sign Wigan winger Charles N’Zogbia.

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