Simon Pegg on films and fatherhood

Simon Pegg admits his priorities have changed since he became a dad.


Woman faces OAP road death charge

A middle-aged woman will appear in court today charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a pensioner was killed in a collision.


It’s all black and white on the night for TV fan

Colour television transformed World Cup watching 40 years ago but vintage fan Ian Kennedy will be turning back the clock to watch the 2010 tournament in good old-fashioned black and white.


Tow truck gang grabs cars to sell as scrap

Thieves posing as tow-truck drivers have taken up to 30 cars from outside houses and car parks in the Black Country before selling them on as scrap.


Wolves set to complete Jelle van Damme signing

Wolves are poised to complete the £2.5m signing of Jelle van Damme over the weekend as Chris Iwelumo looks set to finalise a £500,000 switch to Burnley.


Flag flying by binmen is banned

Patriotic binmen in the Black Country have been banned from flying St George’s Cross flags during the World Cup – amid health and safety fears, it was revealed today.


West Bromwich Albion forced into Pablo Ibanez wait

West Bromwich Albion might have to wait until Tuesday to announce Pablo Ibanez as their third summer signing – but his free transfer remains on track.


M6 lanes blocked in crash

A collision between a car and a caravan shut two lanes of the M6 near Great Barr today.


Lianne Smith sent farewell letter

A former Staffordshire woman accused of killing her two children in a Spanish hotel room compiled a farewell letter and a selection of photographs of her and her family on holiday, it was revealed today.


Aston Villa linked with move for Carlton Cole

Villa were today linked with a double-raid on West Ham for striker Carlton Cole and wideman Valon Behrami.

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