Pensioner is killed in pile-up at crossroads

An elderly woman was killed and her husband suffered a suspected broken pelvis in a collision involving five cars on a busy Midland road.


Woman ‘admits killing family’

A Lichfield woman has admitted suffocating her two children who were found dead in a Spanish hotel room, according to reports today.


Toaster smoke causes drama

A pensioner had to be revived by firefighters after her Black Country bungalow filled with smoke from a toaster.


Gunshots leave neighbours shocked

Neighbours spoke of their shock today after a gunman fired shots at a home along a leafy cul-de-sac in the Black Country.


Bus firm policy U-turn relief for pensioners

Pensioners were relieved today after National Express dropped a “ridiculous” policy forcing passengers to walk 300 yards across Wolverhampton to change buses.


Fire attack spree hits high-value vehicles

Arsonists are targeting high-value lorries and diggers in a spate of crimes sweeping part of the Black Country.


Glorious sunshine coming our way

Prepare for the hottest weekend of the year – but enjoy it while it lasts because cold winds and rain are set to return.


Conference suite open at The Public

Controversial £72 million arts centre The Public has opened its own conference suite in a bid to get more people through the doors.


Drivers hit with parking penalty

More than 20 drivers have been fined since a crackdown was launched targeting motorists trying to avoid parking charges in Wolverhampton.


Repairs crisis threat to dog rescue centre

Dogs may have to be moved out of a Wolverhampton rescue centre if urgent repairs to the kennels are not made, it emerged today.

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