Back to drawing board for spa plans

Plans for a multi-million redevelopment of an historic South Staffordshire hotel have been withdrawn, it was announced today.


‘Bomber’ Brown to be made freeman of Sandwell

Baggies legend Tony “Bomber” Brown will be made an honorary freeman of Sandwell.


Speed camera plan is scrapped

Plans for more speed cameras in a Black Country borough have been scrapped, it was announced today.


Gambling debts claim over stab murder case

A former Walsall man desperate for cash to pay off spiralling gambling debts carried out a robbery leaving a student victim dead, a court heard.


Housebuilder wins top award

A local firm has been officially confirmed as one of the highest quality housebuilders anywhere in the country after scoring the best possible result in this year’s Home Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction survey.


JB’s to host Brit Rock festival again

JB’s in Dudley is set to host the third annual British Rock ‘n’ Metal Fest  in September, with 12 bands on the bill and advance tickets costing just £10.


Djemba-Djemba fails Albion medical

Albion today dramatically called off their bid to sign Eric Djemba-Djemba after the midfielder failed a medical.


Limo hire firm fined £10k for illegal ride

A car company was caught illegally carrying 10 teenagers to a party in a Hummer during a crackdown on luxury limos used for school proms in the Black Country, a court heard.


Miracle escape for driver

A 75-year-old driver had a lucky escape from this wrecked car, after it careered off a main road, hurtled down a wooded embankment and landing on its roof in a South Staffordshire country lane.


Nurse suspended over sex with heart transplant patient

A nurse who began a sexual relationship with a seriously ill patient has been suspended for a year.

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