Botched bunion op woman awarded payout

A pensioner has been paid an undisclosed sum in damages by a Black Country hospital after a botched anaesthetic left her screaming in agony.


Fury as rubbish is uncollected for five weeks

A family from the Black Country is fuming after not having  their rubbish collected for five weeks. Binmen have told them their house was no longer included on their rounds.


Cyclists line up for charity race

An historic link between Wolverhampton and Newport was celebrated when a group of cyclists from the Welsh town set off from Molineux to ride the 100 miles to their own football ground.


Crematorium upgrade to cost close to £1m

Around £1million could be spent upgrading cremators at a Black Country Crematorium – including work to cope with large coffins, it was revealed today.


Victoria Medal of Honour for plantsman

Top Kingswinford plantsman John Massey has been awarded a much-coveted Victoria Medal of Honour for his valuable contribution to plantbreeding – the country’s premier award in horticulture.


Eric Pickles sounds the death knell for quangos

It is the bonfire of the quangos, sounding the death knell for three of the biggest Government-funded organisations in the West Midlands.


Rotary leader to be honoured at anniversary dinner

The life of a man who became world leader of Rotary International will be celebrated at an anniversary dinner tonight.


Michael Kightly reveals date for his Wolves return

Michael Kightly today handed Wolves a massive boost after revealing he will return to full training within two weeks and hopes to be fit for the start of the season.


Graham Dorrans: I never planned to leave Albion

Albion star Graham Dorrans today insisted he never  considered leaving The Hawthorns as he reflected on his new long-term contract.


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