Karate skills run in the family

Arguments in this Black Country family’s household don’t usually last very long – because they are thought to be the first in Britain to all be karate black belts.


Morris Minor back at garage after 42 years

A vintage Morris Minor 1000 has been bought by the same Black Country garage which sold it as a new car – 42 years ago.


Steven Reid ready to prove a point

He has been discarded by his country and cast out by his club – now Steven Reid is ready to prove a point.


First picture of murder victim Charles Kelly released

The family of murdered Oldbury father-of-six Charles Kelly, who was stabbed on the doorstep, today released this picture to encourage witnesses to come forward.


Comic Dylan Moran to play Birmingham club dates

Comedian Dylan Moran has announced two Birmingham club dates as warm-ups to “polish” his full show material.


Marine hero Jonathan Crookes is repatriated

A Royal Marine from the Black Country who was killed in Afghanistan was brought home to Britain today.


Girl in 20ft fall from a window at her home

A five-year-old girl was airlifted to hospital after tumbling 20ft from an upstairs window at her home in Dudley.  The girl suffered leg and back injuries.


Villa will allow James Milner to leave

Villa boss Martin O’Neill has admitted England star James Milner wants to leave.


Charges to use rubbish tips could be on the way

Residents across Staffordshire could be charged a fee for dumping and recycling their rubbish at county tips under drastic plans to ease the budget.


AWM offering 326 staff voluntary redundancy

Doomed regional development agency Advantage West Midlands has offered its 326 staff voluntary redundancy, it was revealed today.

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