Baby boom on the way following bad winter

The Black Country appears set for a baby boom – and it could all be down to the bad winter.


Homes plan for historic printing site

A multi-million pound new housing development built on the site of an historic Black Country printing factory is almost complete.


Tiger cub stuffed into suitcase by smugglers

A tiger cub was found drugged and hidden in a suitcase at an airport in Thailand.


Homes of the Week: Great gardens

This week, on homes of the week, we’re looking at some of the best gardens available in the Black Country.


Jamie Ball’s last stop on the title trail

Coseley light middleweight Jamie Ball will be looking to lay down some championship credentials when he steps through the ropes at Wolverhampton Civic Hall.


Double take in fight against crime

Criminals in the Black Country will be left double taking as identical twins take to the beat in their role as special constables.


First glimpse of new-look college

A college building in Stafford ravaged by fire more than two years ago is to rise from the ashes in a £13 million project, it has been announced.


The best keeper England never had

Matt Murray was the best goalkeeper Wolves rarely had and the best goalkeeper England never had.


Stafford Hospital boss: Cash should be for patients

Public money being spent by Stafford Hospital to prepare for a major inquiry could be better used caring for patients, according to hospital bosses.


Jody Craddock is wary of Newcastle

If Wolves weren’t already aware of how tricky the game against Newcastle could be then last week’s 6-0 slaughter of Villa confirmed it.

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