Albion sign Peter Odemwingie

Albion have completed the £2million signing of Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie – as they prepared to wrap up the £1.5million capture of Somen Tchoyi.


Bangla Lounge, Halesowen

As a stranger in Halesowen, I was keen to explore the town that recently became my home and find some nice spots to dine in, writes Lisa O’Brien.


George Elokobi signs new contract

Wolves defender George Elokobi today signed a new three-year contract at Molineux then waited to learn whether he will start at Everton.


£700k bill for gastric bands

More than £700,000 of taxpayers’ money has been spent on gastric bands for obese people in one Black Country borough over the past year.


West Midlands Police get knickers in a twist over thongs

Police in the West Midlands have been told not to wear brightly-coloured pants or visible thongs in a lesson in fashion which has caused anger amongst officers.


Police hunt public toilets pickpocket

A pickpocket has targeted male shoppers using public toilets in a Black Country town centre, police said today.


Plea after girl of 15 attacked and robbed of phone on bus

CCTV images of a young bus passenger police would like to talk to  following a robbery in the Black Country have been released.


Thousands descend on Weston Park for V Festival

Drivers were today caught up in miles of tailbacks on major routes leading to Weston Park as tens of thousands of fans headed to the V Festival.


Trouble-hit Bloxwich pub is saved for drinkers

A trouble-hit Black Country pub where drugs and an illegal pitbull dog were found has been saved, it emerged today.


M&B announces sell-off of 300 pubs

Birmingham-based pub firm Mitchells & Butlers today announced the sale of  around 300 pubs as part of its exit from the late-night high street bars market.

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