EastEnders the big winner at Inside Soap Awards

EastEnders cast happy to win best soap at the Inside Soap Awards.


Stafford Hospital still has mixed sex wards

Mixed-sex wards have still not been completely eliminated at Stafford Hospital, according to the chief executive of Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.


GPs scupper Cannock health centre plan

A scheme to create a health centre in Cannock dealing with 10,000 patients has suffered a blow after GPs said it should be scrapped.


New attractions at West Midland Safari Park

A replica of an African village and woodland walk will be created in a planned £300,000 development at West Midland Safari Park.


Delight as travellers move out of illegal camp

Travellers who set up an illegal camp on green belt land near Wolverhampton, leaving elderly residents distraught, have moved out – for now.


Gerard Houllier explains FFF call

New Villa manager Gerard Houllier has explained his reasons for asking for a sabbatical from the French Football Federation.


Three facing jail over Aldridge arson

Three men were today facing jail for setting fire to a £1.8 million Aldridge mansion, which exploded into a fireball and left them fleeing for their lives.


Sandwell Homes property shops shut to save £400,000

Two property shops which allow people to browse and bid for new homes are to close, saving a Black Country borough’s biggest housing organisation about £400,000.


Corrie prepares for 50th anniversary

Coronation Street holds a launch party to mark their 50th anniversary celebrations.


A broken leg for Adlene Guedioura

Wolves were today reeling from a major blow after midfielder Adlene Guedioura broke his leg.

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