Blow for Dudley Zoo scheme as AWM rethinks £5m

Advantage West Midlands has pulled the plug on £5 million pledged funding for Dudley Zoo’s long-anticipated transformation, it has emerged.


Police hunt Metro metal thieves

These two suspected metal thieves were being hunted by detectives today after making off with cable from a Midland Metro stop in the Black Country.


Rock venue JB’s in peril of shutting up shop

Owners of troubled Black Country rock venue JB’s today revealed it will be forced to close after the annual New Year’s party if visitor numbers do not improve.


The Kids are ready to make comedy debut

The Kids – three new comedy characters – are being introduced by a Black Country theatre group at its latest show.


Duran Duran and Mark Ronson hit Birmingham

Pop legends Duran Duran and super producer Mark Ronson took over a music store in Birmingham, signing autographs and posing for pictures pictures with hundreds of fans.


Grandfather is top German student at age of 91

A grandfather-of-five has become the oldest student in Britain to achieve a languages qualification – at the grand age of 91.


Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo handed selection poser

Roberto Di Matteo is facing a selection dilemma for Albion’s clash with Bolton on Saturday after Gabriel Tamas returned to full training.


Villa boss Gerard Houllier happy to take risks

New boss Gerard Houllier today revealed the secret behind his perfect start to life at Villa – taking risks.


Smith leads support for under-fire Saddlers boss

Manny Smith today revealed Walsall’s players are desperate for boss Chris Hutchings to stay after relieving the pressure on the under fire chief.


Wolves fear for homesick Jelle van Damme

Jelle van Damme today admitted his Wolves career could be on borrowed time after revealing he is struggling to settle in England.

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