Black Country boys’ big adventure

A trio of Black Country kickboxers will be gunning for glory on a global stage when they head to the ISKA World Championship in Spain next week.


Forgotten war heroes honoured at last

Relatives of two First World War servicemen who have had their names added to a Black Country memorial have shared their stories. David Lumb reports.


Vegan cats – the terror of the vegetable patch

World Vegan Month is at hand and it’s not just humans who are being encouraged to avoid all animal products.


Fans do timewarp for Birmingham Rocky Horror Show

Crowds have been dressing up for performances of The Rocky Horror Show at Birmingham Alexandra Theatre.


Villa 2 Burnley 1

Substitutes Emile Heskey and Stewart Downing scored the goals as 10-man Villa needed extra-time to book their place in the Carling Cup quarter-finals.


Setback for £36m Stafford bypass

The proposed £36 million bypass designed to ease congestion around Stafford is now in the balance amid a series of Government cuts.


What exactly is damp and how do you treat it?

When you hear the phrase “damp” in association with a property, it usually in refers to the presence of unwanted moisture within the fabric of the building.


Tricks and tips for effective rat control in a business premises

An article providing practical advice on rat control for business proprietors.


The cockroach and commercial properties

The cockroach is a form of vermin that holds a reputation like no other. Unsightly in appearance, the cockroach has turned up in all sorts of places, and often presents unwanted publicity to a number of businesses throughout the world.


Strictly Zumba Dance: Have you caught the latest latin bug?

Zumba dance is the latest craze to sweep the nation from (where else?) Latin America. The great thing about this dance style is that it’s an incredibly effective way of working out – because you’ll love it so much – you’ll barely even notice you’re exercising!

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