Denise Lewis tells of her unsung athletics hero

Wolverhampton’s Denise Lewis is urging – people to nominate the West Midlands’ unsung sporting heroes for an award. She tells Mark Andrews about the coach she says helped set her on the path to Olympic glory.


Review: Suzuki Swift SZ3

Suzuki has improved its popular supermini, the Swift – without radically altering its character, says Peter Carroll.


Lorry driver accused over Rugeley man’s death

A lorry driver today appeared in court charged with causing the death of a Rugeley man by dangerous driving.


New injury blow for Michael Kightly

Wolves head to the Carling Cup clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford troubled by another depressing blow for winger Michael Kightly.


Neighbours flee in Brierley Hill arson attack

Frightened residents were forced to flee their terraced homes after an arson attack today. Flames 20ft high tore through the roof of the property in Bent Street, Brierley Hill.


New bosses of Walsall’s Highgate Brewery revealed

The new bosses of  Walsall’s historic Highgate Brewery were today unveiled – and promised its famous ales will be back on the shelves by Friday.


Take That tour to call at Villa Park

The fully-reformed Take That today announced they will be heading to Birmingham as part of a new UK tour – their first as a five-piece for years.


Woverhampton City Council will axe 100 jobs to save cash

More than 100 jobs will be axed and funding for school meals slashed at Wolverhampton City Council as bosses try to cut almost £26 million off the authority’s budget in one year, it emerged today.


Wolverhampton water cut-off payouts refused

Severn Trent workers were today visiting homes damaged after a water main burst in the Black Country to discuss paying for repairs – as the 10,000 customers left without running water were told they will not be compensated.


A £3.5 million scheme to improve Kidderminster railway station has hit a new delay because of uncertainty over funding and it now has no start date.

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