Buckets to be brought in for Sandwell foodstuffs

Controversial slop buckets will be introduced to 128,000 households in a Black Country borough next year, Sandwell Council has confirmed.


Chris Hutchings vows to fight on

Under-fire Walsall manager Chris Hutchings has vowed to fight on amid calls for him to quit after the Saddlers’ 4-1 shocker against Tranmere.


West Bromwich Building Society bid is denied

The West Bromwich Building Society today distanced itself from reports it could become part of a new “super-mutual”.


Netherton’s new sign brings a taste of Hollywood

A teenager is helping to put a Black Country town on the map after designing a new sign to greet visitors in the style of the famous Hollywood landmark.


Rethink on tree plan at Featherstone prison after outcry

Controversial landscaping plans to plant just eight trees to shield homes in Featherstone from the village’s new superprison will be drawn up again following complaints from residents.


Fans go crazy to get near Peter Andre

As thousands of screaming girls caused pandemonium to get near Mysterious Girl heartthrob Peter Andre – the question was, who needs Katie Price to pull in the crowds?


Why we think wildcard Wagner has X Factor

Resistance is futile, the whole country has gone wild for Wagner. Elizabeth Joyce finds out why.


Confusion as Walsall bins are not taken away

Bins are going uncollected at homes in the Black Country as binmen adjust to major changes to their rounds. Changes to rubbish collections in Walsall came into force at the start of the month.


Barry Ferguson slams Blues’ critics

Midfielder Barry Ferguson has hit back at Birmingham’s critics and insisted Blues don’t deserve to be slammed.


Walsall firm’s support for new Tyne tunnel

It is costing £260 million to make, will be more than six miles long and will not be completed until next year.

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