MoD Stafford future under threat

The future of MoD Stafford remained in doubt today after the Government announced the UK’s Defence Support Group workforce will be reduced by up to 600 jobs by 2013.


Halesowen parking bans scaled back after complaints

Sweeping parking bans near businesses and houses in Halesowen have been scaled back following more than 2,000 complaints and petitions to council chiefs, it emerged today.


What’s on in the West Midlands?

Amy Burns, Editor of the ticket gives us her weekly round-up of events happening across the region.


Take That fans camp overnight

Midlands Take That fans camp overnight at Villa Park in the hope of getting tickets for Progress Live 2011 tour.


Homes of the Week: Amazing apartments

In our property picture gallery this week we take a look at some of the most amazing apartments that the Black Country has to offer.


Brad Friedel set for new Villa deal

Villa manager Gerard Houllier has confirmed the club are prepared to offer Brad Friedel a new contact to take the evergreen goalkeeper into his forties.


Take That: It’s ticket chaos

A frenzy for Take That tickets jammed booking hotlines and crashed websites today – as touts snapped up seats in bulk and sold them on for five times their face value.


Pensioner tackles thug with air freshener

A would-be robber who was foiled by an air freshener-wielding pensioner has been locked up.


Woman aged 19 held over Wolverhampton murder

A 19-year-old woman was today under arrest on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed in the chest in Wolverhampton.


Kidderminster Harriers sold to former chairman

Kidderminster Harriers has been sold to former chairman David Reynolds, it was announced today.

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