October « 2010 « « Express & Star

Jail for man who mugged woman, 89

A robber who targeted an 89-year-old woman in a Wolverhampton park for £12 was beginning a four-year jail sentence today.

Arsonists strike at old primary school

Arsonists set fire to a former school in the Black Country, bringing scores of residents out on to the streets to watch as smoke and flames billowed from the building.

Wolverhampton bus station overhaul moves on

The £22.5 million overhaul of Wolverhampton bus station is moving into its next phase with the last of three new walkways being installed.

Armed gang hunt after Sandwell robberies

A gang of 10 is being hunted after four street robberies took place over three hours in Sandwell.

Headless horseman for Halloween

A teenager will be transformed into a headless horseman this Halloween in a bid to raise cash for a West Midland hospital.

£10,000 for Kings Hill Park bulbs

Almost £10,000 has been earmarked for planting bulbs in a Black Country park – in a move branded ridiculous and a waste of money.

A34 red route scheme extended

Traffic restrictions were coming into place on a major route in the Black Country today as a £1 million red route scheme was extended.

Royal Brierley Crystal name vanishes from region

The Black Country’s famous Royal Brierley Crystal name has vanished from the region for good after more than 200 years, it was revealed today.

Rare Sunbeam to go under the hammer

It cost £525 new in 1903. But more than a century on, a rare Wolverhampton-built Sunbeam car is expected to fetch up to £180,000 when it goes on sale at auction.