More than £5 million has been spent installing and operating CCTV cameras in Sandwell over the last three years, making it the second biggest spending local authority on security in the country, new figures reveal.
The number of historic trees due to be cut down from Walsall Arboretum has been slashed by more than a 100 following a review, it has emerged.
An accidental death verdict was today recorded at the inquest on Sedgley best man Patrick Cody who drowned in the lake at Patshull Park hotel and golf club during his best friend’s wedding reception.
Anne Hathaway and James Franco will present the Academy Awards in February next year, the youngest Oscar hosts for a while.
A bomb alert closed roads and disrupted bus services in the Black Country today after a passenger reported a suspect package on a double-decker today.
Captain Karl Henry today insisted Wolves can progress in the FA Cup after being given a winnable third round tie at Doncaster.
Wolves were this afternoon reeling from another injury blow after Jody Craddock was ruled out until the new year – as Michael Kightly faces another operation.
Stephen Hunt today insisted his first goal for Wolves could be the spark for his elusive form – after admitting being “hopeless”.
Gabby Agbonlahor is in contention to return to the Villa side for the Second City derby at Blues tomorrow.
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has paid tribute to his ‘support cast’ and wounded warriors.
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