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James Morrison and Steven Reid today emerged as fresh injury doubts for Albion’s trip to Everton as Chris Brunt began a race to be fit.

The average cost of renting accommodation in the West Midlands increased again last month, according to figures published today.

Defiant Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today insisted his belief in himself and his players hasn’t been shaken by the damaging run of results.

Library services across 14 West Midland councils are in line to be merged under new cost-cutting plans which are due to be unveiled today.

Friends of a college lecturer stabbed to death at home were trying to come to terms with the tragedy today, as a colleague accused of murdering her was appearing in court.

A war veteran died after being found in appalling conditions at Walsall Manor Hospital, an inquest heard. Hospital chiefs have apologised to the family of Leslie Westwood.

A club-goer has walked free from court after being cleared of trying to shoot dead two bouncers at a Black Country nightclub in an alleged row over a hat.

A bank worker who is accused of stealing £60,000 from customers’ accounts at a Black Country bank has appeared in court to face theft and fraud charges.

Controversial plans to flood part of the South Staffordshire green belt to create a 200-boat marina have been recommended for approval by council officers, it emerged today.

The number of Big Issue selling points in Wolverhampton city centre has been halved as part of a new blitz on begging, police revealed today.