Wolverhampton University graduates getting jobs

Almost 90 per cent of Wolverhampton University graduates have found jobs or are continuing their studies six months after graduating.


Housing plans for Corngreaves Hall mansion submitted

Plans for a new housing development that will bring a landmark Black Country mansion house back into use have been submitted to council chiefs.


Wolverhampton College lecturer Mandy Finn stabbed to death

A college lecturer has been stabbed to death at her Black Country home and another teacher arrested on suspicion of murder.


Wannabe policeman pulled over drivers

A wannabe policeman fitted blue flashing lights to his Ford Focus and pulled drivers over on West Midlands roads after failing to get a job in the force, a court heard.


Walsall Council staff asked to go as jobs axe looming

Letters have been sent out to more than 1,300 workers at Walsall Council asking them to take voluntary redundancy.


Stafford Hospital inquiry told of horror scenes

The inquiry into Stafford Hospital has been told of horrific scenes on wards – and a blunder by Government health officials.


Royal seal of approval for RSA Academy

The Duke of Edinburgh has officially opened a £35 million new school in the Black Country.


Wagner favourite for X factor final

Wagner Carrilho today became a very unlikely favourite to make it to the final of X Factor.


Anger as vehicle is locked in Merry Hill car park

A childminder from the Black Country was left ‘fuming’ after finding her car locked in at a Merry Hill store’s car park late at night – just as she was due to collect her 14-year-old son from a youth club.


Hall Green Primary School old friends meet again

Former staff and students of a Black Country school were re-united at an event held to celebrate its 70th anniversary. 

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