Benefits cheats in Sandwell got away with nearly £2 million in overpayments after fiddling claims forms, it was revealed today.
Plans to bring a 112-year-old Black Country brewery back up to scratch following its reopening could be given a helping hand by Walsall Council, the authority’s regeneration chief has revealed today.
A legendary judo champion from the Black Country who became one of the sport’s biggest international stars is battling cancer.
Motorists caught driving more than 10mph above the speed limit will escape points on their licence under new proposals aimed at raising funds to keep speed cameras activated.
A group of travellers have been allowed to stay at the home they set up in the Black Country eight years ago after council bosses withdrew legal action forcing them out.
Parents across the Black Country and Staffordshire enjoyed an extra special present as their own bundles of joy were born on Christmas Day.
A grandfather from the Black Country is looking forward to the new year with fresh hope after winning a battle for £28,000 funding to help fight his brain tumour.
A tribute concert in honour of drummer and Black Country Royal Marine Jonathan Crookes will be held in the spring.
A paedophile nurse who sexually abused two young girls has been banned from the profession for life.
Bids from construction companies across Europe are being sought to build a new multi-million pound leisure centre in the Black Country.
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