While nothing can excuse that moustache, Bob Ainsworth, the former defence secretary who took the H out of ‘elicopters, has at last spoken some common sense, writes Peter Rhodes.
Cuts to education? How about cuts in welfare payments to persuade my work-shy temping team to actually turn up for work? writes Charlie Cashdan.
Pictures, sent in by readers, as the West Midlands is hit by an Arctic blast which threatens to last all week.
Britons face a third day stranded in airports amid warnings of further flight cancellations and yet more heavy snow.
Photos from across the Express & Star region as the big freeze hits the West Midlands hard.
The Black Country derby between Albion and Wolves at the Hawthorns has been called off because of snow.
Villa’s Premier League match with Wigan has been called off on the advice of Greater Manchester Police.
Birmingham’s Premier League home game with Newcastle has been called off because of the weather.
Heavy snowfall hit the West Midlands today, causing chaos on the road and air networks.
Christmas shoppers playing catch-up were shelling out more than £4 billion this weekend on what is set to be the biggest festive spree of the year.
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