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MG to launch two new cars at Longbridge

MG is lining up two new cars at Longbridge to follow the debut of its first all-new car for 15 years in the UK.


New jobs promised as firm flies high

Dozens of new jobs are to be created at a major Black Country aeroplane systems manufacturer in the new year, it has been revealed.


Nine feared to have swine flu

Nine patients were today seriously ill and suspected of suffering from swine flu on a Black Country hospital ward where a woman with the disease died.


18,000 homes hit by power cut due to fault

Around 18,000 homes in Walsall were left without power in the second blackout in the area within weeks following a huge failure in the electricity supply network.


Illness sees Joan Collins miss more shows

Hollywood superstar Joan Collins has missed another two panto performances and it is not yet known when she will return to the Birmingham stage.


Shoplifters targeted four charity shops

Two shoplifters have avoided jail after going on a stealing spree at charity shops in a Black Country town centre.


Drink-driver swerved round cars on the M6

A drink-driver who swerved round cars on the M6 before stopping on the hard shoulder told police he was sitting in the driver’s seat looking for chewing gum, a court heard.


246 Wolverhampton Council staff are facing axe by spring

At least 246 staff will lose their jobs at Wolverhampton City Council by the end of March when the council will lose £20.4 million in grants, it can be revealed today.


Brave Becky loses cancer battle

A Black Country teenager who was granted her dream wish to meet Liverpool star Steven Gerrard and tour the club’s Anfield stadium has lost her fight against a brain tumour.

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