Jimmy Walker pens new Walsall deal

Jimmy Walker has pledged his future to Walsall after signing until the end of the season.


Wedding guest killed by knifeman, jury told

A knifeman murdered a wedding guest moments before stabbing his own stepbrother, a court heard.


Toy Story Jake gets stuck in the Claaaw machine!

A Toy Story-mad youngster sparked a rescue operation after following in the footsteps of his heroes Woody and Buzz Lightyear and climbing inside a toy-grabbing machine.


Home is left as a charred shell

This was all that remains of a bungalow in South Staffordshire today following a suspected arson attack.


Gang leader starts six-year gun sentence

The leader of a notorious Black Country street gang was beginning a six year prison sentence today after police found a loaded gun he had stashed under his girlfriend’s bed.


Police to revisit lay-by where Janine Downes’ body was dumped

Detectives are to revisit a lay-by near Wolverhampton where the body of murdered prostitute Janine Downes was dumped 20 years ago.


Murder suspect Marcus Bebb-Jones will be extradited

A professional gambler from the Midlands accused of killing his wife and dumping her body in an American national park will be extradited to the USA to stand trial.


Crane hot-wired as thieves hit Severn Valley Railway

Raiders at a Midland tourist spot hot-wired a crane before loading copper sheets worth about £70,000 in a “pre-planned and highly professional” attack.


X Factor’s One Direction ‘to split £2m’

Wolverhampton’s X Factor star Liam Payne was today rumoured to have hit the jackpot – after he and his One Direction mates reportedly split a cool £2million.


Alex’s handy skill for Britain’s Got Talent

You’ve got to hand it to teenager Alex Fletcher – who has reached the second round of Britain’s Got Talent with his unusual skill.

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