World’s highest restaurant opens in Dubai

The world’s highest restaurant has opened its doors in Dubai, located at over 400 metres above ground in the world’s tallest skyscraper.


Funding crisis for top independent school

The future of a top independent school in Stone is in doubt after a trustees group announced it is to withdraw funding.


Postman who opened mail facing jail

A postman who worked in the Black Country for 23 years faces jail after he admitted opening mail and stealing the cash inside.


Wolves may not make more signings

Wolves today entered the final seven days of the transfer window with manager Mick McCarthy insisting his squad is good enough to stay up without further improvements.


Driver miraculously escapes high-speed motorway smash

Watch as a Canadian driver miraculously escapes a serious motorway accident thanks to his quick reactions that he says he honed playing video games.


Steel prices set to soar by 60 per cent

Steel prices are set to soar by 60 per cent this year — providing a boom for some Black Country firms but potentially increasing the region’s problem with metal theft.


Shugborough Hall to reveal the life of an earl

Visitors to Staffordshire’s famous Shugborough Hall will get their first ever look at the private living quarters of the Queen’s late cousin Lord Patrick Lichfield.


Stephen Ward’s challenge to Wolves

Stephen Ward has insisted Wolves aren’t at the end of the road after Saturday’s 3-0 drubbing against Liverpool and challenged the team to finish the season strongly again.


Shire Oak School awaits academy decision

A secondary school in Walsall has applied to be an academy – and will this week find out if it has been successful.


Kyle Walker returns to Villa squad

Villa defender Kyle Walker will be included in the squad for their Premier League clash with Wigan after he returned to training today.

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