Huge jump in reports of horses on the streets

More than 400 reports of stray horses roaming the streets have been received by Dudley Council in just under a month,  an increase that has been described as unprecedented by the authority.


Unemployment offers boost for army recruitment

Army recruitment is being stepped up in the Midlands to take advantage of a an increase in people looking to join the forces due to rising unemployment.


X Factor’s One Direction mobbed at airport

Wolverhampton’s X Factor star Liam Payne was forced to dash to the safety of a police van after he and his One Direction bandmates were mobbed by fans when they jetted into Heathrow Airport from America.


Tributes are paid to flamboyant ex-head

Tributes have been paid to a former Black Country headteacher who has died aged 92.


Turning back time to compare household bills

With talk of us heading into another recession and many people limiting their spend, Nicky Butler stepped back 100 years to see how we managed our household bills back then.


Petition over rail service is growing

Almost 4,500 campaigners have signed a petition to reinstate an axed rail service that served commuters in the Black Country.


Baggies’ Jeffrey Bruma chances fading

Albion’s hopes of landing Chelsea defender Jeffrey Bruma were today described as “very slim” by the teenager’s agent.


Wolves sign Adriano Basso

Wolves today signed Brazilian keeper Adriano Basso on a contract until the end of the season.


Villa set for transfer deadline-day scramble

Gerard Houllier faced a frantic transfer deadline day at Villa with as many as six players involved in potential deals before the window shuts.


Fernando Torres holds key to Ashley Young’s future

Fernando Torres’ impending £50m move to Chelsea could trigger a frantic transfer deadline day scramble which may see Liverpool raid Villa for Ashley Young.

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