Councillor found guilty over racist joke

A Black Country councillor who emailed a joke which sparked a racism row has been found guilty of breaching the council’s code of conduct.


Jo sheds eight stone to keep up with daughter

Black Country teaching assistant Jo Webster has shed eight stone – the equivalent of a small woman – in just over a year.


Man denies leaving his ex-fiancee to tram fate

A retired policeman today denied leaving his ex-fiancee in “cold blood” to be struck and killed by a Midland Metro on tram tracks in Wolverhampton.


Tragic patient died of blood clot, aged 21

A father-to-be died from a massive blood clot hours after returning  home from a hospital which had treated him for a broken arm, an inquest heard.


Jimmy Walker to face his former club

Walsall goalkeeper Jimmy Walker could have been facing off against the Saddlers this weekend – but for snow and a faulty fax machine.


Peter Odemwingie a Hawthorns hero

Back home Peter Odemwingie was cast as Superman.


This is THE game for Mick McCarthy

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has left his players in no doubt as to the importance of the Black Country derby after declaring – “this is THE biggest game for the club.”


The Pitch, Bridge Street, Walsall

Check out our pictures of revellers enjoying a great night out at The Pitch in Bridge Street, Walsall.


Metal thieves target 10 homes in one night

Metal thieves stole lead from 10 bungalows in one night after climbing on to the roofs as pensioners slept.


Single: Pink, Perfect

She’s been on the scene for well over a decade churning out pop rock tracks full of girl power attitude.

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