Cat gives owners the thumbs-up

A polydactyl cat who has learned how to give his owners the thumbs-up has become an internet star.


Wolverhampton Council brings in charges for skips

Charges for having a skip on the road are being introduced while costs of putting up scaffolding and fences are to soar under council cuts in Wolverhampton.


Historic pub to be knocked down for new pool

An historic West Bromwich pub is set to be demolished to make way for a new £13 million swimming pool in the town.


Stray horses churn up football pitch

Stray horses were today running riot in the Black Country again today – this time churning up a football pitch and disturbing dog walkers near a nature reserve.


Bodybuilder guilty of wedding guest’s murder

A Bodybuilder was this afternoon found guilty of murdering a wedding reception guest in a night of violence in Bilston town centre.


Jobs joy at ThyssenKrupp Tallent

More than 150 new jobs have been created at an engineering plant in Cannock after a major investment project to relocate production facilities to the town.


‘Special moment’ for William and Kate

Prince William addresses students and fellow alumni at St Andrews as the university celebrates its 600th anniversary.


Wayne Hennessey’s pledge after derby error

Pain and hatred are not emotions usually associated with ice-cool shot-stopper Wayne Hennessey.


Job cuts revealed at Walsall Council

Hundreds of jobs will be axed, new care charges introduced and a market closed as a Black Country council agreed millions of pounds worth of cuts – amid protests and heckling from the public gallery.


Darren Bent is keen to hit the goal trail

Darren Bent insists he is refreshed, recharged and ready to fire Villa to a Premier League victory over Blackburn tomorrow as they return from an unplanned mid-season break.

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