Couple tell of blaze nightmare at home

An elderly couple have told how they fled from their home with their dog as a blaze raged through the roof.


Grandfather beaten to death in his home

A man from Smethwick has been found guilty of beating a vulnerable grandfather to death in his own home.


Merry Hill to charge for mobility scooters

Shoppers hiring mobility scooters and pushchairs at the Merry Hill shopping centre are to be charged for the first time, it was revealed today.


Sandwell Council spending £500,000 on electric cars

A fleet of electric cars costing £500,000 is being bought by Sandwell Council, it has been revealed.


Council tax rise of 440 per cent is no joke

A council tax freeze was one of the few saving graces after the coalition government slashed public spending.


Tax breaks boost for local businesses

Tax breaks, relaxed planning laws and superfast broadband will be offered to businesses as part of a new Black Country Enterprise Zone.


Wolves come first for Michael Kightly

Michael Kightly has insisted he is happy to sit out the season if it means Wolves stay up.


Villa pride key for Stewart Downing

Stewart Downing believes “personal pride” should be all the motivation his Villa team-mates need to stave off the threat of Premier League relegation.


Wolves decide on seven youngsters

Wolves today announced new deals for five homegrown youngsters and released two players.


Hotel admission on death blaze

The owners of a hotel where three people from Staffordshire died in a blaze have admitted breaching health and safety regulations.

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