Murder probe after man found in Stafford street

A man has been found murdered at his home in Stafford, sparking a police probe. A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the killing.


Woman in court on murder charge

A woman appeared in court today accused of murdering her husband in a house fire in Walsall.


Adlene Guedioura to play for Wolves

Adlene Guedioura is to make his long-awaited comeback for Wolves – and could make an imminent return to first-team contention.


Peter Odemwingie all set for Albion

Peter Odemwingie is on course to lead the Albion attack against Liverpool despite concerns over a thigh injury.


University students in skull prank

Three forensics students from the University of Wolverhampton posed alongside human remains for sick photos that were then posted on the internet.


Youths in punch-up on council coach trip to Blackpool

A group of Asian and Muslim teenagers started a fight in Blackpool after being taken on a taxpayer-funded trip to the seaside resort to stop them causing trouble at an English Defence League march in the Black Country.


Father’s fury at garden mess

Piles of rubbish have been left to fester for three months at an empty council house in the Black Country, prompting complaints from neighbour Andrew Lakin who is confronted with the eyesore every time he looks over his garden fence.


Bookies in police drug raid is closed

A betting shop in the Black Country was today shut following a drugs raid.


Tributes paid to tragic Connor Allen

Tributes were today paid to a Cannock teenager who died at his home after suffering a heart attack.


Motorists facing 18 months of roadworks

Motorists in Dudley face 18 months of traffic chaos as a major programme of roadworks affecting 64 streets in the town centre was unveiled today.

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