Coach firms lose out as Royal Wedding hits trade

Coach companies in the West Midlands today revealed they would lose thousands of pounds in lost bookings because of people cancelling trips on the day of the Royal Wedding.


HS2 noise levels can be heard at roadshow

Those living along the route of the Government’s proposed HS2 high-speed Birmingham to London rail line will be able to “test” how noisy the trains will be.


Action call as horses trap people in homes

Terrified homeowners are asking council chiefs to hurry up and seize stray horses that are causing havoc on the streets of Tipton.


Museum given rare artwork made by soldier

Artwork thought to have been crafted from a military uniform during the Second Boer War has been handed over to the Staffordshire Regiment Museum.


Warm welcome for X Factor’s Mary Byrne

X Factor contestant and former supermarket worker Mary Byrne was back behind the till at Tesco when she visited the Black Country to meet fans.


Flash Harry brings splash of colour

Bird-lover Cyril Randle could not believe his eyes when he spotted this brightly-coloured parakeet in his back garden in the Black Country.


Pat’s 68 lengths for her 68th birthday

A pensioner has taken the charity plunge by completing 68 lengths of a swimming pool to mark her 68th birthday.


Gerard Houllier’s battle cry at Villa

Villa boss Gerard Houllier has made a passionate battle cry to everyone at the club to give their all for the “eight wars” they face between now and the end of the season.


Point a game not enough for Walsall

Fearless Walsall boss Dean Smith has admitted the Saddlers need more than a point a game to survive – but is relishing the fight.


Matt Jarvis’ vow on England future

Wolves winger Matt Jarvis has vowed ‘this is just the start’ after winning his first England cap.

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