Tragedy as asthma attack kills boy, seven

A seven-year-old boy from the Black Country has died suddenly after a chronic asthma attack, leaving his family devastated.


5,500 street parties to celebrate the big day

More than 5,500 street parties will be held to celebrate the Royal Wedding – but figures released today reveal a distinct north-south divide.


Firm’s plans to expand means jobs

A Midland manufacturing firm that lost 350 workers in the recession is planning a huge multi-million pound expansion that will create new jobs.


Overtime bill for West Midlands Police up to £18m

The cost of overtime for West Midlands Police has jumped by almost 60 per cent in the last decade, new figures reveal today.


Spending by councils revealed

Face painting, sculptures, karting treats for problem schoolchildren and fun park meetings for teachers – these are just some of the things paid for by West Midland councils using public money.


Hall blaze a baptism of fire for Charles

Just eight months into his new job in 1947, Charles Johnson found himself fighting a ferocious fire as it swept through historic Himley Hall.


Hodgson’s cash warning to Albion

Roy Hodgson has warned Albion they will need to splash cash to consolidate their place in the Premier League.


Mick McCarthy calls for fans noise

Mick McCarthy today called on Wolves fans to turn Molineux into a cauldron of hostility between now and the end of the Premier League season.


Adams furious as Wolves miss out

Team boss Peter Adams hit out at two controversial decisions after Wolves just failed to snatch victory.


Bosses showing support for Houllier

Bosses Roy Hodgson and Mick McCarthy have sent their best wishes to Gerard Houllier as the Villa boss continues his recovery from his latest health scare.

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