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Birmingham’s game in hand on their relegation rivals ended in defeat as Chelsea moved into second place.

Council staff in Wolverhampton should lose their subsidised parking to help fund a reduction in fees for the paying public, according to an influential group of business leaders.

Controversial plans to reduce mileage payments for workers at Sandwell Council and save £1 million have been rubberstamped, despite threats of a walkout.

A killer was today behind bars after receiving a life sentence for the “senseless” murder of a Staffordshire factory worker whose body was found dumped in a suitcase.

Albion assistant boss Michael Appleton has put all thoughts of his own future on hold as he focuses on the Baggies’ survival battle.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has insisted the bigger picture of survival far outweighs the sub-plots involving their Premier League game with Fulham on Saturday.

Emile Heskey has hailed the impact of Darren Bent and believes his fellow striker will be top of the goalscoring charts at Villa for years to come.

A Midland estate agent has been honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony.

Ask the principal of a further education college what misconception of their college irks them most and it’s a good bet the reply will be: “Being called a school.”

Alliance 4 the Black Country, the professionals’ network for the region, is turning its attentions to keeping local talent in the West Midlands.