Damage from protest forces centre to shut

Around £3,000 of damage has forced a community centre to close for at least a week following violent clashes at a Sikh protest in the Black Country.


Jean Martyn’s ready for Britain’s Got Talent semi-final

A world-renowned organist from South Staffordshire today spoke of her excitement as she prepares to win the hearts of TV viewers on tonight’s live semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent.


Council puts washer and chairs on plastic

A council paid for a washing machine, dining chairs and a £2,006 stay at a hotel using taxpayer-funded credit cards, it has emerged.


Fault found in building’s glass front

This futuristic glass-fronted building is being hailed as the latest landmark on the Walsall town centre skyline.


Job hopes start to rise as firms on the mend

A mini jobs boom is on the way to the Black Country as a string of recovering manufacturing companies start recruiting to cope with a surge of new work.


Homes plan for college campus site

Up to 80 homes could be built on the site of a Black Country college campus under plans revealed today.


Jody Craddock nets new Wolves deal

Jody Craddock has won his battle for another year’s contract at Molineux.


Kings of Leon at the Ricoh Arena – concert review

Arriving in a haze of gold fireworks and pink fog, even the rain stopped to make way for Kings of Leon as they stepped on stage in the Midlands last night.


EastEnders star in tribute at Robin 2

Former EastEnders star John Altman is to play a gig in Wolverhampton this summer as a tribute to his late friend and Auf Wiedersehen Pet actor Gary Holton.


Chris Brunt expecting Scott Carson to stay at West Brom

Albion captain Chris Brunt today handed predecessor Scott Carson a vote of confidence as the Baggies continued their keeper hunt.

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