Man died after booze binge in bet with pal

A man died after downing a bottle of vodka in a £200 bet with his best friend, an inquest heard.


Lib-Dem leader’s wife is caught on camera

These images show the moment the wife of a political party leader took an election leaflet from a letterbox and replaced it with one of her husband’s.


Car crashes into front gardens

This was the scene as a car skidded off a busy road and crashed through two front gardens in the Midlands.


Patients’ gripes on rude hospital staff

Standards, a lack of care and rude staff were among the complaints investigated by Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital, it emerged today.


£3,700 blown on ‘racist’ email probe

More than £3,700 was spent investigating a complaint about a Black Country councillor who sparked a racism row with a joke email, it was revealed today.


Car park complaints probed

Patients and relatives visiting a hospital have been using a car park set up without planning permission, it was revealed today.


First MG6 in country is delivered

The first MG6 in the country was delivered to delighted new owners at a Black Country dealership.


Boss defends staff and tells of progress

The former regional manager for the Healthcare Commission has said the new NHS watchdog has brought in a number of changes to monitor hospitals.


Festival fun transports visitors back to the 60s

Visitors took a trip back to the swinging 1960s at the Severn Valley Railway.


Albion will step in for Brad Friedel

Albion are ready to step in and sign veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel if he fails to agree a new contract with Villa.

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