Vandals steal plates from Wolverhampton war memorial

Vandals have stolen two metal plates from a war memorial in Wolverhampton bearing the names of dozens of soldiers who died during the First and Second World Wars.


Police study CCTV of Dudley Sikh centre protest

Violence at a Sikh protest in the Black Country which left a police officer and two members of the public with head injuries was under investigation today.


Hednesford’s Aquarius Ballroom closes its doors

Fairy lights lined the dance floor, Union Jack bunting hung over the bar and guests resplendent in black ties and long evening gowns were handed buck’s fizz as they arrived.



After decades of opposition, Aldridge bail hostel set to be moved

A bail hostel in a leafy neighbourhood looks set to be moved after calls from residents and campaigners. Work is going on to find a new site in the borough for the hostel which is now in Stonnall Road, in Aldridge.


Councils reject offer to buy development agency land

Councils have rejected an offer to buy land owned by doomed quango Advantage West Midlands, it emerged today.


Three Midlands acts in Britain’s Got Talent semis

Three Midland stars are preparing for the biggest week of their lives after making it through to the live semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent.


Fuel savings high on Peugeot 308’s agenda

This month sees a facelifted Peugeot 308 in the showrooms which also brings a boost in fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions writes Sharon Walters.


Fewer nurses being trained in West Midlands

The number of nurses being trained in the West Midlands will be slashed by almost a fifth – sparking fears over standards.


Why we need to save our high streets

Emma Iannarilli on the need to save our high streets, in the face of growing competitions from online shopping and out-of-town retail parks.

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