Double glazing fitter is guilty of fraud

A double glazing fitter who took hundreds of pounds off a pensioner without carrying out any work on his home has been found guilty of fraud and theft.


Chance meeting sparks new friendship

West Midland soldier Gemma Leek went to serve in Afghanistan – and met a neighbour she had not seen for 13 years in the queue for lunch.


Up close with Edwina Currie

Edwina Currie talks strikes, her love of the Black Country and reveals who her political hero is.


Mouyokolo could have Wolves future

Wolves will recoup their £2.5million outlay if Steven Mouyokolo leaves permanently – but the defender may still have a future at Molineux.


Villa boss urged to land Kyle Walker

Villa defender Ciaran Clark has urged boss Alex McLeish to bring back Kyle Walker on loan – as the race to sign Wigan winger Charles N’Zogbia starts to hot up.


Albion to freeze matchday prices

Albion today confirmed matchday prices for next season’s Premier League campaign will be frozen at previous levels.


Blues owner Carson Yeung charged

Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung is facing criminal charges relating to tax.


Walsall bring in striker Ryan Jarvis

Walsall today boosted their attacking options with signing of Ryan Jarvis after his release from League One rivals Leyton Orient.


Joanne Shaw Taylor making return to Robin 2, Bilston

Black Country blues rocker Joanne Shaw Taylor returns to the Robin 2 in Bilston in November.


Blues boss is backing Adam Rooney

Birmingham manager Chris Hughton has backed his first signing Adam Rooney to bring a ‘goal-den’ touch to St Andrew’s.

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