Man in court over pensioners murder

Murder charges against two out of three Polish men who were accused of killing two pensioners in their Wolverhampton home have been dropped.


Festival fever takes hold as school’s out for summer

With the summer stretching before you, it can only mean one thing – it’s time to pack your tent and your wellies and head for a damp field . . .


The curse of bad customer service

Shopping blogger Emma Iannarilli on having to put up with bad customer service and why companies should go the extra mile to keep customers happy.


Think foreign for festivals in the sun

Among young twenty-something professionals a new trend is emerging for them to spend a few quid extra and go overseas for their music, writes Charlotte Cross.


MG’s back on track in team deal at Le Mans

The MG name is set to return to one of the most famous races in the world – the Le Mans 24-hour, it was announced today. A deal was being revealed at Longbridge.


Princess Anne visits Staffordshire

Princess Anne was all smiles during a visit to a Staffordshire craft centre.


Top job decided at Sandwell Council

The interim chief executive of Sandwell Council has been given the job permanently.


Food sales big business for Marston’s

Customers hungry for value-for-money food are driving sales at Marston’s, the Wolverhampton-based pubs and brewing giant.


High Court battle set for mosque land

A High Court bid to snatch back land earmarked for a £6million mosque in Dudley town centre will take place next year.


Blues’ cash crisis puts off investors

Birmingham’s acting chairman Peter Pannu has claimed criminal charges brought against club owner Carson Yeung are hampering efforts to find new investment.

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