Residents moved in Stourbridge care home shut down

Eighteen elderly residents at a Stourbridge care centre have been uprooted and moved to a new home after the owner announced he was closing down.


Harry Potter star films with Kingswinford youngsters

Harry Potter star Mark Williams – who played Ron Weasley’s father in the hit film series – gave up a whole day from his busy schedule to make a film with a group of Black Country youngsters.


Pensioner’s neck broken in home robbery

A pensioner was knocked unconscious and left with a broken neck after a vicious attack which took place at her West Bromwich home.


DJ Stuart Ojelay’s club guide – July 29

So after a seriously long month we may all be able to let loose with some pay weekend action – and here’s where to head with all your hard earned funds!


Lichfield Festival hailed as great success

The 30th Lichfield Festival has been hailed a great success with more community involvement than ever before and a substantial increase in year-on-year ticket sales.


Mike Hamblett’s perfect weekend

Mike Hamblett is the boss at the Robin 2 club in Bilston. He books the venue’s talent, securing big name headliners from the world of rock, r’n’b, soul and acoustic. He rarely gets any time off at weekends – and wouldn’t have it any other way.


Andy Burnham to appear at Stafford Hospital public inquiry

Former Health Secretary Andy Burnham has been called to give evidence to the public inquiry into failures at Stafford Hospital, it was revealed today.


Cannock used car business will double office numbers

A used car sales business formed in Cannock in 2009 is to double its number of UK offices by the end of the year. We Want Any Car was started at Walkmill Lane, Bridgtown.


Postman avoids jail after stashing more than 9,000 items

A postman who stashed more than 9,000 items of mail at his West Midland home and opened packages containing electrical items, pocketing himself a tablet computer and Sony Walkman, has avoided jail.


Fury at off-road bikes plans for Shoal Hill Quarry

Plans have been revealed to transform a Staffordshire quarry site into an off-road biking park, a move that has angered residents living nearby.

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