Caitlin’s a swimming sensation – at the age of two

Water baby Caitlin Morris has caused a sensational splash by swimming unaided across the nine-metre width of a pool – at the age of just two.


All change for Bridgnorth’s cliff railway

The new owners of Bridgnorth’s historic cliff railway today spoke of their excitement at taking on the attraction, which they have likened to Hong Kong’s famous Peak Tram.


Lichfield’s TJ Hughes set to shut

Lichfield’s last remaining department store will shut for the final time next week.


Fighting fit families at boot camp

Families are keeping fighting fit at gruelling boot camp fitness sessions in the West Midlands – with one woman shedding a massive 10 stone.


Style secrets of the stars

While it might be easier to look fabulous when top designers are knocking down your door, an A-List look still needs work.


Six of the best for cool computing

Now we've cleared all the unsightly clutter that accompanied computing stations of old, it's time to spruce up your workstation.


Go-ahead for Bushbury factory site homes scheme

A landmark former tap-making factory site in Wolverhampton has been put up for sale – after plans for almost 100 homes were given the go ahead.


Cost of fight on schools is £800k

A legal battle sparked by the scrapping of the Building Schools for the Future scheme, which saw £138 million worth of projects shelved in Sandwell, cost the Government more than £800,000 of taxpayers’ money, new figures have revealed.


Kasabian to play Birmingham NIA

BRIT Award-winners Kasabian are to play the NIA in Birmingham this December as part of a 10-day tour.


Strictly’s Brendan Cole quickstepping to Birmingham

Strictly Come Dancing’s Brendan Cole is bringing his own show, Live & Unjudged, to Birmingham’s New Alexandra Theatre.

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