Move to open historic water pump station

An historic pumping station in South Staffordshire could be once again opened to the public on a permanent basis, it emerged today.


Couple tell of anguish at puppies theft

A dog-breeding couple today spoke of their horror after finding nine eight-week old puppies had been stolen from their Midland kennels.


Titanic anchor replica to return home at last

A replica of the Titanic anchor, forged in the Black Country almost a century ago, will take pride of place in its home town after councillors agreed to create a permanent monument to recognise the connection.


Mural for soldiers is showcased

A mural paying tribute to soldiers who lost their lives on the battlefield has been unveiled by a Black Country branch of the Royal British Legion.


Choir wants its voice to be heard in region

They make up one of the region’s biggest boy bands with members ranging in age from 16 to 90. And now the 65-strong Kidderminster Male Voice Choir – is setting its sights on breaking into the Black Country.


Tom Chambers stars in Top Hat at Birmingham Hippodrome

Strictly Come Dancing winner Tom Chambers and  Summer Strallen star in Top Hat, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers legendary Hollywood hit of the 1930s.


Reader recommends – Midlands nights out

Find out where the best nights out are in the region – as recommended by our followers on Twitter and Facebook.


David Davis joins Inverness on loan

Young Wolves midfielder David Davis today completed a loan move to Scottish Premier League club Inverness Caledonian Thistle until January.


Blues sign prospect Jack Deaman

Birmingham have snapped up teenage defensive prospect Jack Deaman on a one-year contract.


Marek Cech set to leave Albion

Albion today focused on the deadline-day loan market as Marek Cech prepared for a possible departure for Turkey.

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