3,000 jobs at Alexon are saved

Nearly 3,000 jobs have been saved from the axe at a series of internationally-known womenswear chains after a private equity firm swooped in to buy the business as it teetered on the brink of collapse.


Featherstone warehouse plan sparks objections

Dozens of objections have been made against the transformation of an old Second World War munitions factory in South Staffordshire into warehousing, it has emerged.


Legal action threat as tethered horse taken

A horse lover is threatening to take legal action against a Black Country council after one of his beloved mares was seized.


DJ Stuart Ojelay’s Midlands club guide – September 30

Well hello sunshine! It’s looks like were going to have a brief dalliance with an Indian summer over the weekend, writes DJ Stuart Ojelay, so let’s make the most of it!


Bournville College donates equipment after Longbridge move

Charities and local organisations have received furniture and equipment donations from Bournville College, following its move to a brand new £66 million campus in Longbridge.


Relief as Whittington turbines scheme is defeated

Controversial plans to install wind turbines near a picturesque Midland beauty spot have been thrown out at appeal, it was announced today.


Mat Sadler reveals Walsall home woe

Walsall left-back Mat Sadler today revealed the Banks’s Stadium woe as they bid to end their home hoodoo.


Pink parade

If you're in the market for a beauty product, it's time to think pink at the tills. From hairspray to nail polish, you can go top-to-toe with the colour to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October.


David Martin returns for Walsall clash

Walsall winger David Martin today handed the Saddlers a fitness boost after an injury scare threatened to end his loan spell.


Recap Villa chat with Timothy Abraham

Miss Timothy Abraham’s live Villa webchat today? Catch up with his thoughts on the the latest goings-on at Villa Park and their game against Wigan here.

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