West Brom chairman Jeremey Peace in shares plan

Jeremy Peace today launched a bid to increase his controlling stake in West Brom to 65 per cent by offering to buy up to 500 more shares.


Chief Constable helps hunt for riots suspects

Suspected rioters got an early wake-up call today as police carried out a series of dawn raids.


Countdown to Lichfield Roots and Folk Festival

This year’s Lichfield Roots and Folk Festival promises to be the best yet, according to organisers.


Car park fees on way in Merry Hill scheme

Multi-million pound expansion plans were today unveiled for Dudley’s Merry Hill Shopping Centre – and could see the introduction of parking charges in as little as two years.


Calls for action on car boot sale chaos

Bargain hunters were today heading to a car boot sale in South Staffordshire as politicians renewed calls for regulations to prevent traffic chaos.


Mother is jailed over loan shark racket

A mother of two who ran a £400,000 loan shark racket from her Black Country home, charging her clients up to £600-a-time if they missed payments, was today behind bars.


Meals on wheels to scrap fresh food

Pensioners in Wolverhampton will have to pay to have frozen dinners re-heated under a shake-up of meals on wheels in the city, it was announced today


Families in tears at home plan

More than 100 people turned out to vent their fury over the planned closure of a Black Country care home at a public meeting.


Warning to One Direction fans

One Direction fans were today urged not to camp out to bag tickets for their Wolverhampton show.


Police aiming to cut 173 officers

West Midlands Police wants to cut more than 170 police officer posts as part of plans to help save £25 million over the next year, it emerged today.

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