£10m Castle Hill revamp to create 200 jobs

More than 200 new jobs will be created in Dudley as part of a £10million transformation of the Castle Hill district, it was revealed today.


Unexpected deaths at West Midlands hospitals on rise

Hundreds of patients died at hospitals in the West Midlands last year when they were expected to have survived, it has emerged.


Walsall Council workers to see cut in Christmas break

Up to 200 Walsall Council staff are poised to have their extended Christmas Bank Holiday break axed this year, it emerged today.


Stephen Ward still modest despite skippering Wolves for the first time

Stephen Ward has just captained Wolves for the first time – but modestly believes he’s still a novice.


Aston Villa’s Chris Herd has been on the harsh side of the law before

You could forgive Chris Herd for thinking that referees have got it in for him as he prepares to press his claims for a place in Aston Villa’s starting line-up at Sunderland.


Big name comedians head for Midlands

A whole host of top comedians are heading for Midlands venues this week, including Bill Bailey, Reginald D Hunter, Sarah Millican and Dave Spikey.


Wolves boss Mick McCarthy vows to attack Manchester City

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today vowed to attack a rampant Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.


Wolverhampton pair charged with immigration fraud

A husband and wife from Wolverhampton have been charged with submitting hundreds of fraudulent applications for illegal immigrants and keeping the fees.


Thousands in rush for jobs at new Featherstone prison

More than 2,000 people have applied for 450 jobs on offer at Featherstone’s new £150 million jail, bosses revealed today.


Pets compete to be top dogs at Midland Counties Canine Show

Thousands of pets are competing to be the top dogs at a canine championship show in Staffordshire this weekend.

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