Tesco trials clinics for mothers-to-be

Shoppers will soon be able to get a health check when they pop into a new £27million supermarket which has opened its doors in the Black Country.


Fireworks mark start of festive season in Wolverhampton

Spectacular fireworks signalled the start of the festive season in Wolverhampton as panto stars flicked the switch on the Christmas lights.


Metal firm banks on scrapping cash deals

A Black Country scrap metal firm is supporting the petition to make cash transactions for metal illegal.


Police investigate mystery images found in park

Mysterious drawings of people and symbols stuffed into empty mustard oil bottles have been found in a Black Country park in a bizarre series of events over recent weeks, residents claimed today.


115 council staff are sacked for misconduct

More than 100 council workers across the Black Country were sacked for misconduct within a year, new figures reveal.


Rallying cry over Mercian’s parades

Civic leaders today issued a rallying cry to people across Staffordshire and the Black Country to come out in force and show support for their soldiers as they mark the end of a tour of duty.


Couple call time on treasured antiques shop

It has given them a good living, friendships and even led to them becoming godparents to the children of two customers.


Learn to make your own personalised Christmas cards

People who would like to create a set of personalised Christmas Cards can do so, thanks to a new class at Walsall Adult & Community College.


Wolves manager Mick McCarthy tells fans to get used to cautious approach

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has warned fans to get used to them “sacrificing” attacking principles on the road.


Walsall sign Middlesbrough’s Andy Halliday as one of three targets

Walsall today swooped for Middlesbrough winger Andy Halliday as the Saddlers sealed a deadline day move.

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