Cinema burglar jailed over projector theft

A burglar who stole a digital projector worth almost £4,000 from a Black Country cinema has been jailed for six months.


Elderly couple attacked in their own home by raiders

A former police chief and Royal Marine was robbed in his Black Country home after three men kicked down his door after pretending to be asking for directions.


Retired E&S chief cashier Harry Jacks dies aged 94

Former Express & Star chief cashier Harry Jacks has died at the age of 94.


Linda Lusardi reveals the stresses of masterchef

Former glamour model and Emmerdale actress Linda Lusardi today revealed her recent stint in Celebrity Masterchef was one of the “most stressful” experiences of her life.


Parcel firm APC Overnight on the move after surge in profits

A thriving company is on the move after a surge in business that will see it more than double its workforce.


Floor show

Follow these top tips for fitting your vinyl to avoid making costly mistakes.


Where are all these unemployed people desperate for work?

Yes it’s that time of year again, the time when people who work in recruitment for retail start to go a little greyer and wish they had become an accountant/solicitor/dentist/teacher, writes Charlie Cashdan.


X Factor Live coming to Birmingham LG Arena

The final nine stars of the UK’s most popular talent show will be coming to Birmingham’s LG Arena as part of The X Factor Live Tour 2012, on March 24 and 25 next year.


Def Leppard star all set to rock Birmingham

Def Leppard open their British tour at Birmingham’s LG Arena on Tuesday, December 6. Ian Harvey talks to guitarist Phil Collen.


Steven Fletcher told to prove his fitness by Wolves boss Mick McCarthy

Wolves’ £7million club-record signing Steven Fletcher was today challenged to prove his fitness and win a recall against Chelsea.

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