Soldier hero of River Severn rescue

A soldier was hailed a hero today after wading into the River Severn to help rescue a stranded woman.


Driver injured as car hits wall

A driver was airlifted to hospital today with serious injuries after his car crashed into a brick wall, causing it to collapse and trap him inside.


Shelves are stripped in sales shopping frenzy

A sales frenzy has broken out across Staffordshire and the Black Country, with store shelves stripped of bargains and  shoppers pushed over in the jostle for cut-price goods.


Panto special deals up £8,000 for Smethwick mother

A Deal or No Deal contestant from Smethwick won £8,000 to put towards a house and car for her and her young daughter.


Image of man sought over canal robberies

Detectives in the Black Country today issued this e-fit of a man they want to trace in connection with a series of robberies on a canal towpath.


Skylark threat fears on 700-home scheme

An endangered bird species could disappear from its local habitat if a 700-home development in Staffordshire is given the go-ahead, it was claimed today.


Life is a cabaret for glam clubbers

Glamour and style was the order of the night as party-goers embraced the hottest new highlight in Wolverhampton’s entertainment scene.


Hospitals spending thousands on iPads

Thousands of pounds has been spent buying high-end gadgets such as iPads in Midland hospitals during the past two years, new figures show.


Council will not impose £10 fee for blue badges

Disabled people in Staffordshire will not have to pay the £10 charge for their blue badges despite Government recommendations.


Plain sailing at club despite low water levels

Sailing enthusiasts still caused a splash despite water levels at their traditional venue being low.

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