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Anger as firm sheds 230 jobs

More than 200 jobs are being axed at the Aldridge base of a national parcel freight company, it was revealed today.

Grenade find shock in shed clearout

An auctioneer inadvertently triggered a full-scale police alert when he unearthed a hand grenade in a garden shed.

Hugh and Anita: TV’s new golden couple

Hugh Porter and Anita Lonsborough

Hugh Porter and Anita Lonsborough were the golden couple of the Beijing Olympics. Cathy Spencer welcomes them home.

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Animal collector fined for crocodile in bedroom

A Black Country reptile enthusiast landed himself a £100 fine after “rescuing” a crocodile from a pet shop and giving it a home in his Wolverhampton bedroom.

Visitor figures setback for zoo

Dudley Zoo’s failure to attract predicted visitor numbers has been blamed for throwing a multi-million pound revamp into jeopardy.

Man, 80, in canal is rescued

An 80-year-old man was taken to hospital today after he was found in a canal in Wombourne.

Devastation at millionaire’s mansion

Pictures from the scene of the huge blaze which ripped through Osbaston House, near Maesbrook.

Venue opens as day centre

A popular Black Country music venue is once again welcoming customers through its doors.

Market move to go ahead

Plans to move Walsall’s historic market from the pitch it has occupied for 788 years are set to be approved by council bosses tonight.

Driver aged 20 dies in smash

A man died after his car hit a lamp post in Tipton today.

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