Friday, 9th May 2008

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Angry mothers bring bus to a halt

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Mothers forced a Black Country bus to a 90-minute standstill after being told by the driver to get off – because they had too many pushchairs.

Crash car lands on station platform

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A sports car smashed through a fence onto a railway platform today – narrowly missing Black Country commuters.

£250k of tax cash for sex changes

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Almost £250,000 of taxpayers’ cash could be spent on sex change operations in a Black Country borough each year, it emerged today.

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Metal detectors for pub

Drinkers at a pub in Smethwick near to where a three-year-old boy found a loaded gun will have to pass through airport-style metal detectors.

Attacks put brakes on speedway club

The oldest cycle speedway club in the world which is based in the Black Country today looked almost certain to be disbanded because of repeated break-ins.

Beer festival gets woman’s touch

Beer festivals may conjure up images of big bellies and beards, but one Black Country landlady is out to prove they can be a far more feminine affair.

Family’s pain revealed after loss

The mother of a tragic Bilston paint stripper who died after inhaling chemical fumes at work told today how her family had been “torn apart with grief”.

£60,000 bill for council’s service guide

Taxpayers will be forking out £60,000 for a council guide book to be sent to every household in a Black Country borough, it emerged today.

Dennis tells of royal links with dove role

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Albion won’t budge on parade

West Bromwich Albion bosses today refused to budge over their rejection of a victory parade for the team’s Premier League-bound heroes, despite heartfelt pleas from scores of fans who want to salute their idols’ achievement.