A man fatally stabbed a much-loved German Shepherd dog in a Black Country street in front of its owner following a heated argument, a court heard.

A have-a-go-pensioner with a replacement hip chased a thief more than half her age who stole her purse at a Black Country shopping centre, a court heard.

Thieves have targeted a welding firm in Wolverhampton for the third time in as many months, stealing thousands of pounds worth of equipment.

Bingo halls chain Mecca today announced plans to move back to Wolverhampton, creating 50 jobs at a new music, eating and gaming complex.

Police set up a road block and rammed an 80-year-old pensioner’s car after spotting him driving “eratically and dangerously” the wrong way down the M42 and M5 motorways through the Midlands.

A former shopkeeper who had almost £280,000 in several bank accounts falsely claimed council tax benefits of more than £4,000, a court has heard.

Parents of a Wolverhampton baby born with two holes in his heart are now hoping to raise funds to save hundreds of children.

Tributes were paid to-day to a former England water polo star from the Midlands who has died at the age of 75.

West Midlands-based luxury sports car maker Aston Martin has started production of its £330,000 Zagato supercar, due to hit top showrooms later this year.

Wolves today warned fans that extra CCTV will be in place during this weekend’s Black Country derby to monitor the crowd for trouble.

The two parking wardens in South Staffordshire are due to bring in almost £65,000 in fines between them this year.

A former mayor of Wolverhampton is recovering at home after a heart transplant operation.