Corrupt traffic warden caught out by CCTV after pretending to be hit by car

Jailed – corrupt warden Karl Crompton at Shrewsbury Crown Court

A corrupt traffic warden pretended to be hit by a car in Bridgnorth so he could get a driver he had just issued with a parking ticket in trouble with police.

West End right here on our own doorstep

Best seats – the audience at Wolverhampton’s Light House cinema are enthralled as they watch The Audience broadcast live from London

It's the show everyone has been talking about, ever since Helen Mirren stormed off the stage to reprimand some drummers who disturbed her performance.

Smethwick firm hit in sixth scrapyard fire

Dramatic scene – smoke rises in Rabone Lane, Smethwick. Image: Michael Scott

Around 500 tons of scrap metal went up in flames in Smethwick today as police revealed a spate of suspected arson attacks on scrapyards in the Black Country could be linked.

Rescued Dornier bomber back on dry land

The remains of the Dornier 17 on a barge near Deal, Kent, in the English Channel after being raised from the sea bed

The last surviving Dornier 17 bomber was this afternoon being dismantled ready for transportation to the West Midlands after being recovered from the sea.

Dornier 17 bomber heads to RAF Cosford after being lifted from watery grave

The Dornier is lifted clear from the water in the English Channel. The World War II bomber was heading for RAF Cosford today.

A unique Second World War bomber shot down during the Battle of Britain was today heading for the West Midlands following a painstaking, £500,000 recovery mission to pull it from the English Channel.

Wraps come off £15m APC Overnight HQ

Bosses have taken the wraps off their new £15 million headquarters in Staffordshire, showing off the building to 400 depot chiefs at a presentation.

Prince Harry thrills crowds with Cosford Air Show visit but 50,000 turn-out brings traffic chaos

Happy to be here – Prince Harry waves after his role at the Cosford Air Show which was only revealed to the crowds seconds before it happened

Thousands of people were stuck in nine-mile queues trying to get to the Cosford Air Show – prompting bosses to pledge refunds to visitors who failed to get in.

Review: Bon Jovi, Villa Park, Birmingham

After 30 years in the business, it’s fair to say Bon Jovi have got this music lark all sussed.

Glorious sun brings out carnival crowds across region

Organisers hailed Tipton Carnival a great success with crowds enjoying the many attractions including a fun fair

Glorious sunshine welcomed thousands of revellers from across the region who soaked up the fun atmosphere for an annual carnival in the Black Country.

Still a smashing time as Hednesford Hills Raceway celebrates 50th anniversary

Drivers all togged up in their safety gear ahead of a race during the early days of the Hednesford Hills Raceway

It was built inside a disused reservoir and attracted a weekly crowd drawn by the spectacle of drivers wrecking cars deliberately.

Still having smashing good time at Hednesford Hills Raceway

The Tiswas car at Hednesford for the TV show’s 100th edition

Hednesford Hills Raceway celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. Marion Brennan looks back at its history.

Prince Charles presents colours to Mercian Regiment troops

The Prince of Wales, Colonel in Chief of The Mercian Regiment was in Worcester to present new colours to all four battalions of the Regiment

Prince Charles was in the Midlands today presenting the four battalions of the Mercian Regiment – including soldiers from the Black Country – with their new colours.

Armed police raid in Oldbury after mother and baby found dead

Armed police swooped on a street in Oldbury to arrest a suspect in the murders of a mother and her baby.

Thousands turn out to Wolverhampton Steam and Vintage Rally

Brian Harris, of Ellesmere, with his Garrett roller, dog Jasper, Robert Bate, of Wolverhampton, and Tom Sanders

Thousands of families turned out to enjoy the annual Steam and Vintage Rally in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton drug smuggler who hid cocaine inside patties is jailed

A bungling Wolverhampton drug smuggler who tried to sneak £160,000 of cocaine through Birmingham Airport was today starting a six-year jail term – after he concealed the drug inside meat patties.