Walsall mother illegally pocketed £36k in benefits
A mother fraudulently claimed more than £36,000 in benefits posing as a lone parent despite living with her partner, a court heard.
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Firefighters tackle severe Smethwick and Brownhills blazes
Dozens of firefighters spent hours tackling two severe blazes in the Black Country.
U-turn over Black Country bus routes as plan sparks uproar
Transport bosses have made a U-turn on proposals to change a bus route after the plans were met with dismay from residents. Centro had originally announced it may adjust the 952 route.
Jobs blow as Tesco scraps expansion of Brownhills store
A multi-million pound overhaul of a supermarket in Brownhills, creating up to 150 new jobs, has been scrapped, it was announced today.
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Digital Editions Brownhills firm to pay £23k after teenager loses fingers
A company director and his firm must pay a court bill of more than £23,000 after a teenager lost three fingers and a thumb in an horrific accident which he today said had ‘ruined my life’.
Teen lost fingers and thumb cleaning saw at Brownhills factory
A teenage worker lost three fingers and a thumb after being told to clean a saw while it was operating at a Brownhills factory, a court heard.
Brownhills High Street may get 20mph zone
A 20mph zone could be introduced along a high street under £240,000 plans to cut accidents and boost safety for shoppers.
Crash closes M6 Toll section in Staffordshire
Three people were hurt in a smash on the M6 Toll in Staffordshire.
What a difference a year makes at Chasewater
Spring has barely sprung but at least the water levels at Chasewater Reservoir in Staffordshire are back to normal.
Plans revealed for site of old Brownhills Market
Summer and Christmas events will be held on the site of the former Brownhills Market, under plans revealed today.
Walsall brewery supporters in branching out moves
A group which offered support to an historic brewery in Walsall for more than a decade – and spearheaded a campaign to save it – is branching out to raise the profile of other breweries in the borough.
Mother and daughter who beat the bullies
Mother and daughter Linda and Charlotte Peach both had a tough time at school. Straight A students who took part in extra curricular activities, they were teased and tormented by bullies.