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Mother’s pet ban over her neglect of rabbits

A mother of five has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after a court heard she kept her rabbits in “filthy” hutches and failed to get them proper treatment for painful ear mites.


First glimpse at £5m light rail network

These pictures are the first glimpse of how a multi-million pound light rail network between Brierley Hill and Stourbridge could look under new plans.


Sandwell libraries face cuts to hours

Libraries in Sandwell borough face having their hours slashed as part of cost-cuttting measures announced today.


Unveiled sports car is tribute to region

A new concept sports car to be manufactured from components made in and around the West Midlands was being launched in India today.


Everyday heroes enjoy Honours for dedication

From a bobby to a boxing coach, people from all walks of life in the Black Country and Staffordshire have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.


Christmas Day babies

Dozens of mothers and fathers in the Black Country were given the very best present possible, as they welcomed their own Christmas Day bundles of joy.


Legal challenge over Halesowen fire station closure

A legal bid to overturn controversial plans to close a Black Country fire station and axe a 24-hour crew will go ahead after it was revealed lawyers will take up the case.


Now mince pies get a battering

A popular chippie is serving up a dose of Christmas spirit in the form of battered mince pies and Christmas pudding.


Sandwell metal thefts suspects held

Six men were arrested after two metal thefts in Sandwell on the same night.


Gran and her toyboy renew wedding vows

When Simon Martin married a woman 40 years his senior, few thought their relationship would go the distance.

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