Darlaston news


Couple jailed after dog is found dead at home

A couple from Walsall who went on a break for over a week while their dog starved to death at home have both been jailed for 12 weeks.


Action looms for firm over dust menace

Enforcement action could be taken against a waste company where dust is said to be blowing on to gravestones at a nearby cemetery.


Wedding day first dance is Mark Rhodes’ new project

Dancing on Ice flop Mark Rhodes today revealed he feels “relief” at being voted off the competition after weeks of struggling on the rink.


Man’s body found near Walsall canal

The body of a man has been discovered close to a canal in Walsall.


Dog starved to death as couple went on holiday

A couple starved their dog to death as they went away for a 10-day break, leaving their pet without food or water.


Darlaston fire death pensioner named

A pensioner who died in a house fire in Darlaston was today named as Philip Bytheway.


Tributes paid to war veteran, 89

Tributes were today paid to a war veteran who died just a month after his 90th birthday.


Man dies in Darlaston house fire

An elderly man has died following a house fire in Darlaston today.


Record parcel orders for Yodel

Courier giant Yodel delivered a record amount of parcels this month, bosses revealed today.Courier giant Yodel delivered a record amount of parcels this month, bosses revealed today.


More than 600 number plates stolen in Midlands

More than 600 car number plates were stolen across the Black Country in just six months, new figures have revealed today.

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