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AWM to axe 121 projects

Regional development agency Advantage West Midlands has taken the axe to more than 120 projects as part of a multi-million pound cost-saving exercise.

Workers and animals escape searing heat

It’s not easy keeping cool at work when it is as hot in the Black Country as Ibiza or Rome.

Cast rock stage for killer stage

We Will Rock You
Birmingham Hippodrome.

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Crackdown on sick days

A crackdown has led to a dramatic drop in the number of sick days taken by Wyre Forest council workers – but it is still higher than absence in the private sector.

Burton boss confirms move for Penn

Kidderminster midfielder Russell Penn has been the subject of a bid from Burton Albion - as exclusively revealed in the Express & Star.

Proms 2009 - Picture Gallery 23

Another selection of pictures, sent in by readers, showing youngsters from the Black Country and Staffordshire enjoting their school proms.

Tuk-tuk trouble for landlord

A landlord has run into trouble with the council over his tuk-tuk which he uses to ferry customers between his pubs in Bewdley.

Road rescue brings chaos

A crash caused commuter chaos around Kidderminster as traffic jams built up during a battle to rescue a woman driver from the wreckage.

Snapshot of health troubles revealed

A snapshot of health problems in the West Midlands today reveals that heart disease and smoking-related illnesses are higher than the national average.

Our Nicky goes Morris dancing

Morris dancing is set to become a regular scene at pubs across the Black Country and Staffordshire.

Families’ triumph on mast crusade

Families have won their battle to prevent a 48-foot high telephone mast and antennae being erected in Kidderminster.

Takeaway plan fears

Plans for a hot food takeaway at Stourport would lead to a nuisance from cooking smells and waste, residents have claimed.

Burton move for Harriers star Penn

Kidderminster midfielder Russell Penn could be sensationally sold to Burton Albion with the Brewers closing in on a big-money switch.

Proms 2009 - Picture Gallery 22

Another selection of pictures, sent in by readers, showing youngsters from across the region enjoying their school prom nights.

McDermott signs new Harriers deal

Kidderminster midfielder David McDermott has signed a new one-year deal at Aggborough.

Families lose fight on phone mast

Residents in Bewdley have lost the battle over controversial plans to site a telephone mast in the town. They said the eyesore mast would ruin views of the historic area.

Autumn wait on cash for college

Kidderminster College will learn in the autumn whether a funding bid for a £15million extension has been successful, it has been announced.

Proms 2009 - Picture Gallery 21

Another selection of pictures, sent in by readers, showing guys and girls from across the Black Country and Staffordshire enjoying their prom nights.

Wheel firm hit by loss

Kidderminster-based wheelmaker Titan Europe today revealed a loss for the first six months of this year, despite axing hundreds of workers.

Grants to restore historic buildings

A £116,000 scheme to help restore historic buildings and traditional shop fronts to their former glory has been launched in Stourport.

Proms 2009 - Picture Gallery 20

More pictures, sent in by readers, of youngsters across the Black Country and Staffordshire enjoying their school proms.

Four rescued from log flume

Four people were rescued from the log flume at West Midland Safari Park after it broke down.

Sun and storms all this week

Flash floods brought chaos to parts of the West Midlands – with forecasters today warning of more extreme weather to come.

Crooks’ cash to be given to area

Communities in Wyre Forest could benefit from cashback from criminals.

Proms 2009 - Picture Gallery 19

Another selection of pictures, sent in by readers, of youngsters from across the region enjoying their Prom nights.

Torrential rain causes roads and rail chaos

Drivers faced a nightmare on the roads and railways after two inches of rain battered the region, grounding its transport network to a halt.

Film store will reopen after smash

A trader who lost treasured film props and memorabilia after a car smashed into three buildings Kidderminster, is finally preparing to reopen his shop.

Quarry will be used for rubbish

Household waste from the Wyre Forest district is to be tipped into a quarry at the Weinerberger brick-making site in Hartlebury it was revealed today.

Smooth Radio Tammy’s Entertainment Guide

Smooth Radio afternoon DJ Tammy Gooding gives you her guide to the best of the week’s entertainment across the region.

Michael Jackson - your tributes

The world of showbusiness was in shock today at the news Michael Jackson had died. Now we want your tributes to the king of pop.