The site for a planned probation hostel in Moxley was today revealed – as it emerged a petition with more than 1,500 names has already been drawn up.

A distraction burglar who tried to steal a pensioner’s purse when she targeted her home has been jailed for 27 months.

A fraudster who pocketed thousands of pounds in benefits despite having £139,000 in savings and plans to invest in the Dubai property market has avoided jail.

Metal thieves have struck at a beauty spot on the Walsall-Sandwell border, stealing parts of a steel fence put up to stop yobs going on the rampage.

Tons of rubbish and plastic went up in flames in huge blazes at three sites in the Black Country – including two recycling plants.

Four masked raiders burst into a Walsall post office today and stole cash before escaping in a waiting getaway car.

Thieves posing as water board officials have targeted an 89-year-old widow in her Walsall home – as police revealed today they are investigating 14 distraction burglaries so far this year.

Fly-tippers struck in a Black Country town almost 2,000 times in just 12 months, figures revealed today, as council bosses vowed to get tough and take a zero-tolerance stance against the culprits.

A fortnight of roadworks will kick off on one of Wolverhampton’s busiest commuter routes this weekend, it was announced today.

Two Black Country councils are joining forces to tackle problems with stray horses wandering the streets and causing havoc for residents, it has been revealed.