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Fifty firefighters tackle huge blaze

Flames up to 30ft high shot into the sky after arsonists sparked a fire that destroyed a Black Country recycling plant building.


Pizza cutter robbery man is locked up

A robber has been jailed for five years for his part in an attack in which a teenager was threatened with a pizza cutter.


200 train stations to get £3.5bn upgrade

More than 200 train stations across the West Midlands will be upgraded as part of a £3.35 billion programme, it emerged today.


Fighting dog breeder escapes jail

A 24-year-old woman who bred fighting dogs at her Wolverhampton home and sold them for up to £300 each has escaped being sent to jail.


Dust concern sparks fight on scrap plans

Controversial plans for a recycling plant which it is feared could give people breathing problems are being opposed by residents.


Champions Walsall in relegation fight

Walsall remain deep in relegation trouble after they could only claim a winning draw with fellow strugglers Bromsgrove.


Boat pull with a difference to raise funds

Man power, horse power and motor power will be pitted against each other in a challenge to raise money for a Black Country church.


Match models to fire imagination

Matchstick models of two of the Black Country’s most treasured buildings have come to light, 50 years after they were created.


Hours extended at police station

A Black Country police station has reopened its doors to the public during the evening following complaints from residents and community leaders.


Tribute to Cradley Heathens set

Cradley Heathens speedway fans are preparing to pay homage to their heroes.

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