A rusty Harley Davidson was among 45 tons of junk pulled from canals during a clean-up in the Black Country, it was revealed today.

Unbeaten Birmingham prospect Nasser Al Harbi has vowed to take the welterweight world by storm after dropping down two divisions for a new push.

Administrators of discount retailer Ethel Austin and sister homeware chain Au Naturale cut 469 jobs today and launched a closing-down sale at 129 stores.

Thousands of jobs were at risk today after administrators were called in at budget retailer Ethel Austin and the chain’s sister company, home interiors specialist Au Naturale.

One of Britain’s oldest people – former Walsall pub landlady Daisy Holland – has died at the age of 106.

The man behind a “sinister” plot to blackmail Asda stores across the Black Country out of thousands of pounds has been jailed.

Birmingham have completed their speedway team for the 2010 season with the signing of Australian prospect Jake Anderson.

Two people were found dead today and a third was being treated for minor burns after a severe house fire.

Almost 900 homes and businesses were left without electricity this morning following a major power cut.

Birmingham Speedway owner Tony Mole is to stand down after this Wednesday’s M6 Trophy clash with Stoke at Perry Barr.