Plans to completely close a busy road for two years while major roadworks take place have been scrapped after a campaign by businesses and residents.
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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.
Closure plan for road gets scrapped
Plans to completely close a Black Country main road for two years while major roadworks take place have been scrapped following a campaign by businesses and residents.
Three cheers as the Cliff triplets hit 60
It’s three cheers for the Cliff triplets from the Black Country who are back in the spotlight to celebrate their 60th birthday this month.
Offenders clearing yob-hit school site
Convicted criminals have been drafted in to clear up a school field in the Black Country that was wrecked by yobs.
Golden David opens gem of a shop
Hundreds of people braced blistering heat in Bearwood to meet antiques guru and TV star David Dickinson.
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.
Cast rock stage for killer stage
We Will Rock You
Birmingham Hippodrome.
Council approves plans for mosque
Proposals to extend a mosque in the Black Country and build three minarets have been approved by council planners despite concerns over traffic.
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.
Pledge to get bobbies back on beat
The new neighbourhood police inspector for Smethwick has vowed to get more officers onto the streets in a bid to tackle the scourge of yob behaviour.
Baby falls from balcony
An 18-month old boy has been taken to hospital after falling from a balcony at a home in Tipton.
Fury at costly credit crunch conference
A credit crunch conference is being held at the controversial Black Country arts centre The Public – and visitors are being charged £50 for a ticket.
Checks on drain where girl was trapped
A sewer in Tipton which flooded during a freak storm, causing a nine-year-old girl to become trapped in a drain cover, is being investigated by engineers.
Gun shots fired from car
Gun shots were fired from a car window in the Black Country in the early hours today.
Dog-fighting man handed prison term
A “key player” from the Black Country involved in one of Britain’s major dog-fighting scenes has been jailed for four months.
Roof caves in on residents
Residents in a Black Country street have moved out of their homes after part of a roof caved in following a torrential downpour.
Final touches as town ready for carnival
Finishing touches are being made to preparations for next month’s Wednesbury Carnival.
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.
Terror as girl gets stuck in drain
A terrified nine-year-old girl was trapped waist-deep in floodwater for two hours after her foot got stuck in a broken drain in the Black Country.
Fountain vandalised for £5 worth of lead
Metal thieves caused £2,000 of damage to a newly refurbished drinking fountain, while stealing just £5 of lead.
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