Victim’s dismay over sentence on Black Country conman

Doorstep conman Gulfaham Akhtar, from Reedswood Gardens, Walsall, who must pay back £7,000

A victim of a doorstep conman who tricked almost 30 people from across the Black Country into handing over thousands of pounds by saying he needed money for a sick relative has branded his sentence as a disgrace.

Asbo for menace who abused Walsall church-goers

A serial menace who terrorised weddings and funerals in Walsall has been given a five-year anti-social behaviour order.

Power cut after fire hits hundreds of Walsall homes

Around 300 homes were hit by a power cut following a fire at an electricity junction box in the Black Country.

Dean Smith waiting on answers from Walsall duo

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Walsall boss Dean Smith expects to know this week whether striker Will Grigg will stay at the club – though Febian Brandy’s future could take longer to resolve.

Wolves and Walsall in Capital One Cup draw

Wolves were today handed a low-key tie at Morecambe in the first round of the Capital One Cup.

More than 350 jobs to be created at site

The derelict land which will become the site of the Darlaston Enterprise Zone on Reservoir Place in Walsall, creating 350 jobs

More than 350 jobs are expected to be created by 2017 under multi-million pound plans to transform derelict land next to the M6 as part of the Black Country enterprise zone.

Thieves fish money out of wishing fountain Acorns Children’s Hospice

This is the moment two shameless thieves raided a charity fountain and stole money destined to help sick children

This is the moment two shameless thieves stole cash from a charity wishing fountain used to raise funds for dying children.

2,000 join battle for Walsall's Gala Baths future

Around 2,000 campaigners have joined the fight to save Walsall’s Gala Baths, and they have now handed in a petition to Parliament.

New vision for Wolverhampton is unveiled

A new vision for Wolverhampton was unveiled today – complete with cinema, more restaurants and a night market – to transform its fortunes.

The wonder of Roy Whalley's Walsall world

Goodbye – Roy Whalley, who is stepping down from his role at Walsall FC at the age of 66

Stunning promotions, last-day relegations, play-off joy and cup despair – if it’s happened in football you can bet Roy Whalley has seen it.

Desperate plea to find lost tortoise Myrtle

Enid Lunn, aged 74, is desperate to find her beloved missing pet tortoise Myrtle, who she has had for around 38 years

A pensioner today made a desperate appeal for help to find her beloved pet tortoise Myrtle who has gone missing from the garden of her home.

CCTV catches Walsall victim at party before attack

A jury has been shown CCTV footage of a teenager leaving a party at a club just minutes before he was fatally stabbed and two of his friends were allegedly attacked.

Drink-driver jumped red lights in four-mile Walsall chase

A drink-driver led police on a four-mile pursuit through Walsall, driving at double the speed limit and shooting through red traffic lights, a court heard.

Police search for missing Walsall man

Police are today searching for a Walsall man who has gone missing.

Walsall doorstep conman must repay Black Country victims

A doorstep conman from Walsall who tricked 28 victims into handing over thousands of pounds by saying he needed money for a sick relative has been ordered by a court to repay his victims.