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January 5, 2016

Supporting image for story: Four year allotment wait as dozens apply for spots in Sandwell

Four year allotment wait as dozens apply for spots in Sandwell

January 2, 2016

Supporting image for story: Fire crews tackle blaze at abandoned factory

Fire crews tackle blaze at abandoned factory

January 1, 2016

Supporting image for story: Christmas Eve crash tragedy: Fundraising drive launches to support Karl Green's family

Christmas Eve crash tragedy: Fundraising drive launches to support Karl Green's family

December 31, 2015

Supporting image for story: Work under way on £3m council homes

Work under way on £3m council homes

Supporting image for story: Tributes paid to family man killed in motorbike crash

Tributes paid to family man killed in motorbike crash

Supporting image for story: 2015 in review: Growth and demise: the region's highs and lows

2015 in review: Growth and demise: the region's highs and lows

December 30, 2015

Supporting image for story: £30m Oldbury retail park with shops and restaurant is back on the cards

£30m Oldbury retail park with shops and restaurant is back on the cards

December 29, 2015

Supporting image for story: Motorcyclist dies in crash with two cars

Motorcyclist dies in crash with two cars

December 26, 2015

Supporting image for story: IN PICTURES: Firefighters battle blaze at derelict industrial unit

IN PICTURES: Firefighters battle blaze at derelict industrial unit

December 25, 2015

Supporting image for story: Mystery site targeted by developers for £100m deal

Mystery site targeted by developers for £100m deal

December 24, 2015

Supporting image for story: High streets braced for sales success

High streets braced for sales success

Supporting image for story: Three cut free from car and taken to hospital after three-car smash

Three cut free from car and taken to hospital after three-car smash

December 23, 2015

Supporting image for story: Congestion-hotspot traffic island revamp funding on way

Congestion-hotspot traffic island revamp funding on way

December 22, 2015

Supporting image for story: She said yes! Pair to wed in their 90s

She said yes! Pair to wed in their 90s

December 21, 2015

Supporting image for story: LISTEN: 'Open all the tills quickly now,' robber demands

LISTEN: 'Open all the tills quickly now,' robber demands

December 20, 2015

Supporting image for story: Fight to stop homes bid for sports ground

Fight to stop homes bid for sports ground

December 19, 2015

Supporting image for story: Christmas rush arrives as getaways and gift-buying frenzy begins

Christmas rush arrives as getaways and gift-buying frenzy begins

December 12, 2015

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton sex predator has jail term cut

Wolverhampton sex predator has jail term cut

December 11, 2015

Supporting image for story: Bah Humbug! Santa barred from Bullring

Bah Humbug! Santa barred from Bullring

Supporting image for story: Frank Skinner walking on airwaves as he's inducted into radio Hall of Fame

Frank Skinner walking on airwaves as he's inducted into radio Hall of Fame

Supporting image for story: Primary school league tables: Find out about the state of education in your area

Primary school league tables: Find out about the state of education in your area

Supporting image for story: Rapist who targeted vulnerable woman has jail term cut

Rapist who targeted vulnerable woman has jail term cut

December 10, 2015

Supporting image for story: £2k in fines to non-paying bus users

£2k in fines to non-paying bus users

Supporting image for story: Fresh jobs hope for Caparo staff

Fresh jobs hope for Caparo staff

Supporting image for story: Primary school league tables: Almost 50 Black Country and Staffordshire schools not up to standard

Primary school league tables: Almost 50 Black Country and Staffordshire schools not up to standard

December 8, 2015

Supporting image for story: Advice team faces axe in shock closure move

Advice team faces axe in shock closure move

Supporting image for story: IN PICTURES: Hundreds of Santas in mad dash across Sandwell Valley

IN PICTURES: Hundreds of Santas in mad dash across Sandwell Valley

December 7, 2015

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Council slammed over new staff parking charge

Sandwell Council slammed over new staff parking charge

December 5, 2015

Supporting image for story: PICTURES & VIDEO: Sandwell a sea of red and white for Santa Dash

PICTURES & VIDEO: Sandwell a sea of red and white for Santa Dash

Supporting image for story: Boy 'did not have murder in his heart', court told as defence sums up in stabbing trial

Boy 'did not have murder in his heart', court told as defence sums up in stabbing trial

December 4, 2015

Supporting image for story: Express & Star Christmas Toy Appeal: Gym works out best way to donate

Express & Star Christmas Toy Appeal: Gym works out best way to donate

December 3, 2015

Supporting image for story: Half year volumes grow for DS Smith

Half year volumes grow for DS Smith

Supporting image for story: Teenage murder suspect denies stabbing victim more than once

Teenage murder suspect denies stabbing victim more than once

Supporting image for story: Smyths back Express & Star Christmas Toy Appeal with £300 worth of donations

Smyths back Express & Star Christmas Toy Appeal with £300 worth of donations

Supporting image for story: Cash For Your Community 2015: Who benefited from a slice of £35k

Cash For Your Community 2015: Who benefited from a slice of £35k

December 2, 2015

Supporting image for story: Teenage murder suspect was 'quite upset' after stabbing victim

Teenage murder suspect was 'quite upset' after stabbing victim

Supporting image for story: 'Happy is an understatement': New era for Caparo workers as Liberty takes over

'Happy is an understatement': New era for Caparo workers as Liberty takes over

December 1, 2015

Supporting image for story: 93 jobs lost as Black Country firm closes three years after devastating blaze

93 jobs lost as Black Country firm closes three years after devastating blaze

Supporting image for story: Oldbury opening for growing Northgate

Oldbury opening for growing Northgate

Supporting image for story: IN VIDEO and PICTURES: JLR helping create 'heart of UK economy': George Osborne revs in for i54 visit

IN VIDEO and PICTURES: JLR helping create 'heart of UK economy': George Osborne revs in for i54 visit

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich parking charges to be cut in half

West Bromwich parking charges to be cut in half

November 30, 2015

Supporting image for story: Children of man 'murdered' at Oldbury charity event pay tribute to 'kindest soul on the planet'

Children of man 'murdered' at Oldbury charity event pay tribute to 'kindest soul on the planet'

Supporting image for story: HS2 line to open six years early BUT funding soars to £55bn

HS2 line to open six years early BUT funding soars to £55bn

Supporting image for story: 'Excellent news for the Black Country': 300 Oldbury and Bilston Caparo jobs saved

'Excellent news for the Black Country': 300 Oldbury and Bilston Caparo jobs saved

Supporting image for story: £16.6m JLR grant to bring 200 jobs

£16.6m JLR grant to bring 200 jobs

Supporting image for story: IN PICTURES: Real-life Scooby Doo is a giant scaredy cat

IN PICTURES: Real-life Scooby Doo is a giant scaredy cat

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Hundreds queue for hours to meet Minecraft hero The Diamond Minecart at Toys 'R' Us

WATCH: Hundreds queue for hours to meet Minecraft hero The Diamond Minecart at Toys 'R' Us

Supporting image for story: Baggies backing Express & Star Christmas Toy Appeal

Baggies backing Express & Star Christmas Toy Appeal

November 28, 2015

Supporting image for story: Murder suspects were excited at being armed with knives, court hears

Murder suspects were excited at being armed with knives, court hears

November 27, 2015

Supporting image for story: Speeding motorist cleared of causing death by dangerous driving in bus stop crash

Speeding motorist cleared of causing death by dangerous driving in bus stop crash

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