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MI6 spent £200m bribing Spaniards in second world war

23 May

Newly released documents reveal secret services paid out fortune in bid to stop Franco joining war on Hitler’s side MI6 spent the present-day equivalent of more than $200m bribing senior Spanish military officers, ship owners and other agents to keep…


Spy’s licence to frill: British WW2 agent dressed in drag

23 May

THESE are the two sides of World War II spy Dudley Clarke — dapper man and well-dressed WOMAN…


Probe over teenager’s street arrest

22 May

A complaint that excessive force was used while a boy was arrested in the Walsall area is being investigated.


Soldier killed in “suspected terror attack” in London

22 May

A man has been killed and two others were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds following a “serious incident” understood to involve a serving soldier.


Jobs blow as Tesco scraps expansion of Brownhills store

22 May

A multi-million pound overhaul of a supermarket in Brownhills, creating up to 150 new jobs, has been scrapped, it was announced today.


Caught on camera: Christmas present thieves’ dramatic police chase

22 May

This is the dramatic moment West Midlands Police put a stop to burglary gang who stole children’s Christmas presents from under trees.


Wolverhampton boy died minutes after jab on trip to India

22 May

Damien Herian, 10, had been enjoying a day-out at a popular adventure theme park in the former Punjab state capital of Jalandhar when he fell ill…


£90 fine for driver as Walsall crash puts nurse in wheelchair

22 May

A driver responsible for an car crash which left a nurse so badly injured she will never walk again has been handed a £90 fine.


Cars destroyed in Black Country scrap yard blazes

22 May

Around 40 cars were destroyed in a suspected arson attack in a scrap yard in Bilston.


When culture is treated as commodity, no wonder its temples are sold off | Owen Hatherley

22 May

From Baltic to the Lowry, grand building projects invigorated provincial life, but the attitude is: if it doesn’t pay, why bother? Maria Miller used her first public speech as culture secretary last month to insist that funding for the arts will have…


Burglary suspect in court after rooftop arrest

22 May

The 26-year-old, who was wanted on recall to prison for burglary offences, was spotted by local officers who were on the hunt for him in Pensnett last night…


PM faces gay marriage Bill backlash

22 May

David Cameron is facing a fresh bout of Tory strife after the coalition’s plans to introduce gay marriage cleared the Commons.


Vandals spark rail chaos between Kidderminster and Worcester

22 May

Vandals caused rush-hour disruption to trains between Kidderminster and Worcester today after attacking signals near Stourport.


VIDEO: Miracle survival for Staffordshire base jumper as parachute fails

22 May

This is the moment a thrill-seeker from Staffordshire realised he was facing death as his parachute failed to open while hurtling through the air after base jumping from a 1,000ft cliff.


WH Smith to shut branch in Wolverhampton Mander Centre

22 May

WH Smith is to close its main Wolverhampton branch, with the loss of 20 jobs, it was announced today.


Teenager injured in Sedgley car accident

22 May

A teenager was injured when he was in collision with a car in the centre of Sedgley today.


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Blogs

In the shade

23 May

Peter ‘Pedro’ Cutler has come upon an interesting football related query after finding something unexpected whilst looking for articles of Brownhills soccer teams as I requested in my post last Sunday.


A hidden jewel

22 May

Tonight I went to the Grange Theatre on Broadway North with a friend who’d been given tickets via his work.


This is a truly appalling murder which will shock the entire country – Ed Miliband

22 May

Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Labour Party, responding to the appalling murder in Woolwich, said: “This is a truly appalling murder which will shock the entire country.


In advance of the Lightwoods Park wedding…

22 May

…the bride groom would like to say “Thank You” to: Curio Bridal Boutique, Abbey Road, Smethwick and Seamstress Jacqui for Wedding Dress and alterations Cabbella’s Hair Salon, Hagley Road West, Oldbury for bride and bridesmaids …


Statement on Equal Marriage

22 May

On Tuesday 22 May 2013 the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill had its Third Reading in the House of Commons.


Doctor Claims that Disability Assessments are “UNFAIR”

22 May

A doctor who worked for the private company which assesses people for disability benefits says its methods are “unfair”.


Bedroom Tax

22 May

A large proportion of tenants hit by the bedroom tax have so far failed to pay the resulting shortfall in their rent.


No Ugly Ducklings at Swan Inn Ladies’ Fayre

22 May

Feel pampered at the forthcoming Ladies’ Fayre in Sedgley Sedgley ladies can feel pampered and preened in time for summer with a packed programme of fun and retail therapy coming soon to the Swan Inn.


Tesco sends a message to Brownhills: you’re not worth it

22 May

I will elaborate on this later, but in case you haven't noticed, the Express & Star is reporting an announcement from Tesco that the plans for a new store in Brownhills are officially dead.


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Blogs

Love Your Zoo

23 May

No read more…


Gig #80: The Kings Arms, Salford. 21st May 2013

22 May

The last few weeks in the day job have been horrendous.


Woodlands 11pm report

22 May

The dorms are quiet, we’ve got a busy day tomorrow, so the children need a good night’s sleep.


Ha Full Disk 19th May

22 May

Ha full disk colour , a photo by Mark Townley on Flickr.


14 weeks on…

22 May

My Little Mr is now just over 14 weeks old.


Canal News – Bank Holiday Weekend,BCN Challenge & Crick Boat Show

22 May

Canal News – Bank Holiday Weekend BCN Challenge 25 – 26 May 2013 1:00 am – 3:00 pm Dare you take on the 30 hour BCN Challenge? Roll up, roll up, all licensed boats are invited to take part in the BCN Challenge.


In advance of Friday’s wedding…

22 May

…the bride groom would like to say “Thank You” to: Curio Bridal Boutique, Abbey Road, Smethwick and Seamstress Jacqui for Wedding Dress and alterations Cabbella’s Hair Salon, Hagley Road West, Oldbury for bride and bridesmaids …


Mud! Mud! Mud!

22 May

Some of children just can’t wait to get muddy…


Kitting up

22 May

Getting ready for the zip wire.


May Newsletter 2013

22 May

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Sport

Albion Release Two Players

22 May

Albion Release Two Players Vitalfootball:WBA:22/05/2013 16:30:00 West Brom have confirmed that two players have been released, and they are in discussions with four others as Steve Clarke makes plans for next season.


Halesowen Town Commercial – Paul Collins

22 May

Paul Collins has approached Halesowen Town Football Club to help The Yeltz with our commercial activities on a voluntary basis.


Baggies begin clearout

22 May

Clarke begins reshaping squad…


Steve Davis: Crewe boss a hot contender for Wolves job

22 May

Crewe boss Steve Davis emerges as a hot contender for the Wolves job, as bookmakers make him to odds-on favourite.


West Ham: “We want Romelu Lukaku.”

22 May

Rumour Mill: West Ham plan to persuade Romelu Lukaku to sign for them instead of West Bromwich Albion…


West Brom release Jerome Thomas and Gonzalo Jara

22 May

Winger Jerome Thomas and defender Gonzalo Jara will leave West Brom this summer, but Zoltan Gera may stay at The Hawthorns.


2012-13 season in review: West Bromwich Albion

22 May

In the first of a series of articles looking at various clubs’ fortunes over the past season, James Baxter assesses West Brom’s new status as “best of the rest” At 3-0 and 5-2 down to Manchester United last Sunday, West Bromwich Albion’s season…


Transfer Rumours – May 22

22 May

Expressandstar.


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Business

Carillion wins £400m deal on Battersea Power Station site

22 May

Wolverhampton-based construction company Carillion has won a £400 million deal to redevelop London’s landmark Battersea Power Station site.


Mansell awarded £4m refurbishment contracts

22 May

CONSTRUCTION firm Mansell has been awarded interior refurbishment contracts worth nearly £4m, including two in the West Midlands.


Carillion powers on with £400m Battersea contract

22 May

WOLVERHAMPTON construction and support services giant Carillion has been selected as the preferred bidder for the £400m Phase 1 redevelopment of Battersea Power Station.


Darlaston factory site overhaul hit by economy blues

21 May

Multi-million pound plans to redevelop an iconic former factory site in the Black Country have stalled due to the flat economy, bosses behind the scheme said today.


Birmingham Airport named best for air-rail connectivity

21 May

BIRMINGHAM Airport has been named Airport of the Year at the Global AirRail Awards 2013.


All a-bard as new Stratford rail services are introduced

21 May

MORE frequent rail services have been introduced between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon with trains now running later into the night.


Profits tumble down to £66m for HomeServe

21 May

Profits have halved at Walsall-based emergency insurance repairs company HomeServe, the company announced today, as it copes with the loss of more than a third of its UK customer base.


Rain affects work on Wolverhampton i54 timetable

21 May

Work on the i54 business park site in Wolverhampton is being affected due to heavy rainfall – meaning contractors could be allowed to work extra hours on the site.


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