Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
The Archers is celebrating its 55th birthday. Rural Affairs Reporter Sarah Probert looks back on its success... Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
So many first class rail tickets were issued to officials and councillors last year by Birmingham City Council that the local authority is insisting on a £9,000 administration fee before disclosing its extensive travel arrangements. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A long-awaited £550 million rebuild of Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital is still awaiting Treasury approval - almost a year after the deal was due to be signed. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A surgeon yesterday admitted it was common practice not to read nurses notes before operating. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
Police will be rolling out new powers in a Birmingham suburb later this month to tackle yobs who cause misery for residents. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A rare first edition collection of CS Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia is expected to fetch £10,000 when it goes up for sale at a major art and antiques fair at the National Exhibition Centre later this week. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
Road haulers and bus companies across the West Midlands have warned their businesses will be badly damaged by new EU regulations. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
"Deception and dishonesty" lay at the heart of a Midland car component manufacturer which had an £11 million black hole in its accounts, a court was told. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A former factory worker struck down by asthma because of toxic chemicals he was exposed to has won £75,000 in agreed damages from his ex-employers. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A woman and three members of her family died when their house was set on fire on the orders of her unfaithful husband, Birmingham Crown Court heard yesterday. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
Secret CCTV cameras are to be installed in bus shelters to catch vandals at some of the region's worst hot spots. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A landmark first class hotel in Birmingham has thrown open its doors for the first time, with the business community hailing it as a major boost to the city. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
Hundreds of holidaymakers from the Midlands have finally made their way home after being left stranded in an airport for nearly 24 hours. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
The head of a massive West Midlands child pornography network has been jailed for three years and nine months for making, distributing and possessing more than 2,000 sickening images. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A 45-year-old motorist pleaded guilty yesterday to causing the death of a Birmingham University medical student by dangerous driving. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A police force pledged to get tough on the misuse of mini motorcycles yesterday as officials crushed a confiscated machine. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
An ambitious project to supply the West Midlands with local produce is be launched after gaining £90,000 in funding. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A landmark conference exploring the future of the use of bioenergy in the region is to take place in Shropshire. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A mother who has campaigned over the deaths of "vulnerable" teenagers in custody yesterday lost her High Court battle for a public inquiry into the suicide of her son. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A couple have set up a support group for organ donors and recipients to help dispel myths of what being a "living donor" means. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
The Chief Rabbi, Sir Jonathan Sacks, will be guest of honour at one of a series of events to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Singers Hill Synagogue in Birmingham. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
Plans to create a huge regional police force by merging four existing constabularies have been condemned by Conservative leader David Cameron. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
A West Midland teacher has been arrested over child pornography allegations - adding to the growing pressure on the Government over sex offenders in schools. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
The mother of a soldier killed in Iraq is hoping to become an MP. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
One of the country's longest-running radio programmes is to be broadcast live from Birmingham Cathedral next week. Read
Jan 17 2006 | West Midlands News
More than 700 bottles of wine and spirits were discovered at a Birmingham city centre restaurant allegedly selling alcohol without a drinks licence. Read