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Zoo sees increase in visitors

Visitor numbers at Dudley Zoo’s festive events increased up by six per cent, it was announced today.

8ft icicles as temperatures drop

This spectacular ice sculpture is nature’s own barometer as temperatures dropped to the lowest in decades.

Curry house protest stepped up

Protesters were this afternoon stepping up their fight against controversial plans to transform part of an historic Wolverhampton railway station into an Indian restaurant by attending a planning meeting.

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Fears for market’s future

This year could be the last for Wednesbury market according to one town councillor.

Pop boss to start Jive talking

A Walsall-born former record company boss who has launched the careers of some of the biggest names in pop will be shedding light on his early years working as a DJ in pubs and clubs.

Job cuts at half of firms

Nearly half of the manufacturing companies in the Black Country have cut their workforce in recent months and around a third expect to make more job cuts in the months to come, a new report revealed today.

Big freeze brings chaos

Schools were closed, bin collections cancelled and scores of people injured on icy roads and pavements today as temperatures plummeted to -10C (13F).

Youngsters caught in danger ice game

Youngsters are putting their lives at risk by fooling around on the ice at beauty spots around the West Midlands, safety experts warned today.

Protest vow over station axe ‘sham’

Campaigners have threatened to protest outside a Black Country fire station in a last ditch bid to save it from the axe.

Striking £15m leisure centre revealed

It is already months behind schedule – but these pictures show how the new £15 million leisure centre in Bilston will certainly make its mark in the town.