Petrol stations across the West Midlands slashed the cost of fuel today as oil prices fell to their lowest level for a year.
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Man due in court over murder bid
A man was due to appear court today accused of attempted murder in Walsall.
Central TV star Joanne quits as presenter
One of Central Tonight’s best known presenters Joanne Malin has announced she is to leave in the wake of plans announced by ITV to axe hundreds of jobs across the country.
Half of speed cameras not on
More than half of Walsall’s speed cameras are out of action, the Express & Star can reveal today.
Power lost after cable hit
Hundreds of homes and businesses were left without power in Walsall for up to an hour when workers on the multi-million pound ring-road scheme damaged a cable.
Saddlers player in good books
A Walsall FC star took on the role of teacher when he joined pupils as part of National Book week.
Outline plans for over 100 homes shelved
Outline plans which could see more than 100 homes built in Walsall have been deferred by planning chiefs.
£5.4m new buses hit region’s roads
A striking fleet of 27 new buses that transport chiefs say they will “revolutionise” travel on Black Country routes was launched today.
Vulture preys on woman’s home
They are more at home feeding on carcasses in the middle of the desert – so a Black Country woman was more than a little surprised to see a giant vulture perched on top of a neighbour’s house.
Musical mania grips Midlands
Youngsters danced in the aisles as the end credits rang out at the premiere of High School Musical 3.
Car workers lose jobs as hundreds go
Scores of workers have been made redundant from a car parts company in the West Midlands and hundreds of employees at other firms are facing an uncertain future as the credit crunch continues to bite.
Parents fighting academy plan
Furious parents packed into a stormy public meeting to protest against plans to transform a failing Darlaston school into a privately-sponsored academy.
Tickets rush as High School premieres
High School Musical 3 will get its first viewing in the West Midlands tonight – as screenings sell out a full three weeks ahead of its general release.
Public to be locked out of museum
The historic Willenhall Lock Museum is to close to the general public by Christmas, another hammer blow to its long-term future in the town.
Passengers will soon track buses
Passengers throughout the West Midlands will soon know if the bus, train or tram they want to catch is running late BEFORE they leave home.
Council boss earns more than PM
A rich-list of Britain’s highest paid chief executives has been unveiled, which puts two bosses in the West Midlands among the highest council earners in the country.
Man stabbed after chase
A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed several times in Walsall.
Parents turning backs on old comps
Parents across the Black Country and Staffordshire are turning their backs on traditional comprehensives and opting for academies, grammars and faith schools, it was revealed today.
Care home boss voted tops
A Walsall care home boss was voted top of the tree at an annual health care award presentation.
Councillor quits after porn arrest
A Black Country councillor has resigned amid allegations he was in possession of child porn, it emerged today.
Six months’ misery at latest roadworks
Motorists are facing six months of misery when work begins on a gas main renewal scheme in an area of Walsall on Monday.
Glamour girls net charity cash
The glitz and glamour of the catwalk came to Walsall during a fashion show to raise money for two borough-based charities.
NHS board meetings open to the public
Health chiefs in the Black Country are throwing open their board meetings to the public in a move to make the service more transparent.
M6 shut to repair potholes
A road block was set up on the M6 in Great Barr today as emergency repairs were made to potholes. Traffic was stopped on the southbound carriageway near junction 7 at around 8.15am.
Best of Peter Rhodes - October 3
Here’s a selection of the best of the Peter Rhodes column taken from the Express & Star for the week ending October 3.
Mandelson’s shock Cabinet return
Peter Mandelson today made a sensational return to the Government as Gordon Brown’s Cabinet reshuffle got under way.
Saddle workers face uncertain future
Walsall is undergoing a monumental facelift, with dynamic new buildings planned as well as a multi-million pound road system.
E&S wins gold at ceremony
The Express & Star has triumphed over newspapers from across the country to take gold in a national awards ceremony.
Rhodes on Mandelson – and Lenny Henry
Express & star columnist Peter Rhodes talks to Internet News Editor Tim Walters about the return to the Cabinet of Peter Mandelson and his role in Lenny Henry’s debut in Shakespeare’s Othello.
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