Writing history of town's criminal past
Crime in Walsall from medieval times to the start of the Second World War is the focus of a new book by a borough historian.

Praise is poured on our superb fountain
When Dudley's market place fountain was built in 1867 Elihu Burritt, the American Consul in Birmingham, said it was 'the most costly and superb fountain in England'.

Helping hand for firm from man's best pal
It is often said a dog is a man's best friend and people's love for the four-legged creatures has certainly helped a Walsall family establish one of the borough's most successful companies.

Visions of a modern future in handbook
A vision of West Bromwich as the 'town of the seventies' is captured in a 30-year-old book.

Search is on to find first intake of pupils
Former pupils of Cannock Grammar School are searching for old classmates for a 50th anniversary reunion later this year.

Park lured locals in lazy days of summer
When holidays were scarce and days off from the hard grind were few, a trip to the local park was a real treat for Langley people.