We've never over eaten Mar 7 2004
The sister of a Midland schoolgirl who weighed SEVENTEEN STONE when she suddenly died has called on the food industry to make health-ier products. more
Flats damaged in stolen car smash Mar 4 2004
Two youths ran off after a stolen car turned on its side and smashed into a block of flats in Redditch, causing major structural damage. more
Phone scam warning Mar 4 2004
Residents in north Worcestershire have been warned about the latest scam in which the fraudsters pretend they are offering cheap phone calls on behalf of BT. more
Death crash star had been drink-driving Mar 4 2004
A Midland-born rising Manchester United and under-21 England star, killed in a high-speed motorway crash, was nearly twice the legal drink-drive limit, an inquest heard. more
Pension victims lobby government Mar 3 2004
Midland workers who lost all or most of their pensions joined hundreds of protesters at Westminster yesterday to lobby for compensation. more
Inquest due into budding star's death Mar 3 2004
An inquest into the death of Manchester United starlet and England Under-21 player Jimmy Davis was being held today. more
Cleared officer remains suspended Mar 2 2004
A Worcestershire policeman cleared of allegations that he assaulted his wife will remain suspended for the time being, according to his force. more
Thief steals £3,750 watch Mar 2 2004
A thief posing as a customer has escaped with a Rolex watch worth £3,750 from a shop in north Worcestershire. more
Pc assault charges dropped Mar 1 2004
The case against a police officer accused of assaulting his wife three times was dropped today. more
Doc's relief at breast op verdict Mar 1 2004
A top Midland plastic surgeon today spoke of his relief at being cleared of professional misconduct after he was accused of botching operations on a former glamour model. more
Jobs fear eased at company Mar 1 2004
Birmingham workersÂ’ jobs were today spared despite car parts giant GKN revealing it was to spend up to £150 million transferring work to cheap-labour countries. more
Man found dead in his prison cell Mar 1 2004
An inmate at a top security prison in the Midlands has been discovered dead in his cell, police said yesterday. more
Jobs threat at engineering giant Mar 1 2004
Redditch-based defence and automotive engineering group GKN has warned of potential job cuts in the UK as it unveiled an 8% fall in underlying pre-tax profits to £246 million. more
MP attacks bus cuts plan Mar 1 2004
Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff has voiced vehement opposition to plans to end direct bus services between Droitwich and the Worcestershire Royal Hospital. more
Breast lift surgeon cleared Feb 27 2004
A plastic surgeon accused of performing an "inappropriate" breast lift was today found not guilty of serious professional misconduct. more
Howard to conclude Mids tour Feb 27 2004
Conservative leader Michael Howard is due to complete his two-day tour of the region today by visiting Worcestershire and Warwickshire. more
Soap tale is adopted Feb 26 2004
Fostering and adoption staff in the Midlands have been providing expert advice to producers of the longest running radio drama The Archers. more
'This could be cancer' Feb 25 2004
A husband has told of his "horror" after a Bromsgrove plastic surgeon said his wife could have cancer. more
Caution for mum who ditched tot Feb 25 2004
A mother who abandoned her baby in a shopping centre has received a police caution, it emerged today. more
Our new Lockerbie agony Feb 24 2004
The mother of one of the Lockerbie victims has hit out at confusion caused by the Libyan Prime Minister following his denials that his country was not responsible for the bombing outrage. more
