Black Country Live

Black Country Live

Black Country Live provides up-to-date news from the area, featuring a team of expert reporters. You can stay connected by following our dedicated channel on the BirminghamLive website, as well as our pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Black Country, named for its industrial heritage filled with soot, smoke, and coal, is located in the West Midlands and encompasses the towns of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton.

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  • 1 day ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jordan Coussins

    Anthony Martin has been handed the keys to a luxury five bedroom home in the Cotswolds - and says he can't wait to become Jeremy Clarkson's neighbourA jubilant 'Clarkson's Farm' enthusiast has struck it rich by bagging a £5m Cotswold mansion, landing him as Jeremy Clarkson’s new neighbour. 25 year old Anthony Martin hit the jackpot when he clinched the keys to a plush 17th-century abode and a cool £250,000 in cash via the newest Omaze sweepstake.

  • 1 day ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jordan Coussins

    Aaron Turner, 34, was holidaying with fiancé Shauna Wall, 32, and their daughter Halle, four, when he spotted the bizarre scenesBritish holidaymakers turned "towel warriors" in a scramble for the choicest sunbeds by the pool at a Magaluf hotel as soon as it was open for the day. Aaron Turner, 34, who was on holiday with his fiancée Shauna Wall, 32, and their four year old daughter Halle, witnessed the peculiar rush.

  • 1 day ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jordan Coussins

    Private John Harvey, 25, targeted the woman, who he did not knowIn a chilling incident, an "evil" soldier was apprehended while hiding in a toilet after subjecting a woman to two rapes in a vicious street assault. Private John Harvey, 25, preyed on the unsuspecting woman before yanking her off the streets of Shrewsbury, Shrops. ‌During the "horrific" ordeal that lasted 20 minutes in the historic Mardol area of the town, he raped the petrified victim twice.

  • 1 day ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jordan Coussins

    Rosalie and Nigel Dawes, who own Birtsmorton Court in Worcestershire, grew the unique display to celebrate the millennium and now open the grounds to the public for one dayA hidden gem of a garden, crafted in the iconic Union Jack flag design, is set to flourish as its proprietors gear up to unveil it for a one-off public viewing. Rosalie and Nigel Dawes, the proud owners of Birtsmorton Court in Worcestershire, cultivated the distinctive feature to mark the millennium celebrations.

  • 2 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jordan Coussins

    Wayne Price, 40, was on duty in Worcester when he was called to Tesco to deal with prolific shoplifter, Peter Swinbourne, who was trying to force his way into the storeA security guard, recently terminated from his role, was exonerated of an assault accusation after bodycam evidence indicated it was in fact HE who suffered an assault. Wayne Price, aged 40, was tasked with guarding personnel and patrons against persistent offender Peter Swinbourne in Worcester.

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