Ironbridge set for big race

Expect a 19th century twist to a modern competition.

Call for safe biking

Local ambulance chiefs are reminding bikers not to turn a minor mishap into something more serious.

Is There A Tiger In Your Garden?

Nature lovers are being asked to check their gardens for tigers in a bid to help conservationists studying the effects of climate change on moth distribution.

Progressing past the Pilgrims

Andy Munro was at St Andrews to see Blues open their season in the Capital One Cup .

Trust backs Driver First Assist

If you’ve ever felt helpless at the scene of an accident this scheme is for you.

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

Dave Woodhall witnesses the big screen debut of Norwich’s finest.

Here comes the rain/sun/snow/fog again

Does this year’s weather remind you of anything? Dave Woodhall thinks so.

West Midlands: The next ‘Grand Designs’ hotspot?

The head of a boutique architects practice reckons that the West Midlands is well on its way to becoming the next big ‘Grand Designs’ hotspot.

Clampdown on motorway offenders

Motorway police are launching a new safety initiative aimed at cutting down on inappropriate lane use.

Witnesses sought to fatal crashes.

Two people have been killed in overnight incidents on the region’s roads.

Screengrab: Cool Heat

Pacino and de Niro face off on tv this week-a great week for LA noir, says Richard Lutz

There’s still a Watford gap

Blues failed to get the new season off to a flying start. Andy Munro was present.

18k ‘Key of the Door’ birthday competition

A Worcestershire-based business is celebrating its 18th birthday by giving away £18,000 in a Willy Wonka-style golden key competition.

New at Town Hall & Symphony Hall

Here’s the latest additions to a crowded city centre schedule.

Student’s research poster lands prize

A student from the University of Wolverhampton is celebrating after scooping an award at a prestigious sciences conference.

Security specialist celebrates 5 years in business with record growth

A West Midlands security specialist is celebrating its 5th anniversary in style by creating up to 60 jobs and achieving 100% year-on-year growth.

Elementary – crimebusters required

Even the world’s greatest detectives need help sometimes.

Local Music festival a resounding success

The first ever Lichfield Rocks festival raised over £2,500 for St Giles Hospice in Whittington.

Carnival advice

“Have a safe and enjoyable carnival” is the police message to anyone attending Sunday’s Handsworth festivities.

“I’ll say yes to tens of thousands of dollars”

Dave Woodhall talks to Andy Fraser, bass player with Free and inadvertent seller of blockbuster films.

Aid for rail collection

There’s good news for a local museum.

Satnav warning following court case

Motorists are being urged by a road safety charity to concentrate at all times following the case of a driver who killed a cyclist while she was altering her satnav.

Charity cheque handed over to Mayor

A cheque worth over £1,000 has been presented to the Mayor of Wolverhampton in support of her designated charities.

This week at the Robin

There’s definitely some unusual events taking place.

Flying for fun

From wartime classrooms to building your own glider, the RAF Museum at Cosford has plenty going on during the summer holidays.

Eat together, play together

Advice on staying healthy from medical experts.

The taming of the Tigers

Andy Munro gets some pre-season training at St Andrews.

The Big Give Garden Party

With no forecast of snow for the area, Sunday 28th July will be a good day to enjoy one of the glorious gardens of the Cotswolds.

Here we go again

Terry Wills looks forward to the start of another new season at the Hawthorns.

New report – Don’t stigmatise the families of gang members

Young people join ‘gangs’ in response to a multitude of hardships and the role of the family should not be exaggerated or stigmatised, says a team of criminologists at London Metropolitan University.