Aldridge5 days agoNew conviction extends jailed rapist's sentenceBrian Guest has his 22-year prison sentence extended by two years and six months.5 days ago3 Aug 2026Holidaymakers flee hotel as fire draws nearJon and Shelley Hale were staying in Kefalonia when they received an emergency alert about the wildfire.3 Aug 20263 Aug 2026Panic as wildfire rips across holiday hillsJohn and Shelley Hale, from Aldridge, say they were in Greece on a family holiday at the time.3 Aug 202626 Jun 2026Greggs extends store closures amid weather warningsThe high street bakery chain says the stores were closed to protect staff and customers. 26 Jun 202610 Jun 2026'We want to inspire more women to be engineers'A campaign to bring together women from companies in the engineering sector is launched.10 Jun 202630 Apr 2026Woakes supports state schools cricket competition Former England cricketer Chris Woakes says it is "great to see kids enjoying the sport".30 Apr 202627 Apr 2026Morrisons manager welcomes meeting over sackingSean Egan is to meet with Morrisons' chief executive about his sacking for tackling a shoplifter.27 Apr 202625 Apr 2026Shoppers call for Morrisons boycott over sacked managerSome shoppers vow to turn their backs on the firm to support sacked store manager in shoplift row. 25 Apr 202624 Apr 2026Workers need more support over shoplifters, says professorEmmeline Taylor, a professor of criminology, is calling for better support after Sean Egan was sacked.24 Apr 2026...
