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Christopher Henwood

Chris Henwood

Four jailed after Dudley march trouble

FOUR men involved in ugly scenes of violence against police during an English Defence League protest march in Dudley have been jailed.Read

Black Country burglar dies in cop chase

A BLACK Country distraction burglar died when a high-powered stolen car he was in smashed into a tree during a police chase.Read

Coventry takeaway owner served up naan bread containing piece of clay

A MIDLAND takeaway owner has been fined for selling a naan bread containing a large piece of clay.Read

Dudley pensioner trapped in home by horses

A MIDLAND pensioner claims she was kept a prisoner in her own home because she was too frightened of stray horses outside.Read

Meat infested with maggots found at Dudley takeaway

MEAT riddled with maggots and exposed electrical wiring were discovered at a Midland takeaway.Read

Midland presenter Kate Thornton reveals heartache of break-up

THE Midland-born host of Loose Women Kate Thornton revealed her heartache at breaking up with her partner of six years while on air.Read

Coventry pensioner is a hedgehog hero

MIDLAND pensioner Ann Armfield saved a tiny hedgehog from certain death twice in one day.Read

Man sentenced for 'callous' Wolverhampton rape attack

AN ILLEGAL immigrant who took part in the abduction and repeated rape of a terrified Midland woman has been jailed indefinitely.Read

Sandwell Council binmen dispute could run on, says union

BIRMINGHAM binmen are planning to vote on strike action in two weeks time – as their colleagues in Sandwell staged their first walk out yesterday.Read

Little Aston cannabis factory gang jailed

GRAND wrought iron gates open to reveal a long sweeping driveway and a six-bedroom mansion in an area known as Millionaires’ Row.Read

Brummie soldier who worked on Burma Railway says Bridge n The River Kwai movie was an insult

BRAVE Brummie Tom McKie is still haunted by memories of working on the infamous Burma Railway – the war crime that inspired movie classic The Bridge On The River Kwai.Read

Final farewell for VJ veterans in West Bromwich

FOR many veterans marking the 65th anniversary of VJ Day today, it will be the final farewell.Read

Cops hunt for members of alleged drug gang in the Midlands

COPS were today on the hunt for two alleged members of a multi-million pound drug gang that smuggled heroin into the Midlands.Read

Police hunt for murderer after Wolverhampton stabbing of artist

THE murderer of a talented Midland artist was last night being hunted by cops.Read

Black Country couple banned from keeping animals for 20 years

A BLACK Country couple were banned from keeping animals for 20 years for failing to look after their rabbits, cats and dog.Read

Divers contine search for missing best man in Black Country lake

A TEAM of specialist divers was last night scouring a Midland lake for a best man who went missing just hours after giving his speech at his friend’s wedding.Read

Girlfriend of Bilston murder victim hits out at those protecting suspect

COPS were last night quizzing a suspect about the murder of a father-of-two who was stabbed to death at a wedding reception.Read

A Black Country forklift truck driver died after being impaled on his forks by a reversing lorry, a court heard

A MIDLAND forklift truck driver died after being impaled on his forks by a reversing lorry, an inquest heard.Read

Black Country man who threatened hospital staff with knife has been spared a jail sentence

A 37-YEAR-old Midland man who threatened terrified hospital staff with a craft knife after being told he would have to wait for treatment has been spared a jail sentence.Read

Police continue to investigate after nine men were arrested after Wolverhampton Wanderers match

POLICE are still investigating after nine men were arrested in an operation targeting suspected hooligans at a Wolverhampton Wanderers match.Read

Author Profile

Chris is a general news reporter covering the Black Country. His journalism training was carried out near his home town of Carmarthen, in South Wales, where he worked on the Llanelli Star and South Wales Evening Post newspapers.