Barrington Denny set fire to himself trying to destroy evidence linking him to Ricky Basra murder in Edgbaston

A KILLER who “executed” a small-time drug dealer set himself on fire as he tried to destroy evidence linking him to the crime, it has been revealed.Read

West Midlands Police hunt hit and run driver after Sheldon collision leaves cyclist injured

POLICE are hunting a hit and run driver who left a cyclist seriously ill injured at the roadside.Read

Birmingham MP Steve McCabe slams 'complacent' David Cameron over extremist Muslim preacher Abu Qatada

BIRMINGHAM MP Steve McCabe accused David Cameron of “dangerous complacency” over the Government’s stance on extremist Muslim preacher Abu Qatada.Read

Former Aston Villa star Paul Merson banned from driving

Ex-England footballer Paul Merson has been given a 14-month driving ban after a court heard how he crashed his Mercedes into a 38-tonne truck while over the legal alcohol limit.Read

Former West Brom star denies sexual assault charge

Notts County footballer Lee Hughes denied a sexual assault charge today. Read

Investigation into death of pensioner in Wolverhampton

AN investigation has been launched after a pensioner was hit by a car and killed in the Midlands.Read

Notorious Leamington Spa builder Paul Henstone is shamed on television

A NOTORIOUS builder who left a trail of destruction across the Midlands has had his shocking workmanship exposed on television.Read

Alton Towers look for lovebirds to renew vows on white-knuckle ride

To celebrate the opening of the UK’s favourite theme park this February half term, the Alton Towers Resort is looking for romantic couples to renew their vows on the intense vertical drop rollercoaster, Oblivion. Aiming to set a world record for the most couples renewing vows on a theme park ride, the Alton Towers Resort will host the record-breaking attempt to launch the start of half term opening between 11-19th February.Read

Bev Bevan: A Russian flavour for ELO

REMEMBER the photo a fortnight ago of me proudly sitting behind my first-ever sponsored drum kit?Read

Birmingham MP John Hemming expecting fifth child with lover

THE mistress of a flamboyant Birmingham MP is expecting the couple’s second love child.Read

Video: We reveal the face behind viral You Tube sensation 'Doreen's Story'

WITH her thick Black Country accent and cheap jewellery “Lazy Cow” Doreen has become an overnight YouTube sensation.Read

Staffordshire man reveals the seedy truth behind living life as the Tiswas Bunny

HE was the innocent little boy who stole a nation’s heart while donning a rabbit outfit and singing Bright Eyes on cult kids’ show Tiswas.Read

Beatles legend Ringo Starr talks to Sunday Mercury music man Paul Cole

HE is, he says, amazed that he survived the Swinging Sixties – and the madness that followed the Summer of Love.Read

Roy Wood: I might go and live in the Big Apple

BIRMINGHAM pop wizard Roy Wood may quit Britain and start a new life in the USA.Read

Keep off the grass! Birmingham university boffin's unusual collection - artificial grass

UNIVERSITY boffin Marlene Little has the most bizarre collection in the Midlands – and it’s growing.Read

The barmy Republican plan to scupper Diamond Jubilee parties

BARMY Republican protesters are trying to scupper schools’ Diamond Jubilee parties and cooking competitions – because they say the patriotic projects are ILLEGAL.Read

Herefordshire priest is still working aged 95

MOST 95 year-olds have left their working days long behind them.Read

Renowned Birmingham poet Benjamin Zephaniah says children are being brainwashed into supporting monarchy

RENOWNED Birmingham poet Benjamin Zephaniah is backing the Republican protests – and says schoolkids are being brainwashed to support the institution of the monarchy.Read

West Bromwich superfan Mark hustles his way on to TV

HE’S the TV drama fan who managed to hustle his way on to the small screen.Read

Cruel Worcestershire foster carer jailed for 20 months

A CRUEL foster carer has been jailed for 20 months for sexually abusing three vulnerable young girls in his care after police outrage sparked a U-turn in his sentencing.Read