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Amateur pilot can't explain UFO sighting

AN amateur pilot had an alien encounter when he spotted three pairs of UFOs flying over his Midlands home on Christmas Eve. Read

Hello, Ambulance? What time is it in New York? Dodgy calls flood in

An ambulance service received one 999 call every 12 seconds in the early hours of New Year’s Day - including one from a man asking what time it was in New York. Read

Images released of man found dead on M45

A computer image of the man whose badly burned body was found dumped at the side of the M45 in Warwickshire has been released by police in a bid to identify him. Read

Send us your New Year's Eve party pictures!

We don't care whether you are staying in, going out, on your own or with a cast of thousands. Send us your pictures and we promise to publish them online. Read

MBE for Walsall teenager

TEENAGE Walsall Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds has described her year as a "fairy tale" after becoming the youngest person ever to receive an award in the New Year Honours list. Read

Led Zeppelin legend awarded CBE

WORCESTERSHIRE-based rock singer Robert Plant has been made a CBE in the New Year Honours list. Read

Motorway closed after body find

A stretch of motorway in Warwickshire was closed by police after firefighters discovered what is thought to be the remains of a body on an embankment. Read

Two teenagers killed in Staffordshire car crash

Two teenagers were killed and a third is in hospital after their car crashed into another vehicle, police said today. Read

Injuries after collision with fire engine

THREE men are recovering in hospital this morning after crashing into a fire engine rescuing people from a previous motorway collision. Read

Newborn baby will never meet father who was stabbed to death

AS proud Midland mum Steph Ball cuddles her newborn baby, her smile hides crushing heartache. Read

Muslim extremists claim Jesus Christ would have been locked up in prison

IF JESUS were alive today, he would be behind bars, Muslim extremists are claiming. Read

Birmingham bar owner leaves a bitter taste

A FAILED Birmingham bar owner has left a trail of unpaid staff, suppliers and customers following the sudden closure of his latest venture. Read

A meal and a medium at haunted Midland pub

IT is the Midland pub where the spirits are not just behind the bar. Read

Lucky Midland couple become cruise ship watchdogs for P&O

A MIDLAND couple have beaten thousands of rivals to the job of luxury cruise watchdogs. Read

Prisoners banned from drinking milkshakes

WHINGEING lags at a Midlands prison complained because they were not allowed their favourite MILKSHAKES. Read

Siamese twin dies on Christmas day

THE Midland family of conjoined twin Faith Williams was coming to terms with her loss this weekend after the tot finally lost her brave battle for life. Read