Pedestrian injured after being struck by car in Acocks Green

PEDESTRIAN suffered multiple injuries last night after being knocked down by a car in Birmingham.Read

Willenhall murder victim named as Jagit Singh Villkhu

POLICE have named a man who was found murdered in a Black Country Park.Read

No further action against Peter Crouch over alleged 'eye-gouge' clash with Jonas Olsson

STOKE City striker Peter Crouch will not face further FA punishment following his clash with West Bromwich Albion's Jonas Olsson in Saturday's game.Read

Man arrested in connection with hunt for West Midlands fugitive John Anslow

Detectives hunting an "extremely dangerous" murder suspect who escaped from a prison van following a "well-orchestrated armed ambush" have arrested a man in connection with the incident.Read

Oldbury roots of First World War ditty It’s a Long Way to Tipperary

IT’S a long time since the First World War ditty It’s a Long Way to Tipperary was penned.Read

George Tyndale: Millitant doctors need a dose of reality

REMEMBER those innocent times when dedicated undergraduates went into medicine to cure the sick and tend to the dying?Read

Big Sunday Mercury Interview: Samantha Womack reveals why she won't be returning to EastEnders

ACTRESS Samantha Womack has ruled out a speedy return to EastEnders – because it would be too harrowing.Read

Meet George McCluskey, the Shard End actor film star who has been in 70 films

HIS name has never been up in lights, and he hasn’t rubbed shoulders with Hollywood’s elite, but George McCluskey is the busiest movie actor in the Midlands.Read

Redditch prisoner escapes after van is ambushed on way to court

A prisoner has escaped after a van taking inmates to court was ambushed today, sources said.Read

Bev Bevan Memories: The day I got my first sponsorship

YOU know you’ve made it as a rock star when you land your first sponsorship deal!Read

Sunday Mercury Big Exclusive: Killer facing jail over 25-year Birmingham death riddle

HIS mysterious death 25 years ago was put down to a tragic accident.Read

Pictures: Mysterious Knights Templar Caynton Caves in Wolverhampton sealed up due to black magic and boozing

BLACK magic ceremonies have forced the owners of a mysterious Midland landmark to seal up its entrance.Read

Birmingham dad gunned down trying to protect his family

A BRAVE Birmingham dad was shot dead in Pakistan as he desperately tried to protect his family, his widow revealed last night.Read

Sunday Mercury Special Report: Norton Canes man told kids their mum is a murderer but one day he may forgive her

SOMEHOW, from somwhere, Lee Jones has found the strength to tell his two young sons the terrible truth.Read

Bumper picture gallery: Sunday Mercury reviews opening night of Strictly Come Dancing in Birmingham

IT was Strictly Come Dancing as you’ve never seen it before.Read

Real Life: My dad's determined to walk me down the aisle

I REALLY want my dad to walk me down the aisle at my wedding in June.Read

Shrine for murdered Midland pensioner Betty Yates as police step up chase for killer

PRAYERS are being said for murdered Midland pensioner Betty Yates at the resting place of Mother Teresa as police step up the hunt for her brutal killer.Read

Midland pop wizard Roy Wood's Broad Street star is cracking up

WELL, he wishes it could be cleaned up every day...Read

Pal hopes for justice at last for friend gunned down in double shooting

THE best friend of a Midland man shot dead while on holiday in the USA has told how he hopes justice will be achieved as the teenager accused of his murder prepares to go before the courts.Read

West Midland Police charge 10-year-old with being a cannabis farmer

POLICE charged a 10-year-old Midland boy with being a cannabis farmer, the Sunday Mercury can reveal.Read