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MAJOR BLAZE AT FORMER BREWERY
More than 100 firefighters have tackled a blaze which tore through a former brewery in Wolverhampton.
Crews from all over the West Midlands fought the blaze at the derelict four-storey Mitchells and Butlers building.
Firefighters struggled to access the building in Cambridge Street because it was structurally unsafe. A probe into the cause of the fire is under way.

TWO QUIZZED AFTER MAN'S DEATH
Two men are being questioned by police about the death of a 45-year-old man after a street fight in Wolverhampton.
Officers and paramedics were called to Brinsford Road in Fordhouses, where a man had collapsed. He was taken to New Cross Hospital, but later died.
Police said the man's death was being treated as suspicious as he had suffered a "single wound to his body".

MOTORWAY TOLL FEE RISES
Motorists in the West Midlands using Britain's only toll motorway will have to pay an extra £1 per journey.
The M6 Toll, which runs as an alternative to the congested M6, has raised its prices after passing the 10 million vehicle milestone last week.
The fee for a single trip along the 27-mile route is £2 for motorcycles, £3 for cars and £6 for vans.

RUNAWAY KILLER BACK IN CUSTODY
A murderer who went on the run from prison is back in custody after turning himself in at a Walsall police station.
West Midlands Police said Owen Davies gave himself up three days after failing to arrive at a work placement.
The 41-year-old was serving a life sentence at HMP Leyhill, Gloucs, after he was sentenced in 1995 for the murder of a pensioner in London.

OFF-LICENCE 'BACK IN BUSINESS'
Britain's first offshore off-licence, part-owned by a Staffordshire man, is back in business despite Customs and Excise trying to close it.
Trevor Lyons, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, part-owns the Cornish Maiden, which re-sells stock bought from a German warehouse without charging duty.
The boat is moored 12 miles off the Teesside coast.


REGENERATION SCHEME UNDER WAY
Work is starting on a multi-million pound regeneration scheme for a south Shropshire town.
The £7.5m Craven Arms project will transform the town's former auction yard into an office, retail and residential development.
About 200 jobs will be created or safeguarded by the project. Building work is due to finish in July 2005.

DRIVER BAILED OVER DEATH
A motorist arrested on suspicion of causing the death of a teenage pedestrian in Stoke-on-Trent through dangerous driving has been released.
Officers arrested the 24-year-old man following the death of 17-year-old Darren Ashley Franklin, who was knocked down while walking in Fenton.
The man has been bailed pending further inquiries, a police spokesman said.

COUNCILS JOIN WASTE BATTLE
Five Shropshire councils have joined forces to become the first group of local authorities to offer residents a single waste service.
The county council is combining with Bridgnorth, Oswestry, south Shropshire and north Shropshire to organise one waste contractor by 2007.
A council spokesman said the partnership was a "national first".

UNLICENSED PREMISES CLOSED
Police have closed four unlicensed premises in one area of Birmingham in the past two months and are vowing to continue their crackdown.
Officers at the Thornhill Road station said four licensees had been cautioned, two are on final warnings and three have had their licences revoked.
A police spokesman said they would take firm action on abuse of alcohol laws.

CRACKDOWN ON FOOTBALL THUGS
Staffordshire Police say a "robust but fair" swoop on suspected football hooligans helped prevent trouble during Tamworth's opening game of the season.
Officers sent letters ahead of the Nationwide Conference home fixture against Halifax Town warning known troublemakers they could face arrest.
One fan, from Halifax, was arrested but was released after the game.

CALL TO NOMINATE DESERVING LOCAL HEROES
A search for people across England and Wales who have taken a stand against vandals, thugs and noisy neighbours has recently been launched by Home Office Minister Hazel Blears, with frontline workers being especially called upon to help in the search by nominating worthy individuals or groups.
The 'Taking A Stand Awards 2004', in partnership with Crime Concern and the Co-op, will recognise individuals and local groups who have shown commitment and bravery in tackling problems in their communities such as vandalism, nuisance neighbours, graffiti, harassment, intimidation and rubbish dumping.
Ms Blears said:"The anti-social behaviour of a minority of vandals, thugs and nuisance neighbours can ruin neighbourhoods and destroy people's quality of life. The Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003, with measures such as the closure of crack houses and dispersal of intimidating groups, sends out a strong message that anti-social behaviour will be tackled not tolerated.
"Backed up by these tough new laws communities can work together to tackle anti-social behaviour and restore an area's pride for the benefit of the law-abiding majority. It takes bravery and determination to stand up to yobs and people across the country are making a real difference to their communities.
We want to reward and recognise those people who are saying enough is enough."
Nominations are called for from individuals and community groups for the 2004 awards, the second year of the scheme. The overall winner will receive £5,000 and the additional 100 winners £1,000 to further fund their projects. Winners will also be offered a specialist programme to help build their skills and confidence in tackling other local problems and helping people in a similar situation.
Sue Strickland, Anti-Social Behaviour Manager at Bristol County Council, said:"Help to recognise the brave individuals that come forward to stop anti-social behaviour by nominating them for a Taking A Stand Award."
Last year's overall winners from Oldham showed real determination in facing up to persistent anti-social behaviour. A Spokesperson for the Dean Street residents said:"Taking a stand isn't easy, but if you don't do it, yobs and thugs will
think they can get away with appalling behaviour and will keep making your life, and that of people around you, a misery.
 In standing up to the yobs, we all felt that we had done the right thing and it was really encouraging to be recognised by the Home Office for this."
Martin Beaumont, Chief Executive of the Co-operative Group, said:
"As the UK's leading convenience store retailer, with many stores in the heart of communities, we know only too well how anti-social behaviour can blight a neighbourhood. But we also know that in every town there are people who are already working tirelessly to address these problems, which is why these awards, which recognise and reward these considerable and often courageous efforts, have our full support."
To nominate your local heroes, please call 0800 085 2980 or visit www.takingastand.org. The deadline for nominations is 28 September 2004.

BIRMINGHAM LOCAL CAN'T BELIEVE HIS LUCK
A man from Erdington, Birmingham has become a lucky winner of a national car competition.
Kenneth Bradnock visited the Welcome Car Finance branch in Birmingham to purchase a Rover 25, unaware that he would soon be driving it away absolutely free. When Kenneth purchased his car he participated in Welcome's car give-away competition, which has been running across the country for several weeks
Not expecting to win, Kenneth couldn't believe it when Welcome's Marketing Director gave him the good news and even had to visit the branch to check that he was not the victim of a wind-up. It took some convincing by the staff at Welcome's Birmingham branch to persuade the ninth winner of Welcome's car give-away competition that he had really won.
Branka Gacina, Branch Manager at Welcome Car Finance, Birmingham said;
"Kenneth came down to the branch convinced that he had been the victim of a prank so I was delighted to reassure him that he really had won. This competition covers the whole of the UK so it's great that a local man is among the lucky winners."
Although Kenneth now has a written letter of confirmation he is still struggling to believe it, commenting;
"I'm absolutely delighted. When I found out I had won I was shocked. I even had to visit the branch to ask for something in writing before I could believe it. I entered the competition but didn't ever expect I would win! This has been a welcome piece of good news."
The winners in this competition not only receive a free car but also are fully reimbursed for any extra warranties that they purchased in the original deal. Kenneth chose to purchase extra insurances worth £1000, which will be paid in full by Welcome.

AREA HIT BY FLASH FLOODS
A clean-up operation is under way in Staffordshire after parts of the county were hit by flash floods.
The local fire service dealt with more than 100 incidents in three hours, with Stone the worst affected area as roads and businesses were closed.
A complex for elderly residents in Abbey Street was hit and five homes on a nearby housing estate were flooded.

POLICE PROBE SHOOTING REPORT
A man has been taken to hospital following reports of a shooting in Walsall, police have confirmed.
The 22-year-old, from Dudley, was taken to the town's Manor Hospital with leg injuries. His condition is not believed to be life-threatening.
A spokesman said the Ablewell Street area had been sealed off and the road closed while investigations continued.


INQUEST INTO DEATH OF MAN, 41
An inquest is opening into the death of a man whose body was found at a popular recreation spot in Redditch.
Steven O'Brien, 41, of Exhall Close, was discovered dead in a car park at Arrow Valley Lake, off Old Forge Drive, in the early hours of August 11.
An inquest into his death is due to open at the coroner's court in Stourport-on-Severn.

DRIVER INJURED IN RAIL ACCIDENT
A motorist has been airlifted to hospital with back injuries after his van was struck by a train on a level crossing in Shropshire.
The van was pushed 200 yards down the track on the Severn Valley Railway, a privately-run steam line, between Arley and Highley, police said.
The van driver was cut free by fire crews. No-one on the train was injured.

FOUNDRY BOSS IN PRICES WARNING
The chairman of a Brownhills-based foundry has told how his firm has experienced the worst increase in the cost of oil for around 40 years.
Brian Cooke, chairman of Castings, told shareholders trading improvements had been offset by rises in raw material prices over the last two months.
The higher costs would have an "adverse effect" on company results, he added.

GOVERNMENT HAILS SAILING CHAMP
A Redditch teenager has been hailed by the Government as proof its policies for sport in schools are paying off.
World junior sailing champion Rick Peacock, 18, a pupil at Arrow Vale Sports College, carried the Olympic torch in the Athens opening ceremony.
The Department for Education and Skills said the honour showed its "gifted and talented PE programme" was working.

TEENAGER HURT IN BUS FALL
The antics of a teenager who suffered severe head injuries after trying to climb up a bus in Cannock have been described as "absolutely crazy".
Staffordshire Police said the 16-year-old fell off the vehicle while attempting so-called "bus-surfing".
Sgt David Ingham warned about the dangers of the craze, saying: "At some stage, somebody is going to be killed".

CHILD KILLED IN CRASH NAMED
A six-year-old Walsall boy killed in a collision on the M1 near Milton Keynes at the weekend has been named.
Mohammed Aminul Islam was a passenger in an MG ZR which was involved in a collision with a Peugeot 405 near junction 14.
A 17-year-old was airlifted to Stoke Mandeville Hospital with serious injuries, a police spokesman said.

AREA'S RAIL DELAYS DOWN BY 23%
Changes made to the way the train network is maintained have helped to reduce delays across the West Midlands by 23%, new figures have revealed.
The Network Rail figures show a fall in delays caused by the company in July and reveal a national fall of 28%.
Network Rail route director Robbie Burns said it was a "continuing boost to train performance".

MOTORCYCLIST DIES IN CRASH
A motorcyclist has died after crashing into a dry stone wall in north Staffordshire, police have said.
The rider, whose details have not been released by police, was pronounced dead at the scene on the B5026 at Winnington, near Mucklestone.
Anyone who saw the yellow 750cc Ducati before the crash is asked to contact PC John Bridgett on 01785 238460.