Death of music man Bob Nash who helped the stars
Retired Dudley music shop owner Bob Nash, who is credited with keeping the likes of Led Zeppelin, Slade and Roy Wood on the road, has died aged 74.
Retired Dudley music shop owner Bob Nash, who is credited with keeping the likes of Led Zeppelin, Slade and Roy Wood on the road, has died aged 74.
The new Police & Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands says he is unable to guarantee more bobbies on the beat – but said he will fight for better funding for officers.
Catch up with our live webchat with West Midlands police commissioner Bob Jones.
Wolverhampton councillor Bob Jones, who has worked on the city council for more than 32 years, today announced he is to step down after landing the role of the West Midlands' first ever police and crime commissioner.
Bob Jones has been announced as the new police commissioner of the West Midlands.
Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond dramatically resigned with immediate effect today in the wake of the bank rate-rigging scandal.
West Bromwich Albion legend Bob Taylor today predicted fans will back new boss Steve Clarke – but admitted he had hoped for an experienced replacement for Roy Hodgson.
West Bromwich Albion legend Bob Taylor will tie the knot tomorrow – to a woman he first met when she charged him an entry fee to his own testimonial event.
A pensioner from Shropshire is preparing to embark on a poignant journey to pay tribute to five relatives who lost their lives in the First World War.
More than 500 people turned out to pay their respects to Mid Wales Airport owner Bob Jones who died in a plane crash on the Shropshire and Mid Wales border.
Sir Bob Geldof will be making a rare appearance in concert when he takes to the stage in Staffordshire next year.
The first that Ludlow clerk of the course and secretary Bob Davies knew it was going to be a rather special day was the moment he opened the racecourse and noticed that the title of the fifth race had been changed. The first that Ludlow clerk of the course and secretary Bob Davies knew it was going to be a rather special day was the moment he opened the racecourse and noticed that the title of the fifth race had been changed. Instead of being the Christmas Fayre at Ludlow Chase on yesterday's card, the race had became the 'Bob Davies A Lifetime In Racing Handicap Chase' to recognise Racing Welfare's award to the man who has been at the south Shropshire course for 27 years. Davies was presented with his award by former jockeys Stan Mellor and Bob Champion and he said: "This has been a special day for me and my family. "It was my father who first brought me to Ludlow and little did I realise then that I would spend a great deal of my life here after riding at the course."[24link]
Bob Taylor has insisted Albion can match Peter Odemwingie's ambition - but warns the Baggies must secure his future.
Letter: As we are being repeatedly reminded, Bob Dylan is 70 and I'm fed up of often being told that he is a genius.
His was one of the most iconic voices of the 1970s - and it's still instantly recognisable today. So what is the connection between Bob Marley - frontman of the Wailers and arguably the greatest reggae artist of all time - and the city of Wolverhampton?