Missing Aldridge woman could be in Blackpool 

Police in Walsall believe missing woman Ruth Smith could be in Blackpool.The 42-year-old left her Aldridge home on the morning of Friday 15 April at around 10.20am and has not been seen since.Officers are now probing reports that she may be in the North West.At the time of her disappearance, Ruth was wearing a thin black coat and had two carrier bags containing items of clothing. She also had a cream/khaki satchel and an umbrella.Police have been working around the clock to find her safe and wel