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Matt Murray in plea for Wolves to think big

Matt Murray is urging Wolves not to abandon the mentality of a Premier League club.

Steve Clarke puts West Brom dip down to lost focus

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Albion boss Steve Clarke today admitted a loss of focus from his out-of-contract players might have played a part in the Baggies’ post-Christmas struggles.

Sir Ian Botham: The runs will come for Kevin Pietersen

Chief Sports Writer Martin Swain gets the thoughts on all things cricket of legendary former England all-rounder and Sky Sports commentator Sir Ian Botham. Picture: Steve Leath

Sir Ian Botham is in bullish mood as English cricket gets ready for a double Ashes year which he hopes will feature one of the ‘best players of all time’.

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Super son Kyle saved my life after collapse

Kyle Smith stayed calm after his mother Sarah Gwynne had a fall, looking after his sister Sophie and phoning his gran Teresa Spittle

Quick-thinking schoolboy Kyle Smith has been hailed a hero after saving the life of his mother when she collapsed at the family home.

Sir Ian Botham: The runs will come for Kevin Pietersen

Sir Ian Botham is in bullish mood as English cricket gets ready for a double Ashes year which he hopes will feature one of the ‘best players of all time’.

Tragedies, dramas and prank calls at West Midlands Police 999 hub

Members of staff at work inside Bournville Police Station where the West Midlands 999 police calls are received

Dealing with emergencies is all in a day’s work for Marie Malone. She is the first port of call for people seeking help from police.

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West Bromwich nappy power plant closes

A £5 million power plant, which turns used nappies into energy, has closed suddenly with the loss of 14 jobs.

Construction firm founder Fred Shaylor dies aged 69

The founder and chairman of Black Country construction company Shaylor Group has died after losing his fight with cancer.

2 Sisters’ food firm workers balloted on shifts

Workers at a food company are being balloted over controversial plans to change the shifts of 1,500 staff at its four Black Country factories to a seven-day working week.