Fishy story but group still going strong

When a 100lb skate arrived at Lye railway station it was a case of the fish that arrived too early rather than the one that got away.


Town’s trading status renewed

Traders in Stourport were celebrating today after being told the town’s Fairtrade status had been renewed.


Anger as bus station passengers left in dark

Lights at Kidderminster’s main bus station are not switched on leading to one firm ditching it altogether as they say it is not very safe.


Smooth Radio Carlos’ weekly ents guide

Smooth Radio afternoon DJ Carlos gives you his guide to the best of the week’s entertainment across the region.


One last clap for Thunder

Classic British rockers Thunder have dismayed fans be announcing that they are to split. But Midland fans can bid them farewell at Wolverhampton Civic Hall in July.


Wolves blog: The Bright Side

Wolves blogger Nathan Lloyd reiterates what is needed for the team to press on and stresses the need for a win ahead of the visit of Watford.


Catley has new guitarist and new date

Staffordshire-based rock singer Bob Catley has had to rearrange his date at Wolverhampton’s Little Civic after having to call in a new guitarist for his acoustic tour.


Albion blog: To Hull and back

Albion blogger Jarrod Hill has finally stopped fuming after ‘Robgate’ and looks ahead to a trip to Hull and back.


Walsall blog: Just Imagine

Walsall blogger Mark Jones looks back at would life would be like if something else had happened in the last week of January.


Latest transfer rumours – Jan 30

All the latest transfer gossip on Wolves, Albion, Villa, Walsall and Blues.

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