Weekend launch for Metro club

Fans of the Austin Metro are being invited to the official launch of a fanclub dedicated to the car. The newly-formed Metro Owners Club is staging an open day at Longbridge on Sunday afternoon.  


Yates feared the worst for midfielder

Kidderminster manager Mark Yates is pleased he has only lost midfielder Russell Penn for four to six weeks – he feared it could have been months.


Dudley KW 43 Solihull 14 – in pictures

Expressandstar.com bring you the pictures from Dudley Kingswinford’s 43-14 win over Solihull in the West Midlands.


Ball fired up for Villa fight

Coseley’s Jamie Ball steps into the ring at the Aston Villa Events Centre on February 6 ready and aiming to surpass his debut year.


Friarsgate work delayed again

Work on Lichfield’s Friarsgate complex has been delayed again. The £100million project in Birmingham Road was due to get under way last autumn.


Arenas boss bids to open facilities

Plans have been submitted to reopen fitness facilities from the defunct Stafford Sports Arenas elsewhere in the town.


New hotel to create jobs

A new 120-bed hotel and restaurant will be built at Walsall’s Waterfront creating 60 jobs.


Another £3m for The Public

Up to £3 million of taxpayers’ money will be pumped into £63 million West Bromwich arts centre The Public – despite fears the centre’s main attraction may never open.


Chris Difford in new one-man show

Double Ivor Novello Award-winning Chris Difford takes to the road again for a unique evening at the Tackeroo, and a new landmark in his solo career – a one man show.


Meite in line for Hull return

Abdoulaye Meite could hand Albion a much-needed boost by returning from injury in time for the Premier League trip to Hull on Saturday.

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