Traffic chaos fear at bus stops

New kerbs at bus shelters in Wolverhampton are causing traffic hold-ups because buses cannot pull in, it was claimed today.


Churches hit by vicar shortage

Dozens of churches in the Midlands are without vicars due to a national shortage.


Parking charge plan scrapped

Controversial plans to charge residents living near Wolves’ Molineux ground £10 a year for guaranteed parking spaces outside their homes have been officially scrapped.


Heskey: There’s more to come

New Villa recruit Emile Heskey today toasted his debut winner against Portsmouth – and insisted the best is yet to come.


Hotel hit by sudden closure to reopen

The historic Talbot Hotel at Stourbridge, which closed suddenly, is set to reopen next week, it has emerged.


School celebrates tip-top inspection

The new headteacher at a Penkridge school is celebrating the success of his colleagues and pupils after a clean bill of health from Ofsted inspectors.


X Factor star has second shot at Fame

After being judged by Simon Cowell and Sharon Osbourne on X Factor, appearing in Fame – the musical at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre is a breeze for Beverley Trotman.


Rare medical book is up for auction

A rare medical book dating back almost 300 years is set to go under the hammer in Lichfield.


Palmer hands in transfer request

Walsall manager Chris Hutchings has confirmed Chris Palmer has asked for a transfer, but hopes to change the winger’s mind.


Night vision kit to target cargo thefts

Hauliers have given a cautious welcome to new night vision equipment Midland police are using to target criminals who steal cargos worth millions from truckers.

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