Swindon 3 Walsall 2 – analysis

Playing well for 15 minutes is unlikely to win you football games and, not surprisingly, Walsall discovered that last night.


Police raid at woman’s home ‘not unlawful’

A judge has dismissed claims that police officers unlawfully broke into the home of a Kidderminster woman reported to be armed with a knife.


Reading 1 Wolves 0 – analysis

A brute of a game brought a bruising result for Wolves. But this was no KO blow – and if anyone tries to argue that the leaders are buckling at the knees today, that is worth remembering.


Albion 0 Man Utd 5 – analysis

Albion’s fans named Rob Styles as their unofficial man-of-the-match last night.


Delight as Carsley lifts gloom

Boss Alex McLeish feels his Birmingham side got a “shot in the arm” after beating Derby at St Andrew’s.


Properties of the week

28 January 2008: This week our selection includes a striking country residence in magnificent grounds, a well-presented retirement bungalow in a semi-rural area and a smart family home in a quiet cul-de-sac.


Two charged with father’s murder

A 15-year-old boy and 20-year-old man have been charged with the murder of a father who was attacked on his way home from buying wine at shops.


Varieties barking up the right tree

In winter we notice different things in the garden which tend to stand out because there are few leaves to distract the eye.


Protester set to join 999 crews

A campaigner who has called for better response times for ambulances answering emergency calls in Worcestershire is planning to spend an evening with crews on the front line.


Albion blog: Seeing red

I have struggled to sleep due to my sheer outrage at what I witnessed at the Hawthorns last night, writes Albion blogger Jarrod Hill.

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