Raid tragedy shop reopens

A village shop was reopened today for the first time since its postmaster was injured and his son killed in a gun raid.


Big names lined up for dance event

Some of the biggest DJs and dance acts in the country are lining up to take part in a popular dance event at the LG Arena at Birmingham’s NEC.


TV star Blake on wounding charge

BBC presenter Ashley Blake has been charged with wounding, possession of an offensive weapon and affray after an incident at the bar he owns in Sutton Coldfield.


Clubbers enjoy breakfast at 3am

As dance music plays from a radio behind the counter, staff on the graveyard shift at Greggs restock the shelves with piping hot pizza baguettes and full English breakfast pasties. Welcome to the Wolverhampton city centre bakery at 3am!


Barratts shoes is latest to go

Shoe shop chains Barratts and PriceLess fell victim to the credit crunch today as administrators were called in.


Davies completes move to Bolton

Wolves midfielder Mark Davies has completed his move to Premier League Bolton for an undisclosed fee.


Albion sweat on Greening update

Albion are waiting anxiously for an injury update on captain Jonathan Greening amid fears he could be sidelined for up to two months.


Villa sweat on injured duo

Martin O’Neill is praying for good news on Nigel Reo-Coker and Gabby Agbonlahor today with the Villa pair both doubtful for the trip to Portsmouth.


Ward a doubt for Reading trip

Stephen Ward has emerged as a fresh doubt for Wolves’ big clash at Reading.


200 jobs to go at Corus sites

Around 200 jobs are being axed by steel giant Corus in the Black Country as it cuts its UK workforce by 2,500, it was revealed today.

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