Elokobi to land longer contract

Wolves are to reward injured defender George Elokobi with a new long-term contract.


More gloom for workers

Workers in the Black Country faced more jobs misery today with staff being axed at Wolverhampton Homes and flexi-time introduced at Oldbury steel factory Metsec.


Bednar challenges new strike duo

Albion leading scorer Roman Bednar has told the Baggies’ new-look loan duo to ‘bring it on’ in the battle for places at the Hawthorns.


Ex-lover jailed over razor attack frenzy

A thug from Bilston has been jailed indefinitely for leaving his ex-girlfriend on the brink of death after attacking on her while she lay in bed and slashing her throat with a razor.


Such golden years for Roger Whittaker

As Roger Whittaker celebrates 50 years in showbusiness, he talks to Mark Andrews about his Midland roots – and the Birmingham jeweller behind his biggest hit


Prison for burglar after victim, 90, ‘devastated’

A burglar who has “devastated” the life of a 90-year-old Black Country grandmother for just £38 has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.


Hurt Harley Davidson rider to get £1m payout

A Harley Davidson rider who lost an eye and suffered serious injuries during a head-on collision with a biker from the Black Country has been awarded more than £1 million in compensation.


O’Neill promise ahead of cup tie

Villa boss Martin O’Neill has promised he will do the FA Cup justice as his side try to avoid a giant-killing at Doncaster.


Frontman lifts lid on Ned’s comeback gig

It’s been almost two decades, but now Black Country rockers Ned’s Atomic Dustbin are looking forward to reuniting on stage in Wolverhampton.


Homes plan for town’s oldest pub

An historic West Bromwich pub is once again under threat just months after being saved from the bulldozer by its regulars. A planning application has been lodged to turn the 250-year-old Sow & Pigs in Hill Top, into homes.

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