Lichfield Pancake Race in pictures

Shrove Tuesday celebrations took place in Lichfield earlier today as crowds flocked to watch the city’s Pancake Race. Check out our pictures in the gallery!


Used car test: Daihatsu Cherade

This little runner is a low-cost city car that is unlikely to leave you out of pocket. It was launched in 2003 by Daihatsu, a Japanese firm in which Toyota has a major stake. Iain Dooley checks out compact, frugal Charade.


Mourners stunned by car protest

A family mourning the loss of a relative were left devastated after a woman barged into the funeral service complaining her car had been blocked in by another driver.


Swain on the three-horse race

Chief Sports Writer Martin Swain looks in depth at the race to win the Championship – a three team onslaught that no one seems keen on closing.


Craddock can have key role – boss

Mick McCarthy has revealed Jody Craddock may have an extended role to play in Wolves’ run-in as Richard Stearman faces a battle to regain his place.


Zuiverloon eyes Baggies upsets

Albion defender Gianni Zuiverloon insists the Baggies can pull off shock wins to aid their survival fight – starting at Everton on Saturday.


Man killed in street attack

A murder investigation was launched today after a middle-aged man died when violence flared in a residential street in Wolverhampton.


Car drama on railway track

A driver escaped serious injury after losing control of his car and careering nearly 200 yards off the road and over a railway track in Staffordshire.


20ft roof fall in suspected factory raid

A suspected burglar was fighting for his life today after plunging 20ft through a factory roof in the Black Country.


Officer cleared after 20-month court wait

He was forced to spend 20 months off front line duties, under suspicion of assaulting a drunken thug who had tried to butt him.

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