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Clare Teal is one of the world’s most appealing jazz singers – she swings like mad, and her impish sense of humour means her performances are always great fun.

Speedway bosses have pledged a full season of televised top-flight action as they continue to seek an improved deal with broadcaster Sky.

A £215,000 skate park and play areas in the Black Country are taking shape, council chiefs said today.

Two young Baggies fans have become the first ever recipients of a bravery award from the football club after they helped catch a vicious thug and bring him to justice.

This week’s Insider is an award-winner. Rather topical, one thought, given the various star-studded ceremonies that have taken place in recent weeks.

Letter: As one of the many unemployed people in the West Midlands, I feel I must make a point about how the Jobcentres are treating people who have lost their jobs, many through no fault of their own.

An award-winning butchers shop in Cannock town centre is closing down.

Online Sports Journalist Craig Birch brings you all the team news from Wolves, Albion, Villa and Walsall ahead of the weekend’s action.

Villa v Chelsea, Saturday February 21, Premier League, Villa Park, Kick-off: 12:45pm.

Northampton v Walsall, Sixfields Stadium, League One, Saturday February 21, Kick-off: 3pm.