Wolves heading for Oz trip

Australian club Perth Glory were today claiming a coup in arranging a pre-season friendly with Wolves down under in July.


Used car test: Kia Magentis

In 2001 Kia launched its large saloon, the Magentis, a front-wheel drive car which was offered with a generous level of standard equipment and initially with a 2.5 V6 petrol engine. Iain Dooley checks it out.


Minister visits scandal hospital

Health Secretary Alan Johnson arrived at Stafford Hospital today and described the lack of care which led to hundreds of deaths as ‘inexcusable’.


Man fights for life after car horror

A car driver was fighting for his life today after a freak road accident in Wolverhampton.


Hero soldier faces medical discharge

Sports-loving hero soldier Luke Cole today spoke of the price he paid for the extreme bravery he showed in the line of duty.


Yardie dealer appeals

A drug dealer who built a £1 million empire in the Black Country by selling cocaine and heroin has launched a bid to clear his name, it was revealed today.


Outrage at death of father, 54

A cancer patient was sent home from Stafford Hospital after his family was told he was clear of a superbug – but the infection contributed to his death three weeks later, it has been revealed.


Homes group cannot find enough workers

Not enough workers can be found in Wolverhampton to take on construction jobs on the city’s council properties, despite rising unemployment in the city.


David wins big ride at Aintree

Black Country jeweller David Griffiths is hoping for a diamond result after being selected to race at Aintree on Grand National Day.


Land Army girls meet again after 60 years

Ex-Land Army girls from Wolverhampton have been reunited for the first time since serving in the Second World War.

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