End of the road for £300k safety work

The end of work on a £300,000 road safety scheme to cut speeds on a busy Staffordshire road is in sight.


Tourist hotspot plan for derelict building

A new tourist hotspot may be created at an eyesore building which has lain derelict for years.


Olsson and Keown at odds over Albion

Bloodied Albion defender Jonas Olsson today issued a Baggies battle cry and dismissed national pundits who have written off their Premier League survival hopes.


Fury over Gabby’s U21 call

Villa boss Martin O’Neill’s relationship with the Football Association looked increasingly strained today after Gabby Agbonlahor was called up to England’s under-21s despite question marks over his fitness.


Triple injury blow at Walsall

Walsall have been rocked by a triple injury blow as Martin O’Connor vows to leave no stone unturned for new signings.


SVR facing cash shortage on repairs

The Severn Valley Railway is still about £250,000 short of the full cost of repairs needed after the devastating summer floods two years ago, bosses have revealed.


Kane coming back to Wolverhampton

Fresh-faced comedian Russell Kane, one of the most hotly tipped acts at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival and host of BBC Radio 2′s Out To Lunch, is making a welcome return to Wolverhampton after a packed-out show last month. 


Henry reveals his title dream

Home boy Karl Henry is dreaming of lifting the Championship trophy after saluting the persistence of his promotion-chasing team-mates.


Police: We are reclaiming parks

Kidderminster police say they are reclaiming town parks, so the public can enjoy spending time in them, with extra patrols and organising family fun days.


Wolves’ joy over Early Bird boost

Wolves have sold nearly 14,700 Season Tickets under the Early Bird scheme – the second highest figure since the initiative was launched back in 2002.

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