Rush to order up coffee shop in raffle

More than 2,000 raffle tickets have been sold in just 10 days to would-be entrepreneurs hoping to win a Wolverhampton coffee shop.


Minister remains neutral on The Public

The Government’s minister for the West Midlands refused to be drawn on his personal view of The Public when he visited the venue to address local voluntary and community representatives.


Soldiers reunited for 25th anniversary

Former members of the Royal Army Pay Corps travelled far and wide for a milestone reunion in West Bromwich.


College has designs on Speakers’ Corner

A special exhibition will be unveiled in Lichfield to mark the launch of the city’s Speakers’ Corner. The platform for public debate will be situated in Dam Street, near Minster Pool, from May 2.


Harriers Go Ape in forest

Kidderminster Harriers players have helped kick off a new high-wire outdoor adventure course in the Wyre Forest.


Homes boost scheme is launched

A Government scheme to boost the housing market has been launched at a Staffordshire housing development.


Free swimming in £140m plan

Swimmers around the West Midlands and Staffordshire are celebrating being able to make a splash for free from today.


Bouma could be back at United

Villa full-back Wilfred Bouma could face Manchester United on Sunday after playing 80 minutes in the reserves’ 2-1 defeat at Spurs.


Gilmartin keen on Saddlers stay

Goalkeeping understudy Rene Gilmartin admits he is feeling the pressure to perform as he bids to earn a new Walsall contract.


Miller hoping for the all-clear

Injured Albion striker Ishmael Miller is hoping for the green light to step up his rehabilitation from knee surgery by taking his training outdoors.

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