Fishing casts off old image to lure in young

It is hard to see how fishing could be viewed as ‘trendy’.


Alcoholics claiming incapacity benefits

Hundreds of people in the Black Country are claiming benefits because they are alcoholics, figures reveal today.


Call for quick start on city revamp

A call has been made for work to start on improving a Lichfield car park and the northern end of the city centre as soon as possible.


Shops ‘losing trade’ in roadworks misery

Traders are considering claiming compensation because they say long-running roadworks in their town have reduced business by up to 50 per cent.


Chance to see tunnel being put in place

A special viewing gallery will be set up to allow people to see a tunnel being put into place as part of a £22 million underpass scheme in Tipton.


Residents pledge to fight homes plan

Angry residents have again pledged to oppose plans for homes on land on the outskirts of a Staffordshire town.


Harewood hailed after Wolves deal

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has hailed new signing Marlon Harewood as a Premier League addition to his promotion-chasing squad after clinching his signing.


Koren targets Stoke survival boost

Albion midfielder Robert Koren has insisted victory over Stoke next weekend would blow the relegation battle open again.


Guzan gears up for Premier bow

Villa stand-in goalkeeper Brad Guzan has insisted he is ready to be thrust into the firing line at Old Trafford.


Bradley a dream for Wales U21 boss

Wales under-21 manager Brian Flynn has described Mark Bradley as his “dream player” and expects the Walsall midfielder to break into the senior side.

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