Rugby club stalwart dies aged 77

Sporting stalwart and president of Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Club, John Richards, has died at the age of 77.


City hope for flower power

Gardeners across Wolverhampton are being urged once again to “dig for victory” at the launch of this year’s annual Heart of England in Bloom awards.


City cathedral appoints new expert

A new archaeologist has been appointed at Lichfield Cathedral.


Wakes festival chiefs look for music talent

Unsigned bands in Burntwood who think they have what it takes to perform at this year’s Wakes festival can attend special audition sessions next month.


Pupils shine in the limelight

Hours of preparation, lashings of greasepaint and pages of songs to memorise.


Calm the key for Baggies skipper

Captain Jonathan Greening has claimed Albion’s composure could keep them in the Premier League as he focused on the ‘panic’ among their big-name rivals.


Evans fulfilling his American dream

American speedway could yet make a return to the glory days of the 1980s – if a Wolves fan has his way.


Rider is injured in crash

A motorcyclist suffered chest injuries after ploughing into a hedge and hitting a metal post on a Kidderminster road.


Nurse to rescue as cyclist is stranded

An injured mountain biker was rescued from the Clent Hills by the air ambulance – and an off-duty nurse.


We are heading in right direction – boss

Albion manager Tony Mowbray believes his side can climb into the top half of the Premier League – regardless of whether they are relegated this season.

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