Car collision boy fights for life

A boy was fighting for his life in hospital today after being knocked down by a car in Sandwell. The eight-year-old suffered potentially life-threatening head and leg injuries.


Splash the cash Mick urges Bully

Wolves legend Steve Bull believes the club need to recruit “six or seven” players to stiffen the Molineux promotion-winners this summer.


Fuel conman told to pay back £30k

A fraudster from Wolverhampton involved in a £2 million fuel con has been ordered to pay back more than £30,000 or face extra time behind bars.


Cowardly burglar jailed for four years

A “nasty” serial West Midland criminal with 101 previous offences has been jailed for four years after stealing £30 from a disabled man.


Popular postman dies aged just 24

A popular postman has died suddenly aged just 24 after suffering flu-like symptoms.


Crash causes big traffic delays

A crash on a main road into Wolverhampton caused rush-hour delays.


WM star Butler is leaving station

Award-winning radio presenter and broadcasting veteran Tony Butler is leaving BBC Radio WM after 21 years.


Villa target Laursen’s replacement

Villa boss Martin O’Neill will make finding a new centre-back his priority this summer as he prepares for life without Martin Laursen.


Fifteen teachers have criminal record

Fifteen teachers working at schools in Wolverhampton have criminal records for a range of offences including fraud and drink driving, it has been revealed today.


Flats are damaged in arson attack

Arsonists attacked a block of flats in Coseley filling the complex with thick black smoke and leaving two people needing medical treatment.

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