Wet weather on way

Storms were heading to the West Midlands today as the region basked in the warmest temperatures of the year so far.


Thousands hit by power cuts

Thousands of households endured a rude awakening today after major power cuts triggered burglar alarms.


Police probe ‘horrific’ M6 crash

Police are investigating the cause of a “horrific” crash which left four dead and forced the closure of a busy stretch of motorway.


Lindgren’s record bid is a big ask

Wolves speedway ace Fredrik Lindgren continues his pursuit of the club record for successive unbeaten home league rides against Belle Vue tonight.


True costs of ID cards

Letter: Re your article “ID card cost is up by £160″ (May 7), I wish to correct the claim that the cost of delivering identity cards has increased.


Villa condemn Newcastle to drop

Photos from Aston Villa’s 1-0 home win over Newcastle United, which saw the Toon relegated to the Championship.


Bob’s acoustic show is a family affair

There was a real family atmosphere as veteran Midlands rocker Bob Catley brought his solo acoustic tour to Wolverhampton.


Presenter makes a bad mistake

Presenter forgets that there’s a big hole in the stage.


M6 hoarding set to be rejected

A controversial advertising hoarding which would be situated next to the M6 is set to be refused by Sandwell planners at a meeting this week.


Albion 0 Blackburn 0 – verdict

Albion signed off from the Premier League by at least avoiding at Blackburn.

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