City council still owed £6m in rates

Around £6 million is still to be collected in council tax and business rates in Wolverhampton for last year, it has emerged.


The Sporting Week in Pictures 29/05

Expressandstar.com take a look back at the stories that have dominated our back pages this week.


Taylor in town for ‘Grass Roots’

Video journalist Nicky Butler met former England, Wolves and Villa boss Graham Taylor as he promoted ‘Grass Roots’ in Sutton Coldfield.


Smethwick glaziers cut 60 jobs

Sixty people have lost their jobs after a Black Country double glazing factory went into administration.


Rider badly injured at county show

A woman rider was airlifted to hospital following an accident during the Staffordshire County Show.


Sylists are a cut above the rest

Two Wolverhampton stylists are showing they are a cut above the rest by winning through to the finals of a top national hairdressing competition.


Murder mystery in Shugborough

A gruesome murder is set to take place at Shugborough – and it will be up to diners in the restaurant to find out “whodunnit.”


Smooth Radio Tammy’s Entertainment Guide

Smooth Radio afternoon DJ Tammy Gooding gives you his guide to the best of the week’s entertainment across the region.


Albion press ahead for next season

Albion are pressing ahead with plans for next season despite continued speculation linking manager Tony Mowbray with a move to Celtic.


Foley set for first Ireland cap

Wolves fans’ player of the year Kevin Foley will finally win his first Republic of Ireland cap.

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