Shamed vicar is evicted

A former West Bromwich vicar who was sacked after having an affair with a parishioner was today given 28 days to leave his church-owned home.


Our man on Wolves’ £6.5m ‘bargain’

Wolves correspondent Tim Nash explains how more than doubling the club’s transfer record could actually turn out to be a bit of a bargain.


Death case driver’s longer sentence

A drunk driver who crashed his car killing two Wolverhampton passengers had his jail sentence increased by judges in the Court of Appeal this afternoon.


Villa keeper Taylor signs for Man City

Goalkeeper Stuart Taylor has become the latest Villa player to join Premier League rivals Manchester City.


Drug caution for Albion’s Bednar

West Bromwich Albion striker Roman Bednar has been given a caution by police after being arrested over drugs.


£15m megastore to bring 500 jobs

Tesco and Sainsbury’s were today named as contenders for a new £15 million supermarket in Wolverhampton – ending a decade of store wars in the city, the Express & Star can reveal today.


Tragedy of textbook tackle rugby player

A rugby-loving father-of-two was killed by a freak accident while making a “textbook” tackle during a match, an inquest heard. Andy Boulton, aged 43, suffered a head injury.


Height reduced as mosque approved

Plans to build a £1.5 million mosque in the Black Country, complete with a minaret on the roof, have been approved by councillors.


Taxpayer funded council awards trip

A councillor and an officer from a Black Country authority were flown out to Berlin for £2,000 to attend an awards ceremony at taxpayers’ expense, it has emerged.


Doyle mentor backs Wolves’ move

Kevin Doyle has been told he will “improve immensely” in joining Wolves – by the man who launched his international career.

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