Baggies boss wants lesson to be learned

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo will today tell his players they must learn the lessons from their pre-season scare at Walsall.


Glamour girl Jordan thrills Midland fans

The gasps and screams were as loud as Katie Price’s overly-bronzed tan, and despite turning up an hour-and-a-half late the model and TV star did not disappoint hundreds of her Black Country fans.


Writer’s turn on plinth in square

Smethwick writer Adrian Johnson took his place on the empty fourth plinth in London’s Trafalgar Square this weekend.  


Woolworths store to be reborn

Discount department store TJ Hughes is to take over Walsall’s former Woolworths store which has been empty since December, creating 70 jobs.


Zat Knight urges Villa: Sign Sylvain

Departed defender Zat Knight today urged Villa to sign Sylvain Distin as his replacement, declaring: “He’s one of the Premier League’s finest”.


Villa boss O’Neill keeping cool

Martin O’Neill is refusing to hit the panic button over Villa’s lack of summer signings.


Villa now need help in making semi-final

Martin O’Neill was frustrated to see Villa’s hopes of Peace Cup progression slip out of their own hands on a night which looked doomed from the start.


Saddlers boss has money to spend

Chris Hutchings has revealed he has cash to spend but insists he will not waste it as he tries to fix his defensive problem.


A little taste of the Good Life!

Dobbies garden centres are looking to create allotments at some of their garden centres, including one in Staffordshire, and start selling hens and chicken coops to customers.


Wolves give Balde time for fitness

Wolves have extended Bobo Balde’s trial to allow the former Celtic defender more time to get fully fit.

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