Walsall sign trial defender Vincent

Walsall have signed defender Jamie Vincent on a one-year deal following a successful trial period with the Saddlers.


Tarmac suffers big profits loss

Profits have slumped at Wolverhampton-based building materials business Tarmac as it suffers from the near collapse of construction work in the UK.


Petrov fighting back for captaincy

Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov has revealed the prospect of wearing the captain’s armband again will fuel his fight to get fit for the start of the season.


Button sure Schuey will be on the pace

World Championship leader Jenson Button insists Michael Schumacher isn’t over the hill and can compete at the top in Formula One.


Care home threatened with closure

A care home near Wolverhampton has been threatened with closure after healthcare watchdogs branded some standards of care poor and medical practices unsafe.


Regis excited by Wolves strike pairing

Ask not what Sylvan Ebanks-Blake can do for Wolves, but what Wolves can do for Sylvan Ebanks-Blake.


Ince may start as second-choice

Walsall goalkeeper Clayton Ince admits he might start the season as the second-choice after backing Rene Gilmartin to replace him.


Underhill House will defintely shut

A care home in Wolverhampton will definitely shut its doors after an 11th hour bid to save it was thrown out by a judge.


Queen Square fountain finally opens

The long-awaited fountain in Wolverhampton’s Queen Square opened to the public today – three days ahead of schedule.


Brockmoor offices gutted by fire

Offices on a Black Country industrial estate have been gutted in an arson attack.

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