Rick and Nirvana join forces for musical hell

What would have happened if Rick Astley fronted Nirvana instead of Kurt Cobain?


Revamp of closed pub site ahead

Long-awaited proposals to revamp a troubled former Wolverhampton pub that was shut down after a man was shot have taken a step closer to reality.


Travellers site on green belt rejected

Controversial plans for a travellers’ caravan site on green belt land in Staffordshire have been thrown out by councillors.


West Brom set for name relaunch

West Bromwich Building Society is set for a re-launch with plans to add the name Birmingham to its title.


Wolves wait on Lescott windfall

Wolves are awaiting developments with increased interest after Everton turned down an £18million bid for Joleon Lescott from Manchester City.


Two more arrests in Bilston shooting

Two more people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal shooting in Bilston which saw a father of four gunned down.


Cox promises goals to Albion fans

Albion summer signing Simon Cox has assured the fans he will find his scoring touch as he prepares to kick off the Championship season.


New chief for Staffordshire Police

Staffordshire Police has a new chief constable at the helm after Michael Cunningham was named as the man in charge.


Villa sweat on Petrov injury scan

Villa are anxiously awaiting the results of scans on Stiliyan Petrov’s dislocated shoulder to discover whether he will be fit for the new season.


Kightly hopes absence will benefit

Wolves wide man Michael Kightly has reflected on missing out on the start of the season by hoping he will see the majority of the campaign after his return.

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