Boss praise for Bednar after return

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo praised striker Roman Bednar after the Czech star made his long-await return from a drugs ban.


Town centre £500m plan can begin

The £500million regeneration of West Bromwich town centre can finally begin after Tesco won planning permission for its new store.


Florence’s story led to scandal report

A grandmother was left without food or water and told by nurses to wet the bed if she needed the toilet at Dudley’s Russells Hall Hospital – according to a report out today.


F1 hotel fast-track to Carillion boom

Carillion has revealed it is on the fast-track to success with a recession-beating order book that includes a hotel with its own Formula One track.


Cox targets goal glut after first strike

Summer signing Simon Cox is targeting an Albion goal rush after opening his Baggies account at the Hawthorns.


Record GCSE results recorded today

Pupils scored record GCSE results today – as critics called for a radical overhaul of the exam system.


Restaurant and bar for Weston Park

A new restaurant and bar could open its doors at a South Staffordshire tourist attract in a bid to welcome more visitors through its doors.


New managers in at the Public

Controversial Black Country arts centre The Public has been officially handed over to its new managers.


Metro services off for second day

Services on part of the Midland Metro route have been suspended for a second day due to problems with overhead lines.


Performing arts centre plan ahead

Firm plans have been submitted for a multi-million pound performing arts centre at Walsall’s university campus.

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