700 say farewell to shot pub landlord

Around 700 mourners lined the streets to pay an emotional fare-well to a popular father-of-four who was gunned down outside his Black Country pub.


A glittering line-up for the Grand

A Take That tribute featuring a TV hunk, Les Dennis performing in a hit musical plus cult classics, comedy and edge-of-your-seat dramas – Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre has announced its latest packed season of shows.


Restaurant returns for second attempt

An Italian restaurant in Wolverhampton city centre that collapsed after just three months in business will reopen in October, it was revealed today.


Volunteers gather for big V Festival tidy-up

A major clean up operation was under way at Weston Park today with revellers from this year’s V Festival leaving behind deckchairs, beer and even house keys.


Tribute to well-known butcher, 87

A butcher who was a familiar face behind a meat counter in the Black Country for four decades has died aged 87.


Dancing queen beat sugar bag odds

When Phoebe Wood was born she weighed less than a bag of sugar. But now, eight years later, the youngster from Wednesbury has grown into a healthy, happy child who loves to dance.


Club surpasses its goal with host of titles

Tipton Town Ladies FC has enjoyed another successful season, picking up a number of titles including Lucozade Sport Performance Club Of The Year.


Kasabian swagger at the Civic

“So did you miss us at the V Festival?” Tom Meighan asked the sold-out Civic, prompting the city’s biggest collective ‘Yesss’ since Wolves won promotion.


Warning on drug driving

An advertising campaign warning of the risks of driving after taking drugs has been launched in Britain.


Tory raps Euro-MP’s stadium revival bid

Continued attempts to save Cannock’s derelict athletics stadium will hold back leisure and sports progress in the district, a Conservative councillor has claimed.

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