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A huge collection of rare Derby china has fetched a quarter of a million pounds at a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ sale in Lichfield.

An expert who has advised police on the existence of big cats believes that black panthers and pumas are breeding on Cannock Chase and have been since the 1940’s.

Controversial plans to build a new housing estate at a Sandwell beauty spot look set to go ahead, despite hundreds of objections.

A plea has been made for highways chiefs to urgently assess the road network in Stourport amid fears the town will face gridlock when a new supermarket opens.

Villa boss Martin O’Neill rounded on his critics after his team came roaring out of their slump by flooring Liverpool at Anfield.

Wolves’ shadow squad will launch the Carling Cup campaign with a tough reminder that it represents their only route into the team.

Roman Bednar will return in Albion colours with a promise from team-mate Robert Koren that he has the squad’s full support to help him re-launch his Hawthorns career.

Walsall goalkeeper Clayton Ince has called for focus from the Saddlers’ youngsters – as he believes their inexperience is costing the team.

Wolves midfielder David Jones believes the squad support cast are ready to accept Mick McCarthy’s challenge to keep the season on the boil in the Carling Cup.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish believes long-serving goalkeeper Maik Taylor will earn a new contract at the end of the season – despite losing his place.