September « 2009 « « Express & Star

Plans for new store finally get go-ahead

Plans for a new convenience store in a Black Country town have been given the go ahead, after proposals for a new Tesco store fell through.

TV’s Tony back among ladle ladies

Andrew Dunn is to return to his role as Tony from the BBC TV comedy show Dinnerladies in a Midland theatre production based on the series.

Norah has had a sweet 100 years

Hard work, fresh air and walking are the secrets to a long happy life, according to Oldbury pensioner Norah Rose, who has celebrated her 100th birthday.

Swinging sixties raise £370 for Macmillan

Oldbury’s Roaring Sixties pensioners club have raised £370 in a charity raffle to raise cash for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Boy racers problem tackled by barriers

Problems with boy racers performing outrageous manoeuvres on a supermarket car park in Staffordshire should now be solved following the downsizing of the store.

Help given getting into university

Pupils are being given advice and guidance on applying to university this week as the Aimhigher roadshow continues its tour of England.

Berra warns of a defensive barrier ahead

Wolves’ man of the moment Christophe Berra believes Mick McCarthy’s strikers must improve by 10 per cent against Sunderland this Sunday – to beat a ‘world class’ goalkeeper.

Potential means nothing to Hutchings

Walsall boss Chris Hutchings has called on his players to justify their growing reputations by insisting potential means nothing.

Dunne’s challenge for seventh heaven

Villa defender Richard Dunne has challenged the team to make it seven straight victories at Blackburn and be part of the Champions League-chasing breakaway pack.

Deeney’s regret before century

Walsall striker Troy Deeney has admitted he is embarrassed by his goalscoring record on the eve of his Saddlers century.