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Pumpkins are an integral part of any Halloween party but it hasn’t always been that way.

Photos from Aston Villa’s dramatic penalty shootout win over Sunderland in the Carling Cup.

Goalkeeper Brad Guzan saved three penalties in a shoot win over Sunderland to seal Villa’s safe passage into the Carling Cup last eight.

A lifeguard has been fined £200 for failing to supervise a swimming pool after a father-of-three who lay at the bottom for at least 25 minutes drowned.

Wolves winger Matt Jarvis believes he must prove himself all over again at Molineux after revealing he was axed from the team for the quality of his crosses.

Albion summer signing Simon Cox has pledged not to rock the boat at the Hawthorns and wait for a chance in the first team.

Villa boss Martin O’Neill has challenged Emile Heskey to take his opportunity at Sunderland after revealing a regular striking slot remains “up for grabs.”

Young Walsall defender Netan Sansara has revealed a heart-to-heart with boss Chris Hutchings restored his confidence and has urged the manager to keep faith in him.

Plans for an £18 million mosque in Dudley look dashed, with the council poised to act on its threat to seize back the proposed site.

Stourbridge FC’s dreams of hosting its own FA Cup match have been left on a tightrope after plans to erect temporary stands appear dashed meaning thousands of fans could be left disappointed.