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It was magic darts in the Black Country when 14 time world champion Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor took on a series of challengers – including an 85 year old widow and an 11 year old schoolboy – at a new Wolverhampton darts zone.

Wolves defender Christophe Berra has kicked off the countdown to Saturday’s derby at Stoke by warning the team are in for an aerial bombardment.

Tributes were today paid to a former Methodist minister, who charmed congregations across Wolverhampton with his “natural sense of humour” and “easy rapport”.

Albion youngster Graham Dorrans has revealed how the sight of midfield rival Robert Koren looming on the bench is keeping him on his toes.

Drunken yobs pelted a fire engine with stones after a crew tackled a rubbish blaze in Pensnett.

Five schools in the Wyre Forest district will be redeveloped as part of a £150 million pound plan outlined in a new report to education chiefs.

It is the sport famously described by commentator Sid Waddell as more exciting than Elvis walking into the building eating a crisp sandwich.

Letter: Secondary education in Sandwell has changed dramatically in recent years. Following on from the “Academy” stage, we are now in the “National Challenge Trust” stage, which is similar but different.

A £200 million revamp of the world-famous Belfry complex in the West Midlands has been put on hold due to the recession, it emerged today.

Villa manager Martin O’Neill has finally started to build up his squad of players – now comes the thankless task of keeping them all happy.