Boss backs star striker to get goals

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has backed Sylvan Ebanks-Blake to score goals in the Premier League.


LDV: real cost of collapse

The full impact of the demise of Birmingham van-maker LDV across the Black Country was revealed today, with businesses in the region owed a total of nearly £1 million.


Owners get more time to revamp blitzed site

Owners of the former Shannons Mill leatherworks in Walsall which was destroyed by fire in 2007 has been given a further 18 months to revitalise the site.


Biker is killed in accident

A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a car in Staffordshire.


Guilty verdict on pool death

A lifeguard has been found guilty of failing to take reasonable care of swimmers on the day a father-of-three died in a Black Country pool.


Fans tribute to ex-player

A minute’s applause was being held today ahead of the clash between Wolves and Aston Villa in memory of former player Paul Birch.


Wolves target ticket record

Wolves were today aiming to smash their season ticket sales record after launching their half season ticket promotion.


Baggies searching for next manager

Albion are already looking at potential successors to Roberto Di Matteo, sporting director Dan Ashworth has revealed.


Takeaway to reopen as late bar

A doomed Italian takeaway in Wolverhampton city centre will re-open as a restaurant and late night bar within three weeks, it has been revealed.


Bucks Fizz again on comeback tour

Fifteen line up changes, 10 million records and 24 years later, The Original Bucks Fizz are back where they began.

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