Bradley sweating on Wales call-up

Mark Bradley insists he is sweating on another Wales call-up after admitting he was lucky to get his last one.


Clement building up for return

Injury-jinxed Albion defender Neil Clement still has no date for a comeback from his latest knee injury.


New foundry plans to safeguard jobs

A new purpose-built foundry could be created in the Black Country, safeguarding manufacturing jobs and creating the potential for new ones.


Landmark restaurant Jonathans closed

Staff were in shock today after a landmark Black Country restaurant and hotel shut with the loss of 25 jobs.


Obama date for Connie

She has clocked up millions in global record sales, claimed a Christmas number one in the States and mixed with a series of superstars.


O’Neill warning spell is crucial

Martin O’Neill today admitted Villa’s run of four straight away games starting today could make or break their season.


Meeting Pele a dream for ace Thomas

Albion star Jerome Thomas has lifted the lid on how he was inspired to play football by a teenage meeting with Pele.


Postal staff back to clear huge backlog

Postal workers today began clearing a huge backlog of mail as the latest wave of strikes ended, with further disruption planned in the bitter row over jobs, pay and modernisation.


Plan to ban new pubs sparks fury

Plans to prevent new pubs and clubs from opening in seven Wolverhampton streets were today heavily criticised by the Campaign For Real Ale, which described the ban as a “disaster for the city”.


Sporting chance for 65 new jobs near M6

A major sports store is set to open close to the M6 in the Black Country, creating dozens of jobs.

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