Sneyd School college plan

A new college catering for up to 600 young people could be created on the site of a doomed Walsall school within two years, it has been revealed.


Bully Bites Back with Steve Bull

Wolves legend Steve Bull gives it to you straight in his weekly column and believes that all is not as bad as it seems going into the big derby game with Birmingham.


Brave TA soldiers make history

Brave West Midland and Staffordshire part- time soldiers were bringing London to a standstill today as they became the first Territorial Army unit to march past Buckingham Palace.


Talking Tayls with Ian Taylor

Villa favourite Ian Taylor warns Tottenham the claret and blues will be no Wigan as the top four chasers prepare to do battle in the West Midlands on Saturday.


Ikeme joins Sheffield United on loan

Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has joined Sheffield United until January 2 just before the loan window closed.


Laughs with old pal Stewart Lee

Stewart Lee’s stand-up routine for this show was firmly rooted in the West Midlands.


Ricky Gervais masters Science of laughs

Multiple award-winning Ricky Gervais kicked off a three-date stint at Birmingham’s NIA last night, as part of the funnyman’s latest tour – Science.


Prove your worth urges Di Matteo

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo has warned his side they must prove their promotion credentials by seeing off two league strugglers in the next 10 days.


Embrace the ‘R’ word urges Mick

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has called on his players to embrace the fight against the ‘R’ word this season.


Petrov’s relief at Downing’s return

Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has admitted his relief at seeing winger Stewart Downing finally back in action – having been the one who left him crocked.

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