Nicholls’ vow to fight for his future

Walsall attacker Alex Nicholls has vowed to fight for his future at the Banks’s Stadium after admitting he had considered a loan move.


Jarvis told to keep up the good work

Wolves winger Matt Jarvis has been told to follow up his improved display at Chelsea with a similar performance against Birmingham on Sunday.


Two games not everything for boss

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has insisted the season won’t hinge on the crunch next two home games – but admitted his side need to beat Birmingham.


Older players more costly for boss

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo has admitted he might struggle to recruit experience in January because older players are more costly.


Blazes destroy car site and unit

A Black Country car depot and an empty industrial warehouse were gutted in separate fires today.


150 jobs going as Graves’ HQ shuts

The head office of health stores group Julian Graves will close meaning the loss of more than 150 jobs in the Black Country, new owners Holland & Barrett announced today.


Shoppers Go Go crazy for hamsters

Hamster-hunting shoppers waited anxiously outside a Black Country toyshop today as the latest elusive batch of this year’s must-have Christmas present went on sale.


Barriers erected as flooding fears grow

Fears of flooding were growing across the Midlands today as river levels continued to rise while flood barriers were being erected to protect towns at risk.


Bouncer jumps to it and saves his owner

If it was not for her faithful dog Bouncer, Andrea Homer says she would not be alive today.


Henry’s ideal birthday present

Wolves captain Karl Henry has revealed his ideal birthday present – to emulate his former club Stoke and ensure Premier League survival with his current employers.

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