Go-ahead for revamp of swimming baths

Cannock Chase Council’s cabinet has decided to go ahead with a scheme to re-model the pools at Chase Leisure Centre, increase spectator seating and expand the fitness suite.


Warning on premium phone number trick

Wyre Forest police are warning residents to be vigilant in the run up to Christmas after people have been tricked into calling premium rate numbers in postal scams.


Policeman Mick dies of rare illness

A Wolverhampton police officer described as a charmer with a passion for boxing, cars and motorbikes has died of a rare illness at the age of 52.


Fans power Phil to darts success

Pictures of fans celebrating as Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor won the Grand Slam of Darts for the third consecutive year by beating Scott Waites 16-2.


Public boozing ban on way for villagers

Plans to turn a village between Cannock and Wolverhampton into an alcohol-free zone in a bid to clamp down on anti-social behaviour and under-age drinking today took a step closer to reality.


Voyage of discovery for Master of seas

It’s 0630 somewhere in the South Atlantic and Roger Chamberlain wakes, heads for the bridge and sends his latest update from the Royal Research Ship James Cook to the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton.


We could go down admits McCarthy

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has spelled out the grim reality for the club after admitting – ‘We are in a relegation fight and could go down.’


Di Matteo backing chairman’s stance

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo is happy to back chairman Jeremy Peace’s risk-free planning for Albion as the club senses its fourth Premier League promotion of the decade.


Milner ready to make way for Downing

Villa midfielder James Milner is ready to relinquish his role on the right to accommodate Stewart Downing following the fit-again winger’s shock weekend debut.


Jones’ plea to Northern Ireland boss

Walsall winger Steve Jones has urged Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington to end his international exile after more goalscoring heroics at club level.

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