December « 2009 « « Express & Star

Young’s ban hits top-four mission

Villa players today insisted they have the quality in reserve to cope without wing wizard Ashley Young against Liverpool tomorrow.

Team changes planned – but it won’t be wholesale

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy will almost certainly tweak his side for tonight’s clash against Manchester City – but hinted against wholesale changes.

Keeper backs Elokobi to ward off City threat

Wolves left-back George Elokobi has been backed to fill the void left by the suspended Stephen Ward against Manchester City tonight.

Baggies coach seeking an energy boost

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo has hinted at changes when his team face Scunthorpe in their second Christmas fixture this afternoon.

Flights to US hit by tighter security

Tens of thousands of holiday-makers flying to America for the New Year are being forced to endure delays of up to three hours because of strict new security rules brought in after the bid to blow up a plane.

Victim’s parents put post office on market

The parents of a Midland post office worker shot dead during an armed robbery have put the family business up for sale – but say they do not want to move too far away from their friends who supported them through the worst year of their lives.

Firefighters cut rings from fingers

Firefighters had to cut four rings from the swollen fingers of a woman in Wednesbury.

Plans for £24m Merry Hill complex

Plans for a £24 million leisure complex incorporating a new cinema and casino at the Black Country’s Merry Hill shopping centre are in the pipeline.

Former mayor, 90, dies in hospital

A former mayor and Honorary Alderman of Sandwell has died aged 90.

Hit-and-run man in critical condition

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being knocked down in a hit-and-run accident.