December « 2009 « « Express & Star

Fire drama in lorry at town hotel

A potential explosion in a lorry outside a Black Country hotel was narrowly avoided thanks to the quick-thinking driver and firefighters.

Highest accolades for region’s people

From humble community workers to multi-millionaire businessmen, West Midlands people from all walks of life were today recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.

Why we love Wolverhampton

Proud Wulfrunians today jumped to the defence of their city after it was named the fifth worst in the world – but just as many are queuing up to agree with the controversial ranking.

800 staff at risk as D2 shops hit by cash crisis

Fashion chain D2 today became the latest victim of the recession as it fell into administration, putting 800 jobs and two Black Country shops at risk.

Vandals wreck memorial

Thugs vandalised a memorial set up for a Black Country teenager on Christmas Day.

Opening of diner to bring 38 jobs

Restaurant chain Cosmo today announced it would be opening a new branch on a Wolverhampton retail park next year, creating 38 jobs.

Albion’s Moses chase hots up

Albion today confirmed a deal to sign Gabriel Tamas as Roberto Di Matteo admitted his interest in Crystal Palace’s Victor Moses.

It’s all downhill for village wacky race

It was like a scene from the Wacky Races as thousands of people turned out to watch a downhill karting race in Staffordshire.

Morrisons unhappy at rival’s store bid

Supermarket giant Morrisons is objecting to budget rival Aldi opening a new store as part of the £150m transformation of the city’s former Goodyear site, it was revealed today.

Fears for surgery as doctors step down

More than 3,000 Walsall patients could be forced to switch GP surgeries as two doctors retire from the practice.