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It's been 12 years since James Cameron became king of the world with the Oscar-winning Titanic.


Alvin And The Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel

They're not big, and the film's certainly not clever, but there is something oddly entertaining about singing chipmunks.


St Trinian’s 2: The Legend Of Fritton’s Gold

Those naughty minxes from St Trinian's are back to their old tricks in Oliver Parker and Barnaby Thompson's lacklustre sequel to their rambunctious 2007 comedy, inspired by the cartoons of Ronald Searle.


Silence not so golden at Molineux

We know Mick McCarthy’s view. We know Jez Moxey’s, writes Express & Star Chief Sports Writer Martin Swain.


-7C and more snow on way

Winter is set to tighten its grip on the region this week with further snow and sub-zero temperatures on the cards.


Busiest weekend of year for shoppers

Shoppers defied the wintry weather to hit the stores and give retailers their busiest weekend of the year, figures showed today.


Last bin collection for nearly a month

Rubbish will be left to fester outside some Black Country homes for almost a month while binmen are on festive breaks.


Armed gang raids store

A gang armed with a handgun burst into a newsagents, threatening a customer before fleeing with a large amount of cigarettes and cash.


Heritage centre bid on former restaurant

A Grade I listed 13th Century house in the Black Country could be opened to the public as a heritage centre, museum and wedding venue following a multi-million pound refit.


Rescuers battle in winter wonderland

The West Midlands was transformed into a winter wonderland as a blanket of snow carpeted the region – bringing drama as well as delight.

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