December « 2009 « « Express & Star

Albion teenager Chris Wood today signed a new long-term contract to commit his future to the Baggies.

People queue to get rid of holiday rubbish

Drivers were caught up in queues as they flocked to get rid of their Christmas rubbish at tips in the Black Country.

Hospital building will make way for car park

A crumbling outpatients building at Walsall Manor Hospital will be demolished and replaced with more than 40 parking spaces in a bid to ease traffic problems.

Music man Dread Lester dies at 54

A leading Wolverhampton musician and youth worker who worked with artists including Beverley Knight and Goldie has died suddenly.

Collector ordered to get rid of vehicles

They’ve been his lifelong obsession, but retired engineer Peter Hardle’s love of old cars is driving planning officials round the bend.

Panto gets a Black Country twist

A traditional pantomime has been given a Black Country twist for showings at a Dudley attraction.

Council move will put pigeons to flight

Thousands of pigeons roosting in derelict industrial buildings are causing problems for bosses at Sandwell Council.

Warm tributes paid to town crier

Tributes have been paid to West Midlands-born London town crier Peter Moore, who has died aged 70.

Families fear works restart

People living close to long-term roadworks at a Black Country traffic island are dreading their return after they were relaxed for the Christmas break.

Salsa gran vies for 100,000-euro prize

Stourbridge’s Spanish salsa sensation was today due to take to the floor for a routine which could net the grandmother a life-changing 100,000 euros.