Chauffeur will swap car for dog sleigh

A Black Country mayor’s chauffeur will be taking up the reins of a sleigh in a gruelling trek with huskies.


Eddie flies in for bird’s eye views

Ornithologist Eddie Maguire follows sea birds on their flight south after spending the summer studying them off the coast of Scotland.


Action call over eyesore pub site

Fed-up residents and councillors are demanding action to transform an eyesore former pub site along one of Wolverhampton’s busiest routes.


Pit-head sculpture ready to be unveiled

A £45,000 public art project celebrating the Black Country’s industrial heritage is set to be unveiled in February.


O’Neill vows quick return

Martin O’Neill today vowed his Villa team will “come again” after their Champions League dream was dealt another crushing blow.


Iwelumo aiming to boost Wolves

Chris Iwelumo today revealed his hopes to become Wolves’ secret weapon in 2010.


Norwich defend boss in pitch decision

Norwich today hit back at Walsall’s accusation over Paul Lambert’s role in Monday’s postponed game.


Villa 0 Liverpool 1 – analysis

Martin O’Neill didn’t have to say a single word to convey his emotions upon addressing the assembled media – his face told a thousand.


Snow and ice across the region

Pictures of some of the snowy and icy scenes across the West Midlands and Staffordshire.


Bolton axe for Megson

Former Albion boss Gary Megson has been relieved of his duties as Bolton manager with immediate effect, the club confirmed today.

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