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Formula One pit crews have taken part in the first of a series of training sessions with West Midlands Fire Service in Smethwick.

Beer sales are showing signs of recovery as the industry starts to claw its way out of the downturn, according to the British Beer and Pub Association.

It was good enough for royalty – and now Himley Hall has been all dressed up to tempt other brides inside.

Furious Villa boss Martin O’Neill has accused Arsene Wenger of an “appalling insult” after the Arsenal manager’s taunt that his team play “a long ball game.”

Alex McLeish has challenged Birmingham City to bounce back from defeat at Chelsea – as Blues were linked with an £8million move for Tottenham’s Roman Pavlyuchenko.

Walsall captain Mark Hughes has been ruled out of the trip to Gillingham with midfielder Dwayne Mattis also battling to be fit.

Wolves defender Michael Mancienne would be happy to extend his loan at Molineux into another season.

Walsall striker Alex Nicholls has insisted he will round on his doubters if given a chance as speculation surrounding his future rumbles on.

Albion winger Chris Brunt has tipped recalled promotion veteran Robert Koren to play a key role in firing the Baggies back to the Premier League.

Villa defender Richard Dunne has kicked off the countdown to the Carling Cup final with Manchester United by declaring – ‘We’ll beat you again.’