Thomas tells of Albion soul-searching

Winger Jerome Thomas has revealed how a week of soul-searching helped Albion bounce back from the Nottingham Forest nightmare.


Di Matteo to step up signings search

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo is looking to step up the hunt for loan signings.


Parkin promises ‘instant impact’

Walsall striker Sam Parkin has vowed to make an instant impact if called upon during the frantic fixture list.


McLeish ready to play Michel

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is ready to thrust Michel straight into action after revealing only spent £1million has been spent on the midfielder so far.


Villa boss backing Milner’s talents

Villa boss Martin O’Neill believes James Milner can rival the establishment for a slot in the heart of England’s World Cup midfield.


Coach trip offer for Wolves clash

Wolves fans are being offered a return coach trip to St Andrew’s for next month’s Premier League derby clash with Birmingham at £2.50 per head.


Speeders back to classroom

Drivers caught speeding in the West Midlands will be able to avoid penalty points and a fine by paying to go on a road safety course, it was revealed today.


Gambler stole £5m from city university

A former research director with a “pathological” gambling habit has been jailed for six years for stealing almost £5 million from Birmingham University.


Clarke visit to Cadbury pledged

Shadow Business Secretary Ken Clarke is to visit Cadbury to hold talks with Kraft bosses over the Birmingham-based firm’s future.


End of era for Beatties

Beatties’ store in Dudley was trading for the final time today after 40 years in the town.

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