Blues get closer to Gardner deal

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has confirmed his interest in Glasgow Rangers striker Kris Boyd and is close to striking a deal with Villa for Craig Gardner.


Petrov likely to be fit for cup clash

Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov is winning his race to be fit for the FA Cup clash with Brighton.


Albion to report agent in Cech row

Angry Albion are set to report an agent to UEFA after claiming he touted Marek Cech to French club Rennes without permission.


Bednar apologises to Di Matteo

Albion striker Roman Bednar has apologised to boss Roberto Di Matteo for his angry reaction to being substituted at Newcastle.


Saddlers must sell to buy players

Walsall have no cash for transfers and must sell to add to their squad in the window with manager Chris Hutchings branding the market “crazy.”


Ents guide with Smooth Radio’s Carlos

Get your nightlife guide for all the entertainment events in the West Midlands with Smooth Radio’s Carlos.


Bullet-proof vest found in wardrobe

Found hanging in a wardrobe like any other piece of clothing – this is the bullet-proof vest uncovered by police during a morning raid on a house in Wolverhampton.


Rubbish collections failure ‘a disgrace’

Homes in a Black Country street have been without rubbish collections for three weeks – with refuse last picked up on December 30.


Father-of-one jailed for date rape

A rapist who attacked a woman in a car park after meeting her in a Black Country nightclub has been jailed for five and half years.


Maximum increase in council rent bills

Rent for every council home in Wolverhampton is due to rise by the maximum allowed by the Government, it emerged today.

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