Woman faces charge over TV star

A woman from the Black Country has been charged with harassing BBC Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding through the internet.


Utilities may pay to carry out roadworks

Utility firms may have to pre-book and pay to carry out roadworks across the West Midlands – and could be fined if they overrun.


Worker ‘part of gang that stole equipment’

A supervisor with Black Country bathroom giants Aqualux was part of a gang that stole thousands of pounds worth of equipment from its warehouse, a court heard.


Rocky Horror shocker is a riot

Men in tight basques, full make-up and stilettos mince around vampish women clad in PVC – and that’s just the audience.


New bus service will link up two hospitals

A bus is to travel between two West Midland hospitals after patients demanded improvements to transport links.


Ainsley’s Rocky Horror Show secrets

TV chef Ainsley Harriott is spending the week in a rather different role at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre.


Maternity overhaul to cost £1.85m

An overhaul of maternity services which will see all births moved out of Sandwell Hospital will cost almost £2 million to implement, the Express & Star can reveal.


Winning streak for medal making firm

These are the gold medals that Aston Villa fans are hoping to see around the necks of their footballing heroes on Sunday.


Wembley spirit 4,000 miles away

Wembley spirit will be flowing at a Chicago pub 4,000 miles away from the football stadium this weekend.


Audience basque in glory of great night

It was a night for the weird and wonderful as theatre goers abandoned inhibition and flocked to The Rocky Horror Show in Wolverhampton.

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