Walsall not safe warns Hutchings

Chris Hutchings has warned Walsall are not safe from the drop and is still troubled by the fear of relegation.


The story of Villa’s Carling Cup bid

Expressandstar.com bring you a picture story of how Villa made it to the final at Wembley and beyond as the claret and blue hearts are broken in the Carling Cup final.


The Trumanator is going to Wembley

Aston lightweight Chris Truman will finally make it to the ball – as part of the claret and blue faithful cheering on Villa at Wembley in the Carling Cup final.


Best of Peter Rhodes – Feb 27

The best of this week’s Peter Rhodes column from the Express & Star.


£1m Staffordshire Hoard total is passed

The campaign to keep the Staffordshire Hoard in the Midlands has raised more than £1 million towards its £3.3 million total, it was announced today.


Secret beer recipes recovered from attic

Secret beer recipes believed to have been lost almost 25 years ago have been discovered – meaning that classic ales are being brewed once more.


Pub faces threat to its licence after brawl

A notorious Smethwick pub was today set for a review of its licence after a brawl. The London Apprentice has a history of violence, weapons and drug taking.


Supermarket to boost town

A flagship supermarket and a 400-space car park will be the centrepiece of the re-invigoration of Dudley’s ailing town centre, it was revealed today.


Deposit box theft claim man arrested

A father who claimed a Wolverhampton bank had lost a safety deposit box containing £190,000 worth of his family valuables has been arrested in connection with its disappearance, it emerged today.


Villa skipper fit and up for the cup

Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov is dreaming of lifting the Carling Cup after declaring himself fit to face Manchester United in the final at Wembley on Sunday.

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