The all new pavilion for Lye club

A new pavilion has risen from the ashes at an arson-hit Black Country cricket club.


Albion and Blues in race for Grant

Albion and Birmingham are keeping tabs on Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Lee Grant as they weigh up potential summer transfer bids.


McCarthy’s vow after safety boost

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has vowed to improve the quality of his squad this summer after his side took another step towards safety without kicking a ball.


Villa wait on three for derby game

Villa will today check on the fitness of three of their battle-weary heroes ahead of Sunday’s Second City derby visit of Birmingham.


Savage tips Villa to beat Blues

Birmingham old boy Robbie Savage has tipped Villa to win the big Second City derby on Sunday.


Marsh calls for end to rift at Walsall

Walsall legend Chris Marsh has pleaded with the club’s board and supporters to resolve their differences which threaten to rip the club apart.


Lawyers quiz council’s £40m spend

Lawyers are being brought in to conduct investigations into how more than £40million was spent by Wolverhampton City Council.


Bewdley traders call for compensation

Traders are calling for compensation over months of roadworks which they claim have “devastated” trade in Bewdley as takings have dropped.


Plans for left out bins to incur fines

Families who leave wheelie bins on Black Country pavements could be fined.


Doctor quizzed on teenager’s death

A doctor has been quizzed by a coroner about his failure to carry out a chest examination that could have saved the life of a Wolverhampton teenager.

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