How is this for a lucky escape?

A Lichfield lodger has told of his miraculous escape this week when a car smashed into the room where he was relaxing on a sofa.


Thomas’ season looks to be over

Albion winger Jerome Thomas’ season looks to be over after being struck by the same back injury that wrecked his Portsmouth career.


Every reason to beat Blues for O’Neill

Manager Martin O’Neill has admitted resurgent Villa’s late Champions League surge has made Sunday’s Second-City showdown a must-win.


Wolves could get ugly warns Foley

Utility man Kevin Foley has warned Wolves fans not to expect flowing football as tension mounts in the scramble for Premier League survival.


Stranded British passengers rescued

The cruise liner Celebrity Eclipse picks up Brits disrupted by volcanic ash chaos.


Villa ready to fight to the death

Goalscoring hero Gabby Agbonlahor has vowed Villa are ready to fight to the death in the race for fourth place after helping sink Hull.


Corner concerned about suicide spate

A coroner is writing to House of Fraser voicing a family’s concerns after a mother leapt to her death from the eighth floor of Beatties car park in Wolverhampton.


Blackburn an example for Wolves

Boss Mick McCarthy has warned Wolves to prepare for a major battle against Blackburn on Saturday – because they face a potentially top 10 version of themselves.


Bully Bites Back with Steve Bull

Wolves legend Steve Bull gives it to you straight in his weekly column and believes the time is right for the players to take some credit for their efforts.


Traffic chaos along Penn Road

This was the scene of traffic chaos along Wolverhampton’s busy Penn Road today as drivers were stuck in miles of tailbacks because of roadworks.

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