Friends’ death on M6 described as ‘road traffic murder’

Three lifelong friends were killed after a drunk driver went the wrong way down the M6 and ploughed into their car, in what a coroner described as “road traffic murder”.


Ducks set up home in Bilbrook garden

Nesting ducks are shunning parks to take up residence in gardens in the West Midlands.


No free for Stoke’s James Beattie

Albion have been warned they will not land Stoke striker James Beattie on the cheap.


Ben Foster’s belief in Blues challenge

New recruit Ben Foster has insisted Birmingham can become Second City top dogs and qualify for Europe next season.


Blues up bid for Charles N’Zogbia

Birmingham have increased their bid for Wigan winger Charles N’Zogbia as new goalkeeper Ben Foster checked in at St Andrew’s.


Albion’s Gonzalo Jara’s big summer

Albion star Gonzalo Jara has spoken of his “dream summer” ahead as he prepares to play in the World Cup and the Premier League.


Mick McCarthy’s vow to Wolves stars

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has vowed all of his players will have a clean slate when they return for pre-season training next month.


Roberto Di Matteo set for derby days

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo is relishing a bumper season of derbies in the Premier League next season.


James Milner has Gareth Barry filled

­He’s already done it for his club – now Villa midfielder James Milner is confident he could fill Gareth Barry’s boots for his country.


Wolves boss McCarthy’s plan for kids

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has revealed how he is trying to bridge the quality gap from the academy to the first team on the training field.

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