Rachel Yankey set for 100 caps

England star Rachel Yankey today dismissed her impending landmark and insisted she is only focused on World Cup glory.


Latest transfer rumours – July 29

Expressandstar.com bring you the latest transfer gossip on Wolves, Albion, Villa, Birmingham and Walsall.


Brothers take advantage of HomeBuy Direct scheme

Family get- togethers have been made easier for two brothers, due to move into homes at the same development next month.


Harriers close to two more signings

Kidderminster Harriers boss Steve Burr is hoping to tie up the signings of left-back Aaron Griffiths and a striker by the end of the week.


Rangers set to give youth a chance

Stafford Rangers assistant boss Steve Wynn believes Marston Road is where boys will again become men next season as the club continue to give youth a chance.


Cheryl Cole steps out in public

Cheryl Cole has stepped out in public for the first time since she was struck down with malaria.


Concert review – Heaven’s Basement at the Academy 3

Are Heaven’s Basement Britain’s unluckiest band? You’ve got to wonder after the heavy rockers called their latest jaunt the Unbreakable Tour, only for guitarist Jonny Rocker to dislocate and fracture a finger playing football, sidelining him completely.


Compulsory retirement age to be phased out

Business and pressure groups have welcomed a Government announcement to phase out the so-called default retirement age (DRA) of 65 by October 2011 in a move to encourage people to work for longer.


Justin Timberlake to replace Simon Cowell?

Justin Timberlake is apparently in the frame to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol.


£77m college reaching to the sky

Sandwell College’s new superstructure is progressing rapidly, with a large section of the fourth floor of the £77 million building now in place.

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