Calendar girls’ crafty idea to boost coffers

TV fashion guru Gok Wan may be able to show people how to look good naked – but he has nothing on one Black Country fundraiser who managed to convince more than 20 women to shed their clothing for a nude photo shoot.


Why we are fans of Ring and Ride

The country’s largest ring and ride service is based in the West Midlands and this year one of its depots celebrates 20 years. Cathy Spencer hops on board.


Two year Olympic countdown begins

London 2012 organisers are showing off the progress of the Olympic site as it is two years to the day when the Games get under way.


Little Italy at The Dartmouth Arms, Burnhill Green

Our undercover meal reviewer, The Insider, is transported many miles away with an Italian dining experience worth writing home about.


Interest in James Milner makeweight

Villa star James Milner’s transfer saga took a fresh twist today after potential makeweight Stephen Ireland emerged as a target for Sunderland.


Chris Brunt signs new Albion deal

Albion winger Chris Brunt has become the latest player to sign a new long-term contract at the Hawthorns.


Last chance saloon for Greg Halford

Greg Halford has been warned he has entered the ‘last chance saloon’ at Wolves by manager Mick McCarthy.


Blues would consider Chinese stars

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is tempted to sign Chinese players – but only if they are good enough.


Darren Byfield’s backing Troy Deeney

Darren Byfield has backed pal Troy Deeney to be a Championship star – but wants him to stay at Walsall.


Wolves name Reading team early

Ronald Zubar and Nenad Milijas will return for Wolves at Reading as manager Mick McCarthy again unleashes young guns Danny Batth and Ashley Hemmings.

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