The wonders of old technology. A reader approaching 90 heard a plopping sound and discovered that the cheap electric clock he bought 35 years ago had fallen off the wall and into the watering can he was about to take into the garden, writes Peter Rhodes.
Expressandstar.com bring you the pictures from Compton as Wolves prepare to go Belgium to play Charleroi in their next pre-season friendly on Saturday.
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish his warned his players against the dreaded second season syndrome.
Expressandstar.com bring you the latest transfer gossip on Wolves, Albion, Villa, Birmingham and Walsall.
Kidderminster Harriers are hoping that outcast defender Gavin Caines will speed up his own departure in the coming weeks after leaving the club on trial.
Earth Wind and Fire promised a Boogie Wonderland at the NIA in Birmingham last night but delivered much more.
Stafford Rangers manager Chris Brindley admits he would love to sign Dean Bennett – but fears his club may be priced out of a move for the midfielder.
Pre-season preparations can finally kick-off at troubled Halesowen Town after the Football Association approved the Ingram brothers’ takeover bid.
A fish and chip shop owner from the Black Country who stocked out-of-date meat pies has been ordered to pay £715.
The end of the prom season is approaching but here’s another selection of your pictures.
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