Matt Murray: Why I had to retire

Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray explains why he had to take the decision to hang up his gloves after a long battle against injury.


Sylvan Ebanks-Blake back on track for Wolves

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake has revealed he has re-invented himself and is hungrier to regain his place as Wolves’ top goalgrabber again.


Take advantage of cheap flights to your favourite destinations

We’re all looking to save money these days, but we also don’t want to give up the things we love.  For many, one sacrifice we won’t make is our annual holiday, and thanks to the availability of cheap flights online, you can still enjoy your trip abroad in all its glory.


London shows: Get in on the action

The West End is home to the highest level of commercial theatre performances in the UK, with everything from popular musicals to displays of Shakespeare’s greatest works.


James Morrison welcomes Albion arrivals

Albion midfielder James Morrison today welcomed the arrivals of Marc-Antoine Fortune and Paul Scharner.


Binmen on strike as pay row continues

Binmen in the Black Country today began the first of four walkouts over pay. Around 70 Sandwell Council workers set up a picket line outside their depot in Oldbury.


M6 Toll ‘is a £900m failure’

The £900 million M6 Toll road has been an expensive failure, according to a damning report published today.


Elderly woman escapes blaze

A pensioner was recovering in hospital today after fleeing a blaze which ripped through her home in the Black Country.


Demolition begins on city landmark

To anyone passing by it may look like a depressing symbol of 21st century Britain – an empty office in a bad state.


Historic building for sale with £1.2m price tag

The former home of an historic Black Country saddle-making firm to royalty has been put on the market with a  £1.2 million price tag.

Free e-Supplements

Business Awards

Book a Business Awards table Book a Business Awards table

Join our celebrations of the region's best in business on Thursday March 22 - book your table now

Lifestyle

Interactive Dining Out map Interactive Dining Out map

Hundreds of reviews by the Express & Star and Shropshire Star's teams to help you decide where to eat.

entertainment

All the film reviews All the film reviews

Before you plan a trip to the pictures, get our critics' verdicts on all the latest movie releases

OUR NEW APP

Get the new E&S app Get the new E&S app

Download the Express & Star’s new app to your iPad or iPhone to get one week of access to our digital newspapers absolutely FREE.