West Bromwich cannabis drug farm discovered

More than 200 cannabis plants were seized by police investigating a break-in in West Bromwich.


Woman, 80, hurt in Halesowen crash

An 80-year-old woman driver had to be freed by firefighters after her car was involved in a crash on a busy Black Country dual carriageway.


Runners limber up for Wolverhampton Marathon

More than 2,000 runners are limbering up to get on their marks for next weekend’s Wolverhampton Marathon — and it’s still not too late to take up the challenge.


Walsall’s Jon Macken to stake claim

Jon Macken today backed Alex Nicholls to recover from his first-ever red card – but is out to make him pay for his rush of blood.


Stars turn out for Emmys Awards in LA

Stars, including Al Pacino and Michael Sheen, appear on the red carpet at this year’s Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.


Aston Villa 1 Everton 0

Villa returned to winning ways as Luke Young’s early strike sealed a tense victory at Villa Park.


Liverpool 1 Albion 0

Fernando Torres broke the hearts of 10-man Albion as he scored the only goal to give Liverpool victory at Anfield.


Bolton 2 Birmingham City 2

Blues threw away a two-goal lead and a man-advantage to draw 2-2 with Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium this afternoon.


Sunday match action – in pictures

All the pictures from Bolton 2 Birmingham 2, Liverpool 1 Albion 0 and Aston Villa 1 Everton 0.


Vandals target cars in same streets twice

Yobs have targeted the same cars in two streets by spraying them with paint and slashing their tyres – for the second time in a month.

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