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A year-long roadworks scheme, meaning lane closures on one of the busiest routes between the Black Country and Birmingham, is set to start next week.

Manny Smith today admitted he is worried Walsall’s promotion push could be over before it’s started.

A man from Brownhills has admitted attempted murder outside a Walsall pub.

Villa’s derby-day goal king Gabby Agbonlahor is set to be passed fit for tomorrow’s Molineux meeting – but could have to settle for a place on the bench.

Stephen Ward has insisted he is over his Tottenham mistake as he warned Wolves to forget about bragging rights and concentrate on getting back to winning ways against Villa.

Roberto Di Matteo today told Albion striker Simon Cox he is “going nowhere” for the time being – as Luke Moore headed out of The Hawthorns on loan.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has hinted Jelle van Damme still isn’t ready for the rigours of 90 minutes in the Premier League and is unlikely to start against Villa.

Ashley Young is again set to be given licence to float at Wolves tomorrow – as Gerard Houllier expressed his confidence the England star will commit his long-term future to Villa.

Ambitious Wolves manager Mick McCarthy today told his players they can win the Carling Cup.

Wolverhampton’s first female professional boxer Lyndsey Scragg hopes it will be third time lucky after being granted a shot at the WBO title next month.