Stafford’s station car park set to open

The new three-storey car park at Stafford Railway Station is expected to be open within the next two to three weeks.


Birmingham 3 Milton Keynes Dons 1

First Birmingham goals for Alexander Hleb and Nikola Zigic saw Birmingham through in the Carling Cup.


Parking ticket for stuck bus

A bus was given a parking ticket today after breaking down on a road in Wolverhampton city centre.


No worries for Steven Mouyokolo

Wolves defender Steven Mouyokolo is not a man who is easily worried.


Princess Anne visits town’s saddlemaker

Princess Anne was flown into Aldridge today to visit a leatherworks and meet staff who make saddles for the Royal family.


Lotus Elite supercar pictures released

British sports car manufacturer Lotus today revealed the first pictures of its forthcoming supercar, the Elite.


Stephen Ward will keep Wolves place

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has re-assured defender Stephen Ward his place is secure for Sunday’s West Midlands derby against Villa.


Albion to shuffle pack for cup tie

Albion will shuffle their pack again tomorrow when they resume their Carling Cup campaign against moneybags Manchester City at the Hawthorns.


Villa miss Richard Dunne for cup tie

New manager Gerard Houllier’s Villa reign will kick off without Richard Dunne after the defender was ruled out of tomorrow’s battle with Blackburn.


No way to top-six for Alex McLeish

Manager Alex McLeish has admitted it is “nigh on impossible” for Birmingham to become an established top-six Premier League club.

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