Sir Alex Ferguson salutes Man Utd match-winner Hernandez

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said that scoring goals is like ‘shelling peas’ for Mexican striker Javier Hernandez.


Harry Redknapp defends penalty decisions

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp on the three penalties that his side were handed in their Champions League victory over Twente.


Kidderminster’s Christmas lights are saved

This year’s Christmas lights display and switch-on ceremony in Kidderminster have been saved – although the event has been scaled down, it emerged today.


Park Hall Infant School to become an academy

A Walsall school today became the first in the Black Country to be awarded academy status under a new Government bill.


Jobs lost as A1 Paper goes into administration

Forty people have lost their jobs after a West Bromwich paper merchant went into administrative receivership.


Marcus Hahnemann reflects on Wolves’ late lapses

Marcus Hahnemann today reflected on the late lapses that are threatening to derail Wolves this season.


Fake New Cross Hospital dentist admits fraud

A dentist who worked at New Cross Hospital used a bogus qualification to secure jobs and earn nearly £230,000 over nine years admitted forgery this afternoon.


Rory McIlroy plays down his Tiger Woods comments

Europe’s young star has played down comments he made that Tiger Woods had lost some of his ‘aura’ ahead of the Ryder Cup.


Albion pair hailed for club’s flying start

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo today hailed Youssouf Mulumbu and Nicky Shorey as the “unsung heroes” of the Baggies’ Premier League campaign.


Wolverhampton murder hunt as body is found

A murder investigation was launched in Wolverhampton today after a man was found dead in a city street.

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