Battle on Hednesford link road

A Cannock Chase councillor has backed calls for a special meeting to be held for campaigners against a controversial new road in Hednesford. Councillor Wendy Yates says displaying the plans is not enough.


Mr Egg cafe in name change

Iconic Birmingham cafe Mr Egg is under new management and will change its name, it has emerged.


Nigel Reo-Coker set to captain Villa

Renaissance man Nigel Reo-Coker was today poised to complete a remarkable turnaround in fortunes by being made Villa captain for the rest of the year.


Graham Dorrans assured of future

Albion midfielder Graham Dorrans has been assured he still has a role to play in the Premier League as he prepared to stake his claim in the Carling Cup.


Alexander Hleb derby boost for Blues

Birmingham have been handed a massive derby-day boost after midfielder Alexander Hleb was passed fit to face Villa.


Chris Hutchings questions his players

Defiant boss Chris Hutchings has questioned his players’ commitment to Walsall’s relegation fight – as the Saddlers board remained tight-lipped over his future.


Wolves’ second ‘Mission Impossible’

Wolves will field a much-changed line-up for the second in their series of ‘Mission Impossibles.’


David Jones takes heart at Wolves

Midfielder David Jones is taking heart from Wolves “best football of the season” as the team continues its collision with the English game’s greatest powers.


Martin O’Neill linked to Saudi club

Former Villa boss Martin O’Neill has been linked with a shock return to management with Saudi club Al Hilal.


Stephen Hunt is urging big thinking

New-boy Stephen Hunt is urging Wolves to think big in the build-up to the Carling Cup assignment against Manchester United.

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