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Community groups across the Black Country and Staffordshire were today celebrating after winning a slice of a £70,000 cash pot given away by the Express & Star.

Around 100 vintage and classic Bentleys will gather in the West Midlands next week for a club celebration.

Ryan McGivern today thanked the Walsall management team for “keeping the place smiling” as the Saddlers make plans for another step on the road to recovery.

Villa winger Ashley Young has placed a question mark over his long-term future at the club after calling a halt to contract talks.

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo has hailed next opponents Fulham as role models for the Baggies’ big chance to nail down their Premier League place.

Wolves midfielder Nenad Milijas has been given a ‘special patrol’ brief at Stamford Bridge as part of the game-plan to derail Chelsea’s charge.

Birmingham striker Nikola Zigic has played down reports linking him with a January move to Sporting Lisbon and insists he is happy at St Andrew’s.

Walsall manager Chris Hutchings is challenging his players to prove they have turned the corner in this season’s League One campaign.

A lorry fire closed two lanes of the M6 today, causing rush hour delays for thousands of drivers.

A couple in their 70s were injured when a stolen BMW crashed into their car after being chased by police.