Lord Paul: I claimed what I was entitled to

The Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton, Lord Paul, says he did nothing wrong despite being suspended from the House of Lords over expenses claims.


Kind-hearted Matt Murray’s gift to fire school

Former Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray is helping pupils of a fire-ravaged primary school enjoy reading again after collecting dozens of books to replace those destroyed in the blaze.


Boss: We could do no Moore with Luke

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo today insisted he could have done no more to help misfit Luke Moore succeed at The Hawthorns.


Two hurt as taxi crashes in West Bromwich

A taxi driver and his teenage passenger were taken to hospital after a crash in treacherous conditions in the Black Country.


Dudley police take keys as cars warming up

Police have taken the keys from more than 30 cars which were left warming up unattended outside their owners’ homes as the cold snap starts to bite – and thieves target easy pickings on frosty mornings.


£25k deal for Maglev

Part of a ground-breaking transport system used to shuttle people from Birmingham International railway station to Birmingham Airport has sold on ebay for £25,100.


Worker’s fingers trapped at Walsall factory

A worker got both of his hands caught in a metal bending machine at a factory in the Black Country.


Steve Saville’s link to Wednesfield FC

Wolverhampton lightweight Steve Saville has teamed up with Wednesfield Football Club to get himself in shape for the first defence of his Midlands title.


Keith Sheen has a target for rematch

Halesowen’s boxing Royal Marine Keith Sheen is treating his rematch with Andrew Patterson next month as the first itch he needs to scratch.


Blow for The Public’s catering

The catering company that runs the food and hospitality service at controversial Black Country arts centre The Public is quitting the venue.

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