Wolves’ Christmas party for youngsters

Young Wolves fans got to meet their Molineux idols during Christmas celebrations.


Lifelong Tory Bill Archer quits to campaign for Labour

A stalwart of the Conservative Party in Sandwell who stayed with it even when he was one of its only councillors has quit – to campaign for Labour.


Giant Tesco leave giant footprint on Walsall

It dominates the landscape and dwarfs the buildings around it – this aerial picture shows the sheer scale of Walsall’s new £55 million Tesco Extra store.


Teenager used machete to frighten binman

A teenager threatened a binman with a machete because he refused to take away his rubbish as it contained the wrong type of waste, a court heard.


Chairman orders public to be excluded from Stafford Hospital inquiry

Members of the public have been prevented from hearing evidence at the inquiry into the scandal of care at Stafford Hospital.


Youngsters out in force for Young Voices event

Thousands of schoolchildren from the Black Country and Staffordshire took to the stage to take part in The Young Voices event at Birmingham’s LG Arena.


Roman Bednar challenged to fire up Leicester

Roberto Di Matteo today challenged Roman Bednar to revive his Albion career by helping to fire Leicester up the Championship table.


Saddlers facing striker crisis

Walsall were today facing a striker crisis after Reuben Reid and Jon Macken became their latest casualties.


Gabby Agbonlahor lifts Villa injury gloom

Gabby Agbonlahor softened another cruel injury blow for Villa by assuring fans he is finally ready to hit top gear.


David Cameron’s Ashes good luck message to England

The Prime Minister sends Andrew Strauss’ England a good luck message on the eve of the first Test in Brisbane.

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