New Zealand mine explosion CCTV released

CCTV released of the moment an explosion ripped through a New Zealand coal mine as hopes fade for finding survivors.


Villa Reserves 1 Albion Reserves 1

Nathan Delfouneso scored a late equaliser to earn Villa’s second string a share of the spoils at Bodymoor Heath.


Mick McCarthy needs time at Wolves

Wolves columnist John Lalley will not be joining the ‘we want Mick McCarthy out’ brigade just yet as the manager struggles to find the answers at Molineux.


Albion can quickly turn things round

Guest Albion blogger Pete ‘Hilltop Baggie’ Danckert believes the outlook is not so gloomy for the winter if the Baggies can quickly kick their slump into touch.


Latest transfer rumours – Nov 23

Expressandstar.com bring you the latest transfer gossip on Wolves, Albion, Villa, Birmingham and Walsall.


Boss confident despite tough draw

Kidderminster Harriers manager Steve Burr has backed his side to go through in the FA Trophy despite being handed another tough draw at league rivals Wrexham.


Grow up, Bishop Pete

“BISHOP Broadbent is entitled to his views,” says Lambeth Palace, confronted with the news that Pete Broadbent, Bishop of Willesden, has used his Facebook page to denounce the royal wedding, the happy couple, the monarchy, and the hereditary principle, writes Peter Rhodes.


Tim Flowers set to recall defender

Stafford Rangers manager Tim Flowers will be able to call upon defender Jermaine Johnson for the first time during his reign at Vauxhall Motors.


Saxons’ link-up key to Ollie Frost

Young scrum-half Ollie Frost is making a name for himself at Worcester Warriors – and puts his promotion to the first team down to his links with Stourbridge Saxons.


Ashley Giles backs Greame Swann

Ashley Giles has known the joy and felt the despair of Ashes cricket.

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