November « 2010 « « Express & Star

Gang of pickpockets jailed

Five members of a pickpocket gang who targeted vulnerable Black Country bus passengers have been jailed for more than 14 years.

Man arrested after Smethwick death tragedy

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a two-month-old was killed in the Black Country.

Help for Heroes charity fiddle soldier losing job

A Black Country soldier who stole money from Help for Heroes will be kicked out of the Army.

Poundland will have 320 stores across the country by Christmas

Poundland is opening new stores at a rate of around one-and-a-half a week and eventually aims to more than double its empire, its chief executive revealed today.

Traditional pubs making a comeback

Pub-goers in the Black Country were celebrating today as two traditional boozers were enjoying a new lease of life – one of them is said to be the oldest pub in Bloxwich.

First look at Joan Collins’ glitzy panto dresses

When Hollywood star Joan Collins makes her pantomime debut in Birmingham wearing thigh-length boots there will be some appreciative whistles from the audience at the Hippodrome theatre.

Clash with boss led to Jelle van Damme’s sale

Wolves today admitted the £2.5m sale of Jelle van Damme was prompted by a clash with boss Mick McCarthy – but the club insist it will not stop them signing foreign players.

Baggies ace Gonzalo Jara in the clear over clash

Albion defender Gonzalo Jara will not face any action over his clash with Everton full-back Leighton Baines.

Chairman stumps up £540k as Saddlers struggle

Under-fire Walsall chairman Jeff Bonser loaned the club a staggering £546,652 in the last financial year, the Saddlers’ accounts show.

Villa’s Stephen Warnock calls for ‘mental strength’

Stephen Warnock today called for Villa to pull together and be “mentally strong” as they prepare for tomorrow’s crunch Carling Cup showdown with derby rivals Birmingham.