2,000 chasing 100 jobs at Walsall hospital

More than 2,000 people are scrambling for just 100 new jobs,from nurses to clerical staff, at at Walsall Manor Hospital, it was revealed today.


Steve Lukather at the Robin 2, Bilston

Steve Lukather, the lead guitarist with Toto, showed just why he is one of the most in-demand musicians and producers in the world.


Wesley Snipes ordered to begin prison sentence

A US judge has told film star Wesley Snipes he must serve a three-year prison term for failing to file his income tax returns.


A Magnificent Seven at Wolves ABC

It’s an institution that has stood the test of time – and ‘the Magnificent Seven’ are set to take Wolverhampton’s oldest amateur boxing club into the future.


Prizefighter awaits for Chris Truman

Aston’s Chris Truman is expecting British champion Gary Sykes to walk away as the winner of Prizefighter – if he doesn’t have to go through him first.


Horse paints ‘masterpiece’

Maceba the Arabian horse has been showing off her rare equine talent for painting.


Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1

And so it begins - the final chapter of JK Rowling's best-selling fantasy saga, which holds the honour of the highest grossing film franchise of all time.


Walsall Museum drum exhibition is silenced

Visitors to a drum exhibition at Walsall Museum have been banned from playing the instruments after people using the library below complained about noise.


Cannabis plants seized in Dudley house raid

More than 40 cannabis plants with a street value of £30,000 were seized when police officers swooped on a terraced house in Dudley today.


Winter driving – how to stay safe in adverse conditions

Remember last winter? If you were among the thousands stranded by extreme weather, you’ll know just how important it is to go prepared, writes Ray Castle of motors.co.uk.

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