Return to school for courageous Emily Withers

A courageous five-year-old who successfully fought a potentially fatal bone marrow condition – thanks to a transplant from her nine-year-old sister – is getting ready to go back to school.


Make yourselves Wolves heroes says Mick McCarthy

Mick McCarthy today urged his Wolves side to follow the example of Stephen Ward and become heroes.


Walsall reschedule fixture dates

Walsall today announced new dates for a host of fixtures that fell foul of the recent bad weather.


Burned soldier hero Karl Hinett’s marathon year

A Black Country soldier who suffered severe burns as his tank was petrol-bombed in Iraq is set to launch his bid to run 52 marathons in a year.


Tenants snap up Walsall housing

Newly completed homes on the site of a former Walsall pub were snapped up by tenants just in time for Christmas.


Stephen Ward – West Ham game is crucial

Man of the moment Stephen Ward today admitted Wolves face a pivotal game in their season at West Ham tomorrow.


Bus and rail fares to rise

Bus and train passengers will be hit with a double whammy of inflation-busting fares this weekend as companies impose big rises.


Claverley sub-postmistress is made an MBE

A dedicated sub-postmistress who has spent the last 68 years working at a village post office was among the Midlands’ unsung heroes recognised in the New Year Honours today.


Roberto Di Matteo on a positive year for Albion

Albion head coach Roberto Di Matteo wants his players to banish the doubts as they prepare to tackle Manchester United tomorrow.


Joan Collins still out of action at Birmingham panto

Joan Collins has missed a third day of pantomime performances in Birmingham due to illness, with it unclear whether she would take to the stage today.

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