Pakistani student jailed for £53,500 bank fiddle

A Pakistani student living in the Black Country who overstayed his visa to visit this country and allowed his bank account details to be used in a £53,500 fiddle, has been jailed and told he will be deported.


How Christopher Biggins becomes Widow Twankey

Not many men could face spending more than 40 hours of the festive season in front of a dressing table mirror putting on make-up, but panto legend Christopher Biggins dismissed the prospect with a shrug.


Suspended sentence for fatal car crash driver

A former Royal Navy officer who caused a fatal road crash at a notorious accident blackspot was given a suspended jail sentence.


Meet Santa and the Angels

Meeting an Angel the night before Christmas is enough to ruffle anyone’s feathers. But when Charlotte Angel met her husband Philip on Christmas Eve she fell in love with his festive surname.


Festive warning on fire danger

West Midlands Fire Service is warning of increased dangers over the festive season – and particularly some of the risks that can be associated with faulty Christmas lights.


Wolves admit bid for Steve Sidwell

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has admitted missing out on West Ham-bound Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell.


Albion facing Christmas pain

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo today put his whole squad on standby for their festive fixtures.


Walsall fans vent their anger

Worried Walsall fans have opened their hearts to reveal their pain at the Saddlers’ decline.


New date for Black Country derby

The Black Country derby between Albion and Wolves has been re-arranged for Tuesday February 22 at 8pm by the Premier League.


Michael Mancienne back at Chelsea

Wolves’ on-loan utility man Michael Mancienne has returned to Chelsea after his knee injury ruled him out of the festive programme.

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