Snow time – more of your pictures

Another selection of pictures, sent in by readers, showing wintry scenes across the Black Country and Staffordshire.


Forgotten Edward Bird painting up for sale for £125,000

A forgotten 200-year-old masterpiece painted by one of Wolverhampton’s most important artists is back in Britain after being returned from Australia – and is now up for sale at £125,000.


Fire control’s furniture may be sold off

Furniture at a scrapped £10 million fire control centre in the Black Country will be sold or divided up between fire services as the Government tries to minimise its losses.


Michael Kightly is finally pain-free

Much-missed winger Michael Kightly has announced the news to bring festive cheer to Wolves fans everywhere – he is pain-free for the first time in a year.


Big freeze in West Midlands – live blog 3

More up-to-the-minute coverage of the Arctic conditions which continue to affect the West Midlands.


Cold forces Joan Collins out of Birmingham panto

Hollywood superstar Joan Collins has pulled out of tonight’s performance of Dick Whittington at Birmingham Hippodrome due to illness.


A great year for Roberto Di Matteo

The last 12 months have included few dull days at the Hawthorns and boss Roberto Di Matteo is confident Albion will leave 2010 a stronger club than they started it.


Marc Albrighton is happy to assist

Marc Albrighton is ready to deliver a sackful of presents to striker Emile Heskey as Villa prepare for their Boxing Day showdown with Tottenham.


Wolves fight to get Molineux ready

Wolves today took to the Molineux pitch as manager Mick McCarthy revealed the club’s hopes to get the Boxing Day clash against Wigan on.


Paths are too icy for postmen

Homes in the West Midlands are going without letters and parcels just days before Christmas – because postmen are not being allowed out in the snow.

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