Jobs promise at Black Country university technical college

Forty new jobs will be created when the UK’s first university technical college opens in the Black Country, it was revealed today.


Probe call after Tesco chain takes over convenience stores

A probe is being demanded after a Tesco-owned chain of convenience stores based in the West Midlands took over a rival firm.


Burglar who gagged disabled widow wins sentence cut

A burglar who gagged a disabled widow causing her to have an asthma attack during a raid on her home has had his custodial sentence cut by top judges.


Staffordshire businessman must pay back £250,000 from fraud

A Staffordshire businessman has been ordered to pay back almost £250,000 after being jailed for his part in a multi-million pound fraud.


Thousands take courses to avoid speed camera fines

Tens of thousands of Midland drivers have escaped speeding fines and penalty points by going on courses after being flashed by roadside cameras, it was revealed today.


Black Country man responsible for ‘near fatal’ injuries to baby

A father from the Black Country was responsible for injuries to his two-month-old son that almost cost him his life, top judges have ruled.


Albion boss talks ahead of derby

Albion head coach Roberto Di Matteo talks ahead of their derby clash with Wolves at the Hawthorns.


Backstage with Aladdin at the Grand Theatre

The Express & Star was invited backstage at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre’s production of Aladdin, starring Christopher Biggins and Paul Zerdin.


Kevin McCauley’s rapid return to ring

Stourbridge’s Kevin McCauley has admitted he has took a fight at four days notice to get over the pain of losing his Midlands welterweight title earlier this month.


Dean Anderson to prove his worth

Dudley’s Dean Anderson believes he is showing he has what it takes to make it in professional boxing after taking his third fight in just over a month.

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