Massive bill as axe falls on Sandwell Council jobs

Cash-strapped Sandwell Council is facing a multi-million pound bill for redundancy payouts, it emerged today.


Liam Gallagher’s band Beady Eye coming to Wolverhampton

Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher’s new band Beady Eye will be coming to Wolverhampton in April as part of their first UK tour, it was announced today.


Caravans targeted in holiday park raid

More than 20 caravans at a Midland holiday park were broken into during a single night and sentimental items including military medals, long-service watches and jewellery taken.


Tribute to airmen lost over France

A poignant memorial to four heroic Second World War airmen who died in France has been erected with help from Rotarians in Dudley.


Wombourne landlord pulls his final pint

A popular pub landlord has pulled his last pint at the South Staffordshire pub he has run for eight years after losing his life savings in the dream venture that turned into a nightmare.


A journey through contemporary art

Art lovers will be taken on a tour around one of Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s latest exhibitions this weekend.


Proof you should never go back

They say, whoever they may be, that you should never try to replicate former glories, writes our Grumpy Old Man Bill McCarthy.


Stearman and Henry sign new deals

Wolves today announced captain Karl Henry and defender Richard Stearman have signed new contracts that will keep them at Molineux until 2014.


Gerard Houllier close to the formula

Villa boss Gerard Houllier believes he is edging closer to the formula which will propel his team up the Premier League table.


Longford House, Cannock

Our undercover meal reviewer The Insider enjoys a nostalgic night out at a Beefeater pub in Cannock.

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