Midlands tycoon in £342m offer for food firm

Goodfella’s pizza and Fox’s biscuits are set to become part of a £2 billion Black Country-based food empire following a £342 million takeover offer for Northern Foods.


Gerard Houllier snaps back at critics

Villa boss Gerard Houllier has questioned the attitude among certain managers in the Premier League.


Walsall boss in a transfer scramble

Dean Smith was today braced for a January transfer scramble as he bids to pump new life into Walsall.


Witnesses tell of Codsall explosion drama

Witnesses today described the moment an explosion tore through a dental laboratory.


Misery on M6 in Midlands nearly at end

Eighteen months of nightmare roadworks and narrow lanes on the M6 are coming to an end.


Adam Hammill urged to prosper

Wolves’ new-boy Adam Hammill has been told he must “hit the ground running” to confirm his potential.


Graham Dorrans battling to be fit

Graham Dorrans was today racing to be fit for Albion’s trip to Blackburn.


Glyn’s Dudley potholes and stray horses misery

Black Country milkman Glyn Berrington is so fed up with dodging potholes and stray horses that he keeps a diary of woe as he weaves his way on his rounds.


New names sought for Wall of Fame

It already features some of the biggest names from the Black Country’s entertainment industry.


Unemployed stewardesses hired by Playboy

Five unemployed Mexican airline stewardesses will appear on the front cover of Playboy.

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