January « 2011 « « Express & Star

Time called on landmark Tesco tower

Workers today called time on a landmark clock tower which bit the dust during demolition of the Tesco supermarket at Burnt Tree.

Walsall sign Matthew Gill on loan

Walsall have signed Norwich midfielder Matthew Gill on loan as they fight to stay in League One.

Albion face up to John Carew snub

Albion today went back to the drawing board in their striker hunt after Villa star John Carew delivered a massive blow by choosing Stoke over the Baggies.

Manager set for Jimmy Walker talks

New Walsall manager Dean Smith was today set for talks with Jimmy Walker as the Saddlers bid to resolve the goalkeeper’s future.

Severn Trent to dig up roads again

Two major roads in the Black Country will be ripped up for the second time because workers failed to complete pipe replacements on time, it was revealed today.

Stray horses left in rescuer’s back yard

A Good Samaritan has been left saddled with five stray horses in his back yard – after helping to lead them to safety as they diced with death on a busy main road in the Black Country.

Wolverhampton gunman returns to court for appeal

A gunman serving an indefinite jail sentence for opening fire during one of the Black Country’s most notorious shootings was back in court today in a bid to clear his name.

£46.5m investment plan for Dudley tourist sites

Almost 200 jobs will be created at Dudley Zoo, the Black Country Museum and Dudley Canal Trust under a planned investment worth £46.5 million announced today.

Wolves plan to keep their wingers

Wolves will hand new-boy Adam Hammill a debut against his former club Liverpool – but stressed his arrival will not mean the departure of Matt Jarvis.