Police fighting plan to make them quit

Dozens of West Midlands Police officers have fought a controversial move to make them retire after completing 30 years of service, figures revealed today.


Ed Miliband’s tribute to Dennis Dupont

A grandfather of two from Wolverhampton who introduced computing to the coal industry more than 40 years ago has died. Dennis Dupont was aged 84.


Wayne Hennessey: I’m over that error

Wolves keeper Wayne Hennessey today insisted he is over his mistake against Albion and ready to lead the club to safety.


Chris Brunt praises Roy Hodgson’s tough regime

Albion captain Chris Brunt today hailed “straight talking” boss Roy Hodgson as the ideal man to lead the club’s battle against relegation.


1,000mph Bloodhound on trail of land speed record

Work has begun on the construction of a 1,000mph car aiming to beat the land speed record — with the help of Midlands firms’ expertise.


Dean Smith is anxious to ease pressure

Boss Dean Smith today moved to take the relegation heat off his Walsall fighters and insisted they ‘focus on the job’.


Villa boss calling on fans to be 12th man

Gerard Houllier today called on Villa’s fans to “make the difference” against Blackburn tomorrow and help the claret and blues kick-start their climb up the Premier League table.


Carling Cup is key to Seb Larsson’s future

Seb Larsson today revealed Blues’ Carling Cup fate could hold the key to his St Andrew’s future.


CFP Global Holdings buys up Saab supercar

The company that bought Saab is selling its luxury sports car business to a coachbuilder in the West Midlands, backed by a billionaire Russian banker.


Drop could trigger sale of Wolves players

Wolves may sell their star players if they go down – despite revealing £9.1m profits, it emerged today.

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