Couple celebrate their platinum wedding anniversary

A husband has spoken of how he dug his pregnant wife from the rubble of their home during the war, as more than 70 years later they celebrate their platinum wedding anniversary.


Sandwell St George’s Day parade faces the axe

Organisers of Sandwell’s St George’s Day parade have warned that it risks being cancelled unless vital funds are raised to pay for it.


Search goes on for Tipton Carnival Queen

A last-ditch search is on to find a carnival queen and princess for a Black Country extravaganza after attracting only a handful of entrants.


West Midlands Safari Park gears up for new season with rhinos

Staff at West Midland Safari Park are gearing up for a busy few months after the attraction officially opened for the season.


Family’s tribute to Alvin Osbourne

The family of a worker crushed to death under a ton of glass at a Wolverhampton factory today paid tribute to a “wonderful and caring man”.


James Blunt thrills fans at Wolverhampton Civic Hall

A rapturous sell-out audience greeted birthday boy James Blunt as he took the stage at Wolverhampton’s Civic Hall on the latest leg of his new world tour.


Jamie O’Hara tipped to be key for Wolves

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy believes Jamie O’Hara has shown he can play a key role in keeping his team in the Premier League over the final 11 games.


Roy Hodgson targets more ‘derby day’ efforts

Roy Hodgson today challenged Albion to conjure up 11 more ‘derby day’ performances as they battle to save their Premier League status.


Jimmy Walker’s warning for Saddlers

Jimmy Walker today warned Walsall to forget survival talk – until they have saved their season.


Darren Bent: I feel the £24m pressure

Darren Bent today confirmed he feels the “pressure” of his £24m transfer fee but is confident he is strong enough to cope with the burden of his pricetag.

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