Birmingham Central Library to be demolished

Birmingham’s landmark Central Library will be demolished after it was officially granted immunity from listing, it has been confirmed today.


Wheels in motion for Heathens stadium

A new speedway stadium could be built on vacant factory land in the Black Country following talks between campaigners and council chiefs.


Nuclear powered firm is on the boil with success

It may seem an unlikely connection between the making of boilers to the provision of specialist equipment for the remote handling of hazardous material, but at Ettingshall in Wolverhampton that bond is made plain by the success of Nuclear Engineering Services Limited.


Things go pear-shaped for drivers on the M5

We’ve had the Angel of the North and the Willow Man of Somerset – now enter the Pear Man of Worcestershire.


Wayne Hennessey’s Wolves vow

Wayne Hennessey today hinted he would be happy to stay at Wolves even if the club are relegated from the Premier League.


Roy Hodgson seeks helping hand from Don Howe

Boss Roy Hodgson hopes to persuade Baggies legend Don Howe back to the club’s training ground to assess the current side.


Alex McLeish: We must continue progress

Alex McLeish today admitted Blues’ Carling Cup fate will define their future.


Jon Whitney’s rallying call for Saddlers

Jon Whitney today moved to mobilise Walsall’s rallying fans and urged them to crank up the heat on the Saddlers’ drop rivals.  


Lee Glover’s poser at super bantam

Tipton’s Lee Glover is fast becoming a matchmaker’s nightmare as the super bantamweight continues to plot his way to the title trail.


How Myles Holder’s career was saved

Willenhall’s Myles Holder has revealed a physiotherapist saved his boxing career as he returns to the ring after a 15-month absence.

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