Kevin Doyle issues Wolves warning

Kevin Doyle today warned Wolves of Blackpool’s danger after declaring the Premier League newcomers “a breath of fresh air”.


Roy Hodgson predicts more shocks

Manager Roy Hodgson today insisted Albion can win away in their quest for survival as he predicted more upsets before the end of the season.


Andy Butler wants his own ‘ref justice’

Respect for referees has been known to be as fragile as Walsall’s survival hopes.


Killer father Danny Warr is jailed

A father from West Bromwich was jailed for four-and-a-half years today for shaking his four-month-old son to death.


Historic churches could face closure

Historic churches in the Black Country have been put on “red alert” and warned they could face closure amid a struggle to cope with £1.12 million of urgent repairs and shrinking congregations, it emerged today.


Fake Pc is fined over phoney car pull-overs

A would-be policeman from the Black Country who was turned down for a job as a special constable has been sentenced to community service after fitting blue lights to his own car.


Dog dies after owner leaves it for holiday

A Staffordshire bull terrier died after its owner left it in her back garden with just a bowl of dog biscuits while she went on holiday, a court heard.


West Midlands to get £11m bingo boost

Casino and bingo group Rank today announced plans to spend millions of pounds in the West Midlands driven by a surge in customer numbers.


Bilston market traders seek advice on rent rise

Indoor market traders in Bilston are seeking legal advice over “unfair” rent increases being imposed by the city council.


Staffordshire Council under fire over HS2

The Transport Secretary has criticised Staffordshire council chiefs as “short sighted” and “narrow minded” for rejecting plans for high speed trains.

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