Longer opening hours for Midland tips

Thirteen tips in Staffordshire are to open for longer from Sunday.


Walsall FC’s Walker left seething with Dons’ penalty

Jimmy Walker has accused former team-mate Luke Chadwick of “buying” the penalty which denied Walsall a crucial win at MK Dons.


Man found with burns in Wolverhampton

A man was taken to hospital with significant burns after being found by police in a Wolverhampton street today.


Mark Lloyd banks on Shropshire backing in Italy

Punching plumber Mark Lloyd is hoping for Shropshire backing as he attempts to complete a boxing Italian Job.


Bilston crowbar robber jailed

A robber who was armed with a crowbar when a gang raided a Black Country supermarket, taking more than £7,000 of cash and cigarettes, was today behind bars.


Concert review: Westlife at Birmingham LG Arena

Fans went wild for Westlife as the Irish popstars made a triumphant return in front of a devoted Birmingham crowd.


Learning to dance the Eric Rowland way

Video journalist Nicky Butler admits she’s something of a beginner on the ballroom dancing floor.


iPad 2 hits UK stores

The eagerly anticipated iPad 2 has gone on sale in the UK as huge crowds gathered at Apple shops.


Christopher Keane eyes May return

Walsall’s Christopher Keane is hoping to get his year up and running in May after admitting “it’s wide open” in the cruiserweight division.


Kyle Williams wants world title shot

Wolverhampton’s British kickboxing champion Kyle Williams wants a home world title shot by the end of the year after a dream start to life as a pro.

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