Stephen Hunt ready for Wolves recall

Stephen Hunt has insisted he is ready for a Wolves recall – as he warned the Republic of Ireland to write off Robbie Keane at their peril.


Britney Spears – Femme Fatale

We’ve been there through the heartbreaks and hang-ups, watched her very public growing up and observed the near meltdowns of 2007. From Mickey Mouse club to sex symbol, from single mum to hospital case; we’ve been there and seen that.


Chas Hodges’ perfect weekend

He might be best known as one half of cockney duo Chas and Dave but Charles Nicholas Hodges relies on Jerry Lee Lewis’s songs to get him up on the dancefloor to enjoy a perfect weekend. . .


Father’s life sentence for ex-girlfriend’s murder

A father who killed his ex-girlfriend by plunging a knife into her neck in a “ferocious” attack was today beginning a life sentence after being found guilty of murder.


Adventurers on board for horse power thrills

Thrill-seekers are competing in Britain’s latest extreme sports craze of ‘horse boarding’ — at the country’s first-ever training centre near Wolverhampton.


Leather company creating new jobs

A luxury leather firm in the Black Country is to almost double its workforce after moving into a bigger base.


Train services set for more disruption

Major disruption will be caused on West Midland trains again for the third Sunday running as drivers continue to refuse to work.


MPs’ expenses bill to soar as rules are relaxed

MPs will be able to claim extra expenses for accommodation, travel and staffing costs under new relaxed rules announced today which will cost the taxpayer up to £4 million extra a year.


Carnival to round off St George’s Day parade

Organisers of the Black Country’s biggest St George’s Day parade today revealed that the march will end with a carnival-style event at West Bromwich’s Dartmouth Park.


Councils hit the pothole jackpot

Councils today discovered how much cash they would have to repair potholes as the Government doubled the amount of extra funding.

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