Taylor Swift at Birmingham’s LG Arena – concert review

Superstar country and western singer come pop star Taylor Swift bounded onto the LG arena stage last night full of energy, glamour and attitude.


Daughter’s truancy lands mother in jail

A mother from Wolverhampton has been jailed for failing to make sure her daughter goes to school.


Stafford Hospital director feared she was ‘not right’ for job

The former medical director at Stafford Hospital during the time hundreds of patients died as a result of poor care has admitted she worried she was not the right person for the job.


Ballroom closure sparks fears for youngsters

Members of a Staffordshire dance group are worried that the future of their talented youngsters is under threat when its premises close down in May.


Tribute to ex-council chairman

A popular Lichfield councillor has died at his home after losing his battle with cancer.


£10m arts centre is forging ahead

It will be used by thousands of students from across the Black Country and may help launch careers of the next generation of stars of stage and screen.


Elbow at Birmingham NIA – concert review

For a band that can trace its roots back to 1990, it’s been an uphill struggle to fame and fortune for Elbow — but one that has been well worth the endurance.


James Collins explains derby sit-out

James Collins has denied he was fit enough to feature in Villa’s defeat to Wolves last weekend as he prepares to return from injury and captain Wales against England.


Cyrille Regis recalls career crossing boundaries

Cyrille Regis was recognised as football’s first black icon according to the enticing tagline on his new book, My Story – and it’s true.


Rise in Wolves’ Early Bird renewals

Wolves today revealed a three per cent increase on Early Bird renewals on this time last year – despite some fans not knowing where they will sit.

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