It’s a whole new Tai Woffinden

Wolves speedway ace Tai Woffinden is looking to put the fun back into his speedway after shedding physical and emotional weight.


Ty Proctor looking to take next step

Gritty Aussie rider Ty Proctor is looking to take the next step up and force himself into his nation’s speedway World Cup team.


Sam Robinson on his Saxons return

Sam Robinson has won England honours at under-20 and Counties level and his former clubs include Worcester Warriors and Birmingham & Solihull Bees.


Stourbridge Saxons lose to Coventry

Stourbridge Saxons let a 17-point lead slip as they were edged out 27-25 in this enthralling Midlands derby clash.


Matt Jarvis called up by England

Wolves winger Matt Jarvis has been selected in the England squad for Saturday’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales and the Wembley friendly against Ghana.


West Midlands Police monitor “multiple terror plots”

Multiple terror plots are being monitored by specialist officers in the West Midlands, the force’s most senior policeman said today.


Frank Skinner enjoys return to comedy

Frank Skinner’s given up trying to be serious and gone back to his first love – comedy. Susan Griffin meets the football-loving funnyman


Villa 0 Wolves 1

A stunning volley from Matt Jarvis helped boost Wolves’ Premier League survival hopes as they claimed their first victory over Villa since March 1980.


Albion 2 Arsenal 2

Albion were hit by a late Arsenal comeback as they lost a two-goal lead to end up with a point at the Hawthorns.


Wigan 2 Birmingham 1

A Maynor Figueroa 25-yard thunderbolt in stoppage time dealt Birmingham’s survival hopes a huge blow.

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