Mystery as man of 42 found dead in his flat

A man has been found dead at a flat at the back of a newsagents in Bloxwich in “unexplained” circumstances, prompting a police investigation.


Bank raider issued gun threats

A hooded robber who said he was armed with a loaded pistol tried to rob an Oldbury bank, forcing it to close for several hours.


Kevin Doyle reflects on injury blow

Devastated Wolves striker Kevin Doyle today reflected on his injury blow and admitted “it could have been worse.”


Ishmael Miller could leave Albion

Ishmael Miller has admitted his long-term Albion future is in the balance – as the Baggies were linked with Bosnia international striker Vedad Ibisevic.


Adam Hammill on his under-21 bow

Wolves winger Adam Hammill has reflected on his England under-21s debut by admitting he thought the call was a mate winding him up.


The Masons, Great Wyrley

The secret is out, writes our undercover meal reviewer The Insider. This formerly tired-looking boozer now offers fine food from an extensive menu.


Suspect quizzed on death in blaze

A woman was still being questioned on suspicion of murder this afternoon after a fire left one man dead and a teenage girl fighting for her life.


Jarvis urged to take England chance

Wolves winger Matt Jarvis has been challenged to make the most of his chance if he gets to play for England in the Wembley friendly against Ghana.


Arson strike at former scrapyard

Yobs have set fire to a controversial mountain of rubbish at a former scrapyard in Wolverhampton, just weeks after the city council said the land would be cleared.


Pensioner jailed for refusing to pay fine

A pensioner from Wolverhampton has been jailed after refusing to pay a penny of a £6,000 court bill out of “principle”. 

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