Agbonlahor wants to captain Villa

Gabby Agbonlahor has revealed his dream of one day captaining Villa and admitted he could never imagine playing for anyone else.


Mick McCarthy’s unbeaten challenge

Mick McCarthy has urged Wolves to remain unbeaten for the rest of the season to clinch their Premier League survival – starting at Stoke.


The New Inns, Brewood

Adorned with movie legends, this village pub is a star performer with its locally-sourced produce, writes our undercover meal reviewer The Insider.


Fletcher didn’t want to leave Wolves

Steven Fletcher has insisted he never considered leaving Wolves after being told he has earned a place for keeps.


Albion boss wants to sign defenders

Albion boss Roy Hodgson has revealed his plans to target defensive reinforcements in the summer transfer window.


Reo-Coker’s admission on Villa boss

Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has admitted the absence of manager Gerard Houllier has had a major impact on everyone in the dressing room.


Hammer and knife used to kill Guiseppe and Caterina Massaro

An elderly couple found murdered in the bedroom of their Black Country house had been stabbed and beaten with a knife and a hammer, detectives revealed today.


Motorist in M54 crash airlifted to hospital

A driver was flown to hospital after his car left the motorway in South Staffordshire, causing miles of tailbacks and hours of delays for drivers.


Surgery for girl burned at party

A teenager will need a skin graft after suffering severe burns when petrol was used to light a disposable barbecue in Walsall, it was revealed today.


Masked gang attacks man with machete

A man was attacked with a machete as he walked along a busy Black Country road in broad daylight.

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