April « 2011 « « Express & Star

What will bring Gerard Houllier back

Villa boss Gerard Houllier’s approach to management changed forever after October 2001 but it certainly never lessened his hunger for a challenge.

Classic cars rev up for transport festival

Classic car enthusiasts are revving up for the annual open-air Midlands Festival of Transport this weekend.

Gerard Houllier is taken to hospital

Villa manager Gerard Houllier is today recovering in hospital after being taken ill last night and is expected to miss the club’s game with Stoke at the weekend.

Carcraft to close giant Wednesbury site for homes

Used car giant Carcraft today announced plans to close its Wednesbury base, to be replaced by a 200-home housing estate.

Postal woman who tried to foil thieves faces sack

A postwoman clung to the bonnet of her work van for nearly a mile as it was driven off by a thief — only to be suspended by Royal Mail for leaving her keys in the ignition.

Stray horses to be impounded under old law

Stray horses plaguing the Black Country will be impounded under an old law as part of a new plan unveiled by police and council leaders today.

Stafford soldiers sent to Libya

Soldiers based at MOD Stafford are being sent to Libya as part of a team advising rebels seeking to topple Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.

Easter getaway begins as workers hit roads

The busiest part of the great Easter getaway was beginning today as people take advantage of the three public holidays in 10 days.

Adopted rhino tribute for killed police officer

A police officer from the Midland has adopted a rhino in memory of her brother who was killed on duty.

First look at high speed rail station

With a sweeping glass roof over platforms next to a tree-lined street this is the first sketch of how Birmingham’s new high speed rail station would look.