Drink-driver followed home after near-miss

An unemployed mechanic who drove home when more than four times the drink-drive limit was followed home by an off-duty police officer who watched on as he took 20 minutes to find his front door keys.


Teenager opens funeral parlour in Norton Canes

She has already achieved the unusual feat of becoming the country’s youngest bodyguard aged just 18. Now, just over a year on, Jamie Barber has opened the first ever funeral parlour in a Staffordshire village.


No overnight lock closures on canals

No overnight lock closures will be in force during this year’s main boating season while work is carried out on Chasewater Reservoir, it has been announced.


New Mercedes car deal is a boost for jobs

A Halesowen engineering firm is set for a jobs boost after securing a seven-year contract worth £5 million to make parts for the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury car.


Move to get Wednesbury housing project completed

A developer may have to start work on a stalled housing project after complaints the site is an eyesore.


Mick McCarthy is hoping for luck

Confident boss Mick McCarthy today insisted Wolves will get lucky in their final six games.


Dean Smith eyes Walsall’s finish line

Walsall manager Dean Smith today urged his men to seal the deal and clinch survival with time to spare.


Wolves boss ready to reap benefits

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has declared his players are ready to reap the benefits of his ‘back to basics’ approach against Fulham on Saturday.


Easter break crucial to Andy Butler

Walsall captain Andy Butler has admitted the Easter weekend will make or break the Saddlers’ season.


Peter Odemwingie targets Olympics

Albion’s star striker Peter Odemwingie has set his sights on playing at next year’s London Olympics – and the World Cup in 2014.

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