Sir Trevor Brooking assesses the relegation battle

Sir Trevor Brooking gives his views on the battle to stay in the Premier League.


Fan analysis of Wolves’ vital week

Wolves columnist John Lalley highlights the true scale of the next seven days on the club’s Premier League future – starting with Saturday’s battle against Fulham.


The power of the pen . . .

The  Third Battalion the Mercian Regiment (3 Mercian), the old Staffordshire Regiment,  is in Afghanistan and  keeping very busy, writes Peter Rhodes.


Hospitals blighted by rats and cockroaches

Rats, mice, cockroaches, wasps and ants have blighted hospitals in Sandwell and Birmingham over the past five years, figures showed today.


Walsall College head to leave in September

The head of Walsall College will be leaving in September, it was announced today.


Boss of film quango resigns

The chief executive of a quango which supports film makers and production in the West Midlands has stepped down.


Fitter death firm fined £40K over safety concerns

A Staffordshire engineering firm has been fined £40,000 after it “took safety risks for granted” and a fitter, who was a father-of two, was crushed to death .


No fear of bottom for Michael Kightly

Michael Kightly has insisted hitting rock bottom holds no fear for Wolves.


Ireland call boosted Albion’s Reid

Albion defender Steven Reid has claimed quitting international football has helped him perform for the Baggies this season.


Darren Bent is backing Agbonlahor

Darren Bent has backed fellow striker Gabby Agbonlahor to recapture his best form for Villa after his match-winning strike against West Ham.

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