Life lived at the double as twins’ lives mirrored

Identical twins Caroline Paxton and Liz Cooke are used to sharing milestones.


Andy is aiming to reclaim world record

A world record-breaking auto firm boss aims to reclaim the title of the world’s fastest street legal car this weekend.


Jody Craddock hopeful of new deal

Jody Craddock is hopeful of winning a new contract at Wolves – but defensive team-mates Christophe Berra and Steven Mouyokolo could face an uncertain summer.


Albion release three and keep two

Albion have handed Roman Bednar a shock reprieve by extending his Hawthorns contract – but Abdoulaye Meite has been axed.


Villa end dispute with Martin O’Neill

A decision on Gerard Houllier’s Villa future is a step closer today after the club concluded an “amicable” resolution to their dispute with ex-boss Martin O’Neill.


Walsall boss happy with transfer pot

Walsall manager Dean Smith has insisted the Saddlers will not be “blown out of the water” by the League One big guns in the summer transfer scramble.


Maierhofer set to return to Wolves

Wolves misfit Stefan Maierhofer could return to Molineux after his loan club Duisburg revealed they have refused to pay a £1.3million fee for him.


Walsall set for Scotland in pre-season

Walsall are heading for Scotland in July for a five-day pre-season training camp.


Barry Bannan eyes a Scotland spot

Villa midfielder Barry Bannan is hoping to use Scotland’s Nations Cup clash with Wales as a stepping stone towards establishing himself as an international regular.


Wolves’ Ireland trio reunited in glory

Wolves’ Republic of Ireland contingent were reunited in glory as they brushed off the pressures of Survival Sunday to help crush Northern Ireland 5-0.

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