Ones to watch – The Sharabangs and Rachel Kennedy

Indie and dance is not a genre often mixed together but that is exactly what this week’s Ones to Watch have done, writes Chrissy Symmons.


Mulumbu’s future in Albion’s hands

Youssouf Mulumbu is content to leave his future in Albion’s hands as he prepares to return to the Hawthorns to begin pre-season training next week.


Soap stars boost Wolvehampton Grand’s summer searson

Summer is truly upon us as Ian Dickens Productions return to the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from June 28 – July 23 for their third season in the city, with four popular plays and a host of stars from the soaps and TV dramas, offering audiences four weeks of excellent entertainment.


Vogue, Walsall

Check out our photo gallery of revellers having a fun night at Vogue in Walsall.


Greg Halford still a Portsmouth target

Wolves utility man Greg Halford is still in Portsmouth’s sights – despite Pompey signing Jason Pearce.


Giant blaze at Walsall rubbish tip

Five hundred tons of household waste went up in flames today in a severe fire at a recycling plant in Walsall.


Gabriel Tamas chases Lazio move

The agent of Albion defender Gabriel Tamas claims his client is closing on a move to Italian club Lazio.


Magazine playing Wolverhampton Slade Rooms

Enduringly credible, Magazine have always been the connoisseur’s choice and frequently name-checked by some of the most gifted musicians of recent years. They play Wolverhampton’s Slade Rooms on Thursday.


Concert review – Cyndi Lauper Symphony Hall, Birmingham

It wasn’t just the girls who had fun as families danced the night away with 80s pop icon Cyndi Lauper.


Walsall make Mat Sadler a Saddler

Walsall swooped for Mat Sadler today as manager Dean Smith secured his first summer signing.

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