Wayne Mardle’s Cleveland reunion

The Cleveland Arms will mark their seventh anniversary of staging darts exhibitions by inviting their first guest, Wayne Mardle, back to the Stowheath Lane pub.


Take That video – Rule The World

Watch Take That’s video for Rule The World, the song they wrote for the film Stardust in 2007.


Poll: Who is your favourite Take That member?

Vote for your favourite member of Take That in our online poll ahead of their Villa Park gigs.


Ex-Midlands magistrate, 42, admits blackmail plot

A former magistrate who told a man he would be murdered unless he was paid £80,000 has been told he faces going to prison.


Marc Albrighton backed to fill Ashley Young void at Aston Villa

Aston Villa legend Dennis Mortimer today tipped promising youngster Marc Albrighton to fill the boots of Ashley Young following his departure to Manchester United.


Wolves set for Craig Gardner blow

Sunderland are set to deal a major blow to Wolves summer transfer plans by winning the fight for Craig Gardner’s signature.


Major shake-up on Midlands ambulances

Up to 13 Black Country ambulance stations are set to be closed in a £7 million shake up of the service, it emerged today.


Thomas urges West Brom to think big

Jerome Thomas is urging West Bromwich Albion to ‘think big’ as they plan for a follow-up campaign to their best ever Premier League season.


Concert review – Erasure at Cannock Chase

Synthpop veterans Erasure and svelte singing star Sophie Ellis-Bextor had fans dancing in the rain at a sodden Cannock Chase Forest last night.


Summer is here at last (honest!)

Britain could be enjoying the hottest days of the year from tomorrow with a heatwave expected to hit the country. Temperatures are expected to reach almost 30C (86F).

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