McLeish eyeing Dutch winger Verhoek for Aston Villa

Aston Villa were today linked with Dutch wide man Wesley Verhoek as Alex McLeish began pondering the problem of replacing Ashley Young.


My best at Wolves is yet to come says Jamie O’Hara

Jamie O’Hara today promised Wolves fans there is another 20 per cent more to come from him next season.


Take That lorries move in at Villa Park with gear

Excitement was building today ahead of Take That’s performance in Birmingham.


Police car involved in Kidderminster crash

A police vehicle was involved in a crash with another car that ended up crashing into a shop window.


West Brom kitman Dave Matthews fights cancer

West Bromwich Albion kitman Dave Matthews is battling cancer.


Charge over death in Oldbury crash

A man has been charged with causing the death of a another man after burglary suspects crashed into his car.


Woman dies after collapse in Wombourne

A woman has died after suffering a heart attack on a busy road in South Staffordshire.


Turning back time to remember the Festival of Britain

Walsall Museum is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Festival of  Britain with a display of vintage costume from the early 1950s.


Teachers’ strike: List of schools that are shut or partially closed

Schools across the area that will be closed or partially closed today because of the strike by teachers.


Elcock’s advice for Matthew Macklin

Wayne Elcock has warned his nemesis Matthew Macklin he will have to be at the top of his game to become a world champion away from home.

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