Dudley Heathens knocked out of cup

The dazzling sun which bathed Monmore Green did not shine too brightly on Dudley’s already grey hopes of reaching the Knockout Cup final.


Willenhall Leisure Centre to go up for sale

Willenhall Leisure Centre will go on the market by the end of this week, it emerged today.


John Richards’ tribute to Mike Doyle

Wolves great John Richards today paid tribute to former Manchester City captain Mike Doyle.


Walsall Council sack 15 over sickies

Fifteen workers at a Black Country council have been sacked under strict new sickness rules, it emerged today.


Walsall seal Kevan Hurst signing

Walsall snapped up Kevan Hurst today as their recruitment drive stepped up a gear.


Wolves could loan out Danny Batth

Sheffield Wednesday remain hopeful of signing Wolves rookie defender Danny Batth.


Ken Dodd to star at Shifnal Festival

Comedy veteran Ken Dodd will appear at this year’s Shifnal Festival, it has been announced.


Fabian Delph looks to bounce back

Fabian Delph is optimistic his injury problems are behind him as he looks to establish himself as a first-team regular under new Villa boss Alex McLeish.


Hotel du Vin, Birmingham

Popular with the rich and famous, you can enjoy a touch of class at this landmark hotel, writes our undercover meal reviewer The Insider.


Blues reject Stoke’s £16m double bid

Birmingham today rejected a £16million double bid from Stoke for Scott Dann and Cameron Jerome.

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