Dudley Heathens suffer record loss

Dudley Heathens are promising free entry for children next week and an extra end of season meeting after their heaviest home defeat since reforming.


Northampton 0 Wolves 4

Wolves’ shadow squad took their chance to prove a point to boss Mick McCarthy and earn the manager his 100th win as manager to continue their 100 per cent start.


Bournemouth 1 Albion 4

Albion’s shadow side moved comfortably into the third round of the Carling Cup as they eased past League One Bournemouth at Dean Court.


Aston Villa 2 Hereford 0

Late goals from Eric Lichaj and Nathan Delfouneso saved Aston Villa from Carling Cup embarrassment after they laboured to a win over plucky Hereford.


Albion fan analysis of Stoke clash

Albion video blogger Pete ‘Hilltop Baggie’ Danckert gives the fans view on why the Baggies’ luck must change in their home game against bogey side Stoke on Sunday.


Soldier tells of buzz on the frontline

A young soldier from Staffordshire has spoken of the “buzz “ of fighting on the frontline in Afghanistan and enduring temperatures of more than 120F (50C).


Political power for Jodie at just 22

Meet Jodie Jones, who is one of the youngest councillors ever to sit on Cannock Chase District Council and has ambitions to one day make a name for herself as an MP.


Third strike by metal thieves in three months

A church in South Staffordshire today launched a fundraising fight to secure its future after metal thieves struck for the third time in three months, leaving the building needing a new roof and church leaders appealing for donations.


Cup double not priority to Alex McLeish

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has admitted the Premier League remains the club’s priority – despite dreaming of double Carling Cup glory.


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