Wolves ditch move for Henri Lansbury

Wolves today ditched plans to pitch for Arsenal midfielder Henri Lansbury – but are still in the hunt for one transfer deadline day addition.


Villa fail in late bid to sign Joe Cole

Villa today failed in a late bid to sign Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole who has opted to join French club Lille on a season-long loan deal.


Land Rover Defender to get new look

The Land Rover is set to give its iconic Defender a dramatic revamp – more than 60 years after the launch of the original model.


Rapper Tenny films video in Wolverhampton nightclub

A nightclub in Wolverhampton has become the setting of a music video by a city musician – after he turned down the chance to film it in LA.


Husband jailed over fake DVD operation

A husband and wife who made £240,000 selling fake DVDs manufactured at their Black Country home have been given prison sentences.


Van driver is jailed over fatal collision

A van driver from Staffordshire who smashed into an oncoming car on a sharp bend, killing its driver, has been jailed for a total of eight months.


Glamorous party axed over noise

A glamorous champagne and cocktail party at an upmarket pub in Wolverhampton has been axed after complaints.


NHS turning blind eye to Stafford Hospital scandal says boss

The NHS is “turning a blind eye” to the events at Stafford Hospital and lessons from the scandal risk being ignored, according to the trust chairman.


Former TV star Ashley Blake releases prison diaries

Former TV newsreader Ashley Blake, who was jailed for attacking a teenager with a wooden pole, has penned his prison diaries.


Help wanted over mystery bricks

Mysterious carved stone bricks have been rescued from the remains of an an historic church that is in the process of being bulldozed.

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