Cat killer narrowly avoids jail sentence

A drunk woman who drowned four of her friend’s cats in a bath escaped an immediate jail term by “the skin of her teeth”, magistrates said today.


Bridgnorth’s cliff railway sold for £700-£800k

Bridgnorth’s cliff railway has been sold to property developers for between £700,000 and £800,000.


Results don’t tell the story at Albion

Albion blogger Jarrod Hill departs for his holidays a deflated man and still wondering how the Baggies have no points for their efforts in the first two games.


Wolves boss warns clubs off stars

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy today called for the transfer window to shut when the season starts and warned any potential bidders for his stars to “get lost.”


Jim McCalliog compares Wolves sides

Former Wolves midfielder Jim McCalliog reckons Mick McCarthy’s side remind him of the Class of 1973.


The Swallows Nest, Romsley

A dilemma over a missing apostrophe did not spoil good meal, writes our undercover meal reviewer, The Insider.


Mick McCarthy plays down good start

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy today insisted he won’t be getting carried away after his side hit top spot for the first time in 38 years.


Shane Long challenges Albion to win

Shane Long today admitted Albion must beat Stoke on Sunday to save themselves from a “bad start” to the Premier League season.


Peter Odemwingie sets top 10 target

Peter Odemwingie today set Albion a top-10 target for the season after returning from injury at Chelsea.


The Dilshad, Chadsmoor

Nestled at the end of an unassuming row of shops on a Cannock high street is one of the Midlands hidden gems when it comes to taking a culinary journey, writes Shaun Lintern.

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