Loan shark’s £400k racket

A loan shark lent up to £400,000 to vulnerable victims in a seven-year racket run from her home in Wolverhampton, a judge heard this afternoon.


Martin Swain on Carlos Tevez saga

It’s comforting that football makes fools of the world’s wealthiest men, for it confirms even their fortune cannot unlock the ancient mysteries of building champions.


Craig Dawson reassured at West Brom

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson today reassured Craig Dawson he is still in contention for starts and warned Gabriel Tamas he faces a fight to regain his place.


Wolves boss prefers playing 4-4-2

Mick McCarthy today admitted Wolves are better suited to playing 4-4-2 – but revealed David Edwards is the club’s best at operating ‘in the hole’ if they play one up front.


West Brom consider Scott Allan bid

West Brom could raid the Premier League loan market in January – and they are considering a swoop for teenage Scottish midfielder Scott Allan.


Ronald Zubar gets set to step it up

Ronald Zubar today insisted he is ready to step it up for Wolves – putting him in line for Black Country derby action at the double.


MP speaks out on planning reforms

A Staffordshire MP today claimed that many of his colleagues are increasingly disturbed by the Government’s planning reforms but have not spoken out.


Hugh’s for veg?

Radiating a healthy vitamin-induced glow, Mr River Cottage slurps happily on a fruity smoothie.


Buyers snapping up new Midlands houses

Homebuyers are snapping up new properties being built on three former major industrial sites in the Midlands, developer St Modwen said today.


Pub and restaurant plan for Promise House

The headquarters of a former finance company in Wolverhampton that has been empty for three years is to be turned into a pub and restaurant, creating 50 jobs.

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