West Brom star Paul Scharner brands Liverpool striker Luis Suarez ‘a diver’

West Brom midfielder Paul Scharner today branded Liverpool striker Luis Suarez a diver – and revealed fears of a lengthy injury lay-off.


Wolves rally round Wayne Hennessey

Wolves today rallied around Wayne Hennessey by insisting he will be a top Premier League goalkeeper.


Thousands flee blaze at fireworks display

A Halloween fireworks display at a Staffordshire farm was brought to a sudden end when a blaze broke out in bales of straw.


Live grenade found in Wolverhampton bushes

A teenager was stunned to find a live Second World War grenade nestling in bushes near a disused railway line.


Widow dies after crash

An elderly Staffordshire woman and her sister have died after a road accident.


Burial fees rising as spaces become limited

Burial fees in the Black Country and Staffordshire are increasing as councils battle to save costs and cemetery spaces become more limited, the Express & Star has learned.


Rare mushroom delays housing scheme

Construction of a 100-home estate in Darlaston is facing delays – due to the discovery of a rare kind of mushroom.


Concert review: Britney Spears at Birmingham’s LG Arena

I really, really wanted to love Britney Spears as her Femme Fatale show came to the LG Arena in Birmingham.


Cannock’s Brian James store reopens

A furniture store has been reopened seven months after apparently shutting down for good.


Lichfield’s Garrick theatre unveils star-studded season

The new season at Lichfield’s Garrick theatre has been announced – with stars including Sir Bob Geldof and Jon Culshaw leading the way.

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