West Brom duo Gabriel Tamas and Graham Dorrans could face Liverpool

West Brom could welcome Gabriel Tamas and Graham Dorrans back into their squad for Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Liverpool.


Jody Craddock can empathise with Wolves fans after watching England

Wolves defender Jody Craddock admits he never understood the mentality of the Molineux boo-boys – until he watched England’s feeble 2010 World Cup challenge.


Wolves’ Nenad Milijas wants to carry on Manchester City scoring run

Wolves midfielder Nenad Milijas is ready for “two massive games” in his bid to persuade manager Mick McCarthy he can lead the team out of their slump.


30 jobs will go at Wolverhampton City Council

More than 30 jobs will be cut at Wolverhampton City Council next year with dozens more likely to follow, it was revealed today.


Blues boss confident on tough run

Birmingham manager Chris Hughton today vowed the team spirit at St Andrew’s will help carry his players through a challenging week of games.


1,700 Christmas jobs at Rugeley Amazon centre

Up to 1,700 temporary jobs are up for grabs at the new Amazon distribution centre in Rugeley, Staffordshire, as the company ramps up operations for Christmas, it emerged today.


£40,000 metal theft at Great Wyrley firm

Burglars stole metal and tools worth around £40,000 in a raid on a Staffordshire steel company.


Images of West Brom match fight suspects released

Four men were today being sought by police investigating a fight between rival football fans on a crowded tram.


West Midlands family in £80,000 benefit fraud

A family of five who pocketed almost £80,000 through a Black Country benefit fraud have all been spared an immediate jail term.


Anita Dobson’s surprise in Birmingham

Strictly Come Dancing star Anita Dobson was hoping to pick up some tips from the pros when she joined the audience of a dance show in Birmingham.

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