The Talbot Hotel, Stourbridge

Andrew Turton enjoys a meal at one of Stourbidge’s most prominent landmarks.


Alison Norton’s am dram round-up – October 24

Our am dram guru Alison Norton casts her expert eye over the shows that you should be looking out for – including a couple of Gilbert and Sullivan productions, a “jolly hockey sticks” comedy, a night of West End hits, a thriller and Arthur Miller’s  classic drama The Crucible.


First Wolverhampton rioter to be jailed

A Prince’s Trust award winner honoured for turning his life around today became the first Wolverhampton rioter to be locked up as he was jailed for three years.


West Brom are the derby day kings

West Brom blogger Jarrod Hill has branded the Baggies ‘the kings of the derby day’ after back-to-back wins over local rivals culminated with a rare win at Aston Villa.


Wolves fan in collapse at Molineux

A Wolves fan died after suffering a heart attack during the team’s home game against Swansea.


Wednesbury Ikea recruiting 10 new staff

Ikea in Wednesbury is recruiting 10 more workers.


Advice for job seekers at Kidderminster event

Job seekers will be given advice on getting back into work and shown new skills to help them with interviews at an event being staged in Kidderminster.


Jason Manford calling in at Birmingham LG Arena

It’s been a topsy turvy couple of years for Jason Manford, who plays Birmingham’s LG Arena this week. The funnyman has risen and fallen quicker than a roller coaster.


Can Steve Morgan sort Wolves mess?

Wolves blogger Tim Spiers believes there’s only one man who can mend the rift between fans and manager Mick McCarthy after another vitrolic Saturday at Molineux.


Group gets £800k help for West Bromwich homes

A £20 million housing development which will transform part of West Bromwich has been given a funding boost of almost £800,000. It is planned for the corner of Bull Street and High Street in the town.

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