John Challis’s perfect weekend

Actor John Challis, better known as Boycie, has published the first volume of his autobiography, Being Boycie. Challis lives near Ludlow, in the restored Wigmore Abbey, with his wife, Carol. Here he tells us his idea of a perfect weekend.


Dance? It’s the new rock ‘n’ roll

The zeitgeist is a peculiar thing, ever-shifting and redefining our times as we hurtle through the 21st century, writes Wolverhampton Civic Hall’s Jonn Penney.


Pictures from Tranmere 2 Walsall 1

Expressandstar.com bring you the pictures from Prenton Park as Walsall slip to another defeat in League One, this time on the road at Tranmere.


Latest transfer rumours – October 24

Expressandstar.com bring you transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Walsall.


Aston Villa 1 West Brom 2 in pictures

Expressandstar.com bring you the pictures as Aston Villa are beaten at home by a late winner from West Brom in the West Midlands derby.


Why give a cat a name?

Peter Rhodes writes: It is reported by an animal charity that food names (Saffron, Sushi and Jellybean) are replacing old favourites such as Tiddles and Thomas as names for cats.


Pictures from Wolves 2 Swansea 2

Photos from Molineux, where Wolves staged a dramatic late Premier League comeback to draw with Swansea City and ease the pressure on manager Mick McCarthy.


Win a bumper Christmas – worth £6,000

More than £1,000 to spend in the shops, makeovers, meals, show tickets and an entire festive feast for free? One lucky person is being given the chance to win a Christmas to remember in Wolverhampton.


Katy Perry bringing colour to Birmingham NIA

With a cotton candy theme Katy Perry’s latest UK tour promises to be a colourful occasion for all involved. She plays Birmingham NIA on Wednesday.


Cinderford pip Stourbridge Saxons

Stourbridge Saxons came within a whisker of bagging a vital victory at fellow National One strugglers Cinderford.

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