Sandwell Council calendar girls strip off for charity

It is taking political transparency to a new level. Representatives of a West Midland council are the latest charity fundraisers to bare all for a good cause.


Police bid to identify man on hospital CCTV

Detectives investigating how a metal theft suspect suffered 60 per cent burns have released this image of a man they would like to speak to.


George Michael cancels Birmingham shows

George Michael has cancelled two shows in Birmingham after it was revealed he is battling a “severe” form of pneumonia.


Alex McLeish rules out spending spree

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish claims it’s unlikely the club will do big business in the January transfer window.


Andy Halliday came for Walsall boss

New-boy Andy Halliday has revealed boss Dean Smith convinced him to join Walsall in just 10 minutes.


Couple stay in step for 60 years

Every time Kath and Harry Freeman waltz around the ballroom at Bilston Town Hall they are transported back to the 1940s.


Transfer rumours – November 26

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


Voluntary redundancy offer for Wolverhampton Council staff

Voluntary redundancy is to be again offered to council staff in Wolverhampton under the latest cost-cutting plans at the authority, it was revealed today.


Town centre theatre is planned by Dudley College

New plans for a theatre have been unveiled in the heart of Dudley. The 180-seat complex is set to open next year.


Wolves captain and lifelong Chelsea fan Roger Johnson guns for his heroes

Wolves captain Roger Johnson is a lifelong Chelsea fan – but there’s nothing he’d like more than to heap misery on his boyhood club.

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