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West Brom boss Roy Hodgson today geared up to face Tottenham by claiming the gap between the Premier League’s ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ is getting bigger.

Birmingham boss Chris Hughton admitted the appointment of Colin Calderwood as his assistant has given the club a boost ahead of the trip to Blackpool.

Residents in Dudley are being asked to foot the bill after a spate of thefts of garden waste wheelie bins.

Castle High School in Dudley saw the school hall filled to capacity, with over 300 students, former students, staff, parents and governors, to celebrate the achievements of the last school year.

Christmas is on its way and this week our am dram guru Alison Norton previews Willenhall Musical Theatre Company’s production of Mother Goose and The Ellenvale Singers’ Christmas concert.

One of the most magical ballets of all time will bring seasonal cheer to the Midlands when the curtain goes up on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at Birmingham Hippodrome.

When Dreamboats and Petticoats rolls up at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre, expect its cast to be well-drilled.

There’s a chance to help to warm the cold winter nights by enjoying a sunshine evening of Christmas With The Rat Pack, live from Las Vegas, which runs at the New Alexandra Theatre, in Birmingham, from Monday, November 28, to Saturday, December 3.

As Christmas draws ever closer, we’re all looking forward to party season and it officially kicks off tomorrow night with BRMB Live 2011.

Wolves winger Matt Jarvis has been challenged to wow Chelsea on his return to the team – and keep Stephen Hunt out of the side.