West Brom kitman Dave Matthews on the mend

West Bromwich Albion kitman Dave Matthews is on the mend after a battle with cancer.


Wolves name young team to take on Reds

Wolves are sending out a young reserve side tonight when Liverpool visit AFC Telford (7pm).


Have a seriously cheesy Christmas

When it comes to the supermarket shop, we've come full circle in recent years. Delicacies from exotic lands are no longer left out of the trolley because they cause faint feelings of suspicion - but rather because shoppers have developed a conscience.


Steven Reid: Zoltan Gera injury’s a big blow

Steven Reid admits Zoltan Gera’s injury has been a blow to Albion’s morale in the build-up to Saturday’s QPR game.


Donervorn Daniels signs West Brom contract

West Brom defender Donervorn Daniels was today rewarded for his rapid progress by signing his first professional contract.


Review: Sleeping Beauty, Crescent Theatre, Birmingham

Charles Perrault’s take on one of the greatest fairytales of all time is a magical, larger than life production.


Strikes hit schools, councils and hospitals

Thousands of teachers, council workers, NHS staff and civil servants across the country walked out today in the biggest strike for over 30 years.


Van driver, 40, killed in crash

A van driver from Cannock has died after a horror crash on a busy south Staffordshire road.


Grandmother’s wrist broken as dogs attack

A grandmother-of-two suffered horrific injuries when she was attacked by two dogs on a Wolverhampton street.


50ft tree falls on family home

A 50ft tree fell on to a Midlands house, causing around £10,000 worth of damage.

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