Youngsters on song for Young Voices event

Thousands of children from across the region gathered in Birmingham’s LG Arena to sing their hearts out in the annual Young Voices concert.


Replacing arson-hit school will cost £8.2m

The cost of rebuilding an arson-hit primary school in the Midlands will come to £8.2 million, it was revealed today.


New fears raised on HS2 route

New fears are growing over the proposed HS2 rail route which is set to carve up land in Staffordshire.


Digging in to fill allotment vacancies

Allotments across the West Midlands may have ever-growing waiting lists but one site in Walsall is bucking the trend.


News group staff honoured for long service

Sixteen workers have been honoured for achieving a total of 470 years of service with the Express & Star’s parent company, the Midland News Association.


Hundreds gather to welcome home the Mercians

Hundreds of people gathered in Lichfield to hail hero soldiers following their return from duty in Afghanistan.


Delays on M6 at rush hour

Motorists were caught up in long delays on the M6 in the West Midlands today after a pallet fell off a lorry.


Chris Brunt: We must grab our treble chance

Captain Chris Brunt today warned Albion against complacency as they geared up for a crucial spell of pre-Christmas matches.


Stephen Ward demands another super Sunday

Wolves’ man of the moment Stephen Ward today urged the Molineux masses to recreate ‘the Wigan experience’ to help the players shoot down Sunderland this Sunday.


Villa rally for grieving Shay Given

Richard Dunne today promised Villa’s players will support goalkeeper Shay Given as he comes to terms with the death of close pal Gary Speed.

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