Wedding day joy for serving soldier

Brave soldier Simon Jones survived six months of Taliban attacks and bombings in war-torn Afghanistan before returning to the arms of fiancee Hayley Allan for their big day.


Region’s farms hit by theft of livestock

Livestock rustlers are hitting farms across the region twice a month on average due to the soaring price of lamb – with farmers’ insurance claims this year doubling to more than £40,000.


New SsangYong dealership opens up in city

A dealership for South Korean SsangYong cars has opened in Wolverhampton. Wolverhampton Mazda and SsanYong in Willenhall Road will also be a dealership for Subaru as well from early new year.


Cannock panto is a sell-out success

The pantomime season in Cannock has broken all records with sell-out performances for most shows, theatre bosses revealed today.


Price of houses in West Midlands up 0.3pc

House prices in the West Midlands have risen by 0.3 per cent over the last year, with the average cost now £146,109, it was revealed today.


Bug is behind closure of Walsall Manor Hospital ward

A ward remained closed at Walsall Manor Hospital today as staff tackle an outbreak of winter sickness bug norovirus.


40 jobs at new-look £1.5m Walsall club for Easter

A new-look £1.5 million nightclub in Walsall is poised to open by Easter, creating up to 40 new jobs.


Gatecrasher two-for-one reader offer

Clubbing megastars 2manydjs will start the countdown to midnight in Birmingham when they headline Gatecrasher on New Year’s Eve. We’ve also got a special two-for-one offer for readers of www.expressandstar.com.


West Brom target Amauri admits he will leave Juventus next month

Potential West Brom target Amauri has placed English clubs on transfer alert by revealing he will leave Juventus next month.


Chelsea agree fee for Cahill

Bolton manager Owen Coyle has confirmed the club have agreed a fee with Chelsea for Wanderers defender Gary Cahill.

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