New hope for link up between M6 and M54

Axed plans for a link road between the M54 and M6 northbound could yet become a reality as it emerged three routes were still being considered by transport bosses.


Thieves take £50k of metal from churches

Churches in the Black Country have been hit by more than £50,000 worth of metal thefts since January, the latest figures have revealed.


Sylvan Ebanks-Blake: We will win this battle

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake today insisted Wolves have the know-how to get out of trouble if they are in a survival scrap again.


West Brom fear Youssouf Mulumbu loss

West Brom were today sweating on the fitness of Youssouf Mulumbu as the midfielder headed for scans on his injured groin.


Alex McLeish proud of his Aston Villa scrappers

Alex McLeish today hailed his Villa players for coming through the “ultimate test” of their ability to defend set-pieces against Stoke with flying colours.


Spirit of Saddlers a delight for Dean Smith

Boss Dean Smith today hailed Walsall’s late show and insisted the Saddlers’ spirit secured their Boxing Day comeback.


West Brom 0 Man City 0 – analysis and pictures

West Brom couldn’t give their fans a festive victory. But boy, did it feel like one.


Stoke City 0 Aston Villa 0 – analysis

It was a case of set-pieces and good will to all men for Alex McLeish at the Britannia Stadium after Villa finally got their defensive act together.


Walsall 2 Sheffield Wednesday 1 – analysis

Like a kid at Christmas it was a long time coming – but well worth the wait.


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Making your home more draught-proof is as straightforward as these simple steps:

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