David Edwards fit for Wolves return

David Edwards today gave Wolves a pre-Christmas boost by declaring himself fit for the visit to Arsenal.


Message home from front line Midlands soldiers

Brave Midland soldiers battling on the front line in Afghanistan were today continuing their mission to defeat the Taliban – after taking a moment to send a Christmas message to loved ones at home.


Josh McEachran a loan target for Aston Villa

Alex McLeish has hinted Chelsea playmaker Josh McEachran could be a loan target for Aston Villa.


Drunk driver of Midlands school bus jailed

A banned motorist who drove a coach full of children to a Black Country school on a false licence while three times the alcohol limit was today starting a 17-month jail sentence.


Walsall fans told to raise the roof

Boss Dean Smith today urged the Walsall faithful to match Sheffield Wednesday’s travelling army blow for blow in their Boxing Day showdown.


Walsall rogue builder given 21 months in prison

A rogue builder who pocketed more than £500,000 while inflicting misery on Midland home owners over seven years has been jailed for 21 months.


More than 600 number plates stolen in Midlands

More than 600 car number plates were stolen across the Black Country in just six months, new figures have revealed today.


Steve Farmer books a place in last 16

Steve Farmer saw off German qualifier Kevin Munch 4-2 to reach the last 16 of the PDC World Championships.


Historic Kinver pub closed after water leak

An historic canalside pub will be closed over Christmas after water started to leak into the building. Villagers in Kinver were stunned when barriers went down at The Vine just over a week ago.


Staffordshire road repairs budget cut by £4m

Millions of pounds will be slashed from road maintenance projects in Staffordshire next year, it has emerged. County council chiefs are planning to cut £4 million.

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