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End in sight for road misery

Tim Walters — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:33:47 +0000

Months of misery on the roads of Walsall will come to an end tomorrow when part of the £17 million Ring Road overhaul is completed. … [visit site to read more]

Wolves star admits club attack

Tim Walters — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:36:01 +0000

Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake today admitted attacking a doorman with his girlfriend’s handbag after being thrown out of a nightclub. … [visit site to read more]

Happy days with the Fonz

Tim Walters — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:33:51 +0000

The Fonz said ‘hey” to pupils in Kidderminster today when he dropped into their school to introduce them to a new cool character. … [visit site to read more]

Fruit farm’s 30th anniversary

Tim Walters — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:33:24 +0000

Fruit farmers near Wolverhampton have celebrated 30 years since they sold their first ever strawberry. … [visit site to read more]

Blast off for youngsters at museum

Tim Walters — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:34:54 +0000

Youngsters from South Staffordshire learned all about aeroplanes during a trip to the RAF museum at Cosford. … [visit site to read more]

Hospital celebrates NHS birthday

Tim Walters — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:33:18 +0000

Youngsters found Walsall Manor in rude health when they paid a visit to help celebrate the NHS’s 60th birthday. … [visit site to read more]

Blueprint for future of Wolverhampton

Chris Leggett — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:03:45 +0000

See how Wolverhampton will be transformed as part of redevelopment plans totalling £1bn. … [visit site to read more]

Victoria draws on travelling experiences

Chris Leggett — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:18:38 +0000

A Himley-based artist is launching a new book of sketches depicting iconic images from overseas. … [visit site to read more]

Deaf pupils break musical barriers

Chris Leggett — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:16:31 +0000

Three pupils at Bentley West Primary School in Walsall have not let hearing impairment hold them back from learning to play the trumpet. … [visit site to read more]

Vandals dent garden prize hopes

Chris Leggett — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:16:10 +0000

Wolverhampton’s hopes of winning a prestigious civic garden prize have been dashed by attacks by mindless vandals. … [visit site to read more]

Cyclists start a chain reaction

Tim Walters — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:33:21 +0000

A mountain biking husband and wife team joined an Archbishop and other pedal-powered priests for an epic fundraising ride. … [visit site to read more]

The NHS at 60 - your views

Tim Walters — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:10:24 +0000

The National Health Service celebrates its 60th birthday this week. … [visit site to read more]

Iconic Goodyear chimney is felled

Tim Walters — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:40:44 +0000

Going, going, gone – it was the end of an era for the Goodyear chimney as the Wolverhampton landmark was razed to the ground after 81 years. … [visit site to read more]

Raising cash for Redhouse Park

Tim Walters — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:30:52 +0000

More than 1,000 people enjoyed all the fun of the fair when they descended on a Sandwell park. … [visit site to read more]

End of era for Goodyear landmark

Chris Leggett — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0000

A piece of Wolverhampton’s history disappeared for good when crowds gathered to watch the demolition of the Goodyear chimney. Watch our exclusive video.
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Brave Lisa’s charity Olympics day

Chris Leggett — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:32:20 +0000

Youngsters from five schools took part in an Olympics day organised by Believe 2 Achieve, the charity set up by Wolverhampton machete heroine Lisa Potts. … [visit site to read more]

Perfect pampering for pooches

Tim Walters — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:34:49 +0000

Ian Ellis travels all over Staffordshire offering the very latest concept, all the way from the USA. … [visit site to read more]

Black Country war vets honoured

Tim Walters — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:34:44 +0000

The bravery of Black Country war veterans was honoured during a special day dedicated to servicemen and women. … [visit site to read more]

Very Terry tune gets radio airing

Tim Walters — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:34:13 +0000

A cheery song penned by a Wolverhampton-based band about showbiz favourite Terry Wogan has been broadcast live to the nation – by the legend himself. … [visit site to read more]

Pupils hit high notes in singing battle

Tim Walters — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:33:13 +0000

Youngsters were in fine voice as they battled to be named winner in a Black Country singing contest. … [visit site to read more]