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Status Quo go down down to Chase

Thousands of fans got rocking when they flocked to watch Status Quo during an outdoor concert at a Staffordshire beauty spot.


No mystery why Toyah’s nifty at 50

Toyah’s wild punk rocker days are long gone. She’s just hit 50 and she’s on a healthy note, writes Women’s Editor Maria Cusine.


Guess who’s top of The Bill?

Mark Andrews talks to two top TV actors who are appearing at a West Midlands theatre next week.

Guess who’s top of The Bill?
Tickets fly for forest concerts

Tickets to see the stars of this summer’s Cannock Chase forest concerts are being snapped up in the best week for sales since they were released.

Tickets fly for forest concerts

A tribute to Dolly, queen of comedy

The Express & Star is given an exclusive glimpse of the blue plaque in honour of Dolly Allen. Ray Hingley talks to Cathy Spencer about the Queen of Black Country Comedy.

A tribute to Dolly, queen of comedy

Paddy’s on road to everywhere

As the hapless bouncer appearing alongside Peter Kay, Paddy McGuinness has become one of the most popular comedians on television. He is now looking for local talent to support him at his shows in the West Midlands. He talks to Mark Andrews.


Adele’s evening engages her fans

Performing on the eve of her 20th birthday, Adele revealed Birmingham was one of her favourite touring locations.

Adele’s evening engages her fans

Rockers’ history a storyteller’s dream

The memories will be glowing when classy rockers Magnum play Wolverhampton’s Wulfrun Hall on Thursday.


Prickly moment as Spike did runner

Elaine Mullett’s father and grandfather were both stage managers at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre. She talks to Cathy Spencer.


He’s back, and he’s angry!

Award-winning British comedian Andy Parsons is probably best known for his regular appearances on BBC comedy quiz show Mock The Week, hosted by Dara O’Briain.


Faith and hope from voice of rock

Glenn Hughes, former singer and bassist with Trapeze and Deep Purple, chats to the Express & Star’s Debbie Bennett during a stop-off to see his family in Cannock before the Childline Rocks concert, which took place in March.


Singer Bjork’s amazing outfits

A look back at the daring fashions worn by singer Bjork, who appears at Wolverhampton’s Civic Hall on April 25.

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