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First Blood to Matthew in Rambo blockbuster

Believe it or not, but Hollywood superstars Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor and Ridley Scott all have West Bromwich Albion shirts hanging in their wardrobes.


Flicks in sticks a big hit with chicks

Becky Sharpe checks out a growing trend for movies on your doorstep.

Flicks in sticks a big hit with chicks

Ken Dodd not ready to take final bow

It looks like there’s no stopping Ken Dodd. Despite a recent spell in hospital for a hernia operation, the comedy legend has no plans to call it a day any time soon.

Ken Dodd not ready to take final bow

Paul leaves young look behind

A cheer goes up from behind the door of Paul Young’s dressing room where members of his new band, Los Pacaminos, are preparing for their gig.


Artist’s brush with life inspires work

Tony Blair, Mo Mowlam and John Prescott have all bought artwork from Dudley College lecturer Robert Bowers. He talks to Cathy Spencer.


Star tunes in for wife’s Ice debut

Panto star Sam Kane today told how he dashed off stage in Wolverhampton to watch wife Linda Lusardi’s debut in TV’s Dancing on Ice.

Star tunes in for wife’s Ice debut

Josie just loves to be back home

Star of stage and screen, Josie Lawrence is looking forward to spending a bit more time back in her native Black Country. Rebecca Jones explains why.

Josie just loves to be back home

Magnum raise roof – and funds

Midlands rockers Magnum performed a one-off charity gig and auction at the Robin 2 in Bilston in aid of former drummer and co-founder Kex Gorin, who was admitted to hospital recently after being diagnosed with cancer.


Back to Grange Hill for Tucker

It’s the nation’s most famous comprehensive and it celebrates its 30th anniversary next year – but whatever happened to the star pupils, asks Women’s Editor Maria Cuisine.


Enrique’s a Hero with fans

Latin heartthrob Enrique Iglesias had the female audience at Birmingham NIA in a daze as he brought his blend of ballads and R’n'B-themed songs to the region.

Enrique’s a Hero with fans

Stars say hello to the Grand

Anita Dobson and Darren Day are set to star in hit musical Hello Dolly! at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre in February.


Life on Mars car hits streets

Meet the Black Country man who bought the Ford Cortina from the hit BBC TV series Life on Mars.

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