12-mile jams in M6 smash

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Weds 16th January 2008

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News Headlines

12-mile jams after M6 smash

Motorists on the M6 were stuck in queues of more than 12 miles today after a car crashed into a lorry, killing one man and injuring five workmen.

Presenter's mum tells of son's despair

Grief-sticken Wolverhampton children's TV presenter Mark Speight has been plunged into a “black hole” of despair by the death of fiancee Natasha Collins, his mother revealed today.

Picture Galleries

2007's fastest depreciating cars

If you've recently splashed out on one of these beauties, prepare to wave goodbye to a hefty sum of your hard earned cash. Lara Page counts down the quickest depreciating cars of 2007.

Video Headlines

Hospital gets royal opening

The Princess Royal arrived in Staffordshire in the driving rain – but was given a much warmer welcome at the Samuel Johnson Community Hospital in Lichfield.

plus: Bully on Wolves' woes

We caught up with Wolves legend Steve Bull to find out his views on the problems at Molineux.

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Sport Headlines

Today's transfer rumours - Jan 16th

All the latest transfer gossip on Wolves, Albion, Villa, Walsall, and Blues.

Morgan backs Mick's Premier bid

Wolves owner Steve Morgan has told Mick McCarthy: “We're going to the Premiership together.”

Life in the fast lane for Wolves stars

Kevin Foley was Molineux's very own Lewis Hamilton as Wolves players enjoyed a day at the races with a difference.

FA Cup run will not harm Albion

Albion boss Tony Mowbray today braced his players for a battle on two fronts and insisted the FA Cup need not distract them from their Premier League dream.

O'Neill ponders bids for defender

Villa boss Martin O'Neill today revealed he had received bids for defender Gary Cahill and would decide the player's future by the end of the week.

Money's ready to help his rookies

Richard Money, in the wake of the FA Cup defeat by Millwall last night, has hinted that he may strengthen his Walsall squad further during this month's transfer window.

Special Offers

Wolverhampton Racecourse Wolverhampton Racecourse

Wolverhampton Racecourse is galloping along in January with 18 fixtures this month alone! And as a special New Year offer to Express and Star newsletter readers we're offering a 25% discount off our Horizons Restaurant in January and complimentary entrance to the entertainment following racing on Saturday nights for this month only.

We have some great entertainment with tributes to UB40 on 19 January and The Beatles on 26 January. Call (01902) 390066 for booking and more information.

For those with families to entertain, we have a Pontin's Family Fun Day with afternoon racing on Sunday 20 January, while we have a great group offer called the Lucky 7, where bookings made in advance for a minimum of 4 people entitles you to grandstand entrance, a racecard, drinks (worth £2.50 each), a discounted betting voucher and a half-price return voucher, all for ££15.00 per person. Call (01902) 390012 or book online at www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk

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