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Liberal Democrats plan for future

Sunita Patel reports on day two of the Liberal Democrats conference in Bournemouth for the Express & Star.


Ladies get their kicks at ref school

Women are not just playing football – they are also taking charge on the pitch. Women’s Editor Maria Cusine reports on the Black Country ladies training to be referees.


Can Nick Clegg win hearts of Midlands voters?

The West Midlands is a political wasteland for the Liberal Democrats. Leader Nick Clegg talks to Sunita Patel about his ambitions for the region – and Britain.


Grange Hill bell to sound for the last time

School’s out forever at Grange Hill today – and it may just go out with a bang, writes Maria Cusine.

Grange Hill bell to sound for the last time

Can Noel’s new show mend Britain?

Noel Edmonds’ new feel-good television show is hoping to mend broken Britain. Maria Cusine reports.

Can Noel’s new show mend Britain?

Hugh and Anita: TV’s new golden couple

Hugh Porter and Anita Lonsborough were the golden couple of the Beijing Olympics. Cathy Spencer welcomes them home.


Messing about on waterways

At this week-end’s boating festival at Pendeford, fans from across the country are sailing in. Mark Andrews talks to one of the organisers

Messing about on waterways

Paul Weller – still living the dream

Rock legend Paul Weller plays live at the Birmingham NEC on November 21.


Letter that brought a family together

A long-lost family has been reunited thanks to help from Express & Star readers. Women’s Editor Maria Cusine reports.

Letter that brought a family together

Record numbers see display of E&S photos

A record-breaking 3,500 people have visited an exhibition of photographs taken from the pages of the Express & Star.


Mixed bag of views over markets’ move

Stallholders have given a mixed response to a proposal to move Wolverhampton’s three markets as part of the long-term revamp of the city’s shopping centre.

Mixed bag of views over markets’ move

Digging deep pays off for Land Girl Sylvia, 82

She dug deep to provide for her country during the darkest of days, and now a Black Country great-grandmother has finally had her hard work rewarded.

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