Lee Nelson hits a Wolverhampton hat-trick

Simon Brodkin’s crazed alter ego multiplied into several guises and morphed into a Nutty Professor type scene at the Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton.

Simon Mayo: From spinning discs to writing page-turners

I am surprised as anyone frankly.” Simon Mayo – one of Britain’s best-known radio presenters – admits his hugely successful foray into the world of children’s literature has left even him a little stunned.

Express & Star readers in favour of Radio One playing of Thatcher "Ding Dong" song

Former prime minister and Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher, who died today at the age of 87 following a stroke

Express & Star readers have overwhelmingly voted in favour of the BBC playing Ding, Dong The Witch is Dead – as the broadcaster announced it will only play a short clip during Sunday's Radio One chart show.

Poll: Should Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead be played in the charts?

Should anti-Thatcher song Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead be played on the BBC in the chart rundown this weekend? Cast your vote in our poll.

20 life-size dinosaurs will feature in multi-million pound NIA show

A cast of life-sized dinosaurs is heading to the West Midlands this week as an award-winning multi-million pound spectacular takes to the stage once again.

Steve Evans: The only pressure on me now is to be alive

Steve Evans, who worked for Wolverhampton City Council, captured the nation's hearts today in an emotional BBC interview about his battle with cancer. Here, we republish an interview with Steve that first appeared in the Express & Star in January.

Army Major Helen fighting to win dream Blue Peter job

Getting in the swim of things – Helen Haigh who hopes to be a Blue Peter presenter

She’s climbed the ranks in the Army, completing a tour in Afghanistan, scaled mountains and even gone trekking in Nepal. But Major Helen Haigh from Staffordshire has one more burning ambition which she is desperate to fulfil – becoming a Blue Peter presenter.

From Let’s Pretend to Pavarotti, homegrown music guru Chris recalls life with the stars

Music producer to the stars Chris Hazell works with Welsh singer and TV presenter Aled Jones

He has won four Grammys and has worked with the likes of Aled Jones, Pavarotti and Alfie Boe.

Expert Jenny Jenner nurtures contest bid

A gardening expert from the Royal Horticultural Society has been planting the seeds of success in the minds of students from the City of Wolverhampton College.

TV review: Great British Menu

Tom Aikens, Adam Simmonds, Richard Corrigan and Matt Gillan star in the eighth series of The Great British Menu

Comedy and food are two elements of a banquet for 100 people that are not easy to combine.

Hundreds rush to see TV star Steve Backshall

Hundreds of youngsters turned out to meet adventurer and TV presenter Steve Backshall at Merry Hill shopping centre.

Best of Peter Rhodes - December 14

Peter Rhodes' Express & Star column, taking a sideways look at the week's big news.

Will Nick Grimshaw be a Radio 1 success?

Nick Grimshaw today joined an illustrious list of names entrusted with the hotseat at the flagship BBC Radio 1 breakfast show. MARK MUDIE was listening

Question Time panel quizzed in West Bromwich

Question Time being broadcast from Sandwell College in West Bromwich

Comedian Jimmy Carr’s tax affairs and plans to scrap GCSEs sparked a lively debate as BBC Question Time came to the Black Country.

Fans to cheer on Becky Hill in The Voice

Singing star Becky Hill was battling it out for a place in the final of BBC hit show The Voice tonight and will be cheered on by fans at the pub where she works in her hometown.