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Wolves’ Boxing Day game at Arsenal under threat because of tube strike

Wolves’ Boxing Day clash at Arsenal was today under threat because of a proposed strike by tube drivers.


Wayne Jones sees off qualifying foe

Wolverhampton’s Wayne Jones avoided a banana skin to overcome preliminary qualifier Scott MacKenzie in the first round of the PDC World Championships.


Wayne Jones’ plan to beat John Part

Wolverhampton’s Wayne Jones believes ‘finishing the job’ will be the key to success against John Part in the first round of the PDC Players Championship finals.


Tom Watson reveals how the phone hacking scandal affected him

Sandwell MP Tom Watson reveals how the phone hacking scandal has affected him.


West Brom open commercial office in Central London

West Brom have opened a commercial office in Central London in a bid to boost their sponsorship income.


Lee Glover confident in Prizefighter

Tipton’s Lee Glover believes he’s got “a great chance” of becoming a star overnight by winning the fatherweight Prizefighter at London’s York Hall.


Staffordshire firm involved with Olympic Village ceases trading

Bosses of Staffordshire firm that had been working on London’s Olympic Village confirmed today it has ceased trading with 150 jobs lost.


Rob Norton books British title defence

Frank Warren’s bid to rival Sky Sports’ coverage of boxing on his own TV channel will feature Stourbridge’s Rob Norton final mission to claim a Lonsdale belt.


London Fashion Week – the survival guide

Fashion and shopping blogger Emma Iannarilli shares her experience of London Fashion Week and gives tips on how to survive such an event.


Darren Bent set to miss England match

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent looks like losing his race to be fit for England’s Euro 2012 Group G qualifier with Bulgaria in Sofia.

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