A prominent Wolverhampton businessman and philanthropist who served as president and captain of the South Staffordshire Golf Club has died after a short illness.

When Paul Nicholls asked his dad for some pocket money, his father suggested instead that he should get a job. So he did – as a milkman. Although, as he was only six years old, he was more of a milkboy.

Motorists were today facing months of hold-ups as several sets of roadworks kicked off across the Black Country and South Staffordshire.

A Cantonese banquet hits the spot, writes our undercover meal reviewer The Insider – but there’s always one who has the steak and chips.

Bilston’s new £18.5 million leisure centre dedicated to Bert Williams has sparked criticism because it does not have the Wolves legend’s name on it.

A beautician from South Staffordshire who grew a £10 bag of nail extensions into a £10 million-a-year business has scooped the world’s most prestigious business gong for her alternative to botox treatment.

From Tanzania to Shifnal, sandwich-maker to artist, Simon Stevenson’s life has been one of extremes.

Former Express & Star chief cashier Harry Jacks has died at the age of 94.

Wolves great Bert Williams finally got round to signing a football last night – 60 years on.

A man who died when he was thrown out of a van in a four-vehicle crash on the M54 was from Staffordshire.