West Bromwich-born Steve Farmer saw his adventure in the PDC World Championships come to an end with a ruthless display from James Wade.

Birmingham’s Max Maxwell got back to winning ways and secured the English title shot he hopes will serve as bait for new British champion Brian Rose.

Kidderminster Harriers old-boy Matthew Blair today revealed his one regret over leaving as the winger prepares to face his former club for the first time.

Our am dram guru Alison Norton casts her expert eye over the shows that you should be looking out for this week including 8 Pantos in 80 Minutes by Screaming Youth Voice Theatre, and evening of ‘Muvicals’ by Pink Productions and  Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor by The Nonentities.

One word that has been used to describe November has mostly been ‘dreary’, writes DJ Stuart Ojelay. These early dark nights and the first elements of a cold snap can even bring down the most positive of folk!

Chrissy Symmons catches up with the region’s best unsigned acts and meets the musical stars of tomorrow – this week Of King And Captains and Arcade Parade.

Preparations are under way to ensure bonfires and firework displays in the region put a sparkle into seasonal celebrations.

Stand-up comic Chris Addison is best known for his lecture-style shows. He played Ollie in the BBC2 satire The Thick of It. He is a University of Birmingham graduate and appears at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre on November 16.

Birmingham’s Matt Gallett swept through the invitational field to qualify for the PDC World Youth Championships.

Kidderminster Harriers’ defender Lee Vaughan missed a penalty before being sent off inside the opening five minutes against his former club AFC Telford.