Was Gordon Brown launching the next General Election campaign in Wolverhampton yesterday? Peter Rhodes tried to get a straight answer.
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Tired, unelected PM has run out of ideas
Writing exclusively for the Express & Star, Conservative leader David Cameron says he was not impressed with the Prime Minister’s visit to Wolverhampton
Attacker faces life for brutal stabbing
A knife attacker was facing the rest of his life behind bars today after being found guilty of trying to murder two pensioners in their own home.
Trouble-hit street to be blocked off
One of Wolverhampton’s most notorious streets can be blocked off by police from Monday to curb late-night trouble.
Twins celebrating 80th birthdays
It was double trouble when twins celebrated their 80th birthday by reliving memories of their childhood during wartime, family life and romance.
Camra’s vote is fine for Vine
Cheers! Pub bosses are raising a glass to success after real ale buffs gave the venue a top award.
Restaurant ‘killed by debts’
The landlord of a long-awaited Wolverhampton restaurant that folded just three months after a £650,000 revamp today revealed it crumbled due to huge debts.
AWM to axe 121 projects
Regional development agency Advantage West Midlands has taken the axe to more than 120 projects as part of a multi-million pound cost-saving exercise.
Stab accused will not give evidence
A knife attacker who stabbed and slashed two pensioners in their Wolverhampton home will not take to the stand to give evidence, a court heard.
Workers and animals escape searing heat
It’s not easy keeping cool at work when it is as hot in the Black Country as Ibiza or Rome.
Ex-paras rally round after veteran robbed
Former paratroopers went into action to mend the broken heart of an old comrade in Wolverhampton.
No play for Bernie in Nolan tour clash
Singing star Bernie Nolan has pulled out of a play at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre – because she is touring the UK with The Nolans instead.
Convicted criminals to help city clean-up
Convicted criminals will be put to work across Wolverhampton as part of a £450,000 government cash injection revealed today to spruce up areas of the city.
Smooth Radio Tammy’s entertainment guide
Smooth Radio afternoon DJ Tammy Gooding gives you her guide to the best of the week’s entertainment across the region.
Cast rock stage for killer stage
We Will Rock You
Birmingham Hippodrome.
Factory goes up in smoke
A blaze at a Wolverhampton factory sent a thick plume of black smoke into the sky that was seen by motorists up to five miles away.
Knifeman ‘on drugs’ before horror attack
A knife attacker was taking hard drugs in the days before he tried to kill two innocent pensioner neighbours at their Wolverhampton home, a jury heard.
Staff beaming at new Wimbledon roof
While the nation has been gripped by the tennis on Wimbledon’s Centre Court, a team of Black Country engineers have had their eyes a little higher – they have been watching the performance of the court’s new sliding roof.
Danny Dyer living dangerously in village
He’s the big-screen “geezer” that girls can’t resist – but Danny Dyer insists he’s just a big softie at heart.
Snapshot of health troubles revealed
A snapshot of health problems in the West Midlands today reveals that heart disease and smoking-related illnesses are higher than the national average.
Hospice donations falling by thousands
Donations to a Wolverhampton hospice have plummeted by thousands of pounds, forcing staff to cancel a major fundraising mission.
Our Nicky goes Morris dancing
Morris dancing is set to become a regular scene at pubs across the Black Country and Staffordshire.
Pledge to get bobbies back on beat
The new neighbourhood police inspector for Smethwick has vowed to get more officers onto the streets in a bid to tackle the scourge of yob behaviour.
Horror as pack of dogs savage pet
A pensioner has spoken of the horrific moment she watched a pack of blood-thirsty bull terriers savage her beloved pet dog before turning on her.
Betting shop fraudsters jailed
Two Wolverhampton betting shop workers were today behind bars after raking in more than £30,000 in a dog racing scam.
Old gold bridge planned for city route
An iconic old golden gate bridge stretching across the Ring Road in Wolverhampton could become a reality under ambitious plans unveiled today.
Five years hope for city travel link
Wolverhampton’s tram system could be linked with the train station within the next five years as part of a £30 million plan to extend the Metro, it emerged today.
New bridge is awaiting final touches
Structural work on a multi-million pound footbridge was today nearing completion – but it will not open until next month as finishing touches are added.
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