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Review – Murder on the Nile at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

The queen of murder mystery, Agatha Christie, retains her crown even after all these years, with a compelling production of Murder on the Nile at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre this week, under the outstanding direction of Joe Harmston.


Girlfriend key to success of Games hopeful Andy

He may be a champion cyclist, but Wolverhampton’s Andy Tennant is “a bit geeky” according to the girlfriend whom he met at a cycling club.


Detective levels cut on Wolverhampton and Walsall crime teams

Cash-strapped West Midlands Police is cutting the number of detectives that deal with major crimes across Wolverhampton and Walsall, it emerged today.


Express & Star is key publication for parents, says school

Bosses at Wolverhampton Grammar School know scores of parents use the Express & Star to research which schools to send their children to. Wolverhampton Grammar School has been advertising with the Express & Star for several years. Mark Hand, the school’s development director, said it was also down to the newspaper’s “heritage” and “reputation” in [...]


Cradley Heath mother spared jail in benefits fraud

A benefits cheat from the Black Country who pocketed almost £55,000 after lying about living with her partner has been spared jail.


Black Country horses and carts spark complaints

Tatters are increasingly returning to the use of horses and carts to collect scrap metal in the Black Country, prompting renewed calls for regulation of the trade amid concerns the old-style transport may be causing traffic problems.


Fourth round twice in PDC for Khayat

Wolverhampton’s Ash Khayat reached the fourth round of the PDC’s latest Youth Tour events at the weekend – twice in the same day!


Wolverhampton ABC at the Connaught

Wolverhampton Amateur Boxing Club will give a run out to their ‘perfect 10′ on their home show at the city’s Connaught Hotel on Saturday night.


Olympic flame starts journey to Midlands

Olympics fever was officially ignited in the UK today when the iconic flame started its 70-day nationwide tour.

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