John Rolls into gold slot with silver pride
He saved for 14 years to achieve his lifetime ambition of owning a Rolls-Royce.
Bloxwich|Jun 28, 2011
Bloxwich
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Telford United hero Platt looks to secure no1 slot
Goalkeeper Daniel Platt is targeting a starting place in the AFC Telford United team - after making a sensational debut off the substitutes' bench. Goalkeeper Daniel Platt is targeting a starting place in the AFC Telford United team - after making a sensational debut off the substitutes' bench. The 18-year-old came on after just 15 minutes at Vauxhall Motors last night, following regular No 1 Ryan Young's dismissal for handling outside his area. He went on to prove a safe pair of hands, one stunning save from Vauxhall's Wrexham loanee Obi Anorou the highlight as the Bucks snatched a 1-0 victory. Boss Andy Sinton is now likely to look for another keeper as cover, with Young suspended for the visit of Blyth Spartans on Saturday, September 4 - but Platt has no intention of accepting a role as second choice. Read more in today's Shropshire Star
AFC Telford United|Aug 18, 2010
AFC Telford United
Ben Smith to fight for Shrewsbury Town's no 1 slot
Boss Graham Turner has moved to bring goalkeeper Ben Smith to Shrewsbury Town - and insists there will be a fair fight for the No 1 shirt. Boss Graham Turner has moved to bring goalkeeper Ben Smith to Shrewsbury Town - and insists there will be a fair fight for the No 1 shirt. Smith, 23, was released by Championship club Doncaster Rovers at the end of last season and has agreed a two-year deal at the Greenhous Meadow after a successful trial period. The 6ft 1ins custodian, who has also had loan spells with Lincoln and Morecambe in the past, is now vying with Chris Neal to start between the posts for the League Two opener at home to Bradford a week tomorrow.
Shrewsbury Town FC|Jul 30, 2010
Shrewsbury Town FC
Ben Foster backing Blues in Asia
Birmingham's new goalkeeper Ben Foster has tipped the club to make it big in the Far East after the squad toured Hong Kong and China.
Non league|Jul 28, 2010
Birmingham
Non league
Coleman growing into No 1 slot
Dean Coleman believes he is growing into the Kidderminster Harriers goalkeeper's jersey which each game that passes as he continues to pin down the No 1 slot.
Kidderminster Harriers|Sep 15, 2009
Kidderminster
Kidderminster Harriers
Walsall
New haunt for gaming enthusiasts
A table top war games fanatic has turned his hobby into a business opening a shop for fellow gamers in Stourbridge.
Stourbridge|Mar 18, 2009
Stourbridge
Coin in the slot for wheelchairs
It has been a fixture in the nation's supermarkets for years – and now the £1 coin-release system has arrived at a Black Country Hospital.
News|Jan 18, 2009
News
New rider set for Wolves slot
Wolves are planning to unleash a new mystery rider on the Elite League to complete their 2009 speedway side.
Speedway|Jan 15, 2009
Speedway
Young wants slot right back
Makeshift Villa left-back Luke Young admits he is keen to return to his favoured defensive berth on the right.
Aston Villa|Dec 2, 2008
Aston Villa
County gets prime TV slot
Shropshire's countryside will be showcased to the nation on prime-time television tonight as part of a new multi-million pound advert. Shropshire's countryside will be showcased to the nation on prime-time television tonight as part of a new multi-million pound advert. Land in Ironbridge, Whitchurch, Much Wenlock and Oswestry features in the commercial for dairy giant Muller, based in Market Drayton. The commercial will have a 40 second showing on ITV1 during the 8.30pm episode of Coronation Street. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
North Shropshire|Jul 14, 2008
South Shropshire
Bridgnorth
Oswestry
North Shropshire
Bingo halls seek slot machine boost
Bingo halls across the Midlands are planning to introduce high-value gambling machines to boost business.
Sandwell|Jul 8, 2008
Sandwell
Dudley
Kidderminster
Chocolatier set to expand into Asia
Swiss chocolatier Barry Callebaut is set to acquire a 60 per cent stake in Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad's wholly-owned subsidiary KL Kepong Cocoa Products (KLK Cocoa) to further expand its footprint in Asia.
Business|Mar 31, 2008
Business
Asia are making tracks again
For Asia fans it's been a massive 25 year wait for the band's classic, original line-up to produce its third album number three. Now Asia is bring sounds old and new to the Midlands.
News|Feb 19, 2008
News
Music
Asia are making tracks again
There's an expression in the music business that strikes dread into many a young artist: "That difficult third album." For Asia fans it's been a massive 25 year wait for the band's classic, original line-up to produce album number three.
News|Feb 19, 2008
News
Music
Gaming company revenues double
Gambling software developer Playtech has more than doubled its revenues to $32.7 million (£16.8 million) for the fourth quarter of 2007 on strong poker sales.
Business|Feb 11, 2008
Business