The Friday music slot: The HMV Band
"Original bands tend to get a lot of column inches, says Mike Holloway, singer with the HMV Band. "But covers bands don't."
Music|Oct 21, 2011
Music
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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
Shropshire campaigners to join London cuts demo
Coachloads of campaigners from across Shropshire are expected to march in London this weekend to protest against cuts in public spending and attacks on jobs, services and pensions.
News|Mar 21, 2011
News
Shropshire protesters set for London cuts demo
More than 1,000 angry demonstrators from Shropshire are expected to descend on London this month for a march against Government cuts.
Shrewsbury|Mar 9, 2011
Shrewsbury
Surprise EDL demo causes chaos in Wolverhampton
A surprise protest by the English Defence League in Wolverhampton brought chaotic scenes to the city centre.
Wolverhampton|Nov 22, 2010
Wolverhampton
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
Police keep tight rein amid demo tension
Photos from Saturday's UAF and EDL demonstrations in Dudley.
Dudley|Apr 5, 2010
Dudley
Hospital laundry staff in pay demo
Disgruntled laundry staff at Dudley's Russells Hall Hospital were confronting bosses over pay today.
Dudley|Mar 19, 2010
Dudley
Demo by far right group
A far right party is set to descend on the Black Country on Easter Sunday – sparking protests from council leaders who say the group is not welcome.
Dudley|Mar 2, 2010
Birmingham
Dudley
New demo as baths fight support grows
Defiant campaigners desperate to save Coseley Baths from the bulldozer held a protest in the rain as they continued their fight to get the pool reopened.
Sedgley|Nov 23, 2009
Sedgley
Coseley
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
Demo over incinerator
Placard-wielding campaigners are to protest outside a Shrewsbury council meeting in a bid to get plans for a £60 million waste incinerator on the edge of the town thrown out.
Harlescott|May 6, 2009
Harlescott
County teenager's green demo arrest
A teenage Greenpeace activist from Telford was arrested along with more than 300 others for taking part in a protest on climate change in Belgium. A teenage Greenpeace activist from Telford was arrested along with more than 300 others for taking part in a protest on climate change in Belgium. Hana Cogings, 18, of Dawley, was part of a team of 340 Greenpeace volunteers who surrounded and chained themselves to the gates of the European Council building in Brussels yesterday. The activists, who were all arrested, were trying to prevent European Union finance ministers leaving until they agreed to pledge significant funding so developing countries can tackle climate change. Hana has been involved with Greenpeace for more than a year. She said she wanted to make sure the government took steps to help the climate. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
News|Mar 11, 2009
News
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