All stories for24 Apr 2014

Pepe Mel slams Facebook comments over Liam Ridgewell injury

Abion manager hits out over Facebook users who wished permanent injury on Liam Ridgewell and says Baggies need greater cover at left-back

Paul Lambert: I won't crack under the pressure at Villa

Boss confident he can thrive under the pressure at Villa after similar scrutiny during his playing days at Borussia Dortmund and Celtic

Stephen Sutton appeal smashes through £2m milestone

Inspirational teenager's fundraising appeal for Teenage Cancer Trust surpasses £2m following flood of donations

Call for Stephen Sutton statue as fund approaches £2m

Today the 19-year-old was visited in hospital by comedian Jason Manford, who helped drive Stephen’s fundraising campaign to more than £1.8million

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Emma Johnson: Join the Mossy posse

She’s the biggest trendsetter on the planet and, after seven years away, Kate Moss is back at  Topshop. Emma Johnson can’t wait

Faith leaders converge for funeral of humanitarian Dr Mohammad Naseem

Dr Mohammad Naseem, chairman of the Birmingham Central Mosque, died last week following an illness. He was aged 90

Watch: British long-distance swimmer Adam Walker saved from sharks by pod of dolphins

The dolphins stayed with him for over an hour as he aimed to conquer the 16-mile Cook Straits from Wellington to Perano Head

Three arrested on suspicion of trying to con £1k from pensioner for roof work

Police were waiting for men when they returned to property for cash

Severn Trent issues sewer waste warning to Birmingham householders in flooding threat

Underground blockages cost £10m a year

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Teenagers in court on suspicion of Christmas assault in Birmingham city centre

Duo alleged to have attacked 25-year-old man near New Street Station

Stand-out memories from West Bromwich Albion vs West Ham United

Gregg Evans looks at the memorable incidents during clashes of the past

Seven arrested in Birmingham car crime crackdown

Police swoop after separate incidents in Alum Rock and Moseley

Police plea to help find missing Dudley teenager Jacob Butler

Boy is believed to have left address in Stockport to return to Black Country

Exclusive: Shocking Hillsborough insults added on Wikipedia from Government computers

Families shock and anger over revisions including "Blame Liverpool fans" and "You'll Never Walk Again" made from machines in departments including Treasury and Culture, Media and Sport

I wouldn't change my Aston Villa experience, says Paul Lambert

The claret and blues boss believes the struggles of the last two seasons will make him stronger

Randy Lerner's message was clear, insists boss Paul Lambert

The Aston Villa boss believes there should be no confusion over the owner's statement

Watch: Rat is caught on camera eating a snack at an airport deli counter

The video, which has gone viral since being posted to Facebook, shows the rodent tucking into a bread roll

Suspected drug user rescued from derelict building in Birmingham city centre

Bath Row and Holloway Head roads partially closed as man rescued from building top floor

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has passionately roared: "I intend to be here next season."

He was in defiant mood at his weekly press conference as he vowed to keep his job regardless of whether Randy Lerner sells the club or not

Bank Holiday trains hit by railway work between Birmingham and London

Busy stretch of West Coast Main Line to be closed for three days

West Bromwich Albion boss Pepe Mel reveals his survival requirements

The Baggies head-coach reckons four points will be enough for his injury-hit side

Kenny Jackett: I don't think there's any room to experiment

Wolves: Kenny Jackett to stick with same side against Coventry City

Rumour Mill - Liverpool are chasing young West Bromwich Albion striker

If the Reds are successful it will be another blow for the Baggies

Firefighters to stage series of fresh strikes over May Bank Holiday weekend

Long-running dispute with the Government over pensions continues

Sutton Coldfield mum jailed for stealing over £40k from church and school to pay daughter's tuition fees

Treasurer pocketed more than £11,500 from Highclare School and £31,000 from Saltley Methodist Church

Stephen Sutton: 'Phenomenal' response to fundraising appeal is inspiring cancer fight

Teenager tells followers he is staging remarkable fightback against disease

Niklas Helenius is “fully fit and ready to play”

Aston Villa striker is declared fit for claret and blue action

Vandals attack Dorridge railway station days after its restoration

Community had raised £16,000 to restore waiting room to its 1930s look with GWR fittings and posters

Jamie O'Hara: I have never once said I don't want to play for Wolves

Exiled Wolves midfielder slams claims he is only interested in money

Blues braced for Leeds clash that could define their season

Colin Tattum on the importance of Blues' upcoming match with Leeds United and what must be done to secure Championship survival

Blues edging closer to buy-out after BIHL meeting

Proposals from at least five interested parties discussed at board meeting of Blues' parent company Birmingham International Holdings Ltd

Emyr Huws to face Leeds with protective bandage

Birmingham City injury news: Emyr Huws to be bandaged up and sent into battle

Look which celebrities joined the #thumbsupforstephen Stephen Sutton cancer appeal on Twitter

Pop stars and comedians among famous names helping push charity cash total towards £2m

West Brom supporters wish permanent injury on defender Liam Ridgewell

West Brom: Shock messages from Facebook users wish permanent injury on Baggies defender

M42 lorry crash causes traffic chaos as northbound motorway is closed

More than 50 litres of fuel spilled on northbound carriageway between Junctions 4 and 5

Sir Emile Heskey? David Cameron says no!

Government officials reject proposals to knight former Aston Villa and Birmingham City striker Emile Heskey

Sam Ricketts proud to skipper Wolves to League One title

Captain says winning promotion and League One title with Wolves this season among highlights of his career

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How tattyfilarious... Ken Dodd may be set to fight Cannock seat for the Tories!

Midland town alive with rumours comedy legend, 86, will be Conservative candidate at General Election

Jonas Olsson: Albion must stop letting in last-minute goals

Defender says Albion must keep their concentration in the late stages of games after successive last-minute letdowns at home to Cardiff and Spurs

Mum who stole £11.5k from school minibus fund admits snatching £13k from church

Carol Payne admitted taking cash from Saltley Methodists after pleading guilty to defrauding Highclare School PTA

Overturned lorry spills 50 litres of Diesel prompting M42 closure

Diversions in place as recovery work gets underway

Liam Ridgewell to miss West Ham game

West Brom: Liam Ridgewell ruled out of West Ham game

Nostalgia: 30 more great old Midlands football photos

Fantastic Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Brom and Wolves photos from the archives

Ana Ivanovic signs up for the Aegon Classic

The former World No.1 will be in Birmingham for the competition in June

'My son was so ashamed to be seen with me I lost 7 stone...'

 Lee-Ann Dixon joined slimming club and took up running after boy would not let her take him to party

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Gregg Evans
Aston Villa reporter
Brian Dick
West Bromwich Albion reporter
Bill Howell
Wolves reporter
Nick McCarthy
Crime Correspondent
Anuji Varma
Health Correspondent
Neil Elkes
Local Government Correspondent
Emma McKinney
Education Correspondent
Graham Young
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