Express & Star

The Express & Star is an evening newspaper serving the West Midlands and Staffordshire regions of the UK. Established in 1889, its headquarters are located in Wolverhampton, England.

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Alpine confirms electric A110 sports car and new halo V6 hybrid supercar

1 day ago | expressandstar.com | James Batchelor

Alpine has confirmed it is teeing up an electric replacement for its A110 sports car, along with revealing details of a halo V6-powered supercar. The new A110, which is slated for reveal in full production form at the Paris Motor Show in 2026, will sit on a new platform called APP (Alpine Performance Platform). Engineers are targeting a weight of 1,450kg – around 350kg heavier than the base-spec version of the current car, but some 400kg lighter than MG’s Cyberster two-seater EV roadster.
'Ready and waiting': Six key things we learned from Ryan Mason's first West Brom interview

1 day ago | expressandstar.com | Jonny Drury

Ryan Mason has been getting his feet under the table at The Hawthorns after taking over as the Albion head coach earlier this week. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Mason arrives from Tottenham having had an extended career as a coach, after retiring from playing at a young age. He has cut his teeth with Spurs under multiple managers, and has now been handed his first head coach role.
Could Wolves follow Aston Villa as they change structure in wake of Matt Hobbs exit?

2 days ago | expressandstar.com | Jonny Drury

Liam Keen and Jonny Drury discuss the changes at Wolves as Matt Hobbs departs from his role as sporting director. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Big changes came on Wednesday at Molineux as Matt Hobbs departed following a lengthy spell at the club. Wolves are set to appoint a new man in the coming days - and Liam looks at whether the changes are a surprise, why they are being made now and how Wolves could be following the model adopted by Aston Villa.
Transfer column: Wolves eye La Liga striker, SPL man on West Brom radar & Aston Villa linked with Chelsea ace

2 days ago | expressandstar.com | Jonny Drury

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Express & Star brings you all the latest transfer talk involving your clubs. Some posts are from third party outlets and not the view of the Express & Star.
West Brom reportedly re-ignite interest in 67 goal striker ahead of busy summer window

2 days ago | expressandstar.com | Jonny Drury

Now Ryan Mason is in the building at West Brom - there is a wait to see who is first signing may be. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565And according to the latest reports, it could well be a striker who has been prolific in the Scottish Premier League in recent seasons. Lawrence Shankland has long been linked with a move away from Hearts, due to his scoring record for the Tynecastle club.
Fancy visiting Featherstone Prison? New entry rules now include proof of ID as well no hats, sunglasses or wearing more than one pair of trousers

2 days ago | expressandstar.com | Adam Smith

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visitors will now have to show ID before being allowed into the prison to visit inmates. As well as not wearing a hat, two pairs of trousers, revealing outfits, hoodies and sunglasses, as well as sticking to a multitude of other strict rules to get into the prison. The Ministry of Justice imposed the new ID rule this week and updated its information page for visitors to HMP Featherstone.
Second bid for battery storage facility near Walsall retail park rejected

2 days ago | expressandstar.com | Rachel Alexander

Applicant Power Initiatives Ltd has submitted two applications to develop the site off Six Towers Road near Reedswood Park woodland. The first application was rejected by Walsall Council in 2023 due to the lack of information provided about safety measures in the event of a fire or explosion, the risk of flooding, and visual impact of the facility.
Three men remain on bail in connection with death of Suzanne Cherry at Sutton Coldfield golf course - while three others face manslaughter charges

2 days ago | expressandstar.com | Adam Smith

Three men arrested in connection with the death of mother-of-three Suzanne Cherry at Aston Wood Golf Club remain on bail as investigations continue, Staffordshire Police have confirmed. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Aldridge resident Suzanne, 62, tragically died when she was struck by a vehicle whilst enjoying an afternoon at the Shenstone golf club on Tuesday, April 11.
Violent one-woman-crime-wave jailed after wreaking havoc in Dudley and Brierley Hill as an unconscious man was kicked in the head and bystander punched

2 days ago | expressandstar.com | Adam Smith

Prolific shoplifter Lucy Winkett's crime spree culminated in her stamping on a man's head as she robbed him before punching a female bystander in the face. The vicious assaults came after months of repeatedly stealing from the same shops in Brierley Hill, Dudley and Merry Hill in 2023 and 2024. Winkett stole coffee, cheese, children's clothes, confectionary, beer, from small shops whose owners were often powerless to sop her as she often was accompanied by a burley man.
Wolverhampton charity urging supporters to Bake to Make a Difference

2 days ago | expressandstar.com | James Vukmirovic

Compton Care will be running its first Cuppa for Compton Week, a weeklong celebration of baking, cakes, cups of tea and getting together with friends and family. Running from Friday, June 6 to Friday, June 13, Cuppa for Compton Week is a chance to come together and raise funds to support Compton Care’s vital work providing specialist palliative and bereavement support. A spokeswoman for Compton Care said: "Cuppa for Compton Week is taking place this June and we’d love you to join in.