Arrivederci Paolo

Terry Wills watches as Albion contribute to the sacking of Paolo di Canio.  Sunderland – and a day to remember in more ways than one. Naturally the media in general concentrated on the antics of Paulo Di Canio, who at the end of the game complied with my wishes that he’d leave the Hawthorns still rooted at…

HOWARD: Bye Bye Blackberry

  Struggling smartphone maker Blackberry has agreed in principle to be bought by a consortium  for $4.7bn (£3bn). HOWARD ELSTON (DOA) EXPLAINS WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU AND ME So, you were a real smartypants way back when and bought yourself a Blackberry so you could be a Master of the Universe. So, you could…

Help for young unemployed

Training opportunities for local youngsters. Out-of-work young people are being encouraged to get involved with a unique programme aimed at getting them on the road to an apprenticeship. Black Country training provider BCTG has been awarded a contract to run the course, which is targeting around 100 young people aged 16 to 25 years who…