Wolves are through to the Europa League third qualifying round with a victory over Crusaders in Belfast.

After going behind, Raul Jimenez and Ryan Bennett helped Wolves to a 4-1 victory on the night and 6-1 on aggregate.

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo said the Northern Ireland team were a "tough side to break down".

"We had a really fast and good reaction to the own goal and then managed the game much, much better," he said.

They face Armenian side Pynuik on Thursday

Express and Star

Some of the Express and Star headlines today are:

• Bowling alley reopening delayed after flood damage, external
• Appeal launched to overturn planning decision on M5 power plant, external
• Headteacher accused over school fraud 'lied through her teeth', external

Fire crews are helping with efforts to pump water away from a damaged reservoir which threatens to flood a town.

Engineers have been pumping water out of Toddbrook Reservoir, in Derbyshire, after part of a dam wall collapsed.

And an RAF Chinook is dropping 400 tonnes of aggregate in a bid to stop more water getting in.

Almost all of Whaley Bridge's 6,500 residents evacuated the town on Thursday evening amid fears they were in "mortal danger".

Ten pumps from fire services across the country have been pumping out 7,000 litres of water a minute.

A mother found guilty of murdering her two young children 18 days apart is set to be sentenced later.

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Louise Porton killed Lexi Draper, three, and 17-month-old Scarlett Vaughan in Rugby in 2018.

The part-time model denied responsibility for their deaths but was convicted at Birmingham Crown Court. The court heard the children had "got in the way" of her sex life.

Porton, from Beechwood Court, Rugby, will be sentenced by Mrs Justice Yip.

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BBC Weather

Early cloud should break up leaving a sunny afternoon with highs of 23C (73F).

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Primal Scream will perform and 200 actors will recreate scenes from the TV drama live in Birmingham.

Preston North End sign Aston Villa's Andre Green on a season-long loan.

We'll be back with the news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 tomorrow.

The plan is to reopen Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell stations along the old Camp Hill line.

Members back the plans for a farm in Powys, despite a protester speaking out at the meeting.

Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather

Any showers should move away leaving a dry night with lows of 12C (59F).

An electrician in Wolverhampton has taken drastic action to protect his van from thieves.

Ray Taylor has wired his vehicle to give off a 1,000V electric shock to anyone who tries to break in, after losing thousands of pounds worth of equipment.

Image source, Ray Taylor

The home made security system is made by using a fly zapper which is isolated to the door handle, meaning the rest of the van isn't live.

The circuit also triggers a siren and two fire alarms.

Image source, Ray Taylor

He said the shock wouldn't do anyone lasting damage and had been advised it was legal as long as he puts up a clear warning sign.

In a statement, West Midlands Police said it was "possible that a criminal offence could be committed by the installation and use of such a device" but that any complaint would be dealt with "on a case by case basis".

The force, which says it "doesn't endorse the use of electric shocks", also addeed that such devices may also affect motor insurance policies and that those using them also risked a civil claim.

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The Crewe manager David Artell believes he has two good goalkeepers and has "absolutely no qualms about either of them doing the business.

He hasn't yet confirmed whether Will Jaaskelainen or Dave Richards will start in the opening game of the season, but says he's made his mind up privately.

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Artell said Dave Richards had "a bit more experience" and age on his side, but Jaaskelainen has also proved very capable.

Louise Porton killed Lexi Draper, three, and 17-month-old Scarlett Vaughan, jurors find.

Louise Porton killed daughters Lexi Draper, three, and 17-month-old Scarlett Vaughan.

Coventry Live

Here are three of the stories featuring on the Coventry Live website today:

• Mum murdered her two daughters just weeks apart, external
• Vandals smash all of police van's windows, external
• Woman punched in face in street attack, external

Wolves fans are preparing to watch their team play a European away tie tonight for the first time in almost 40 years.

They lead Crusaders 2-0 after the home leg of the Europa League second qualifying round.

Just over 500 Wolves supporters have made the trip to Northern Ireland.

Crusaders are expected to have the backing of a vocal home support following their impressive showing in the first leg in what was Wolves' first European match since 1980.

John and Margaret Mole had to change their wedding plans after the groom was rushed to hospital.

Tettenhall pool has reopened today after being closed for repairs which went on longer than expected.

The City of Wolverhampton Council has maintained it since 1989, but had been considering closing it completely.

Image source, City of Wolverhampton Council

The council agreed to keep it open after asking the public for their thoughts and said the repairs would extend its life for another 30 years.