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Staffordshire pet trader who made an estimated £250,000 selling exotic breeds illegally pleads guilty to multiple charges

A Staffordshire pet trader who made an estimated £250,000 illegally has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and selling exotic birds and tortoises.

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire pet trader who made an estimated £250,000 selling exotic breeds illegally pleads guilty to multiple charges

Supporting image for story: The Black Country's best primary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving

The Black Country's best primary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving

Supporting image for story: 'A zest for life people could only dream of' - Wolverhampton mother demands answers after coroner rules trust at fault over death of son

'A zest for life people could only dream of' - Wolverhampton mother demands answers after coroner rules trust at fault over death of son

Supporting image for story: Major new food hub launched to tackle poverty, waste and unemployment in the West Midlands

Major new food hub launched to tackle poverty, waste and unemployment in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: 'Missed opportunities' in Dudley hospital care to save man who took an illicit substance, inquest hears

'Missed opportunities' in Dudley hospital care to save man who took an illicit substance, inquest hears

Supporting image for story: Homes approved for ‘significantly contaminated’ former Wolverhampton battery factory

Homes approved for ‘significantly contaminated’ former Wolverhampton battery factory

Supporting image for story: Disruption from Birmingham bins strike could continue into 2026 as protesters plan third ‘megapicket’

Disruption from Birmingham bins strike could continue into 2026 as protesters plan third ‘megapicket’

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Spa hotel near Walsall, once voted one of the top 25 in the country, gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension

"They can get on board with that" - Wolves boss on fan reaction to Arsenal defeat

Major new food hub launched to tackle poverty, waste and unemployment in the West Midlands

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Supporting image for story: Birmingham man, 22, assaulted paramedic and threatened him with broken bottle at hospital

Birmingham man, 22, assaulted paramedic and threatened him with broken bottle at hospital

Supporting image for story: Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Supporting image for story: Investigation over taxi rail replacement driver at Staffordshire station - found no 'offence disclosed'

Investigation over taxi rail replacement driver at Staffordshire station - found no 'offence disclosed'

Supporting image for story: Dudley Council may consider paying foster parents £100k a year in bid to 'cut costs'

Dudley Council may consider paying foster parents £100k a year in bid to 'cut costs'

Supporting image for story: 12 major seizures of fake and illegal goods across Staffordshire in 2025 crackdown - including vapes, Labubu dolls and cigarettes

12 major seizures of fake and illegal goods across Staffordshire in 2025 crackdown - including vapes, Labubu dolls and cigarettes

Supporting image for story: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Stafford - 48 pictures capture the magic of streets aglow with festive lights

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Stafford - 48 pictures capture the magic of streets aglow with festive lights

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Supporting image for story: MiniBrum to the Planetarium: Pegasus pupils experience science firsthand

MiniBrum to the Planetarium: Pegasus pupils experience science firsthand

Supporting image for story: Birmingham automation firm announces three new strategic partnerships for 2026

Birmingham automation firm announces three new strategic partnerships for 2026

Supporting image for story: Black Country recruitment firm gets job done with 50% rise in appointments

Black Country recruitment firm gets job done with 50% rise in appointments

Supporting image for story: Leslies’ Care Packages Christmas appeal set to reach over 800 Black Country families

Leslies’ Care Packages Christmas appeal set to reach over 800 Black Country families

Supporting image for story: Aldi gives shoppers in the West Midlands chance to win Christmas shop with big advent giveaway

Aldi gives shoppers in the West Midlands chance to win Christmas shop with big advent giveaway

Supporting image for story: Britain’s Fittest Farmer shares how Staffordshire hospice helped dad spend final Christmas at home

Britain’s Fittest Farmer shares how Staffordshire hospice helped dad spend final Christmas at home

Sport

"They can get on board with that" - Wolves boss on fan reaction to Arsenal defeat

Rob Edwards hopes the Wolves fans can 'get on board' with his team's performance at Arsenal as he bids to end the club's losing streak.

Supporting image for story: "They can get on board with that" - Wolves boss on fan reaction to Arsenal defeat

Supporting image for story: 'I love him' - Ryan Mason underlines admiration for red-hot West Brom top scorer and reasons for scoring streak

'I love him' - Ryan Mason underlines admiration for red-hot West Brom top scorer and reasons for scoring streak

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Wolves must fix late goal problem after painful Arsenal defeat

Dave Edwards: Wolves must fix late goal problem after painful Arsenal defeat

Supporting image for story: Walsall debrief: Daniel Kanu fears, home setback and the importance of rotation

Walsall debrief: Daniel Kanu fears, home setback and the importance of rotation

Supporting image for story: Wolves striker using pain as fuel in search for first win

Wolves striker using pain as fuel in search for first win

Supporting image for story: E&S Wolves podcast: Episode 413 - When your luck is out!

E&S Wolves podcast: Episode 413 - When your luck is out!

Supporting image for story: West Brom's FA Cup trip to Swansea taking place just days after league trip is moved for streaming selection

West Brom's FA Cup trip to Swansea taking place just days after league trip is moved for streaming selection

Wolves

Supporting image for story: "They can get on board with that" - Wolves boss on fan reaction to Arsenal defeat

"They can get on board with that" - Wolves boss on fan reaction to Arsenal defeat

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Wolves must fix late goal problem after painful Arsenal defeat

Dave Edwards: Wolves must fix late goal problem after painful Arsenal defeat

Supporting image for story: Wolves striker using pain as fuel in search for first win

Wolves striker using pain as fuel in search for first win

West Brom

Supporting image for story: 'I love him' - Ryan Mason underlines admiration for red-hot West Brom top scorer and reasons for scoring streak

'I love him' - Ryan Mason underlines admiration for red-hot West Brom top scorer and reasons for scoring streak

Supporting image for story: West Brom's FA Cup trip to Swansea taking place just days after league trip is moved for streaming selection

West Brom's FA Cup trip to Swansea taking place just days after league trip is moved for streaming selection

Supporting image for story: The impressive Mikey Johnston West Brom statistic that will come as no surprise to Albion fans

The impressive Mikey Johnston West Brom statistic that will come as no surprise to Albion fans

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Walsall debrief: Daniel Kanu fears, home setback and the importance of rotation

Walsall debrief: Daniel Kanu fears, home setback and the importance of rotation

Supporting image for story: Mat Sadler expects double Walsall injury boost ahead of Notts County clash

Mat Sadler expects double Walsall injury boost ahead of Notts County clash

Supporting image for story: Walsall's FA Cup third round tie against Championship Norwich City in fixture change

Walsall's FA Cup third round tie against Championship Norwich City in fixture change

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Supporting image for story: 'Two points dropped': George Bennett and Jonny Drury analysis after Walsall's derby draw with Shrewsbury

'Two points dropped': George Bennett and Jonny Drury analysis after Walsall's derby draw with Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: 'Where has that been?!': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox analysis after West Brom's win over Sheffield United

'Where has that been?!': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox analysis after West Brom's win over Sheffield United

Supporting image for story: 'A one half team': West Brom fans give their take as West Brom pick up comfortable win over Sheffield United

'A one half team': West Brom fans give their take as West Brom pick up comfortable win over Sheffield United

Supporting image for story: George Bennett analyses Walsall's 1-0 win at Oldham Athletic in League Two

George Bennett analyses Walsall's 1-0 win at Oldham Athletic in League Two

Supporting image for story: 'Carlos Corberan got better results with a poorer squad': Strong West Brom view amid Ryan Mason pressure

'Carlos Corberan got better results with a poorer squad': Strong West Brom view amid Ryan Mason pressure

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Fosun and Jeff Shi view and what Wolves owners will do next after Manchester United protest

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Major new food hub launched to tackle poverty, waste and unemployment in the West Midlands

A major new hub aimed at tackling ‘startling’ issues around poverty, food waste and unemployment in the West Midlands has been launched.

Supporting image for story: Major new food hub launched to tackle poverty, waste and unemployment in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Supporting image for story: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Stafford - 48 pictures capture the magic of streets aglow with festive lights

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Stafford - 48 pictures capture the magic of streets aglow with festive lights

Supporting image for story: David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series

David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton theatre ready to get in the Steps as Faye Tozer joins the cast of Mean Girls The Musical

Wolverhampton theatre ready to get in the Steps as Faye Tozer joins the cast of Mean Girls The Musical

Supporting image for story: Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics – UK tour stops in Birmingham, December 2026

Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics – UK tour stops in Birmingham, December 2026

Supporting image for story: Five Midlands spa deals with big savings for Christmas getaways

Five Midlands spa deals with big savings for Christmas getaways

Supporting image for story: Review: Wizard production is magical treat for all

Review: Wizard production is magical treat for all

Supporting image for story: How a Beverley Knight campaign sparked a decade of Wolverhampton culture

How a Beverley Knight campaign sparked a decade of Wolverhampton culture

Supporting image for story: Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story is coming to Wolverhampton Grand

Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story is coming to Wolverhampton Grand

Supporting image for story: Watch Chris Martin’s fantastic surprise performance at Staffordshire couple’s wedding

Watch Chris Martin’s fantastic surprise performance at Staffordshire couple’s wedding

Supporting image for story: ‘I’m the world’s longest serving Santa - I’ve been spreading Christmas joy in the West Midlands for 64 years’

‘I’m the world’s longest serving Santa - I’ve been spreading Christmas joy in the West Midlands for 64 years’

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent star 'Goldcrusher' giving back to community as he teams up with store to deliver cheer to youngsters

Wolverhampton X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent star 'Goldcrusher' giving back to community as he teams up with store to deliver cheer to youngsters

Supporting image for story: Joy-filled smiles for families given the gift of Christmas in Wolverhampton

Joy-filled smiles for families given the gift of Christmas in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Royal appointment an 'immense honour' for south Staffordshire butcher as he receives freedom of City of London

Royal appointment an 'immense honour' for south Staffordshire butcher as he receives freedom of City of London

Crime

Supporting image for story: Woman admits losing control of her Cane Corso mixed terrier which attack a member of the public in Dudley last year

Woman admits losing control of her Cane Corso mixed terrier which attack a member of the public in Dudley last year

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire pet trader who made an estimated £250,000 selling exotic breeds illegally pleads guilty to multiple charges

Staffordshire pet trader who made an estimated £250,000 selling exotic breeds illegally pleads guilty to multiple charges

Supporting image for story: Birmingham man, 22, assaulted paramedic and threatened him with broken bottle at hospital

Birmingham man, 22, assaulted paramedic and threatened him with broken bottle at hospital

Supporting image for story: 12 major seizures of fake and illegal goods across Staffordshire in 2025 crackdown - including vapes, Labubu dolls and cigarettes

12 major seizures of fake and illegal goods across Staffordshire in 2025 crackdown - including vapes, Labubu dolls and cigarettes

Supporting image for story: Day of action sees illegal cigarettes, tobacco and drugs seized from retailers in Walsall

Day of action sees illegal cigarettes, tobacco and drugs seized from retailers in Walsall

Supporting image for story: Man jailed for more than 13 years for playing part in violent attack involving weapons in Walsall

Man jailed for more than 13 years for playing part in violent attack involving weapons in Walsall

Business

Supporting image for story: Spa hotel near Walsall, once voted one of the top 25 in the country, gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension

Spa hotel near Walsall, once voted one of the top 25 in the country, gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension

Supporting image for story: Shropshire financial planning firm unveils new name

Shropshire financial planning firm unveils new name

Supporting image for story: Black Country timberworks deal takes leading housebuilder’s investment in local supply chain to £48m for Wolverhampton regeneration work

Black Country timberworks deal takes leading housebuilder’s investment in local supply chain to £48m for Wolverhampton regeneration work

Supporting image for story: Four Ashes firm marks birthday with £1m investment completed and an eye on the nuclear sector

Four Ashes firm marks birthday with £1m investment completed and an eye on the nuclear sector

Supporting image for story: Homes approved for ‘significantly contaminated’ former Wolverhampton battery factory

Homes approved for ‘significantly contaminated’ former Wolverhampton battery factory

Supporting image for story: Dudley Council wins case worth more than £200k after pursuing landlord

Dudley Council wins case worth more than £200k after pursuing landlord

Education

Supporting image for story: The Black Country's best primary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving

The Black Country's best primary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving

Supporting image for story: Dudley Council may consider paying foster parents £100k a year in bid to 'cut costs'

Dudley Council may consider paying foster parents £100k a year in bid to 'cut costs'

Supporting image for story: Stafford pupils crowned in homebuilder’s shoebox garden competition

Stafford pupils crowned in homebuilder’s shoebox garden competition

Supporting image for story: Eco-awareness Sci-fi book captures hearts of students at Wolverhampton school as author wins special award

Eco-awareness Sci-fi book captures hearts of students at Wolverhampton school as author wins special award

Supporting image for story: We visit a Wolverhampton school where each student learn with 'ambition, belief and courage'

We visit a Wolverhampton school where each student learn with 'ambition, belief and courage'

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire County Council racked up a £72,000 taxi bill for one SEND pupil

Staffordshire County Council racked up a £72,000 taxi bill for one SEND pupil

Motors

Supporting image for story: Smart #2 city car spotted testing at facility in China

Smart #2 city car spotted testing at facility in China

Supporting image for story: These are the best and most efficient second-hand cars you can buy

These are the best and most efficient second-hand cars you can buy

Supporting image for story: Record-breaking 37.5m journeys to be made on Britain’s roads this Christmas – research

Record-breaking 37.5m journeys to be made on Britain’s roads this Christmas – research

Supporting image for story: Volkswagen launches autonomous ‘Gen.Urban’ concept onto the streets of Wolfsburg

Volkswagen launches autonomous ‘Gen.Urban’ concept onto the streets of Wolfsburg

Supporting image for story: Mitsubishi to launch new Outlander PHEV SUV and L200 pick-up truck next summer

Mitsubishi to launch new Outlander PHEV SUV and L200 pick-up truck next summer

Supporting image for story: Caterham’s ‘functional prototype’ of upcoming EV set for reveal at Tokyo Auto Show

Caterham’s ‘functional prototype’ of upcoming EV set for reveal at Tokyo Auto Show