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Love, courage and happiness: Amelia Kopla's story will continue to live on through us all

Amelia's story is one of courage, resilience, and profound love - and is one that the world will never forget.

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Supporting image for story: Love, courage and happiness: Amelia Kopla's story will continue to live on through us all
Supporting image for story: 'She has put on her angel wings' - Heartbreaking words of mum as youngster who captured hearts across the Black Country dies aged 8
'She has put on her angel wings' - Heartbreaking words of mum as youngster who captured hearts across the Black Country dies aged 8
Breaking News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'Sleep tight sweetheart' - Our readers share messages of condolence to family of much-loved Amelia who died of cancer aged 8
'Sleep tight sweetheart' - Our readers share messages of condolence to family of much-loved Amelia who died of cancer aged 8
News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Walsall reportedly set to appoint interim boss Darren Byfield until end of the season
Walsall reportedly set to appoint interim boss Darren Byfield until end of the season
Walsall FC|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Wall collapses on Dudley road with debris and bricks scattered over pavement - causing traffic delays
Wall collapses on Dudley road with debris and bricks scattered over pavement - causing traffic delays
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Brierley Hill|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: ‘I lost both my legs to meningitis at university in the Midlands - we need a student vaccine programme now’
‘I lost both my legs to meningitis at university in the Midlands - we need a student vaccine programme now’
Health|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: 'Wish there was more time' - Wolves scorer opens up on frustration with resurgence likely to fall short
'Wish there was more time' - Wolves scorer opens up on frustration with resurgence likely to fall short
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Sport|3 hours ago

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Drivers 'moving barriers' as road in Dudley closed off for resurfacing
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'Wish there was more time' - Wolves scorer opens up on frustration with resurgence likely to fall short

Adam Armstrong has urged Wolves to keep fighting to the end after admitting frustration there is not more time left for them to escape the drop.

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Supporting image for story: Walsall reportedly set to appoint interim boss Darren Byfield until end of the season
Walsall reportedly set to appoint interim boss Darren Byfield until end of the season
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Supporting image for story: 'My second home': Wolves full back on his love for the club and 'enjoyable' season despite Premier League struggles
'My second home': Wolves full back on his love for the club and 'enjoyable' season despite Premier League struggles
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Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Manner of performances shows Wolves moving in right direction under Rob Edwards
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Supporting image for story: 'A big risk - make it make sense': Blackburn fans hit out over West Brom ticket decision ahead of huge relegation clash
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Sport|2 hours ago

Wolves

Supporting image for story: 'My second home': Wolves full back on his love for the club and 'enjoyable' season despite Premier League struggles
'My second home': Wolves full back on his love for the club and 'enjoyable' season despite Premier League struggles
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Supporting image for story: 'Wish there was more time' - Wolves scorer opens up on frustration with resurgence likely to fall short
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Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Manner of performances shows Wolves moving in right direction under Rob Edwards
Dave Edwards: Manner of performances shows Wolves moving in right direction under Rob Edwards
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West Brom

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'A big risk - make it make sense': Blackburn fans hit out over West Brom ticket decision ahead of huge relegation clash
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Walsall FC

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'Relentless - and a joy to watch': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox analysis after huge West Brom win over Hull
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George Bennett analysis as Walsall respond following Mat Sadler sacking with comfortable Crewe win
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Review: Sir Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes' returns to Birmingham Hippodrome – five stars

Once you fall in love with Sir Matthew Bourne’s work, there really is no going back. That is why I have waited with bated breath for the double Olivier Award winning ballet, “The Red Shoes” to return to the Birmingham Hippodrome, and it’s here at last.

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8 of the oldest West Midlands villages mentioned in the Domesday Book that are still thriving today
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Great beers, hearty meals and plenty of live entertainment at first ever beer festival at quirky Staffordshire pub
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Illuminated sculpture of the sun goes on display in Birmingham city centre
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Best West Midlands cafes, campsites, museums and festivals acknowledged at major awards night
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Nine of Dudley Zoo’s greatest escapes - from decade-long raccoon roam to secret tunnel under castle
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‘I lost both my legs to meningitis at university in the Midlands - we need a student vaccine programme now’
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Illuminated sculpture of the sun goes on display in Birmingham city centre
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Boy, 15, on police bail after reports of 'firearm in backpack' at Wolverhampton school
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Stourbridge school achieves top Ofsted rating for third consecutive inspection
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Objection raised against plans for a new SEMH school in Staffordshire - here's why
Education|Mar 17
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton school acts quickly after reports of 'gun in backpack' - 15-year-old arrested but 'no danger to staff and students'
Wolverhampton school acts quickly after reports of 'gun in backpack' - 15-year-old arrested but 'no danger to staff and students'
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Motors

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Jaecoo 7 gains ‘Black Luxury Edition’ variant and new hybrid powertrain
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