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Roads reopen around Wolverhampton Lidl following fatal crash

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Live Yellow weather warnings over Staffordshire as Storm Boelo hits

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Two men jailed after shooting at each other outside nightclub

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I visited a traditional market to find out why locals love it so much

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Potholes causing problems for drivers near Baggeridge Country Park

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Inside Marston's community pub after £300,000 'grandstand' refurb

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Mum-to-be competing in global fitness final at six months pregnant

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Travel warning for Wolves fans heading to Watford match at Molineux

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Police appeal after man assaulted in Wolverhampton shop

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Aston Villa fans issued travel warning ahead of Man City match

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Major double for Monmore trainer Richie

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Police search for missing 36-year-old man from Dudley

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West Midlands Metro services delayed as tram removed from service

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Popular city cafe bar to get 100-seat roof terrace, creating 10 jobs

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Mark Andrews: Tenants with mould, a new bus logo, and local identity Mark Andrews

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West Midlands vineyard toasts another good year

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Plus Cesar Peixoto issues Wolves 'environment' warning for Watford clash

The boss fears negativity in the stands could impact what happens on the pitch at Molineux.

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Plus 'Do a lot more' West Brom boss challenges Kareem Tunde and Tammer Bany

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Plus Matt Maher: Cesar Peixoto is asking fans for one thing he can't get

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Live Live - Aston Villa vs Man City: Unai Emery celebrates 4 years as boss

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Plus Matt Maher: Unai Emery's Aston Villa story still has room to run

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Villa boss: No frustration at finance challenges ahead of City test

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Cesar Peixoto calls for patience in Wolves mentality rebuild

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Unai Emery doubles down on Aston Villa Champions League future desire

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Wolves get double fitness boost ahead of Watford clash

Crime

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Plus Jury shown CCTV of attack on car moments before double fatal shooting

Mobile phone footage filmed by one of the attackers was recovered

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Telford shoplifter banned from Boots and Tesco under tougher order

Seraaj Ayub was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday, October 16placeholder image

Man jailed for 33 years over fatal shooting of teenager in Birmingham

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Appeal to trace woman wanted for 'shop theft and recall to prison'

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Police appeal after boy, 17, sexually assaulted at Birmingham station

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New reward in appeal for information on unsolved murder in 2022

Oumar Traore, 18, fatally stabbed Yassin Alama in Hutton Road, Handsworth, in November last yearplaceholder image

Teen jailed for life after murdering man in Birmingham gang dispute

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Two men arrested after drugs and knife recovered in Birmingham

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Eight charged with drug offences after police raids in West Midlands

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Peter Hill from West Bromwich has forked out around £336,0000 drinking on the world's longest pub crawl has celebrated reaching his 25,000th boozer.placeholder image

West Midlands man on world's longest pub crawl reaches 25,000th pub

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West Midlands villagers install fake knitted speed cameras

Nostalgia

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Wolverhampton in 1966: 25 pictures full of memories

Take a trip back to 1966 with these archive pictures of Wolverhampton

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33 pictures of life around Wolverhampton and the Black Country in 1970

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21 nostalgic pictures that prove the good old days were never dull

Business

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Restaurant can keep relocated play area - despite noise concerns

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Willenhall Memorial Park gets a freshen up thanks to local business

The Flower Shop, Codsall, celebrates its 70th birthday. Pictured is owner Louise Roberts-Roseplaceholder image

The Flower Shop, Codsall, celebrates 70th anniversary with free events

A mixed use freehold opportunity at 5-11 Lombard Street, Stourport-on-Severn was sold for £500,000 from a guide price of £475,000+.placeholder image

Bidders snap up properties at auction - from Iceland to kid's home

Education

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'T-Levels are vital if we are to power progress through skills' By The Newsroom

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Sandwell Council approves new SEND strategy after £3.3m fund secured

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Finalists revealed for Black Country Apprenticeship Awards 2026

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Bee-friendly scheme for Stafford schools

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Wolverhampton University graduate wins European bronze with England

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Major transformation of former uni campus among planning applications

Your World

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RAF cadets receive Richardson Brothers Foundation support

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Dudley apprentice wins regional award and heads for national final

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College student praised for helping restore historic cottage

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Lichfield College business students win Ignite Pitch Challenge

Politics

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Mayor forced to break deadlock after Reform snub constitution update

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MP hits out at unfair hospital parking charges and demands meeting

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‘No excuses’ for delay answering parks complaints, council admits

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What should our bus services be called? Mayor asks public for ideas

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Reform declares 'housing emergency' over long council home wait

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Council’s leaders hail recovery despite forecast £88m black hole

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Health

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Charity demand 'holistic care' following name change of condition

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'I was diagnosed with breast cancer - men can get it too'

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Black Country hospital 'committed to improving parking experience'

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One-month-old baby undergoes chemo after rare cancer found early

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Black Country towns with worst child tooth decay rates revealed

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Debate to be held on new multi-million-pound medical hub in Bilston

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