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Detectives charge suspect in murder case of man, 48, found in a Birmingham canal in 2020

Detectives have charged a suspect with the murder of a 48-year-old man whose body was found in a Birmingham canal more than five years ago.

Supporting image for story: Detectives charge suspect in murder case of man, 48, found in a Birmingham canal in 2020

Supporting image for story: 'Better than being closed!' Wolverhampton shoppers tell us what they think of new 'temporary' store inside iconic former Marks & Spencer store

'Better than being closed!' Wolverhampton shoppers tell us what they think of new 'temporary' store inside iconic former Marks & Spencer store

Supporting image for story: Kia driver airlifted to hospital after multi-vehicle crash that closed A442 between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth

Kia driver airlifted to hospital after multi-vehicle crash that closed A442 between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Judge apologises to gun-toting Walsall and West Brom drug dealers their sentencing as cancelled for second time

Judge apologises to gun-toting Walsall and West Brom drug dealers their sentencing as cancelled for second time

Supporting image for story: Search for missing Shropshire teenager George Smyth in Romanian mountains paused due to snow

Search for missing Shropshire teenager George Smyth in Romanian mountains paused due to snow

Supporting image for story: 'What do you expect from me?' - Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly hits back at body-shaming trolls after being bombarded with hate about her appearance since her father died

'What do you expect from me?' - Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly hits back at body-shaming trolls after being bombarded with hate about her appearance since her father died

Supporting image for story: Train lines between Sandwell and Dudley and Wolverhampton closed due to emergency incident

Train lines between Sandwell and Dudley and Wolverhampton closed due to emergency incident

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Supporting image for story: Warrant issued for Staffordshire animal trader who has flown the coop before illegal sale of exotic birds and rare animals trial

Warrant issued for Staffordshire animal trader who has flown the coop before illegal sale of exotic birds and rare animals trial

Supporting image for story: Dangerous driver, 19, charged after speeding in Walsall and Wolverhampton

Dangerous driver, 19, charged after speeding in Walsall and Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Car thief, 19, who used fire extinguisher to damage police pursuit car handed 12-month suspended sentence

WATCH: Car thief, 19, who used fire extinguisher to damage police pursuit car handed 12-month suspended sentence

Supporting image for story: 'Super flu' explained: What the illness is, what you can do to try and avoid it and who is eligible for vaccination

'Super flu' explained: What the illness is, what you can do to try and avoid it and who is eligible for vaccination

Supporting image for story: Cadbury model boating club in Birmingham among 19 wonderful buildings newly protected by Historic England - see the full list here

Cadbury model boating club in Birmingham among 19 wonderful buildings newly protected by Historic England - see the full list here

Supporting image for story: Plans approved to convert 130-year-old Grade II listed Wolverhampton post office into supermarket

Plans approved to convert 130-year-old Grade II listed Wolverhampton post office into supermarket

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Supporting image for story: Little Trinity Nursery spreads festive cheer and raises funds for KEMP Hospice

Little Trinity Nursery spreads festive cheer and raises funds for KEMP Hospice

Supporting image for story: Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton

Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Unity Trust Bank sets the standard with its first impact verification

Unity Trust Bank sets the standard with its first impact verification

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The touching reason seven rescue dogs sat round a table for a festive feast

Supporting image for story: Leisure centre stages Birmingham’s first-ever Nativity Musical in the Yorùbá language

Leisure centre stages Birmingham’s first-ever Nativity Musical in the Yorùbá language

Political opinion: New funding for government ‘Youth Guarantee’ to help young people into work in Halesowen

Sport

What options do Wolves fans have for upcoming protests?

After their first protest, Wolves fans are considering their next steps.

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Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason provides latest on Alex Mowatt fitness as West Brom braced for potential midfield blow

Ryan Mason provides latest on Alex Mowatt fitness as West Brom braced for potential midfield blow

Supporting image for story: Wolves boss opens up on January transfer window plans

Wolves boss opens up on January transfer window plans

Supporting image for story: Sheffield United face midfield concerns ahead of trip to West Brom

Sheffield United face midfield concerns ahead of trip to West Brom

Supporting image for story: Walsall to make "decision" on Aaron Pressley ahead of Shrewsbury clash

Walsall to make "decision" on Aaron Pressley ahead of Shrewsbury clash

Supporting image for story: 'Everybody in the club understands the situation' - Ryan Mason addresses support from West Brom hierarchy

'Everybody in the club understands the situation' - Ryan Mason addresses support from West Brom hierarchy

Supporting image for story: 'Warriors' - Mat Sadler hails Walsall's performance in victory at Oldham

'Warriors' - Mat Sadler hails Walsall's performance in victory at Oldham

Wolves

Supporting image for story: What options do Wolves fans have for upcoming protests?

What options do Wolves fans have for upcoming protests?

Supporting image for story: Wolves boss opens up on January transfer window plans

Wolves boss opens up on January transfer window plans

Supporting image for story: Wolves Women column: Dan McNamara relishing another chance at FA Cup bragging rights

Wolves Women column: Dan McNamara relishing another chance at FA Cup bragging rights

West Brom

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason provides latest on Alex Mowatt fitness as West Brom braced for potential midfield blow

Ryan Mason provides latest on Alex Mowatt fitness as West Brom braced for potential midfield blow

Supporting image for story: Sheffield United face midfield concerns ahead of trip to West Brom

Sheffield United face midfield concerns ahead of trip to West Brom

Supporting image for story: West Brom young star picks up second award as he continues to shine on first senior loan

West Brom young star picks up second award as he continues to shine on first senior loan

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Walsall debrief: Four points clear, away record and a big night in the long run

Walsall debrief: Four points clear, away record and a big night in the long run

Supporting image for story: Walsall to make "decision" on Aaron Pressley ahead of Shrewsbury clash

Walsall to make "decision" on Aaron Pressley ahead of Shrewsbury clash

Supporting image for story: 'Remember the name' - The story of Matty Fryatt's stratospheric rise at Walsall

'Remember the name' - The story of Matty Fryatt's stratospheric rise at Walsall

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

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

Supporting image for story: Fosun and Jeff Shi view and what Wolves owners will do next after Manchester United protest

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

Supporting image for story: 'It can't go on like this': Lewis Cox and Jonny Drury analysis after West Brom's defeat at Southampton

'It can't go on like this': Lewis Cox and Jonny Drury analysis after West Brom's defeat at Southampton

Supporting image for story: 'That is the bottom line': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox on West Brom situation and latest loss at QPR

'That is the bottom line': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox on West Brom situation and latest loss at QPR

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Matt Maher analysis after Aston Villa go three points behind leaders Arsenal with late goal

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Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton

The globally-renowned stars of CBBC’s hit dance show The Next Step, will be heading to the University of Wolverhampton at the Halls on Friday, February 20, for two electrifying performances featuring the series’ trademark choreography, breath-taking music, and the star power of the show’s beloved dancers.

Supporting image for story: Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Leisure centre stages Birmingham’s first-ever Nativity Musical in the Yorùbá language

Leisure centre stages Birmingham’s first-ever Nativity Musical in the Yorùbá language

Supporting image for story: 'What do you expect from me?' - Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly hits back at body-shaming trolls after being bombarded with hate about her appearance since her father died

'What do you expect from me?' - Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly hits back at body-shaming trolls after being bombarded with hate about her appearance since her father died

Supporting image for story: Carols, crafts and Christmas magic return to Delph Stables

Carols, crafts and Christmas magic return to Delph Stables

Supporting image for story: From Netherton to Oz: The Link Academy presents the The Wiz

From Netherton to Oz: The Link Academy presents the The Wiz

Supporting image for story: Gnosall Comedy Festival 2026 lineup revealed

Gnosall Comedy Festival 2026 lineup revealed

Supporting image for story: Music Makers: Open Mic Night

Music Makers: Open Mic Night

Supporting image for story: 'A truly phenomenal experience' - Wolverhampton charity to receive $150,000 after recognition at internationally renowned Opus Prize Foundation

'A truly phenomenal experience' - Wolverhampton charity to receive $150,000 after recognition at internationally renowned Opus Prize Foundation

Supporting image for story: New 'SushiDog' restaurant offering free food to first 100 customers ahead of grand opening in 2026

New 'SushiDog' restaurant offering free food to first 100 customers ahead of grand opening in 2026

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'I don't pretend to be an expert in children's literature - but I was enchanted by the RSC’s take on Roald Dahl's The BFG' - Review

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Fast food chain Leon to axe restaurants and jobs in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: ‘Every dish to spark surprise’: Glynn Purnell’s new Birmingham restaurant Trillium opens tonight - what to expect from the dining destination with wine expert Phil Innes

‘Every dish to spark surprise’: Glynn Purnell’s new Birmingham restaurant Trillium opens tonight - what to expect from the dining destination with wine expert Phil Innes

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‘I’m bringing my dance show MÁM - inspired the gaelic language and Irish landscape - to Birmingham Hippodrome, here’s what audiences can expect

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Author Sophie Kinsella remembered as ‘once in a lifetime author and friend’

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Young musicians raise money for charity

Crime

Supporting image for story: Dangerous driver, 19, charged after speeding in Walsall and Wolverhampton

Dangerous driver, 19, charged after speeding in Walsall and Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Two men arrested after police stop suspected stolen car in Birmingham

Two men arrested after police stop suspected stolen car in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Stolen car, knife and suspected class A drugs seized in West Bromwich as police arrest three men

Stolen car, knife and suspected class A drugs seized in West Bromwich as police arrest three men

Supporting image for story: Detectives charge suspect in murder case of man, 48, found in a Birmingham canal in 2020

Detectives charge suspect in murder case of man, 48, found in a Birmingham canal in 2020

Supporting image for story: Homeless Birmingham van thief, 33, charged with 15 offences including dangerous driving and common assault

Homeless Birmingham van thief, 33, charged with 15 offences including dangerous driving and common assault

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Car thief, 19, who used fire extinguisher to damage police pursuit car handed 12-month suspended sentence

WATCH: Car thief, 19, who used fire extinguisher to damage police pursuit car handed 12-month suspended sentence

Business

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Celebrating excellence: BHSEA unveils 2025 award winners

Supporting image for story: Unity Trust Bank sets the standard with its first impact verification

Unity Trust Bank sets the standard with its first impact verification

Supporting image for story: 'Better than being closed!' Wolverhampton shoppers tell us what they think of new 'temporary' store inside iconic former Marks & Spencer store

'Better than being closed!' Wolverhampton shoppers tell us what they think of new 'temporary' store inside iconic former Marks & Spencer store

Supporting image for story: Bostin Studio brings Black Country landmarks back to life with affordable collectible art

Bostin Studio brings Black Country landmarks back to life with affordable collectible art

Supporting image for story: Groundbreaking autonomous tractor demo plants 250,000 tulip bulbs at Staffordshire farm

Groundbreaking autonomous tractor demo plants 250,000 tulip bulbs at Staffordshire farm

Supporting image for story: Walton Homes hits funding milestone for Kids’ Village partnership

Walton Homes hits funding milestone for Kids’ Village partnership

Education

Supporting image for story: Little Trinity Nursery spreads festive cheer and raises funds for KEMP Hospice

Little Trinity Nursery spreads festive cheer and raises funds for KEMP Hospice

Supporting image for story: Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity appoints British journalist and media professional as new director

Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity appoints British journalist and media professional as new director

Supporting image for story: John Wheeldon Primary Academy pupil wins Stafford MP's Christmas card competition

John Wheeldon Primary Academy pupil wins Stafford MP's Christmas card competition

Supporting image for story: From Netherton to Oz: The Link Academy presents the The Wiz

From Netherton to Oz: The Link Academy presents the The Wiz

Supporting image for story: Primary school welcomes families for special shared-reading event

Primary school welcomes families for special shared-reading event

Supporting image for story: West Midlands university gets £1m to help Ukraine rebuild - here's how

West Midlands university gets £1m to help Ukraine rebuild - here's how

Motors

Supporting image for story: British drivers only prepared to drive up to 35 miles for work – research

British drivers only prepared to drive up to 35 miles for work – research

Supporting image for story: Hyundai i20 and Bayon hatchbacks get revised trim levels

Hyundai i20 and Bayon hatchbacks get revised trim levels

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Ineos Grenadier gets safari makeover with ‘Game Viewer’ variant

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Versatile SUV scores as Volvo transitions to electric

Supporting image for story: First Drive: A hybrid powertrain has given the Toyota Aygo X a new lease of life

First Drive: A hybrid powertrain has given the Toyota Aygo X a new lease of life

Supporting image for story: First Drive: Is the new Toyota Urban Cruiser more than just a rebadged Suzuki?

First Drive: Is the new Toyota Urban Cruiser more than just a rebadged Suzuki?