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'What she experienced was deeply traumatic' - Gang of men from Walsall and Manchester convicted after teenage girl raped

A group of men are facing significant prison terms after a teenage girl was raped and sexually exploited during an horrific ordeal.

Supporting image for story: 'What she experienced was deeply traumatic' - Gang of men from Walsall and Manchester convicted after teenage girl raped

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton trio charged after £300k stolen in cash machine raids

Wolverhampton trio charged after £300k stolen in cash machine raids

Supporting image for story: 'About time - now get it right': Wolves fans react to Jeff Shi departure and send Fosun warning after big decision

'About time - now get it right': Wolves fans react to Jeff Shi departure and send Fosun warning after big decision

Supporting image for story: Exclusive: Wolves chairman Jeff Shi steps down as club set to announce interim replacement

Exclusive: Wolves chairman Jeff Shi steps down as club set to announce interim replacement

Supporting image for story: Outgoing Wolves chairman and incoming interim have their say after shock unveiling

Outgoing Wolves chairman and incoming interim have their say after shock unveiling

Supporting image for story: Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers

Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers

Supporting image for story: 10-year sentence for West Midlands inmate who kicked and stamped on fellow prisoner in vicious shower room attack

10-year sentence for West Midlands inmate who kicked and stamped on fellow prisoner in vicious shower room attack

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Wolverhampton trio charged after £300k stolen in cash machine raids

Notts County 0 Walsall 0: Leaders facing top two battle - Live

'There's no place like Walsall!' Walsall Arena celebrates 'biggest panto to date' as more than 8,000 attend Wizard of Oz spectacular

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Supporting image for story: Second man appears in court in connection with Smethwick shooting last month

Second man appears in court in connection with Smethwick shooting last month

Supporting image for story: 'All I want for Christmas is food': Teenagers' heart-wrenching wishlist to kind Dudley-based business

'All I want for Christmas is food': Teenagers' heart-wrenching wishlist to kind Dudley-based business

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Ambulance Service receives £23 million to cover handover delays outside hospitals

West Midlands Ambulance Service receives £23 million to cover handover delays outside hospitals

Supporting image for story: Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike

Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike

Supporting image for story: 'Like an OBE for the whole town': Reflecting on 25 years since Wolverhampton became a city

'Like an OBE for the whole town': Reflecting on 25 years since Wolverhampton became a city

Supporting image for story: 'Caring and sharing' is West Midlands couple's key to long lasting love story and 65-year marriage

'Caring and sharing' is West Midlands couple's key to long lasting love story and 65-year marriage

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Supporting image for story: Mayor launches Grand Charity Raffle as Wolverhampton marks 25 years as a city

Mayor launches Grand Charity Raffle as Wolverhampton marks 25 years as a city

Supporting image for story: Top Villa players bring 'goal-den' smiles in hospice visit

Top Villa players bring 'goal-den' smiles in hospice visit

Supporting image for story: Walsall FC hero bags smiles in lead-up to matchday takeover

Walsall FC hero bags smiles in lead-up to matchday takeover

Supporting image for story: Review: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre's panto Sleeping Beauty is a fantastic barrel of laughs

Review: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre's panto Sleeping Beauty is a fantastic barrel of laughs

Supporting image for story: Be a binner, not a blocker and don’t let your pipes feel stuffed this Christmas

Be a binner, not a blocker and don’t let your pipes feel stuffed this Christmas

Supporting image for story: Family Christmas concert brings festive cheer

Family Christmas concert brings festive cheer

Sport

Notts County 0 Walsall 0: Leaders facing top two battle - Live

Express & Star brings you live coverage of Walsall's trip to Notts County.

Supporting image for story: Notts County 0 Walsall 0: Leaders facing top two battle - Live

Supporting image for story: Exclusive: Wolves chairman Jeff Shi steps down as club set to announce interim replacement

Exclusive: Wolves chairman Jeff Shi steps down as club set to announce interim replacement

Supporting image for story: 'About time - now get it right': Wolves fans react to Jeff Shi departure and send Fosun warning after big decision

'About time - now get it right': Wolves fans react to Jeff Shi departure and send Fosun warning after big decision

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason acknowledges West Brom negotiating financial 'storm' but underlines clarity and expectation

Ryan Mason acknowledges West Brom negotiating financial 'storm' but underlines clarity and expectation

Supporting image for story: Who is Nathan Shi and what we know about the new interim executive chairman

Who is Nathan Shi and what we know about the new interim executive chairman

Supporting image for story: Outgoing Wolves chairman and incoming interim have their say after shock unveiling

Outgoing Wolves chairman and incoming interim have their say after shock unveiling

Supporting image for story: "It doesn't feel like that" - Rob Edwards on Wolves atmosphere ahead of potential record-equalling run

"It doesn't feel like that" - Rob Edwards on Wolves atmosphere ahead of potential record-equalling run

Wolves

Supporting image for story: Exclusive: Wolves chairman Jeff Shi steps down as club set to announce interim replacement

Exclusive: Wolves chairman Jeff Shi steps down as club set to announce interim replacement

Supporting image for story: 'About time - now get it right': Wolves fans react to Jeff Shi departure and send Fosun warning after big decision

'About time - now get it right': Wolves fans react to Jeff Shi departure and send Fosun warning after big decision

Supporting image for story: Who is Nathan Shi and what we know about the new interim executive chairman

Who is Nathan Shi and what we know about the new interim executive chairman

West Brom

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason acknowledges West Brom negotiating financial 'storm' but underlines clarity and expectation

Ryan Mason acknowledges West Brom negotiating financial 'storm' but underlines clarity and expectation

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason addresses talks with half-dozen West Brom senior players out of contract

Ryan Mason addresses talks with half-dozen West Brom senior players out of contract

Supporting image for story: 'My son was born in Hull on December 20 - he's a Yorkshire lad!' - Ryan Mason on 'sentiment' of Hull return after 'amazing' support

'My son was born in Hull on December 20 - he's a Yorkshire lad!' - Ryan Mason on 'sentiment' of Hull return after 'amazing' support

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Notts County 0 Walsall 0: Leaders facing top two battle - Live

Notts County 0 Walsall 0: Leaders facing top two battle - Live

Supporting image for story: "Feels like I've been here for years" - Charlie Lakin on finding a home at Walsall

"Feels like I've been here for years" - Charlie Lakin on finding a home at Walsall

Supporting image for story: Walsall's comeback win at Notts County that turned the tide under Mat Sadler in 2023

Walsall's comeback win at Notts County that turned the tide under Mat Sadler in 2023

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Supporting image for story: Liam Keen with Wolves latest from Rob Edwards press conference ahead of Brentford clash

Liam Keen with Wolves latest from Rob Edwards press conference ahead of Brentford clash

Supporting image for story: What Tony Mowbray and Ryan Mason have in common as West Brom 'take handbrake off'

What Tony Mowbray and Ryan Mason have in common as West Brom 'take handbrake off'

Supporting image for story: 'It could be a chance': Santiago Bueno view and why he could benefit in Wolves Christmas fixtures

'It could be a chance': Santiago Bueno view and why he could benefit in Wolves Christmas fixtures

Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox with West Brom latest ahead of Hull City trip

Lewis Cox with West Brom latest ahead of Hull City trip

Supporting image for story: 'It feels obvious': Rui Pedro Silva view and why return of successful Wolves coach is a smart move

'It feels obvious': Rui Pedro Silva view and why return of successful Wolves coach is a smart move

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'Area of concern': What is West Brom's number one January priority and why they need to target this position

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'There's no place like Walsall!' Walsall Arena celebrates 'biggest panto to date' as more than 8,000 attend Wizard of Oz spectacular

Walsall Arena was transformed into a whirlwind of festive fun as Dorothy took on the 'Wicked Wench of the West' in this year's Wizard of Oz pantomime.

Supporting image for story: 'There's no place like Walsall!' Walsall Arena celebrates 'biggest panto to date' as more than 8,000 attend Wizard of Oz spectacular

Supporting image for story: Dan Morris: Real heroes are all about the bacon

Dan Morris: Real heroes are all about the bacon

Supporting image for story: 'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'

'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'

Supporting image for story: 'I took my son to see the REAL Santa in Lapland and it was a magical experience'

'I took my son to see the REAL Santa in Lapland and it was a magical experience'

Supporting image for story: 13 West Midlands pubs open on Christmas Day 2025 to grab the perfect festive drink

13 West Midlands pubs open on Christmas Day 2025 to grab the perfect festive drink

Supporting image for story: I went to a Staffordshire pub which has become a foodie's paradise to enjoy good food, a welcoming atmosphere and a few festive cocktails

I went to a Staffordshire pub which has become a foodie's paradise to enjoy good food, a welcoming atmosphere and a few festive cocktails

Supporting image for story: 'We all hope everyone has a great night and relives some memories' - Last ever Cheeky Monkey Indie night to be held at Wolverhampton Halls after 28 years

'We all hope everyone has a great night and relives some memories' - Last ever Cheeky Monkey Indie night to be held at Wolverhampton Halls after 28 years

Supporting image for story: Review: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre's panto Sleeping Beauty is a fantastic barrel of laughs

Review: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre's panto Sleeping Beauty is a fantastic barrel of laughs

Supporting image for story: Cadbury World honours West Midlands Strictly finalist with chocolate Glitterball creation

Cadbury World honours West Midlands Strictly finalist with chocolate Glitterball creation

Supporting image for story: Two Wolverhampton spots handed zero ratings in latest set of food hygiene inspections across the West Midlands

Two Wolverhampton spots handed zero ratings in latest set of food hygiene inspections across the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: New branch of home and garden retailer The Range has opened in Wolverhampton - here are the details

New branch of home and garden retailer The Range has opened in Wolverhampton - here are the details

Supporting image for story: Review: Cinderella at Lichfield Garrick has 'something for all'

Review: Cinderella at Lichfield Garrick has 'something for all'

Supporting image for story: See which reality, chat and politics shows were the UK's most complained about TV programmes of the year

See which reality, chat and politics shows were the UK's most complained about TV programmes of the year

Supporting image for story: Big traffic jams expected in the West Midlands today - find out which motorways to avoid as the big Christmas rush begins early

Big traffic jams expected in the West Midlands today - find out which motorways to avoid as the big Christmas rush begins early

Supporting image for story: The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!

The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!

Crime

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton trio charged after £300k stolen in cash machine raids

Wolverhampton trio charged after £300k stolen in cash machine raids

Supporting image for story: Police horses prove a hit at football across West Midlands

Police horses prove a hit at football across West Midlands

Supporting image for story: 'What she experienced was deeply traumatic' - Gang of men from Walsall and Manchester convicted after teenage girl raped

'What she experienced was deeply traumatic' - Gang of men from Walsall and Manchester convicted after teenage girl raped

Supporting image for story: Second man appears in court in connection with Smethwick shooting last month

Second man appears in court in connection with Smethwick shooting last month

Supporting image for story: 10-year sentence for West Midlands inmate who kicked and stamped on fellow prisoner in vicious shower room attack

10-year sentence for West Midlands inmate who kicked and stamped on fellow prisoner in vicious shower room attack

Supporting image for story: Man, 40, convicted of running an illegal pet shop at his home in Rugeley where neglected birds and animals were found, including 13 sugar glider possums

Man, 40, convicted of running an illegal pet shop at his home in Rugeley where neglected birds and animals were found, including 13 sugar glider possums

Business

Supporting image for story: 'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'

'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'

Supporting image for story: Struggling West Midlands businesses call for support in turning their fortunes around

Struggling West Midlands businesses call for support in turning their fortunes around

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Aluminium exporting push sees return to 24/7 operations

Bridgnorth Aluminium exporting push sees return to 24/7 operations

Supporting image for story: Lovell launches new refurbishment and retrofit operation

Lovell launches new refurbishment and retrofit operation

Supporting image for story: Last minute Christmas shopping rush? - Your guide to when some of the most popular West Midlands shopping centres are open this weekend

Last minute Christmas shopping rush? - Your guide to when some of the most popular West Midlands shopping centres are open this weekend

Supporting image for story: New Walsall Acorns superstore opens providing Christmas cheer for customers

New Walsall Acorns superstore opens providing Christmas cheer for customers

Education

Supporting image for story: Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers

Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers

Supporting image for story: Christmas card competition proves a festive hit with children across West Midlands

Christmas card competition proves a festive hit with children across West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Celebrated Netflix actor returns to his Wolverhampton primary school to open library

Celebrated Netflix actor returns to his Wolverhampton primary school to open library

Supporting image for story: Family Christmas concert brings festive cheer

Family Christmas concert brings festive cheer

Supporting image for story: Consultation to begin on planned expansion of Wolverhampton community school that will create 79 new pupil places

Consultation to begin on planned expansion of Wolverhampton community school that will create 79 new pupil places

Supporting image for story: School breaks record in annual shoebox appeal

School breaks record in annual shoebox appeal

Motors

Supporting image for story: Alpine hints at electric A110 sports coupe successor in new film

Alpine hints at electric A110 sports coupe successor in new film

Supporting image for story: First Drive: Ferrari’s Amalfi brings more of a good thing

First Drive: Ferrari’s Amalfi brings more of a good thing

Supporting image for story: BMW’s ‘M’ division to launch driver-focused in-car apps

BMW’s ‘M’ division to launch driver-focused in-car apps

Supporting image for story: Kia EV4 and PV5 Passenger become latest EVs to receive government’s Electric Car Grant

Kia EV4 and PV5 Passenger become latest EVs to receive government’s Electric Car Grant

Supporting image for story: Mercedes VLE electric minivan to make world debut in March

Mercedes VLE electric minivan to make world debut in March

Supporting image for story: Important checks to make to your car tyres before travelling this Christmas

Important checks to make to your car tyres before travelling this Christmas