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Watch: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Oldbury

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in Oldbury.

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Supporting image for story: 'It's getting so dangerous here - It's horrible': Residents left fearful following death of Oldbury woman as police launch murder investigation

'It's getting so dangerous here - It's horrible': Residents left fearful following death of Oldbury woman as police launch murder investigation

Supporting image for story: Woman hurt in Wolverhampton hit-and-run - police hunting driver

Woman hurt in Wolverhampton hit-and-run - police hunting driver

Supporting image for story: 'It's just shocking - but it's everywhere now': Dudley shoppers react following early morning stabbing which left man in hospital

'It's just shocking - but it's everywhere now': Dudley shoppers react following early morning stabbing which left man in hospital

Supporting image for story: Man in hospital after stabbing in Dudley High Street

Man in hospital after stabbing in Dudley High Street

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Turkey Trot 2025: 15 fantastic images as this year's turkey trotters take to the streets of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Turkey Trot 2025: 15 fantastic images as this year's turkey trotters take to the streets of Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Man, 22, convicted of dozens of West Midlands car key burglaries, including in Oldbury and Staffordshire

Man, 22, convicted of dozens of West Midlands car key burglaries, including in Oldbury and Staffordshire

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Man, 22, convicted of dozens of West Midlands car key burglaries, including in Oldbury and Staffordshire

Unai Emery reveals reason for 'coat throw' celebration after Aston Villa beat Manchester United

Wolverhampton Turkey Trot 2025: 15 fantastic images as this year's turkey trotters take to the streets of Wolverhampton

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

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

Supporting image for story: Murder investigation launched following Birmingham stabbing

Murder investigation launched following Birmingham stabbing

Supporting image for story: We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food

We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food

Supporting image for story: Theft appeal after 'two full trolleys' taken from Dudley shop

Theft appeal after 'two full trolleys' taken from Dudley shop

Supporting image for story: Man seriously injured after being hit by car in Birmingham

Man seriously injured after being hit by car in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: 'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce

'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce

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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

Wolves striker attracting interest ahead of potential January move

Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen is attracting interest from Premier League clubs, the Express & Star understands.

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Supporting image for story: 'It's not just me' - Morgan Rogers makes key point after firing Aston Villa to victory again

'It's not just me' - Morgan Rogers makes key point after firing Aston Villa to victory again

Supporting image for story: "Do we want to be remembered for being cowards?" - Wolves defender speaks passionately on club's struggles

"Do we want to be remembered for being cowards?" - Wolves defender speaks passionately on club's struggles

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 2 Manchester United 1: Morgan Rogers scores superb double

Aston Villa 2 Manchester United 1: Morgan Rogers scores superb double

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen comment: Jeff Shi departure necessary after Wolves mismanagement

Liam Keen comment: Jeff Shi departure necessary after Wolves mismanagement

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen's Wolves player ratings v Brentford after 10th consecutive defeat

Liam Keen's Wolves player ratings v Brentford after 10th consecutive defeat

Supporting image for story: Wolves 1877 Trust calls for unified fan base in search for change

Wolves 1877 Trust calls for unified fan base in search for change

Wolves

Supporting image for story: Wolves striker attracting interest ahead of potential January move

Wolves striker attracting interest ahead of potential January move

Supporting image for story: "Do we want to be remembered for being cowards?" - Wolves defender speaks passionately on club's struggles

"Do we want to be remembered for being cowards?" - Wolves defender speaks passionately on club's struggles

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen comment: Jeff Shi departure necessary after Wolves mismanagement

Liam Keen comment: Jeff Shi departure necessary after Wolves mismanagement

West Brom

Supporting image for story: 'He's a maybe': Which out of contract West Brom players will get new deals as Ryan Mason confirms talks

'He's a maybe': Which out of contract West Brom players will get new deals as Ryan Mason confirms talks

Supporting image for story: 'A tough afternoon' - West Brom boss' verdict on officials after controversial Gilchrist red

'A tough afternoon' - West Brom boss' verdict on officials after controversial Gilchrist red

Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox's West Brom player ratings: A few 7s the best in yet more away misery

Lewis Cox's West Brom player ratings: A few 7s the best in yet more away misery

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Mat Sadler confirms Walsall striker Kemar Roofe set for a "spell on the side lines"

Mat Sadler confirms Walsall striker Kemar Roofe set for a "spell on the side lines"

Supporting image for story: Notts County 0-0 Walsall - ratings: One 9 in crucial draw for table-topping Saddlers

Notts County 0-0 Walsall - ratings: One 9 in crucial draw for table-topping Saddlers

Supporting image for story: 'Not the same energy' - Walsall camp struck by illness before Notts County draw

'Not the same energy' - Walsall camp struck by illness before Notts County draw

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Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox analysis as West Brom suffer latest away day defeat at Hull

Lewis Cox analysis as West Brom suffer latest away day defeat at Hull

Supporting image for story: 'This is his legacy - he had to go': Liam Keen and Jonny Drury on Jeff Shi and latest Wolves defeat

'This is his legacy - he had to go': Liam Keen and Jonny Drury on Jeff Shi and latest Wolves defeat

Supporting image for story: 'We are just terrible': Wolves fan reaction after Rob Edwards' side slip to yet another Premier League defeat

'We are just terrible': Wolves fan reaction after Rob Edwards' side slip to yet another Premier League defeat

Supporting image for story: George Bennett analysis as Walsall stay top with point at Notts County

George Bennett analysis as Walsall stay top with point at Notts County

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

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

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Wolverhampton Turkey Trot 2025: 15 fantastic images as this year's turkey trotters take to the streets of Wolverhampton

The festively fabulous Wolverhampton Turkey Trot has returned - with hundreds taking part.

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Turkey Trot 2025: 15 fantastic images as this year's turkey trotters take to the streets of Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton cafe owner looking forward to helping people who are lonely, homeless and in need to have a merry Christmas

Wolverhampton cafe owner looking forward to helping people who are lonely, homeless and in need to have a merry Christmas

Supporting image for story: 22 festive photos which show Stafford coming together for a day of fun and music

22 festive photos which show Stafford coming together for a day of fun and music

Supporting image for story: We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food

We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food

Supporting image for story: Beautiful West Midlands park ranked as one of top 10 best places for a Christmas Day walk - here’s where and why

Beautiful West Midlands park ranked as one of top 10 best places for a Christmas Day walk - here’s where and why

Supporting image for story: I visited a restaurant that I never expected to see in Rugeley and found to have a nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good food

I visited a restaurant that I never expected to see in Rugeley and found to have a nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good food

Supporting image for story: Plans for new Taco Bell restaurant approved at retail park near Merry Hill

Plans for new Taco Bell restaurant approved at retail park near Merry Hill

Supporting image for story: Liam Payne’s sister says ‘it feels like all of him is being removed’ with fresh heartbreak

Liam Payne’s sister says ‘it feels like all of him is being removed’ with fresh heartbreak

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

'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

Crime

Supporting image for story: Man, 22, convicted of dozens of West Midlands car key burglaries, including in Oldbury and Staffordshire

Man, 22, convicted of dozens of West Midlands car key burglaries, including in Oldbury and Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Woman hurt in Wolverhampton hit-and-run - police hunting driver

Woman hurt in Wolverhampton hit-and-run - police hunting driver

Supporting image for story: 'It's just shocking - but it's everywhere now': Dudley shoppers react following early morning stabbing which left man in hospital

'It's just shocking - but it's everywhere now': Dudley shoppers react following early morning stabbing which left man in hospital

Supporting image for story: 'It's getting so dangerous here - It's horrible': Residents left fearful following death of Oldbury woman as police launch murder investigation

'It's getting so dangerous here - It's horrible': Residents left fearful following death of Oldbury woman as police launch murder investigation

Supporting image for story: Watch: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Oldbury

Watch: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Oldbury

Supporting image for story: Man in hospital after stabbing in Dudley High Street

Man in hospital after stabbing in Dudley High Street

Business

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoon sets sights on giving listed pub near West Bromwich a makeover

Wetherspoon sets sights on giving listed pub near West Bromwich a makeover

Supporting image for story: 53 Walsall businesses issued the worst food hygiene ratings in 2025

53 Walsall businesses issued the worst food hygiene ratings in 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for new Taco Bell restaurant approved at retail park near Merry Hill

Plans for new Taco Bell restaurant approved at retail park near Merry Hill

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

Education

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

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

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

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