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Brothers charged with Christmas Day murder of Trey Johnson in Wolverhampton to appear at crown court today

Two brothers charged with murdering a man in Wolverhampton on Christmas Day are set to appear at the city's crown court on Monday.

Supporting image for story: Brothers charged with Christmas Day murder of Trey Johnson in Wolverhampton to appear at crown court today

Supporting image for story: One part of the Black Country is 'leading the way' when it comes to filling potholes - find out which area gets 'green light' for repairs

One part of the Black Country is 'leading the way' when it comes to filling potholes - find out which area gets 'green light' for repairs

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich pub applies to re-open after 'horrifying' baton attack

West Bromwich pub applies to re-open after 'horrifying' baton attack

Supporting image for story: We visit the Cradley Heath school where every member of the community is a part of the 'Forge Family'

We visit the Cradley Heath school where every member of the community is a part of the 'Forge Family'

Supporting image for story: Flats plan for former Wolverhampton care home redrawn after criticism

Flats plan for former Wolverhampton care home redrawn after criticism

Supporting image for story: Transport bosses could lose 'meaningful control' as major railway deal for West Midlands set for renewal

Transport bosses could lose 'meaningful control' as major railway deal for West Midlands set for renewal

Supporting image for story: Dudley MP's investigation 'proves no intent to renew Ladies Walk lease' which put 'vital NHS facility at risk'

Dudley MP's investigation 'proves no intent to renew Ladies Walk lease' which put 'vital NHS facility at risk'

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One part of the Black Country is 'leading the way' when it comes to filling potholes - find out which area gets 'green light' for repairs

Norwich City 5-1 Walsall - player ratings: 4s and 5s in Saddlers' FA Cup drubbing

39 per cent of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey

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Supporting image for story: 7 topics to be discussed by Walsall Council this week - including litter, super tip and school walking distance

7 topics to be discussed by Walsall Council this week - including litter, super tip and school walking distance

Supporting image for story: 'A polite request': Bridgnorth litter pickers ask for torn Union and St George flags to be removed

'A polite request': Bridgnorth litter pickers ask for torn Union and St George flags to be removed

Supporting image for story: 39 per cent of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey

39 per cent of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey

Supporting image for story: This £55,000 Wolverhampton city centre flat offers a potential bargain deal for property investors or first-time buyers

This £55,000 Wolverhampton city centre flat offers a potential bargain deal for property investors or first-time buyers

Supporting image for story: Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after man injured in car crash in Great Barr

Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after man injured in car crash in Great Barr

Supporting image for story: Flood alerts in place in Black Country as Storm Goretti snow begins to melt

Flood alerts in place in Black Country as Storm Goretti snow begins to melt

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Supporting image for story: Wolves 'inspires' school students with dream chance to play in tournament at training ground - find out which school won

Wolves 'inspires' school students with dream chance to play in tournament at training ground - find out which school won

Supporting image for story: Reader picture: A bird's-eye view of snow coverage over Compton

Reader picture: A bird's-eye view of snow coverage over Compton

Supporting image for story: Snow day magic as Little Trinity Nursery turns Storm Goretti into smiles

Snow day magic as Little Trinity Nursery turns Storm Goretti into smiles

Supporting image for story: Reader pictures: Solo snowman adventure at West Park

Reader pictures: Solo snowman adventure at West Park

Supporting image for story: Atelier completes £11.6m loan for new 75-bed care home in Stafford

Atelier completes £11.6m loan for new 75-bed care home in Stafford

Supporting image for story: Students invited to explore post-16 opportunities at Shireland CBSO Sixth Form

Students invited to explore post-16 opportunities at Shireland CBSO Sixth Form

Sport

"It was a perfect day" - Wolves goalscorer on his return from injury

Rodrigo Gomes has hailed his 'perfect' return from injury as he scored in Wolves' 6-1 FA Cup win over Shrewsbury Town.

Supporting image for story: "It was a perfect day" - Wolves goalscorer on his return from injury

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen analysis: Wolves flex Premier League muscles in FA Cup domination

Liam Keen analysis: Wolves flex Premier League muscles in FA Cup domination

Supporting image for story: West Brom confirm Eric Ramsay appointment as assistant checks in and contract length confirmed

West Brom confirm Eric Ramsay appointment as assistant checks in and contract length confirmed

Supporting image for story: 'Exciting appointment': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox on West Brom's new head coach Eric Ramsay

'Exciting appointment': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox on West Brom's new head coach Eric Ramsay

Supporting image for story: FA Cup: Liam Keen's Wolves player ratings v Shrewsbury after dominant cup win

FA Cup: Liam Keen's Wolves player ratings v Shrewsbury after dominant cup win

Supporting image for story: Supporter dies at Norwich v Walsall FA Cup tie

Supporter dies at Norwich v Walsall FA Cup tie

Supporting image for story: 'One of the worst games' - James Morrison on West Brom penalty joy and Bostock 'intensity'

'One of the worst games' - James Morrison on West Brom penalty joy and Bostock 'intensity'

Wolves

Supporting image for story: "It was a perfect day" - Wolves goalscorer on his return from injury

"It was a perfect day" - Wolves goalscorer on his return from injury

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen analysis: Wolves flex Premier League muscles in FA Cup domination

Liam Keen analysis: Wolves flex Premier League muscles in FA Cup domination

Supporting image for story: FA Cup fourth-round draw: Everything you need to know

FA Cup fourth-round draw: Everything you need to know

West Brom

Supporting image for story: 'Exciting appointment': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox on West Brom's new head coach Eric Ramsay

'Exciting appointment': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox on West Brom's new head coach Eric Ramsay

Supporting image for story: West Brom confirm Eric Ramsay appointment as assistant checks in and contract length confirmed

West Brom confirm Eric Ramsay appointment as assistant checks in and contract length confirmed

Supporting image for story: 'One of the worst games' - James Morrison on West Brom penalty joy and Bostock 'intensity'

'One of the worst games' - James Morrison on West Brom penalty joy and Bostock 'intensity'

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Norwich City 5-1 Walsall - player ratings: 4s and 5s in Saddlers' FA Cup drubbing

Norwich City 5-1 Walsall - player ratings: 4s and 5s in Saddlers' FA Cup drubbing

Supporting image for story: Supporter dies at Norwich v Walsall FA Cup tie

Supporter dies at Norwich v Walsall FA Cup tie

Supporting image for story: 'Sorry Saddlers display' - George Bennett analysis as Norwich thrash Walsall in FA Cup

'Sorry Saddlers display' - George Bennett analysis as Norwich thrash Walsall in FA Cup

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'Exciting appointment': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox on West Brom's new head coach Eric Ramsay

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'Would not have made sense': Liam Keen and Jonny Drury analysis on Wolves FA Cup win over Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: 'An eventful week' - Key Walsall talking points from Mat Sadler's press conference

'An eventful week' - Key Walsall talking points from Mat Sadler's press conference

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'FA Cup chance': Lewis Cox on West Brom's Swansea team news, midfield blow and youngster chance

Supporting image for story: Why Rob Edwards has to take massive credit for inspired Wolves move that has helped change fortunes

Why Rob Edwards has to take massive credit for inspired Wolves move that has helped change fortunes

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'Huge pressure on Bilkul and Nestor': Lewis Cox and Jonny Drury on West Brom sacking and names in the frame

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39 per cent of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey

Two thirds of UK adults believe the next generation will suffer poorer health due to ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and 39 per cent would like to see them banned, a survey suggests.

Supporting image for story: 39 per cent of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey

Supporting image for story: You can go paintballing all day for just £1 per person with this deal

You can go paintballing all day for just £1 per person with this deal

Supporting image for story: 'Breathwork improved my sleep and reduced my anxiety - now I'm teaching others how to benefit as a coach in the Black Country'

'Breathwork improved my sleep and reduced my anxiety - now I'm teaching others how to benefit as a coach in the Black Country'

Supporting image for story: We visited a Wolverhampton bar which is proud to be the first micropub in the West Midlands, a supporter of local breweries and frequented by famous visitors

We visited a Wolverhampton bar which is proud to be the first micropub in the West Midlands, a supporter of local breweries and frequented by famous visitors

Supporting image for story: 10 years after David Bowie died, see photos and video from the superstar's shows in Wolverhampton and Stafford

10 years after David Bowie died, see photos and video from the superstar's shows in Wolverhampton and Stafford

Supporting image for story: Castle Bromwich pub with five-star reviews offers meal for two with drinks for £20

Castle Bromwich pub with five-star reviews offers meal for two with drinks for £20

Supporting image for story: West Midlands rock band aim for Hollywood success with music video inspired by Wallace & Gromit

West Midlands rock band aim for Hollywood success with music video inspired by Wallace & Gromit

Supporting image for story: 'I told him we're not doing very well and he said a prayer for us' - Pope Leo XIV gifted Wolves shirt by supporter during Turkey cathedral visit

'I told him we're not doing very well and he said a prayer for us' - Pope Leo XIV gifted Wolves shirt by supporter during Turkey cathedral visit

Supporting image for story: We're all going on a 'sunny' holiday: Top five sunny holiday locations to escape the cold snap from Birmingham Airport this year

We're all going on a 'sunny' holiday: Top five sunny holiday locations to escape the cold snap from Birmingham Airport this year

Supporting image for story: Village pub landlord tells of "toughest trading year" as he cautiously welcomes Government U-turn on business rate increases for pubs

Village pub landlord tells of "toughest trading year" as he cautiously welcomes Government U-turn on business rate increases for pubs

Supporting image for story: Driver who reached speeds of 80mph in notorious West Bromwich street racing spot is sentenced

Driver who reached speeds of 80mph in notorious West Bromwich street racing spot is sentenced

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Dan Morris: It’s snow joke as Goretti storms in

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Treat yourself to a 60-minute massage and facial for £18 with this amazing deal

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This £20 meal out for two deal is how you beat the January blues

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"It was our family's first visit to wonderful Les Menuires in the French Alps - and it won't be our last"

Crime

Supporting image for story: Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after man injured in car crash in Great Barr

Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after man injured in car crash in Great Barr

Supporting image for story: Operation Skybridge officers praised after positive month in Sutton Coldfield

Operation Skybridge officers praised after positive month in Sutton Coldfield

Supporting image for story: Brothers charged with Christmas Day murder of Trey Johnson in Wolverhampton to appear at crown court today

Brothers charged with Christmas Day murder of Trey Johnson in Wolverhampton to appear at crown court today

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police Major Crime Unit helped put more than 100 people behind bars in 2025 for serious violence and drugs offences

West Midlands Police Major Crime Unit helped put more than 100 people behind bars in 2025 for serious violence and drugs offences

Supporting image for story: Two men convicted of grievous bodily harm for attacking man with glass bottles in serious assault outside Birmingham pub

Two men convicted of grievous bodily harm for attacking man with glass bottles in serious assault outside Birmingham pub

Supporting image for story: Police want to speak to this man after bank card stolen from vehicle in Coseley

Police want to speak to this man after bank card stolen from vehicle in Coseley

Business

'Dudley has been turned into a shanty town' - Traders speak out of of the impact Merry Hill Shopping Centre has had on the town

Supporting image for story: River Island confirms closure dates for stores in the Midlands

River Island confirms closure dates for stores in the Midlands

Supporting image for story: Arvato and global robot tech firm expand automated storage system in Birmingham to boost client growth

Arvato and global robot tech firm expand automated storage system in Birmingham to boost client growth

Supporting image for story: 'What we have here is a valuable freehold plot of land' - Site close to Birmingham Airport goes up for auction

'What we have here is a valuable freehold plot of land' - Site close to Birmingham Airport goes up for auction

Supporting image for story: Move on the cards for Bridgnorth perfume shop

Move on the cards for Bridgnorth perfume shop

Supporting image for story: Village pub landlord tells of "toughest trading year" as he cautiously welcomes Government U-turn on business rate increases for pubs

Village pub landlord tells of "toughest trading year" as he cautiously welcomes Government U-turn on business rate increases for pubs

Education

Supporting image for story: We visit the Cradley Heath school where every member of the community is a part of the 'Forge Family'

We visit the Cradley Heath school where every member of the community is a part of the 'Forge Family'

Supporting image for story: 7 topics to be discussed by Walsall Council this week - including litter, super tip and school walking distance

7 topics to be discussed by Walsall Council this week - including litter, super tip and school walking distance

Supporting image for story: Teaching union calls for social media ban for under-16s to improve learning

Teaching union calls for social media ban for under-16s to improve learning

Supporting image for story: Staff at City of Wolverhampton College to stage three days of strike action in pay and conditions dispute

Staff at City of Wolverhampton College to stage three days of strike action in pay and conditions dispute

Supporting image for story: Snow day magic as Little Trinity Nursery turns Storm Goretti into smiles

Snow day magic as Little Trinity Nursery turns Storm Goretti into smiles

Supporting image for story: Birmingham-based health charity Cysters appoints founder as Chief Executive Officer after decade of volunteering

Birmingham-based health charity Cysters appoints founder as Chief Executive Officer after decade of volunteering

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Mazda takes covers off CX-6e electric SUV at Brussels Motor Show

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Kia EV3, EV4 and EV5 get hot ‘GT’ makeover

Supporting image for story: Kia takes covers off compact EV2 electric SUV

Kia takes covers off compact EV2 electric SUV

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DS No4 gets Formula E makeover with the ‘Taylor Made No4’ concept

Supporting image for story: Volkswagen e-Transporter and e-Caravelle gain larger battery packs

Volkswagen e-Transporter and e-Caravelle gain larger battery packs

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UK Drive: Is BMW’s X3 still the premium all-rounder to choose?