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Four different West Midlands petrol stations one week on as fuel prices continue to shift due to Middle East conflict

We have visited four petrol stations across Walsall, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Staffordshire to see how fuel prices have changed one week on.

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Supporting image for story: Four different West Midlands petrol stations one week on as fuel prices continue to shift due to Middle East conflict
Supporting image for story: New sentencing date over Wolverhampton prescription drug ring
New sentencing date over Wolverhampton prescription drug ring
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Legendary Express & Star columnist Peter Rhodes has died
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Supporting image for story: How Peter Rhodes remembered his 50 years in journalism - in his own words
How Peter Rhodes remembered his 50 years in journalism - in his own words
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Supporting image for story: Working with Peter Rhodes was great fun and a huge education - he will be truly missed
Working with Peter Rhodes was great fun and a huge education - he will be truly missed
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Supporting image for story: 'His columns were a breath of fresh air' - Our readers send messages of condolence following death of columnist Peter Rhodes
'His columns were a breath of fresh air' - Our readers send messages of condolence following death of columnist Peter Rhodes
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Walsall Council threatens 26 empty property owners with compulsory purchase powers
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