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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.

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

Supporting image for story: Legendary Express & Star columnist Peter Rhodes has died

Legendary Express & Star columnist Peter Rhodes has died

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

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

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

Supporting image for story: Walsall Council threatens 26 empty property owners with compulsory purchase powers

Walsall Council threatens 26 empty property owners with compulsory purchase powers

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'Just lovely' West Midlands role play centre with rave reviews, cute little café and pop-up events

Changes to train times towards Walsall's Bescot Stadium ahead of Newport County match

'Just lovely' West Midlands role play centre with rave reviews, cute little café and pop-up events

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Supporting image for story: The unsung commuter town that offers a quiet respite away from West Midlands hubs Wolverhampton and Birmingham

The unsung commuter town that offers a quiet respite away from West Midlands hubs Wolverhampton and Birmingham

Supporting image for story: 'Just lovely' West Midlands role play centre with rave reviews, cute little café and pop-up events

'Just lovely' West Midlands role play centre with rave reviews, cute little café and pop-up events

Supporting image for story: We went backstage of a unique musical in Birmingham and found a crew working hard to shatter stereotypes on stage

We went backstage of a unique musical in Birmingham and found a crew working hard to shatter stereotypes on stage

Supporting image for story: Birmingham TV star Alison Hammond addresses Celebrity Traitors rumours

Birmingham TV star Alison Hammond addresses Celebrity Traitors rumours

Supporting image for story: Major £50 million boost to create new jobs and grow the economy in the West Midlands

Major £50 million boost to create new jobs and grow the economy in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Birmingham City Council’s Labour group accused of 'lack of respect' after work to fix troubled finance IT system was delayed

Birmingham City Council’s Labour group accused of 'lack of respect' after work to fix troubled finance IT system was delayed

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Supporting image for story: Former power station site set for new chapter in Rugeley

Former power station site set for new chapter in Rugeley

Supporting image for story: “Superb” and “Excellent” Walsall School Rated “Exceptional” in New Ofsted Report

“Superb” and “Excellent” Walsall School Rated “Exceptional” in New Ofsted Report

Supporting image for story: Life-affirming theatre show Falling tours to Wolverhampton this May

Life-affirming theatre show Falling tours to Wolverhampton this May

Supporting image for story: Canadian Book celebrates Wolverhampton Wolf Link near 10th Anniversary

Canadian Book celebrates Wolverhampton Wolf Link near 10th Anniversary

Supporting image for story: Historic walled garden opens for plant fair in Staffordshire town

Historic walled garden opens for plant fair in Staffordshire town

Supporting image for story: Bhangra royalty and fans gather at Walsall FC to honour 60-Year Llegacy of pioneer Dalbir Khanpur

Bhangra royalty and fans gather at Walsall FC to honour 60-Year Llegacy of pioneer Dalbir Khanpur

Sport

Latest on West Brom pursuit of new coach as James Morrison confirms decision

Albion boss James Morrison has confirmed the club's coaching set-up will remain as it is until the end of the season.

Supporting image for story: Latest on West Brom pursuit of new coach as James Morrison confirms decision

Supporting image for story: Mateus Mane makes big international decision - with Wolves young star handed first under 21 call-up

Mateus Mane makes big international decision - with Wolves young star handed first under 21 call-up

Supporting image for story: West Brom defender set for surgery as Max O'Leary learns fate ahead of Bristol City return

West Brom defender set for surgery as Max O'Leary learns fate ahead of Bristol City return

Supporting image for story: Former Borussia Dortmund coach lands Wolves role as director outlines academy review

Former Borussia Dortmund coach lands Wolves role as director outlines academy review

Supporting image for story: Bristol City v West Brom: Lewis Cox's predicted line-up as visitors bid to build on fine win

Bristol City v West Brom: Lewis Cox's predicted line-up as visitors bid to build on fine win

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa handed huge boost with return of influential midfielder as boss reveals international agreement

Aston Villa handed huge boost with return of influential midfielder as boss reveals international agreement

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins dealt huge World Cup blow as Thomas Tuchel names latest England squad

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins dealt huge World Cup blow as Thomas Tuchel names latest England squad

Wolves

Supporting image for story: Mateus Mane makes big international decision - with Wolves young star handed first under 21 call-up

Mateus Mane makes big international decision - with Wolves young star handed first under 21 call-up

Supporting image for story: Former Borussia Dortmund coach lands Wolves role as director outlines academy review

Former Borussia Dortmund coach lands Wolves role as director outlines academy review

Supporting image for story: Wolves defender believes club was 'weakened' by January transfer business but talks up response

Wolves defender believes club was 'weakened' by January transfer business but talks up response

West Brom

Supporting image for story: Bristol City v West Brom: Lewis Cox's predicted line-up as visitors bid to build on fine win

Bristol City v West Brom: Lewis Cox's predicted line-up as visitors bid to build on fine win

Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox brings injury updates on goalkeeper and West Brom defensive duo ahead of Bristol City

Lewis Cox brings injury updates on goalkeeper and West Brom defensive duo ahead of Bristol City

Supporting image for story: West Brom defender set for surgery as Max O'Leary learns fate ahead of Bristol City return

West Brom defender set for surgery as Max O'Leary learns fate ahead of Bristol City return

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Changes to train times towards Walsall's Bescot Stadium ahead of Newport County match

Changes to train times towards Walsall's Bescot Stadium ahead of Newport County match

Supporting image for story: Walsall youngster Rico Browne backed to be "one of the best" right-backs in League Two

Walsall youngster Rico Browne backed to be "one of the best" right-backs in League Two

Supporting image for story: Darren Byfield: Promotion as Walsall boss would be "more satisfying" than as a player

Darren Byfield: Promotion as Walsall boss would be "more satisfying" than as a player

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Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox brings injury updates on goalkeeper and West Brom defensive duo ahead of Bristol City

Lewis Cox brings injury updates on goalkeeper and West Brom defensive duo ahead of Bristol City

Supporting image for story: West Brom backroom staff debate and will James Morrison will add further coach following Matt Gill's big impact?

West Brom backroom staff debate and will James Morrison will add further coach following Matt Gill's big impact?

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher analysis as Aston Villa secure Europa League quarter final spot

Matt Maher analysis as Aston Villa secure Europa League quarter final spot

Supporting image for story: Walsall latest: Darren Byfield announced as Saddlers search for new head of football

Walsall latest: Darren Byfield announced as Saddlers search for new head of football

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher with the latest from Unai Emery press conference ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League clash

Matt Maher with the latest from Unai Emery press conference ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League clash

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'Has to be realistic target': What Wolves' focus should be ahead of final seven games

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'Just lovely' West Midlands role play centre with rave reviews, cute little café and pop-up events

Rave reviews, pop-up play sessions and now working in local schools - why this lovely play centre is a winning trip out with the kids.

Supporting image for story: 'Just lovely' West Midlands role play centre with rave reviews, cute little café and pop-up events

Supporting image for story: We went backstage of a unique musical in Birmingham and found a crew working hard to shatter stereotypes on stage

We went backstage of a unique musical in Birmingham and found a crew working hard to shatter stereotypes on stage

Supporting image for story: The unsung commuter town that offers a quiet respite away from West Midlands hubs Wolverhampton and Birmingham

The unsung commuter town that offers a quiet respite away from West Midlands hubs Wolverhampton and Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Birmingham TV star Alison Hammond addresses Celebrity Traitors rumours

Birmingham TV star Alison Hammond addresses Celebrity Traitors rumours

Supporting image for story: 'The last thing I won was a bottle of Jameson’s' - West Midlands dad reacts to wining Porsche 911 from 25p raffle ticket he 'bought on a whim'

'The last thing I won was a bottle of Jameson’s' - West Midlands dad reacts to wining Porsche 911 from 25p raffle ticket he 'bought on a whim'

Davenports unveils new look city pub - the first to be relaunched under its new British & Best brand

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

Supporting image for story: UK Foo Fighters set to shake KK’s Steel Mill

UK Foo Fighters set to shake KK’s Steel Mill

Supporting image for story: 'All of us should get up and move our body!' Mr Motivator leads lively warm-up and walk at West Midlands park to encourage movement in everyday life

'All of us should get up and move our body!' Mr Motivator leads lively warm-up and walk at West Midlands park to encourage movement in everyday life

Supporting image for story: Ex-Wolves football chef joins new South Staffordshire restaurant after training under Michelin star legends

Ex-Wolves football chef joins new South Staffordshire restaurant after training under Michelin star legends

Supporting image for story: Vintage cars, medieval villages and Regency ball revelry! Ludlow History Festival set to take town back in time

Vintage cars, medieval villages and Regency ball revelry! Ludlow History Festival set to take town back in time

Supporting image for story: Celebration of Henry Purcell’s works to be staged in Wolverhampton

Celebration of Henry Purcell’s works to be staged in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Two dates TV's Gladiators will put on action packed show in Birmingham announced

Two dates TV's Gladiators will put on action packed show in Birmingham announced

Supporting image for story: Live music line-up announced for Stone Food & Drink Festival

Live music line-up announced for Stone Food & Drink Festival

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Mayor’s Fest 2026 set to rock Wolverhampton

Crime

Supporting image for story: New sentencing date over Wolverhampton prescription drug ring

New sentencing date over Wolverhampton prescription drug ring

Supporting image for story: Five arrests, 19 vehicles seized and over 200 penalties issued during Eid traffic operation

Five arrests, 19 vehicles seized and over 200 penalties issued during Eid traffic operation

Supporting image for story: Attempted murder charge following Wolverhampton city centre attack that left one with 'serious injuries'

Attempted murder charge following Wolverhampton city centre attack that left one with 'serious injuries'

Supporting image for story: 21-year-old appears before Birmingham magistrates accused of Black Country shooting

21-year-old appears before Birmingham magistrates accused of Black Country shooting

Supporting image for story: Arrest made after officer 'racially abused' during Birmingham protest

Arrest made after officer 'racially abused' during Birmingham protest

Supporting image for story: Violent Staffordshire 'bully' who claimed his partner 'fell down the stairs' found guilty of murder

Violent Staffordshire 'bully' who claimed his partner 'fell down the stairs' found guilty of murder

Business

Supporting image for story: Walsall Council threatens 26 empty property owners with compulsory purchase powers

Walsall Council threatens 26 empty property owners with compulsory purchase powers

Davenports unveils new look city pub - the first to be relaunched under its new British & Best brand

Supporting image for story: 'Hugely exciting' sale of Merry Hill shopping centre is finalised as 'new era' begins

'Hugely exciting' sale of Merry Hill shopping centre is finalised as 'new era' begins

Supporting image for story: Brownhills to receive up to £20m government boost

Brownhills to receive up to £20m government boost

Supporting image for story: 'Hooray! Town centre road is at last open to two-way traffic' - says Willenhall councillor as £2.5million project nears completion

'Hooray! Town centre road is at last open to two-way traffic' - says Willenhall councillor as £2.5million project nears completion

Supporting image for story: 'It feels like a short-term decision that could create a long-term problem' - training provider says of plans to defund popular management apprenticeships

'It feels like a short-term decision that could create a long-term problem' - training provider says of plans to defund popular management apprenticeships

Education

Supporting image for story: 'It feels like a short-term decision that could create a long-term problem' - training provider says of plans to defund popular management apprenticeships

'It feels like a short-term decision that could create a long-term problem' - training provider says of plans to defund popular management apprenticeships

Supporting image for story: 'Without the right support children are failed' - Dudley councillor takes SEND protest to headquarters

'Without the right support children are failed' - Dudley councillor takes SEND protest to headquarters

Supporting image for story: College offering free Easter activities programme

College offering free Easter activities programme

Supporting image for story: Anti-bullying ambassadors step up at Midlands school

Anti-bullying ambassadors step up at Midlands school

Supporting image for story: ‘I lost both my legs to meningitis at university in the Midlands - we need a student vaccine programme now’

‘I lost both my legs to meningitis at university in the Midlands - we need a student vaccine programme now’

Supporting image for story: Illuminated sculpture of the sun goes on display in Birmingham city centre

Illuminated sculpture of the sun goes on display in Birmingham city centre

Motors

Supporting image for story: Drivers hit with higher prices for drop-off services at Stansted Airport

Drivers hit with higher prices for drop-off services at Stansted Airport

Supporting image for story: UK Drive: Can the Leapmotor B10 stand out in a crowded market?

UK Drive: Can the Leapmotor B10 stand out in a crowded market?

Supporting image for story: Long-term report: The Cupra Terramar has departed, but has any love been lost?

Long-term report: The Cupra Terramar has departed, but has any love been lost?

Supporting image for story: BYD Atto 3 Evo will be priced at £38,990

BYD Atto 3 Evo will be priced at £38,990

Supporting image for story: Seat and Cupra Ateca removed from sale after 10-year run

Seat and Cupra Ateca removed from sale after 10-year run

Supporting image for story: Kia boss hints at room for ‘EV1’ electric city car in the future

Kia boss hints at room for ‘EV1’ electric city car in the future