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Wolverhampton's School of Art building granted Grade II-listed status after campaign to protect it from demolition

The University of Wolverhampton School of Art building has been granted Grade II-listed status, granting it additional protection against alterations or demolition.

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton's School of Art building granted Grade II-listed status after campaign to protect it from demolition

Supporting image for story: Flu admissions soaring - find out how many have been admitted to every hospital trust in the West Midlands

Flu admissions soaring - find out how many have been admitted to every hospital trust in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: More than half of eligible Black Country residents still haven't come forward for flu vaccine with cases at record high

More than half of eligible Black Country residents still haven't come forward for flu vaccine with cases at record high

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

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

Supporting image for story: Former Wolves player wins High Court challenge against surgeon over unnecessary procedure which 'ended career prematurely'

Former Wolves player wins High Court challenge against surgeon over unnecessary procedure which 'ended career prematurely'

Supporting image for story: Sandwell man charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Birmingham

Sandwell man charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Six fire crews called to blaze in derelict three-storey office building in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter

Six fire crews called to blaze in derelict three-storey office building in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter

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Wolverhampton's School of Art building granted Grade II-listed status after campaign to protect it from demolition

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Supporting image for story: Wolves' £35m flop who cost club £7m per goal set for yet another move - just months after sealing Molineux departure

Wolves' £35m flop who cost club £7m per goal set for yet another move - just months after sealing Molineux departure

Supporting image for story: Man rushed to hospital following Stourbridge crash after 'suspected medical episode' at the wheel

Man rushed to hospital following Stourbridge crash after 'suspected medical episode' at the wheel

Supporting image for story: Walsall man, 23, jailed after Staffordshire drugs line uncovered by police

Walsall man, 23, jailed after Staffordshire drugs line uncovered by police

Supporting image for story: Traffic stopped in both directions on M54 in Wolverhampton due to police incident

Traffic stopped in both directions on M54 in Wolverhampton due to police incident

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton shops under investigation after thousands of pounds of illegal and counterfeit goods found across the city

Wolverhampton shops under investigation after thousands of pounds of illegal and counterfeit goods found across the city

Supporting image for story: Extra funding for local councils: Wolverhampton to get extra £118.5 m over three years, Dudley £75.9m

Extra funding for local councils: Wolverhampton to get extra £118.5 m over three years, Dudley £75.9m

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Supporting image for story: Baggies team pay special visit to young patients at Christmas

Baggies team pay special visit to young patients at Christmas

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: Children's community company cheered by construction contribution

Children's community company cheered by construction contribution

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Christmas Shelter gears up to welcome more than 200 people a day this festive season

Birmingham Christmas Shelter gears up to welcome more than 200 people a day this festive season

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

The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!

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

School breaks record in annual shoebox appeal

Sport

"We're going to have to suffer" - Wolves boss confident of long-term success despite short-term pain

Rob Edwards admits his Wolves team will need to 'suffer' in the short-term for the long-term gain as he calls on them to do the 'ugly stuff better'.

Supporting image for story: "We're going to have to suffer" - Wolves boss confident of long-term success despite short-term pain

Supporting image for story: Wolves hero Ruben Neves in fresh Premier League return talk - and former Molineux chief linked with reunion

Wolves hero Ruben Neves in fresh Premier League return talk - and former Molineux chief linked with reunion

Supporting image for story: West Brom boss nods to 'professionalism' and 'culture' when lauding signing's impact

West Brom boss nods to 'professionalism' and 'culture' when lauding signing's impact

Supporting image for story: Brentford facing late fitness tests ahead of Wolves clash

Brentford facing late fitness tests ahead of Wolves clash

Supporting image for story: "I was at a really low point" - Defender on previous Wolves struggles

"I was at a really low point" - Defender on previous Wolves struggles

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

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

Supporting image for story: Walsall handed double injury boost as Mason Hancock returns to training

Walsall handed double injury boost as Mason Hancock returns to training

Wolves

Supporting image for story: "We're going to have to suffer" - Wolves boss confident of long-term success despite short-term pain

"We're going to have to suffer" - Wolves boss confident of long-term success despite short-term pain

Supporting image for story: Wolves hero Ruben Neves in fresh Premier League return talk - and former Molineux chief linked with reunion

Wolves hero Ruben Neves in fresh Premier League return talk - and former Molineux chief linked with reunion

Supporting image for story: Former Wolves player wins High Court challenge against surgeon over unnecessary procedure which 'ended career prematurely'

Former Wolves player wins High Court challenge against surgeon over unnecessary procedure which 'ended career prematurely'

West Brom

Supporting image for story: Baggies team pay special visit to young patients at Christmas

Baggies team pay special visit to young patients at Christmas

Supporting image for story: West Brom young stars seal FA Youth Cup progression in seven goal thriller against Premier League youngsters

West Brom young stars seal FA Youth Cup progression in seven goal thriller against Premier League youngsters

Supporting image for story: Figures reveal West Brom attendance drop with some fans staying away despite impressive Hawthorns home form

Figures reveal West Brom attendance drop with some fans staying away despite impressive Hawthorns home form

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Walsall handed double injury boost as Mason Hancock returns to training

Walsall handed double injury boost as Mason Hancock returns to training

Supporting image for story: George Bennett with all the Walsall latest ahead of Notts County trip

George Bennett with all the Walsall latest ahead of Notts County trip

Supporting image for story: Walsall striker Kemar Roofe awaiting scan results on groin injury

Walsall striker Kemar Roofe awaiting scan results on groin injury

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

Supporting image for story: 'Two points dropped': George Bennett and Jonny Drury analysis after Walsall's derby draw with Shrewsbury

'Two points dropped': George Bennett and Jonny Drury analysis after Walsall's derby draw with Shrewsbury

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'Where has that been?!': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox analysis after West Brom's win over Sheffield United

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'A one half team': West Brom fans give their take as West Brom pick up comfortable win over Sheffield United

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George Bennett analyses Walsall's 1-0 win at Oldham Athletic in League Two

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Entertainment

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

“Don’t you just love us!?” - get used to hearing this phrase from the two ugly sisters if you’ve yet to make your annual Christmas pilgrimage to see the Lichfield Garrick Panto.

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

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

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

The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!

Supporting image for story: Face of Staffordshire woman convicted of fraudulently selling Oasis tickets

Face of Staffordshire woman convicted of fraudulently selling Oasis tickets

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Fire station staff host festive lunch to ease loneliness in Birmingham community

In pictures: Fire station staff host festive lunch to ease loneliness in Birmingham community

Supporting image for story: Bold flavours and modern twist on Indian street food bringing success to Wednesbury restaurant

Bold flavours and modern twist on Indian street food bringing success to Wednesbury restaurant

Supporting image for story: 'Tickets will sell fast' - Dudley funny man Lenny set for triumphant return

'Tickets will sell fast' - Dudley funny man Lenny set for triumphant return

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Accident causes delays for rush hour motorists between Birmingham and Walsall

Supporting image for story: 'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne

'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne

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30 amazing photos showing the behind-the-scenes magic of Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's panto

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I visited the French city of Lyon and discovered a place packed with amazing food, wine, and architecture -not to mention the 'secret' walkways

Supporting image for story: Ads for prescription-only weight-loss medications banned

Ads for prescription-only weight-loss medications banned

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Dubai chocolate: Warning issued over allergy risk from peanuts and sesame

Supporting image for story: Birmingham German Market ranks in top 10 of UK’s most affordable Christmas attractions - despite its beer being among the most expensive

Birmingham German Market ranks in top 10 of UK’s most affordable Christmas attractions - despite its beer being among the most expensive

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We discovered deliciously authentic Greek cuisine in a lively Birmingham neighbourhood with a special dish covered in honey

Crime

Supporting image for story: Three men fined for littering from vehicles in Walsall

Three men fined for littering from vehicles in Walsall

Supporting image for story: Man charged over Walsall supermarket robbery this summer

Man charged over Walsall supermarket robbery this summer

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Police probe launched after shop worker 'struck with a spanner' during Darlaston theft

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Man, 22, charged with gun, drugs and driving offences after shooting in Smethwick

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Walsall man, 23, jailed after Staffordshire drugs line uncovered by police

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton shops under investigation after thousands of pounds of illegal and counterfeit goods found across the city

Wolverhampton shops under investigation after thousands of pounds of illegal and counterfeit goods found across the city

Business

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

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

Supporting image for story: Children's community company cheered by construction contribution

Children's community company cheered by construction contribution

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Employers highlight pressing challenges at Wolverhampton Business School festive breakfast

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Black Country’s latest Bostin’ businesses announced on the national map

Supporting image for story: Five areas of Walsall town centre transformation revealed - here's what's planned

Five areas of Walsall town centre transformation revealed - here's what's planned

Supporting image for story: Empty Wolverhampton city centre store to be transformed into new shops, hotel and gym

Empty Wolverhampton city centre store to be transformed into new shops, hotel and gym

Education

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

School breaks record in annual shoebox appeal

Supporting image for story: School spreads festive cheer with Christmas buffet for pensioners

School spreads festive cheer with Christmas buffet for pensioners

Supporting image for story: Access Creative College celebrates charity concert fundraising success

Access Creative College celebrates charity concert fundraising success

Supporting image for story: St Mary’s pupils bring festive cheer with Travelling Nativity

St Mary’s pupils bring festive cheer with Travelling Nativity

Supporting image for story: 'We want to help every young person access the opportunities they deserve' - West Bromwich school community braves the cold

'We want to help every young person access the opportunities they deserve' - West Bromwich school community braves the cold

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Schools to teach about healthy relationships to tackle violence against girls

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Mercedes VLE electric minivan to make world debut in March

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

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Fiat 600 receives new ‘Sport’ variant

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Current Renault Clio range gets revised trim levels and £1,000 price cut

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More than half of second-hand car buyers not willing to pay more than £15,000 for their next car – survey

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Dacia launches ‘Dacia Electric Car Grant’ incentive on revised Spring EV range