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One Direction star Liam Payne shops in Wolverhampton

He is one of the world’s most sought-after pop stars and sparks pandemonium wherever he travels.


Builders were first on M54 smash scene

Two builders who were first on the scene of a horror smash on the M54 near Wolverhampton which left a man with life-threatening serious injuries today spoke of how they tried to help him.


Labour make big gains in Wolverhampton

Labour made huge gains on Wolverhampton City Council as opposition Conservatives lost nine councillors – including the incoming mayor of Wolverhampton.


Woman held as man stabbed in his Wolverhampton home

A man was today recovering in hospital after being attacked with a knife in his Wolverhampton home.


Home is where the heart is for One Direction’s Liam Payne

He is the boyband heartthrob who has girls across the world throwing themselves at his feet – but for Wolverhampton-born Liam Payne, there is nothing quite like a mother’s love.


Liam Payne’s journey from Bushbury to Big Apple

Designer clothes, trips to far-flung destinations and adoring groupies. Not bad for a lad from Bushbury.


Baby boom has impact on primary schools

A baby boom, fewer pupils entering private education and an increase in new housing developments is putting pressure on Wolverhampton’s primary schools.


Rush hour delays after A449 collision

A pedestrian was in a collision with a van in Wolverhampton, causing rush hour delays for drivers.


Founder of family-run food shop Barry Boyce dies at 83

The founder of a family-run independent supermarket in Wolverhampton, popular with thousands of shoppers across the city, has died.


Shake-up of Wolverhampton’s bus services

Bus services in Wolverhampton will be shaken up later this month, with new routes and extra stops.

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