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Wolverhampton raid gang in 65-mile chase

Raiders led police on a 65-mile high-speed chase through Wolverhampton today after using heavy cutters to try to steal a cash point machine.


Motorists facing roadworks misery

A £2.2 million roadworks project was today announced on a busy dual carriageway near Wolverhampton –  which will see drivers sent on a 17-mile diversion and cause weeks of disruptions.


77,000 set for improved broadband

More than 77,000 homes and businesses across the Black Country are to benefit from super-fast broadband as part of a major expansion by telecoms giant BT.


Decision date for new JLR venture

A decision on a £355 million Jaguar Land Rover engine plant in Wolverhampton is due to be made just days before Christmas, it can be revealed today.


Passenger power wins Wolverhampton bus services rethink

Bus passengers today claimed a victory in their fight to improve services in Wolverhampton following the launch of the city’s £22.5 million new terminus.


Enterprise Zones promise 13,000 jobs

Encompassing almost 300 acres in a patchwork of sites crying out for regeneration, these two maps show where the Enterprise Zones that businesses will be encouraged to move to in return for a business rate holiday and relaxed planning rules.


Fraudster sends begging letters from jail

A disgraced Black Country accountant jailed after pocketing more than £276,000 from the life insurance and pension policies of a murdered man has written begging letters from prison asking former customers to send him cash.


Seven-week timetable for island roadworks

Seven weeks of roadworks are coming to one of Wolverhampton’s busiest roads.


Proud boys who found their wings in the ATC

Smartly lining up for their photograph to be taken in their uniforms and berets, it is hard to imagine these young airmen are actually schoolboys.


Councils face huge bills for pothole repairs

They are the bane of every driver’s life and an unwelcome sight on the roads every winter – potholes.

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