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Father killed in blaze sparked by hairdryer

A father died in a house fire sparked by an overheated hairdryer despite a battle by emergency crews to save his life.


Life is sweet for couple who shed eight stone

They pigged out on takeaways and scoffed their way through big bags of sweets in front of the television.


Teenager airlifted after being hit by car

These pictures show the aftermath of an accident in Wolverhampton that saw a teenager airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.


Man hit by car in Wolverhampton

A man was airlifted to hospital today after being knocked down on Penn Road in Wolverhampton.


Wolverhampton gets new wheelie bins

New wheelie bins were being delivered to homes in Wolverhampton today – signalling the end of green boxes and unpopular white bags.


£8m revamp scheme for Penn Hospital

A hospital in Wolverhampton will be given an £8 million revamp to improve the standards for its patients under plans which were unveiled today.


Christmas Day babies

Dozens of mothers and fathers in the Black Country were given the very best present possible, as they welcomed their own Christmas Day bundles of joy.


Animal magic for followers of hat fashion

Animal hats in all shapes and sizes are the hot fashion hit this winter. Charlotte Cross checks them out.


Wolves stars keep the fun going in playground

Children at a school in South Staffordshire were helped to celebrate getting new play equipment by a hat -rick of Wolves goalkeepers.


Couple call time on treasured antiques shop

It has given them a good living, friendships and even led to them becoming godparents to the children of two customers.

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