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Warning on football ban orders over Black Country derby

Football banning orders of up to three years will be pursued for trouble-makers in the run-up to and aftermath of tomorrow’s Black Country derby.


Extra CCTV cameras in place for Black Country derby

Wolves today warned fans that extra CCTV will be in place during this weekend’s Black Country derby to monitor the crowd for trouble.


Tributes to poet Geoff Stevens following his death at 69

A poet, editor and artist who started a nationally-acclaimed poetry magazine has died at the age of 69.


Reverend in line to be first woman bishop

A reverend who used to be based in the Black Country is the leading contender to become the Church of England’s first woman bishop.


Cameras catch 17 speeders a day on M5

Around 17 drivers a day have been caught speeding on just seven miles of the M5 since the start of a £9.32 million roadworks scheme, it emerged today.


Young performers chosen for Titanic musical in Wolverhampton

Young performers are preparing for curtain up on a production of a hit musical after being chosen to star in the show.


Number of empty shops among country’s highest

High streets in the Black Country have some of the largest number of empty shops in the country, new figures revealed today.


Months of roadworks begin on busy routes

Motorists were today facing months of hold-ups as several sets of roadworks kicked off across the Black Country and South Staffordshire.


Superfan Hustles his way on to TV show

TV superfan Mark Wilson has proven his devotion to a popular show – by hustling his way on set for a guest appearance.


Worker injured as hand trapped in machine

A man was airlifted to hospital after his hand became trapped in machinery at a Wednesbury factory.

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