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Police investigate disorder at Bilston Town FC follow FA Vase defeat as the club also launches an internal review

A non-league football club Bilston Town FC has launched an internal review after footage of a post-match altercation at circulated widely on social media.

Supporting image for story: Police investigate disorder at Bilston Town FC follow FA Vase defeat as the club also launches an internal review

Supporting image for story: Woman, 35, arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred in Birmingham ahead of 'Anti-Zionist Movement' event

Woman, 35, arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred in Birmingham ahead of 'Anti-Zionist Movement' event

Supporting image for story: 32 soggy scenes around Stafford as rainfall floods in and around town

32 soggy scenes around Stafford as rainfall floods in and around town

Supporting image for story: Casting call for Peaky Blinders TV programme in Birmingham and the West Midlands with just one requirement - here’s how to apply

Casting call for Peaky Blinders TV programme in Birmingham and the West Midlands with just one requirement - here’s how to apply

Supporting image for story: New discount health and beauty store to open in Dudley - here's where and when

New discount health and beauty store to open in Dudley - here's where and when

Supporting image for story: I live in Wolverhampton and the city's potholes make driving around feel like an off-road challenge

I live in Wolverhampton and the city's potholes make driving around feel like an off-road challenge

Supporting image for story: Fire at scrapyard in Willenhall - road reopened after locals were urged to ‘avoid the area’

Fire at scrapyard in Willenhall - road reopened after locals were urged to ‘avoid the area’

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Jesus Christ depicted in latest British Ironwork Centre sculpture in Shropshire which has taken years to perfect - full details here

Step 5/6 round-up: A spate of postponements as Bilston FA Vase tie marred by altercation

Jesus Christ depicted in latest British Ironwork Centre sculpture in Shropshire which has taken years to perfect - full details here

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11 flood alerts in place for the West Midlands - Met Office forecast

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Hollywood legend Jeff Goldblum is coming to Wolverhampton with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra - tickets, dates venue and more

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Motorists facing new parking restrictions in numerous streets across Dudley - find out where

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Local dog owners enjoy fresh feeding support as Years launches in stores with special offer

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Staffordshire dad’s bid to raise £10,000 for children's charity

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Hayes Green WI ladies get merry at their latest meeting

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Sport

Liam Keen's Wolves player ratings v Chelsea after defensive disaster

Liam Keen rates the Wolves players on their performance following the defeat to Chelsea.

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Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox's West Brom player ratings: Eight for star man and several sevens as improved Albion earn point

Lewis Cox's West Brom player ratings: Eight for star man and several sevens as improved Albion earn point

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"Ludicrous mistakes" - Rob Edwards left frustrated after Wolves' latest defeat

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West Brom's defensive concerns grow after latest setback as boss responds

Supporting image for story: West Brom boss Eric Ramsay keen to take positives from formation switch and solid Baggies rearguard

West Brom boss Eric Ramsay keen to take positives from formation switch and solid Baggies rearguard

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen's video analysis as Wolves lose to Chelsea

Liam Keen's video analysis as Wolves lose to Chelsea

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Wolves 1 Chelsea 3 - Report

Wolves

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen's Wolves player ratings v Chelsea after defensive disaster

Liam Keen's Wolves player ratings v Chelsea after defensive disaster

Supporting image for story: "Ludicrous mistakes" - Rob Edwards left frustrated after Wolves' latest defeat

"Ludicrous mistakes" - Rob Edwards left frustrated after Wolves' latest defeat

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen's video analysis as Wolves lose to Chelsea

Liam Keen's video analysis as Wolves lose to Chelsea

West Brom

Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox's West Brom player ratings: Eight for star man and several sevens as improved Albion earn point

Lewis Cox's West Brom player ratings: Eight for star man and several sevens as improved Albion earn point

Supporting image for story: West Brom's defensive concerns grow after latest setback as boss responds

West Brom's defensive concerns grow after latest setback as boss responds

Supporting image for story: West Brom boss Eric Ramsay keen to take positives from formation switch and solid Baggies rearguard

West Brom boss Eric Ramsay keen to take positives from formation switch and solid Baggies rearguard

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Walsall outclassed in Barnet defeat as pressure builds on Mat Sadler

Analysis: Walsall outclassed in Barnet defeat as pressure builds on Mat Sadler

Supporting image for story: Walsall player ratings: Four 4s as Saddlers suffer home defeat to Barnet

Walsall player ratings: Four 4s as Saddlers suffer home defeat to Barnet

Supporting image for story: Mat Sadler responds to questions over his future after Walsall lose to Barnet

Mat Sadler responds to questions over his future after Walsall lose to Barnet

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'Difficult 2026 continues' - George Bennett analysis as Walsall's lose to Bristol Rovers

Supporting image for story: 'A good enough end': Wolves transfer window review after deadline day double and £43m Strand Larsen deal

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Jesus Christ depicted in latest British Ironwork Centre sculpture in Shropshire which has taken years to perfect - full details here

One of Shropshire's most popular visitor attractions has unveiled its latest sculpture - Jesus Christ.

Supporting image for story: Jesus Christ depicted in latest British Ironwork Centre sculpture in Shropshire which has taken years to perfect - full details here

Supporting image for story: Casting call for Peaky Blinders TV programme in Birmingham and the West Midlands with just one requirement - here’s how to apply

Casting call for Peaky Blinders TV programme in Birmingham and the West Midlands with just one requirement - here’s how to apply

Supporting image for story: Hollywood legend Jeff Goldblum is coming to Wolverhampton with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra - tickets, dates venue and more

Hollywood legend Jeff Goldblum is coming to Wolverhampton with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra - tickets, dates venue and more

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World-famous Flying Scotsman to visit West Midlands this month - dates and prices

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Pirates take over Alton Towers for half term - with family short breaks from £64 per person

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Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47

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Angela Rippon says it is ‘never too late’ to start dancing and reap its benefits

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Crime

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Woman, 35, arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred in Birmingham ahead of 'Anti-Zionist Movement' event

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Supporting image for story: Mayor backs campaign group's wish to see Amblecote’s last piece of untouched meadowland protected for centuries

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Walsall Council ordered to pay mum £2.4k over child’s missed education

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