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Pub owner killed by punch to neck in ‘unprovoked and senseless attack’

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Usdaw calls for Government action to save 11,000 Poundland jobs

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Breaking Road reopens near Dudley hospital due to 'police incident'

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'They leave you with nothing' - Wolves residents views on Budget 2026

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Breaking M54 exit partially blocked due to vehicle fire near Wolverhampton

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Inside Willenhall takeaway ordered to close after mouse infestation

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Budget Live: Chancellor John Healey promises support for ‘working people’

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Proposal to convert bungalow into care home for child to be approved

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Six West Midlands criminals released early under new scheme rearrested

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Tributes paid to former Mayor who ran two pubs after death aged 79

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Government announces £10m funding for Stafford indoor market

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List of roads set to be closed overnight in the West Midlands

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Countdown begins for Birmingham's first-ever Drag and Burlesque fest

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Breaking Traffic warning near M6 Toll road in Staffordshire after 'accident'

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Police appeal for missing man last seen leaving Walsall pub

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Appeal to identify man after computer equipment stolen in Birmingham

Top Sports Stories

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Plus 'Good competition' - Returning star ready to fight for Wolves place

The defender has just returned from injury and is eager to make up for lost time.

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Unai Emery finds positives in Aston Villa's Carabao Cup exit

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Bournemouth 3 Aston Villa 0: Villa well beaten on south coast

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Live Bournemouth v Aston Villa: Unai Emery's men in Carabao Cup action

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West Brom man 'like a jigsaw' - James Morrison's Rabby Nzingoula jest

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His progress may have stalled temporarily, but he’ll emerge again John Lalley

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Cesar Peixoto promises to deliver an improved Wolves against Cardiff

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Plus James Morrison impressed with form and 'belief' from West Brom man

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Bournemouth v Aston Villa: Fringe players aim to make their mark

Crime

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Murder investigation launched after man stabbed in Birmingham

A man in his 40s sustained knife wounds. Despite the best effort of paramedics, he was declared deceased at the scene.

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Appeal to identify man after phone theft on West Midlands street

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Appeal after man masturbates on train between London and Birmingham

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Man charged in connection with football violence at Aston Villa game

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Man wanted by police over alleged assault in West Midlands village

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Man arrested and knife seized in Birmingham

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Man arrested after stabbing in Staffordshire

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Three arrests after perfume and delivery van stolen in West Midlands

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Walsall man jailed for controlling and abusive behaviour for two years

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Man donned long brown wig to steal £45 worth of meat from store

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Hero baker chases thief after snatching lemon drizzle from cake shed

Nostalgia

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Plus Wolverhampton in 1982: 29 pictures capture the town as it was

Memories of a year gone by

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Wolverhampton in 1966: 25 pictures full of memories

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33 pictures of life around Wolverhampton and the Black Country in 1970

Business

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'An underwhelming Budget overall' - business leaders share their views

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How much can Shropshire businesses spend on their Christmas party?

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New Popeyes to open in Wolverhampton this week with giveaways

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Budget 2026: How Chancellor's speech could affect West Mids residents

Education

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University graduate wins big at Blind Football Euros

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Historic West Midlands private school is not housing asylum seekers

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'T-Levels are vital if we are to power progress through skills' By The Newsroom

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Sandwell Council approves new SEND strategy after £3.3m fund secured

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Finalists revealed for Black Country Apprenticeship Awards 2026

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Bee-friendly scheme for Stafford schools

Your World

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College students bring Dracula characters to life with costumes

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Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 opens 2,000 volunteer roles

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Staffordshire residents warned over unsafe fireworks sales

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Dudley libraries to host spooky talks on hauntings and Himley Hall

Politics

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Chancellor is giving people breathing space, says West Bromwich MP

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'Pets and owners forgotten again’ - RSPCA's ‘disappointment’ in Budget

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Tough decisions and hard bargains ahead in Dudley Council budget talks

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Sandwell Reform councillor handed reprieve over rule-breaking cafe

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Planning changes will be 'erosion of democracy', say councillors

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'People wonder who's in charge': Staffordshire Labour MPs blast Reform

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Health

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West Midlands Ambulance hospital handover delays 'deteriorating'

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Woman diagnosed with rare cancer with fewer than 400 cases worldwide

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Autistic filmmaker's joy after gaining recognition at film festival

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Mum defied docs who advised abortion 'determined to get son to walk'

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Four health services feature in latest CQC inspection reports

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£25m NHS centre to be built in Bilston as part of health hub plans

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