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‘Tornado possible’ as rain, thunderstorms and hail hit parts of UK

It follows the driest start to spring in nearly six decades.

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The heavens open in Tipton.

In pictures: Black Country struck by thunderstorm after days of sunshine

Tipton|5 hours ago

Staffordshire Police are investigating an RTC at a garage in Stafford on Thursday

Seven men arrested in connection with shooting in West Bromwich

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Major disruption reported after crash on Black Country Route near M6

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Walsall Council leader Garry Perry resigns with immediate effect citing ‘bullying and hostility’

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The Southbound stretch of the A5 for Gailey and the M5 junction 2 has closed due to an extensive spillage

Emergency resurfacing required on busy A449 near Wolverhampton after 'extensive' hydraulic fluid spillage shuts road

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From trainee keeper to top job: Dudley Zoo chief retires after 45 years

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Derek Grove, director at Dudley Zoo is retiring after 45 years

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Our Wolves fans have their say on the defeat to Crystal Palace.

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Lewis Cox: No surprises in West Brom exits - calls had to be made

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From trainee keeper to top job: Dudley Zoo chief retires after 45 years

Dudley Zoo director Derek Groves is to retire after 45 years at the attraction. He talks to Mark Andrews about his eventful career.

Dudley|4 hours ago

Derek Grove, director at Dudley Zoo is retiring after 45 years

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Dudley|16 hours ago

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Entertainment|16 hours ago

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Entertainment|May 20

Hear Our Voice, made up of forty former postmasters who were affected by the Post Office Scandal. The choir is fronted by Will Rendle who wrote the song 'Falling Down', which the choir performed.

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Story: ‘No place for racism’ as landmark pub defaced with slurs

Indian restaurant plans for historic Willenhall pub unveiled

Property|May 20

Staffordshire Police are investigating an RTC at a garage in Stafford on Thursday

Seven men arrested in connection with shooting in West Bromwich

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West Midlands Police's PD Kelly helped detain suspected offenders after they dashed from a car in Birmingham

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The fire which took place in Swynnerton

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Wolverhampton|8 hours ago

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Dudley|16 hours ago

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Education|16 hours ago

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£1.4m agreed for 75 new school places across two Wolverhampton primary schools

Education|May 20

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