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The boat was left blackened and burnt after the fire

Fire crews from across the Black Country tackle blaze on canal boat

Fire crews were called to Castlecroft Lane after reports of a fire on a canal boat. Photo: Google Street Map

Public urged to stay away as crews battle blaze on Wolverhampton canal

Ayden Cooper was described as having 'had a heart of gold'. Photo: West Midlands Police

'A heart of gold': Emotional tributes to West Mids stabbing victim

Tawanda Chirewa celebrates putting Wolves ahead at Burnley seconds after coming on

Super sub Tawanda Chirewa fires Wolves to dramatic Turf Moor comeback

Victorious Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Mike Bailey holds the League Cup aloft in 1974

Wolves legend laid to rest in 'very sad, but lovely' ceremony

The burned-out remains of The Crooked House in August 2023

Fury as 'Crooked House' pub laws are talked out by Labour MPs

Temporary closure for Wolverhampton city centre bank - here's why

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Nostalgia

Nigel Hadlow, who was assistant general manager of the Chasewater Light Railway, near Cannock, was sprucing up some old signs ready for the new season when this picture was taken in February, 1978. Old railway signs continue to be in high demand from collectors.

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Titanic explorer Dik Barton meets Simon Topman at Acme Whistles in Birmingham

Titanic explorer visits Midland factory that made captain's megaphone

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Business

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mfg Solicitors celebrates record number of Legal 500 rankings

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Two Stafford car washes visited as part of modern slavery crackdown

A graduate at Precision Micro

Chemical etching specialist invests in next generation of talent

Hortons has acquired a 31,709 sq ft unit, occupied by Farcroft, at Anchor Brook Industrial Estate, Aldridge

Hortons expands ownership at Anchor Brook with warehouse deal

Education

Making friends and learning together at the Nest

West Midlands school opens new nursery for two-year-olds

Dudley Council's cabinet approved a big increase in SEND spending.

Council's SEND spending set to almost double as new hub agreed

21 adorable first-day-of-school photos from Black Country and Staffs

James Watt Primary School in Handsworth

Fire doors at school to be replaced after 'not meeting regulations'

Springdale Primary School celebrate Ofsted Result

Wolverhampton primary school celebrates Ofsted praise as result rise

Celebrating their Ofsted success are D’Eyncourt Primary School pupils with, left, Headteacher Danielle Darby and, right, Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education

'Highly inclusive' primary school celebrates Ofsted success

Your World

Corporate partner, Blue Diamond Recruitment attend our 2025 Winter Gala

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West Brom Building Society creates new employment opportunities for young people...

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Vape shops to stop offering free gifts this month under new UK rules

Pictured outside St Edward’s Church are (left to right): JCB Group Transport and Garage Manager Carole Ball with parishioners Pam Kinshott, Rosie Yardy, Kevin Pointon, Paul Wagg, Roy Copper, and vicar The Revd. Dr. Henry Hope.

JCB pledges £7,500 to historic village church restoration appeal

Politics

By-election battle after resignation of West Midlands councillor

David Gardner

Staffordshire Police announces new chief constable

Councillor Hayley Coles, Cabinet Member For Communities And Culture at Staffordshire County Council.

Council publishes draft policy on library displays after Pride row

Former Stourbridge MP Suzanne Webb has voiced concerns about the town's green belt

'Residents should be deeply concerned': ex-MP's concern for green belt

Dudley Council House

Complaints against Dudley councillors up as new pledge considered

Another Dudley councillor defects to Reform

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The three-night breaks combine accommodation with live entertainment, tribute acts and a packed programme of activities.

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Health

Sandwell Couch Potatoes climb Snowdon to help raise money for a sailing voyage which will help people recovering from psychosis

Sandwell group tackle Snowdon to raise funds for psychosis recovery

Lou Pickering, Community Service Manager for BSMHFT’s dementia and frailty services (Centre) at the official launch of Memory Matters.

NHS bosses would ‘love’ to see pilot dementia project extended

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Hospital's concern over Bridgnorth GP surgery patients using car park

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Russells Hall Hospital’s Stroke Unit staff receiving their accreditation from the National Gold Standards Framework (GSF)

Every medical ward at Dudley hospital accredited for end-of-life care

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Urgent and emergency care performance 'worsened' at hospital

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