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37 pictures of Black Country and Staffordshire life in 1976

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Breaking M6 blocked between Stafford and Cannock due to obstruction

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Plus Voice analyst gives evidence in trial of Wolverhampton murder accused

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Plus Walsall man bit police officer after arrest at Telford Travelodge

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Plus Wolverhampton man caught trying to flush drugs down toilet is jailed

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Dudley ranked worst place to exercise in the West Midlands: Here's why

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Restoration work to historic Bridgnorth building will go ahead

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West Midlands families can heat homes for '21p per hour' this winter

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Wolverhampton bus diversion due to roadworks

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Café at popular Black Country park to temporarily close - here's why

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Balaclava-clad man with distinctive hand tattoos sought by police

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Major Staffordshire landmark announces Christmas Light Show

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Ambulance chief wants action as 10th anniversary of bombing nears

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Plus Harry Kane and Wolves fans prove there's only one Kenny Jackett Paul Berry

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Further details for planned 80-bed care home on a major development

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Climate plan under spotlight as group urges people to attend debate

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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Plus West Brom striker makes physicality admission after summer transfer

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

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Plus Harry Kane and Wolves fans prove there's only one Kenny Jackett Paul Berry

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'Difficult for me' - Grant sends Simper message after Walsall goal

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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

Walsall winger Courtney Clarke has registered three assists in 13 appearances in all competitions this term.placeholder image

Plus Courtney Clarke on how Lee Grant is unlocking his Walsall potential

Crime

Scott Green is the preferred candidate to become the new Chief Constable of West Midlands Policeplaceholder image

Six West Midlands criminals released early under new scheme rearrested

West Midlands Police chiefs say the Early Release scheme will see 1,000 people let out of prison by next summer.

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Appeal to identify man after computer equipment stolen in Birmingham

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

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

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Murder investigation launched after man stabbed in Birmingham

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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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Wolverhampton vegetarian restaurant wins 'Curry Oscar' - here's why

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

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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Cocktail bar hit with tougher licence rules after noise complaints

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

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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?

Education

Caitlin Leigh won bronze at the Blind Football European Championshipplaceholder image

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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Five Dudley schools celebrated for progress on attendance

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Wolverhampton hospice receives £10,000 boost from Freemasons

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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

Politics

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Staffordshire to get new elected mayor under landmark devolution plans

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

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

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Tough decisions and hard bargains ahead in Dudley Council budget talks

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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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