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A5 stretch to stay closed through rush hour after lorry fire

A5 stretch to stay closed through rush hour after lorry fire

The A5 is closed in Staffordshire after a dramatic lorry fire in the early hours of this morning.

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Wednesbury flood: Clean-up begins after roads, cars and homes hit by 10 MILLION litres of water

Wednesbury flood: Clean-up begins after roads, cars and homes hit by 10 MILLION litres of water

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Husband devastated as wedding ring lost during surgery

Husband devastated as wedding ring lost during surgery

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West Midlands car crime worse than London, statistics reveal

West Midlands car crime worse than London, statistics reveal

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Crime is on the rise in Staffordshire

Crime is on the rise in Staffordshire

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Tories tight-lipped as Wolverhampton candidate accused of glamourising guns

Tories tight-lipped as Wolverhampton candidate accused of glamourising guns

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Old Midland Metro bridge will cost £600,000 to demolish

Old Midland Metro bridge will cost £600,000 to demolish

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Charity calls for electricity rebate of £105 for West Midlands households

Charity calls for electricity rebate of £105 for West Midlands households

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Wednesbury flood: Woman rescued from home as crews battle up to 9ft torrent

Wednesbury flood: Woman rescued from home as crews battle up to 9ft torrent

Wednesbury | Last updated: 16 hours ago

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Newcastle v West Brom preview: Can Darren Moore step up to another test and delay relegation again?

Newcastle v West Brom preview: Can Darren Moore step up to another test and delay relegation again?

It would be wrong to call this Albion’s last chance because in reality, that ship sailed weeks ago.

West Bromwich Albion | Last updated: 1 hour ago

Next Game Sat 28 Apr 2018 vs Sheff Wed

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Darren Moore will be a fantastic manager in the future, says West Brom's Neil Cutler

Darren Moore will be a fantastic manager in the future, says West Brom's Neil Cutler

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West Brom winger James McClean heading to Newcastle in high spirits

West Brom winger James McClean heading to Newcastle in high spirits

West Bromwich Albion | Last updated: 14 hours ago

Majority of Wolves fans back safe standing

Majority of Wolves fans back safe standing

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Conor Coady talks Wolves, penalty kicks, Ruben Neves, derby games and much more...

Conor Coady talks Wolves, penalty kicks, Ruben Neves, derby games and much more...

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West Brom's Craig Dawson shining in his central role under Darren Moore

West Brom's Craig Dawson shining in his central role under Darren Moore

West Bromwich Albion | Last updated: 19 hours ago

Wolves vs Sheffield Wednesday: Inside track on the Owls

Wolves vs Sheffield Wednesday: Inside track on the Owls

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Majority of Wolves fans back safe standing

Majority of Wolves fans back safe standing

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Conor Coady talks Wolves, penalty kicks, Ruben Neves, derby games and much more...

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Wolves vs Sheffield Wednesday: Inside track on the Owls

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Newcastle v West Brom preview: Can Darren Moore step up to another test and delay relegation again?

Newcastle v West Brom preview: Can Darren Moore step up to another test and delay relegation again?

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Darren Moore will be a fantastic manager in the future, says West Brom's Neil Cutler

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West Brom winger James McClean heading to Newcastle in high spirits

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Dean Keates: Northampton clash the biggest Walsall game in two years

Dean Keates: Northampton clash the biggest Walsall game in two years

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Wednesbury flood: Clean-up begins after roads, cars and homes hit by 10 MILLION litres of water

Wednesbury flood: Clean-up begins after roads, cars and homes hit by 10 MILLION litres of water

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Wednesbury flood: Water levels drop as emergency work continues

Wednesbury flood: Water levels drop as emergency work continues

Wednesbury | Last updated: 13 hours ago

Act of kindness to tend Second War World airman’s grave - PICTURES and VIDEO

Act of kindness to tend Second War World airman’s grave - PICTURES and VIDEO

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New HD drones to help hunt West Midlands criminals

New HD drones to help hunt West Midlands criminals

Crime | Last updated: Apr 25, 2018

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Eastenders actress Cheryl Fergison and music legend Tony Christie among stars in new Wolverhampton play Ladies' Day - in video

Let’s stick together as Roxy Music star Bryan Ferry heads to Birmingham

The audience never lie - says Jason Manford as he heads to Dudley gig

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Caudwell Children Birmingham Ladies Lunch

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Candidates 2018

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Youth Theatre - Term Three (Seniors)

Youth Theatre - Term Three (Seniors)

The Blue Orange Theatre 13:00 - 14:30

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Youth Theatre - Term Three (Intermediates)

The Blue Orange Theatre 11:15 - 12:45

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West Midlands car crime worse than London, statistics reveal

West Midlands car crime worse than London, statistics reveal

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Crime is on the rise in Staffordshire

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Express & Star comment: Why was he out on the streets?

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Charity calls for electricity rebate of £105 for West Midlands households

Charity calls for electricity rebate of £105 for West Midlands households

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Sandwell chippy is batter than all the rest

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Poundworld may shut 100 shops

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Design an Ad Competition 2018: Get your votes in now

Design an Ad Competition 2018: Get your votes in now

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Tipton school pupils sent home after gas leak

Tipton | Last updated: Apr 23, 2018

£20m plan revealed to create hundreds of extra Walsall school spaces

Walsall | Last updated: Apr 20, 2018

Motors

Careless car transporter driver chops roof off brand-new Range Rover

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Welsh 50mph limits ‘should not be enforced at all times’

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UK car manufacturing down 13 per cent in March according to SMMT

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Express & Star comment: Why was he out on the streets?

Express & Star comment: Why was he out on the streets?

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Peter Rhodes on naming a little prince, watching royal bumps and the smelly side of farming

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Peter Rhodes on faking eco-concern, a national wave of sympathy and turning good news from Israel into bad news

Peter Rhodes | Last updated: Apr 25, 2018

Express & Star comment: How stop and search can help

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Express & Star comment: A&Es have to help stop knife crime

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Peter Rhodes on a perfect funeral, more predictive texts and the day they tried to burn down Nelson's Column

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'How much did Commonwealth Games trips cost us?'

'How much did Commonwealth Games trips cost us?'

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'No easy solution to plastic problem'

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'Please justify these high salaries'

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Work leaves region’s roads looking like a war zone

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'Value jobs in the post-Brexit world'

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'Shops site needs better road system'

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Snow is falling, all around us! Send us your snaps!

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Star Witness - Autumn Colours

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Star Witness - Football 2017/18

Star Witness - Football 2017/18

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