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Franche Road in Kidderminster and Jogger: Lottie Wilde is pictured in the spot, where the previous night she was injured after jogging along here and having a firework and an egg thrown at her from a passing car. Franche Road already has Jog On signes up, after a Police operation aimed to stop trouble for previous joggers.placeholder image

‘They were laughing': Firework thrown at jogger from moving car

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Council statement as park covered in rubbish after 'unofficial' event

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More than £500,000 of illegal goods seized in Birmingham raids

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Violent attacks on the elderly at West Midlands beauty spot

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Man taken to hospital after car and motorbike crash in Halesowen

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Historic Stourbridge pub set for new lease of life as plans approved

Vox pop on the fact that Wolverhampton has been named one of the worst places for uninsured drivers. Mavis Lee. Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Groupplaceholder image

Parts of the Black Country named as uninsured driving hotspots

News

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One point gained or two points dropped? E&S Wolves Podcast: Ep 445

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Burntwood High Street to close for five days as bus services diverted

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Police seize 8,514 uninsured vehicles in 10 months

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More than 3,000 residents sign petition to save community centre

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‘Have to win’ - Goalkeeper sets Wolves target after unbeaten streak

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HMO landlord who failed to licence properties hit with a £21k bill

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Police conducted 87 stop and searches over Halloween and Bonfire Night

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High marks for Wolves central defender: Wrexham vs Wolves fan ratings

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No trams between West Bromwich and Handsworth Booth Street

Top Sports Stories

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‘Have to win’ - Goalkeeper sets Wolves target after unbeaten streak

Wolves have been told to maintain their momentum as Jose Sa targets promotion.

Andy Thompson on the Wolves podcastplaceholder image

One point gained or two points dropped? E&S Wolves Podcast: Ep 445

Lewis O’Brien heads Wrexham level against Wolvesplaceholder image

High marks for Wolves central defender: Wrexham vs Wolves fan ratings

Wolves winger Rafiki Said is held off by Wrexham goalkeeper Anthony Pattersonplaceholder image

Wolves legend encouraged by what is to come

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Plus West Brom notebook: Price is right, new boys shine and the 'P word' Lewis Cox

Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto after a draw at Wrexhamplaceholder image

Plus Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto: I won’t stress over the Championship table

West Bromwich Albion toast Felix Horn Myhre making it 3-0 in a superb victory over Millwall.placeholder image

Boss relishing West Brom ambition but ready to control expectation

Dejected Walsall man Andy Dallas after the FA Cup defeat at Newport County.placeholder image

Walsall frontman: We played into Newport County's hands in FA Cup exit

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'I thought the match was over' - Unai Emery on early Old Trafford exit

Crime

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Man, 42, jailed after strangling woman in Staffordshire

“Day’s actions were physically and emotionally damaging to the victim”

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Pupils warned to avoid Birmingham college area ahead of home time

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Man, 34, faces seven burglary charges after break-ins in student areas

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Man charged after loaded gun and stun guns found at Oldbury address

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Police appeal after designer items stolen in Wolverhampton burglary

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Police appeal following reports of assault near pub in Birmingham

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Man arrested in Walsall as part of sexual assault investigation

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Police close down property following drug use and noise disturbance

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Police appeal following attempted burglary in Staffordshire

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WATCH: Dudley Bus Station might finally be ready for commuters

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Watch: West Bromwich Albion fans make giant poppy before kick off

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23 dazzling photos as crowds flock to Himley fireworks

Nostalgia

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Historic 'P45' tile unearthed reveals 200-year-old sacking

A 200-year-old roof tile found in Rugeley could be the world's oldest P45, revealing a Staffordshire worker's dismissal from two centuries ago.

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29 fascinating pictures capture Wolverhampton life in 1971

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Black Country historian to talk about the joys of metal detecting

Business

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Black Country businesses urged to have their say in survey on economy

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Black Country firms urged to seize global trade opportunities

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New hub for Japanese food lovers opens in heart of city development

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Plans lodged for new outdoor seating area at historic Telford pub

Education

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Nursery closed after Ofsted find 'children may be at risk of harm'

Mrs Saurabhi Bhave , a teacher at St. John's Primary School and Nursery, Kenilworth, has been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)placeholder image

School makes urgent plea to save teacher diagnosed with blood cancer

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Plans to replace 'ageing' Smethwick primary school approved

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Plus Inside the school bringing students together to feel like a ‘family’

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Woman celebrates 109th birthday with visitors from her old school

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Plus Wolverhampton's best and worst GCSE results revealed in new rankings

Your World

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Sign-up for courses at City of Wolverhampton College open evening

The Red Lion GP Surgery in Cannock has been jointly awarded General Practice of the Year in the Marie Curie Daffodil Standard Awardsplaceholder image

Cannock GP surgery recognised for its care of local patients

Historian Lesley Smith with Rugeley and District Lions Club.placeholder image

Historian brings Tudor scandals to life at Rugeley theatre

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University of Wolverhampton wins national teacher training award

Politics

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Reform accuses leaders and Tories of 'shutting out' party from roles

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Stourbridge wildfires were 'call to action' against global warning

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Renewed bid for controversial Oldbury HMO after rejections

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Birmingham 'must get used' to more extreme weather events

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Calls for councillor to go despite apology for 'inappropriate' posts

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1,000 people back petition opposing parking charges at beauty spot

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Nutcracker ballet is bringing real Christmas magic to Birmingham

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Ryanair passengers warned as new airport rule starts tomorrow

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Health

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Almost £50,000 has been raised for Wednesbury mum with brain tumour

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Leading heart surgeon recalls Sandwell Hospital roots after award

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Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar has 24 surprises

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West Midlands truck stop set to offer free HGV driver health checks

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NHS bosses quizzed over winter plan for 45,000 extra GP appointments

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Common blood pressure medication recalled due to packaging error

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