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School condemns Tommy Robinson video after far-right activist targets trans teacher in Staffordshire

A Staffordshire school has condemned the circulation of an online video after far-right activist Tommy Robinson travelled to Cheslyn Hay to confront a transgender teacher.

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Supporting image for story: Appeal following sexual assault in Darlaston

Appeal following sexual assault in Darlaston

Supporting image for story: Hollywood and television star Kiefer Sutherland is all set for a Wolverhampton music date - here's when and how to get tickets

Hollywood and television star Kiefer Sutherland is all set for a Wolverhampton music date - here's when and how to get tickets

Supporting image for story: Wet wipe warning: Life-threatening bacteria detected in UK wet wipes leaving one dead

Wet wipe warning: Life-threatening bacteria detected in UK wet wipes leaving one dead

Supporting image for story: 'A great day to raise money for a special girl' - A kind-hearted Black Country bar is holding charity event for Amelia, 7, who is battling cancer

'A great day to raise money for a special girl' - A kind-hearted Black Country bar is holding charity event for Amelia, 7, who is battling cancer

Supporting image for story: Lichfield dispersal order continues as officers tackle an 'increase in reports' of disorder - here's when it is due to end

Lichfield dispersal order continues as officers tackle an 'increase in reports' of disorder - here's when it is due to end

Supporting image for story: Sentencing of former priest who abused boys in Wolverhampton and Staffordshire is adjourned

Sentencing of former priest who abused boys in Wolverhampton and Staffordshire is adjourned

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Supporting image for story: 'Stupid' Wolverhampton dad, 38, who was shot in the leg had bullets and £78,000 of drugs in flat where he looked after young daughters

'Stupid' Wolverhampton dad, 38, who was shot in the leg had bullets and £78,000 of drugs in flat where he looked after young daughters

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Local dog owners enjoy fresh feeding support as Years launches in stores with special offer

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Staffordshire dad’s bid to raise £10,000 for children's charity

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Hayes Green WI ladies get merry at their latest meeting

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Sport

"Ludicrous mistakes" - Rob Edwards left frustrated after Wolves' latest defeat

Rob Edwards has been left frustrated at some 'ludicrous mistakes' as Wolves fell to defeat at home to Chelsea.

Supporting image for story: "Ludicrous mistakes" - Rob Edwards left frustrated after Wolves' latest defeat

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West Brom boss Eric Ramsay keen to take positives from formation switch and solid Baggies rearguard

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Liam Keen's video analysis as Wolves lose to Chelsea

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Wolves 1 Chelsea 3 - Report

Supporting image for story: 'Simply had to respond' - Reaction as West Brom deliver much-needed improvement with stalemate to climb out bottom three

'Simply had to respond' - Reaction as West Brom deliver much-needed improvement with stalemate to climb out bottom three

Supporting image for story: West Brom 0 Stoke City 0: Albion show enough improvement for point against Potters

West Brom 0 Stoke City 0: Albion show enough improvement for point against Potters

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Supporting image for story: "Ludicrous mistakes" - Rob Edwards left frustrated after Wolves' latest defeat

"Ludicrous mistakes" - Rob Edwards left frustrated after Wolves' latest defeat

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Liam Keen's video analysis as Wolves lose to Chelsea

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West Brom

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Supporting image for story: 'Simply had to respond' - Reaction as West Brom deliver much-needed improvement with stalemate to climb out bottom three

'Simply had to respond' - Reaction as West Brom deliver much-needed improvement with stalemate to climb out bottom three

Supporting image for story: West Brom 0 Stoke City 0: Albion show enough improvement for point against Potters

West Brom 0 Stoke City 0: Albion show enough improvement for point against Potters

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Mat Sadler responds to questions over his future after Walsall lose to Barnet

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Angela Rippon says it is ‘never too late’ to start dancing and reap its benefits

The broadcaster launched the Let’s Dance campaign last year following her time on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in 2023.

Supporting image for story: Angela Rippon says it is ‘never too late’ to start dancing and reap its benefits

Supporting image for story: Hollywood and television star Kiefer Sutherland is all set for a Wolverhampton music date - here's when and how to get tickets

Hollywood and television star Kiefer Sutherland is all set for a Wolverhampton music date - here's when and how to get tickets

Supporting image for story: 'A great day to raise money for a special girl' - A kind-hearted Black Country bar is holding charity event for Amelia, 7, who is battling cancer

'A great day to raise money for a special girl' - A kind-hearted Black Country bar is holding charity event for Amelia, 7, who is battling cancer

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We discovered a bottomless Wagyu rodizio in the West Midlands with the most more-ish melt in your mouth meats

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'I'm a Black Country baker who makes everything from chocolate concrete to cookies pies - you can visit my shop or catch me in my pink cake van on the road'

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Supporting image for story: 'It's my home town, my inspiration and what made me who I am': Beverley Knight - The Queen of British Soul - on Wolverhampton life, influences and memories of performing with Prince

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Appeal following sexual assault in Darlaston

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Man appears in court on attempted rape charge after a teenager from Tipton was sexually assaulted

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'Stupid' Wolverhampton dad, 38, who was shot in the leg had bullets and £78,000 of drugs in flat where he looked after young daughters

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'I'm a Black Country baker who makes everything from chocolate concrete to cookies pies - you can visit my shop or catch me in my pink cake van on the road'

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'This is a really exciting period' - West Midlands manufacturing outsourcing specialist speaks on £100 million global expansion plan

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School condemns Tommy Robinson video after far-right activist targets trans teacher in Staffordshire

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Staffordshire students star in new school attendance campaign

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