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Sixth teenager charged over death of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal outside Smethwick mosque

Another teenager has been charged over the stabbing murder of Zeshan Afzal two weeks ago.

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Supporting image for story: Sixth teenager charged over death of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal outside Smethwick mosque
Supporting image for story: Horse-drawn carriage conveys legendary Wolverhampton shopkeeper known as 'Mr Paul' to his final rest
Horse-drawn carriage conveys legendary Wolverhampton shopkeeper known as 'Mr Paul' to his final rest
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Supporting image for story: "The better team won" - Rob Edwards reacts after Wolves' FA Cup defeat
"The better team won" - Rob Edwards reacts after Wolves' FA Cup defeat
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Supporting image for story: Wolves crash out of FA Cup with Molineux defeat to Liverpool
Wolves crash out of FA Cup with Molineux defeat to Liverpool
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Supporting image for story: Wolves unveil paintings in tribute to Diogo Jota
Wolves unveil paintings in tribute to Diogo Jota
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Supporting image for story: Girl, 13, remains in hospital with potentially life threatening injuries after Walsall bus and e-scooter crash
Girl, 13, remains in hospital with potentially life threatening injuries after Walsall bus and e-scooter crash
News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Probe into Russian-backed parcel bomb plot that saw package catch fire at Birmingham DHL depot identifies 22 suspects
Probe into Russian-backed parcel bomb plot that saw package catch fire at Birmingham DHL depot identifies 22 suspects
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Sport

"The better team won" - Rob Edwards reacts after Wolves' FA Cup defeat

Rob Edwards believes the better side won as Wolves' FA Cup campaign came to an end at the hands of Liverpool.

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Crufts 2026: Terrier and hound winners announced in day two of premier pup competition

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