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Dudley pub events day raises £11,000 for regular taken ill in Spain

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CCTV appeal after elderly man's gold necklace stolen in town centre

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Police update as death of man found in burnt-out car 'not suspicious'

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Boots puts finishing touches to new Wolverhampton store

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Mobile speed camera locations across the Black Country worth knowing

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Bid to build two homes on land on edge of rural village rejected

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'I want to move to this peaceful West Midlands town'

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New restaurant offers taste of Arabia in heart of Halesowen

A pair of pastel portraits of Sir William Wolseley, 6th Baronet and his wife, Lady Charlotte Wolseley by John Russell, R.A. (British, 1745–1806) and dated 1778. Estimate £15,000–£25,000 (Lot 173).placeholder image

Rare portraits of storied Staffordshire dynasty to be sold at auction

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Sisters bring free Christmas magic to families with festive market

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'Every party has leadership change': Interview with council's new boss

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M6 southbound reopens after van fire and fuel spillage

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Give us your player ratings for Wolves v Cardiff

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Police extend stop and search powers in Birmingham for another night

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Aston Villa v Fulham: Fans advised to plan travel ahead of kick-off

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Plus The Verdict: Brilliant West Brom show class on the big stage

Albion deliver on a day to remember on the big stage and fuel belief this could become a season to remember.

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Plus Delighted boss chuffed with West Brom belief on day to remember

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Plus Wolves player ratings: Playmaker a cut above in Cardiff win

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Plus West Brom player ratings: Five 9s in stunning win at West Ham Lewis Cox

West Brom correspondent Lewis Cox reviews a stunning 3-1 victory at West Ham.placeholder image

WATCH: Reporter Lewis Cox revels in stylish West Brom statement win

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West Ham 1 West Brom 3: Sensational Albion claim statement victory

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Wolves match halted after fan needs medical attention

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Investigation launched after alleged discrimination in Walsall win

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Wolves 3 Cardiff 0: Cesar Peixoto's men climb to third in Championship

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An 11-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences committed in Lancaster city centre in recent weeks.placeholder image

Two arrested and cash seized as police shut down suspected brothel

Police said the premises in Wordsley is “no longer operating following the eviction of the people involved”

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Police hunt driver after man hit by car and killed in Birmingham

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Car hits parked vehicles and fence before driver flees the scene

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Police appeal following sex offences at former children’s home

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Police using stop and search powers in these West Midlands areas

Police uncovered the sophisticated distribution network after cocaine and ecstasy worth £2 million was seized in Leeds in 2023placeholder image

Midlands men jailed after £450m cocaine smugglers hid drugs in cheese

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Man injured in bar attack said punch felt like ‘sledgehammer’

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Road reopens after body found in burnt-out car near Kinver

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Breaking Man stabbed in Walsall town centre

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1974 remembered: 39 pictures from Wolverhampton and the Black Country

Life across Wolverhampton and the Black Country in 1974

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Remembering Jack Felton’s school days in 1920s Wellington

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37 pictures of Black Country and Staffordshire life in 1976

Business

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Plus Staffordshire jeweller discovers incredible family secret

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T-shirt design shop with spooky vibe has the magic formula for success

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South Staffordshire pub can extend opening hours

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New restaurant set to open with free burgers for first 50 customers

Education

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

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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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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Halloween treats and spooky surprises at Kidderminster nursery

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New book showcases storytelling talent from across Staffordshire

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Hospice to open first café at Staffordshire marina

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Staffordshire WI members celebrate achievements at annual awards day

Politics

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Councillor hits out at 'disrespectful' colleagues over national anthem

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Political leaders' open letter calling for action over 'racist' posts

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Labour regain Dudley ward by just two votes

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Plus Mystery surrounds 'secret' report amid reported tensions at council

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Road safety review is 'putting lives at risk' says Black Country MP

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£26.3m cuts planned in Walsall next year - and rise in council tax

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Health

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

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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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Mum defied docs who advised abortion 'determined to get son to walk'

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