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Shop driven into by thieves again offers reward for info

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Breaking Police called to scene after car hit motorbike near Wolverhampton pub

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Cold weather health alert issued- posing risk to vulnerable residents

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Brierley Hill Sainsburys closed following power cut

Road users may wish to plan their journeys in advance with roadworks programmes taking place in the Newtownabbey area this week. Photo: NI Worldplaceholder image

Two busy Black Country routes will close for weekend highway work

Young John Mongan, 49, died following a fatal incident in Welshpool town centreplaceholder image

Plus Walsall wife saw man kicking her husband with full force on street

Syed Zain Ali, 32, one of two men who died after a shooting in Wolverhampton in September.placeholder image

Plus Man denies helping accused Wolverhampton gunman to apply for passport

News

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How to look after the birds in your garden this winter

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BBC Dragons’ Den entrepreneurs secure second supermarket listing

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Birmingham road ‘partially blocked’ due to crash - disruption expected

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Poundland secures more time to find buyer as rescue talks continue

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Rail lines reopen at Birmingham station following fault

Staffordshire Police has selected Belfast field service management technology provider Totalmobile to modernise workforce rostering and duty management across the force, supporting approximately 3,900 usersplaceholder image

Four men arrested in crackdown - including ‘drunk driver’ caught on M6

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10 new wheelchair-friendly council bungalows in Wolverhampton

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MP welcomes ‘common sense’ dropping of court threat against nurse

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Breaking Man assessed by paramedics after M5 crash near Dudley

Top Sports Stories

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Plus ‘Even Ronaldo’: Wolves striker earns praise after finding scoring form

Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto insists he always knew the goals would come for Adam Armstrong.

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Plus Jumpers for goalposts! How Paul Lambert brought Wolves back together

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Plus Returning West Brom's plans laid out with friendly and defender hint

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Wolves hero hails ‘outstanding’ defender and hopes he stays for years

Ian Maatsen has signed a new deal at Aston Villaplaceholder image

Exclusive Aston Villa exclusive: Ian Maatsen talks to the Express & Star

Hednesford Town boss Kelvin Davis has been presented with the National League North manager of the month award for October.placeholder image

Hednesford Town boss wins National League North manager of the month

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Dudley darts ace qualifies for Players Championship Finals

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West Brom promotion hero with transfer message for Baggies star

Walsall have now been knocked out of every cup competition this season.placeholder image

Plus Walsall debrief: EFL Trophy exit, injuries and Dallas strikes again

Crime

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Moment man hijacked West Midlands ambulance with patient inside

Leese sped off in the ambulance while a paramedic was still treating an elderly patient in the back

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Man suffered bleed on brain after fight broke out on Birmingham tram

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Appeal to identify man following car theft in West Midlands town

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Shop thief banned from every One Stop after stealing £60 of vapes

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Leader says council cleared of ignoring sex-abuse claims

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Plus Drunk driver, 26, took police on pursuit in Wolverhampton city centre

Police forces in Northern Ireland and Scotland are joining together to investigate bomb threats emailed to schools this morning and last month.placeholder image

Investigation continues into attempted rape of teenage girl

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West Midlands man who facilitated the rape of child under 13 caged

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Appeal launched after reports of woman raped at crematorium

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BBC presenter cheered through Shropshire as fundraising tops £1m

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Another car theft caught on camera - yobs on motorbike swipe Mercedes

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Breaking Fire crews tackle house blaze in Cradley as road closed

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Brazen yobs caught on camera trying to steal Audi in Wolverhampton

Nostalgia

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New book captures 1930s Midlands: See some of the fascinating pictures

A new book offers a fascinating glimpse into Midlands life in the 1930s

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Wolverhampton's iconic Beatties clock to get £88k makeover

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Cold War plane takes to the road to its new home near Bridgnorth

Business

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New office for Shropshire-founded property firm in Wolverhampton

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Jollyes Pets to unveil revamped Cannock store with relaunch event

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Entrepreneur awarded honorary doctorate for education achievements

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National award win recognises mfg Solicitors’ growth

Education

Rufus the school dog sits proudly for the unveiling. placeholder image

‘We've got a 1940s machine gun' - Bunker back for next generation

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MP demands answers from government on controversial school project

Just 74.8 per cent of Wolverhampton families secured their preferred secondary school place this yearplaceholder image

Wolverhampton among hardest places to secure favoured secondary school

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Plus Three hatched revenge to stab man who humiliated them

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Woman arrested after Ofsted close nursery due to ‘risk of harm’

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

Your World

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Retired Royal Navy commander appointed to lead Black Country project

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Nursery children mark Remembrance Day with poppy artwork

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Rugeley Lions launch annual Christmas toy appeal for local children

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Rare Aston Villa memorabilia dating back to 1920s up for auction

Politics

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Man who lost his father to heart attack unveils new defibrillator

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Birmingham to bid for major sporting event in 2029 despite concerns

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Violent attacks on the elderly at West Midlands beauty spot

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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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Stacey Solomon reveals where she got co-ord she wore on The One Show

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Jackery Black Friday sale cuts portable power prices by up to 58%

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Boots Black Friday beauty deals with up to £440 off

Health

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Plus Man, 41, given hospital order after stabbing on coach on M6 Toll

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Drug checking service removes arrest fear from rave tests

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Major overhaul of urgent care services for certain West Midlands areas

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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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