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The housing estate near Black Country town centre which is blighted by drug abuse, vandalism and petty crime

As Dudley Council gets tough on anti-social behaviour yobs continue to run riot on the borough’s residential streets.

Supporting image for story: The housing estate near Black Country town centre which is blighted by drug abuse, vandalism and petty crime

Supporting image for story: Man's body found in wheelie bin in public park - West Midlands Police in 'urgent' appeal for information

Man's body found in wheelie bin in public park - West Midlands Police in 'urgent' appeal for information

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton gets unflattering 'Nando's' name-check on Claudia Winkleman Show ahead of Jeff Goldblum visit

Wolverhampton gets unflattering 'Nando's' name-check on Claudia Winkleman Show ahead of Jeff Goldblum visit

Supporting image for story: West Brom 3 Hull City 0: Morrison's resurgent Baggies deliver first league win of 2026 in style with emphatic statement

West Brom 3 Hull City 0: Morrison's resurgent Baggies deliver first league win of 2026 in style with emphatic statement

Supporting image for story: Vehicle overturns partially blocking roundabout in Willenhall

Vehicle overturns partially blocking roundabout in Willenhall

Supporting image for story: 'Surprise Amelia - seeing the smile on her face when we arrived with the fire engine is something none of us will forget'

'Surprise Amelia - seeing the smile on her face when we arrived with the fire engine is something none of us will forget'

Supporting image for story: Army veteran and his son battered man outside West Midlands town pub in broad daylight attack after bad blood

Army veteran and his son battered man outside West Midlands town pub in broad daylight attack after bad blood

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'I’m really impressed with how it looks' - Wolverhampton landlord delighted following £300k pub refurbishment

Supporting image for story: Oldbury pub faces licence review after double stabbing - where one man suffered chest injuries

Oldbury pub faces licence review after double stabbing - where one man suffered chest injuries

Supporting image for story: Cannabis farm-related fires decrease in the West Midlands four years after hitting peak, figures show

Cannabis farm-related fires decrease in the West Midlands four years after hitting peak, figures show

Supporting image for story: 'It is a start': What Wolves fans have said about season ticket price drop as trust welcomes 'positive step'

'It is a start': What Wolves fans have said about season ticket price drop as trust welcomes 'positive step'

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I visited the West Midlands' most famous museum for the first time - it wasn't what I expected

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School celebrates World Book Day with week of reading activities

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Local volunteer celebrated for dedication to community club

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Inclusive cricket efforts earn volunteer national recognition

Supporting image for story: Ex-athlete and coach Jim Roberson motivates Year 11 pupils

Ex-athlete and coach Jim Roberson motivates Year 11 pupils

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Halesowen community invited to Easter egg hunt

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Businesses and community invited to support Easter egg appeal

Sport

Dominant Albion, impressive statistics and Morrison's impact: West Brom talking points from huge win over Hull

Albion ended their 13 match winless run in emphatic style with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Hull City.

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Supporting image for story: 'Play like that - we stay up': Delighted West Brom fans react to 3-0 victory over Hull

'Play like that - we stay up': Delighted West Brom fans react to 3-0 victory over Hull

Supporting image for story: West Brom 3 Hull City 0: Morrison's resurgent Baggies deliver first league win of 2026 in style with emphatic statement

West Brom 3 Hull City 0: Morrison's resurgent Baggies deliver first league win of 2026 in style with emphatic statement

Supporting image for story: Crewe 0-3 Walsall: Albert Adomah bags a brace as post-Mat Sadler era begins with victory

Crewe 0-3 Walsall: Albert Adomah bags a brace as post-Mat Sadler era begins with victory

Supporting image for story: 'It is a start': What Wolves fans have said about season ticket price drop as trust welcomes 'positive step'

'It is a start': What Wolves fans have said about season ticket price drop as trust welcomes 'positive step'

Supporting image for story: Another defensive switch as James Morrison makes West Brom call on striker for Hull clash

Another defensive switch as James Morrison makes West Brom call on striker for Hull clash

Supporting image for story: The startling West Brom winless statistic compared to relegation rivals that has to change against Hull

The startling West Brom winless statistic compared to relegation rivals that has to change against Hull

Wolves

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'It is a start': What Wolves fans have said about season ticket price drop as trust welcomes 'positive step'

Supporting image for story: 'We've got to try': Rob Edwards hails work rate of £7m Wolves signing - and makes scoring position point

'We've got to try': Rob Edwards hails work rate of £7m Wolves signing - and makes scoring position point

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Wolves vow to slash ticket prices - details

West Brom

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Dominant Albion, impressive statistics and Morrison's impact: West Brom talking points from huge win over Hull

Supporting image for story: 'Play like that - we stay up': Delighted West Brom fans react to 3-0 victory over Hull

'Play like that - we stay up': Delighted West Brom fans react to 3-0 victory over Hull

Supporting image for story: West Brom 3 Hull City 0: Morrison's resurgent Baggies deliver first league win of 2026 in style with emphatic statement

West Brom 3 Hull City 0: Morrison's resurgent Baggies deliver first league win of 2026 in style with emphatic statement

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Crewe 0-3 Walsall: Albert Adomah bags a brace as post-Mat Sadler era begins with victory

Crewe 0-3 Walsall: Albert Adomah bags a brace as post-Mat Sadler era begins with victory

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Crewe 0 Walsall 3: As it happened

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Mat Sadler's Walsall journey a cruel reminder of football's fine margins

Matt Maher: Mat Sadler's Walsall journey a cruel reminder of football's fine margins

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Dominant Albion, impressive statistics and Morrison's impact: West Brom talking points from huge win over Hull

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'Play like that - we stay up': Delighted West Brom fans react to 3-0 victory over Hull

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Gomes and Bueno debate: Who stays at Wolves and who departs in the summer

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West Brom fitness updates on defensive duo and Ousmane Diakite latest ahead of Hull clash

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'It just has to be sorted': The huge issue Wolves have to make their big priority for next season

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'Education, education education': Wolverhampton am-dram production looks at school life in the wake of Blair's win

School life in the aftermath of Tony Blair's election victory is the theme of an amateur theatre production being held in Wolverhampton this month.

Supporting image for story: 'Education, education education': Wolverhampton am-dram production looks at school life in the wake of Blair's win

Supporting image for story: Watch: Staffordshire holiday cottages welcome an adorable new baby wallaby

Watch: Staffordshire holiday cottages welcome an adorable new baby wallaby

Supporting image for story: New cookery school marks expansion of Blend Culinary Foundation

New cookery school marks expansion of Blend Culinary Foundation

Supporting image for story: Young dancers from Cannock and Wolverhampton join English Youth Ballet

Young dancers from Cannock and Wolverhampton join English Youth Ballet

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire creative health project set to help more communities get active

Staffordshire creative health project set to help more communities get active

Supporting image for story: Superstitions, divination and strange Victorian parlour games

Superstitions, divination and strange Victorian parlour games

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton dancer takes BAFTA stage with global superstars behind KPop Demon Hunters

Wolverhampton dancer takes BAFTA stage with global superstars behind KPop Demon Hunters

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton gets unflattering 'Nando's' name-check on Claudia Winkleman Show ahead of Jeff Goldblum visit

Wolverhampton gets unflattering 'Nando's' name-check on Claudia Winkleman Show ahead of Jeff Goldblum visit

Supporting image for story: 'I'm living out my dream': West Midlands mum-of-four takes over café she used to work at as a teenager

'I'm living out my dream': West Midlands mum-of-four takes over café she used to work at as a teenager

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Oscars 2026: Sinners to Sentimental Value - Our critics on the films up for Best Picture

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Dan Morris: Movie magic in the air as Oscars 2026 nominees take their seats

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MySweetSmile has dropped the price of its Pro Teeth Whitening Kit by 50% in the Spring sale

Supporting image for story: Midlands Heroes: Dame Meera Syal still has the Midlands Midas touch

Midlands Heroes: Dame Meera Syal still has the Midlands Midas touch

Supporting image for story: 'I'm still loving life': Chesney Hawkes talks about growing up around superstars, sudden fame and decline, triumphant return and still loving music ahead of Birmingham show

'I'm still loving life': Chesney Hawkes talks about growing up around superstars, sudden fame and decline, triumphant return and still loving music ahead of Birmingham show

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'I started making home fragrances in my kitchen in 2022 - now I've sold thousands of products from my Staffordshire warehouse and shop'

Crime

Supporting image for story: Man's body found in wheelie bin in public park - West Midlands Police in 'urgent' appeal for information

Man's body found in wheelie bin in public park - West Midlands Police in 'urgent' appeal for information

Supporting image for story: 12 illegal e-bikes seized in crackdown on dangerous riders in Birmingham

12 illegal e-bikes seized in crackdown on dangerous riders in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: British Ironwork Centre accepts 4,000 knives taken off Staffordshire city's streets in Knife Angel campaign

British Ironwork Centre accepts 4,000 knives taken off Staffordshire city's streets in Knife Angel campaign

Supporting image for story: Oldbury pub faces licence review after double stabbing - where one man suffered chest injuries

Oldbury pub faces licence review after double stabbing - where one man suffered chest injuries

Supporting image for story: Army veteran and his son battered man outside West Midlands town pub in broad daylight attack after bad blood

Army veteran and his son battered man outside West Midlands town pub in broad daylight attack after bad blood

Supporting image for story: The housing estate near Black Country town centre which is blighted by drug abuse, vandalism and petty crime

The housing estate near Black Country town centre which is blighted by drug abuse, vandalism and petty crime

Business

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Appointment strengthens Chamber’s collaboration with Citizens Advice

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Central Fabrications strengthens operations after £25,000 business grant

Supporting image for story: Carvers announce Employee of the Year 2025

Carvers announce Employee of the Year 2025

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Milestone move signals new era for Wolverhampton health provider

Supporting image for story: Staff celebrate recognition for outstanding workplace practices

Staff celebrate recognition for outstanding workplace practices

Supporting image for story: 'We are delighted to have finally exchanged contracts,' developer says as deal signed to transform former Tower Ballroom site with 95 new homes

'We are delighted to have finally exchanged contracts,' developer says as deal signed to transform former Tower Ballroom site with 95 new homes

Education

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School celebrates World Book Day with week of reading activities

Supporting image for story: Ex-athlete and coach Jim Roberson motivates Year 11 pupils

Ex-athlete and coach Jim Roberson motivates Year 11 pupils

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St Peter’s U19 Women’s basketball team reach national final

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Pupils explore future pathways during National Careers Week

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Try Before You Apply taster sessions at Walsall College

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Children celebrate Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey

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Supporting image for story: 'This couldn't have come at a better time' - Staffordshire construction worker wins £72k Aston Martin with 21p ticket after accident kept him off work for months

'This couldn't have come at a better time' - Staffordshire construction worker wins £72k Aston Martin with 21p ticket after accident kept him off work for months

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Porsche Cayenne Electric range expands with ‘S’ variant

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Toyota GR Yaris gets even more driver-focused with several upgrades

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Denza Z9GT to kick-start ‘Flash Charging’ network in Europe

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Ferrari’s Amalfi gains new drop-top Spider version

Supporting image for story: Ford Capri range receives updates including new ‘Collection’ edition

Ford Capri range receives updates including new ‘Collection’ edition