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Attempted murder charge after man shot in car park in Wolverhampton city centre

A man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Wolverhampton.

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Supporting image for story: Neo Graham murder trial: 'Cocky' suspected Wolverhampton shooter was carrying around gun without bullets, jury told

Neo Graham murder trial: 'Cocky' suspected Wolverhampton shooter was carrying around gun without bullets, jury told

Supporting image for story: 'Exciting chapter in Wolverhampton’s regeneration story': Building work gathers pace on city's largest development

'Exciting chapter in Wolverhampton’s regeneration story': Building work gathers pace on city's largest development

Supporting image for story: Suspected West Midlands brothel with '12 bedrooms and golden toilet' shut down by police

Suspected West Midlands brothel with '12 bedrooms and golden toilet' shut down by police

Supporting image for story: Who is Anthony Russell? Inmate charged with murdering child killer Ian Huntley in prison attack was behind bars for monstrous West Midlands crimes

Who is Anthony Russell? Inmate charged with murdering child killer Ian Huntley in prison attack was behind bars for monstrous West Midlands crimes

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Man, 72, arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency after Tipton incident

Supporting image for story: ‘They don’t care about us’ – Walsall residents living next to proposed 1000-space school site speak out against plans

‘They don’t care about us’ – Walsall residents living next to proposed 1000-space school site speak out against plans

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Police appeal for wanted man in connection with Stourbridge attempted burglary

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Fierce hairdressing celebrates 10 years with new prime location salon and star studded launch party

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Big back-to-back home games as West Brom reporter Lewis Cox discusses key quickfire double and defensive issues

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"Other managers wouldn't do that" - Mateus Mane on being given his Wolves chance

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Mixed West Brom defensive news in latest injury update with head-scratcher for Southampton clash

Supporting image for story: Big back-to-back home games as West Brom reporter Lewis Cox discusses key quickfire double and defensive issues

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"Not a nice stat to hear" - Harrison Burke eager for Walsall to turn the tide

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The best destinations you can fly to from Birmingham Airport - according to you

Each year, thousands of travellers pass through the terminals of Birmingham Airport, hopping on flights to whisk them away from the West Midlands.

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Classical Kate Bush to perform with 50-piece orchestra in Midlands

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Supporting image for story: Attempted murder charge after man shot in car park in Wolverhampton city centre

Attempted murder charge after man shot in car park in Wolverhampton city centre

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Neo Graham murder trial: 'Cocky' suspected Wolverhampton shooter was carrying around gun without bullets, jury told

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Suspected West Midlands brothel with '12 bedrooms and golden toilet' shut down by police

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Wolverhampton Girls' High School closes following discovery of 'unknown substance' in hall

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