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Walsall murder victim knifed in 'ferocious' machete attack by nine teenagers, court told

A 20-year-old murder victim died after a merciless machete attack at the hands of nine teenagers which was related to the stabbing of one of their brothers, jurors have been told.

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Killer of Walsall teenager Jack Lowe has jail term increased after hearing

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Police appeal after girl, 15, sexually assaulted in Dudley as she walked home from school

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Willenhall care home placed into special measures after watchdog finds people 'at risk of harm'

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'Beautiful and caring!' Tributes to much loved hairdresser who died just before Christmas

Kingswinford|3 hours ago

Kind-hearted lorry driver delivers customer's tiles for free after his Wolverhampton firm collapses

Bilston|16 hours ago

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Wolves forward set for new loan

Wolves forward Goncalo Guedes is set to make a loan switch to Spanish side Villarreal.

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Watch adorable baby white rhino be born and take first steps at West Midlands Safari Park

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Walsall murder victim knifed in 'ferocious' machete attack by nine teenagers, court told

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