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'It's made for a terrible Christmas': Wolverhampton residents left fearful following 'horrific' Christmas Day murder

Residents of a 'quiet' Wolverhampton neighbourhood have been left terrified following a murder on their road on Christmas Day.

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Supporting image for story: 'It's made for a terrible Christmas': Wolverhampton residents left fearful following 'horrific' Christmas Day murder
Supporting image for story: 'We need to fight back': Albrighton hunt's message to government as hundreds turn out to watch traditional Boxing Day meeting
'We need to fight back': Albrighton hunt's message to government as hundreds turn out to watch traditional Boxing Day meeting
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Albrighton and Cosford|Just now
Supporting image for story: Jailed in 2025: 19 of the worst West Midlands offenders who were locked up this year including revenge killers, elderly abusers and paedophiles
Jailed in 2025: 19 of the worst West Midlands offenders who were locked up this year including revenge killers, elderly abusers and paedophiles
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Crime|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: ‘This will be our last Christmas at The Hares’: Stourbridge pub landlords to call it a day as costs spiral
‘This will be our last Christmas at The Hares’: Stourbridge pub landlords to call it a day as costs spiral
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Stourbridge|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony
'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony
Royal|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Police appeal missing 29-year-old woman from Birmingham
Police appeal missing 29-year-old woman from Birmingham
News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget
'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget
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Cost of living|8 hours ago

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Supporting image for story: 'We need to fight back': Albrighton hunt's message to government as hundreds turn out to watch traditional Boxing Day meeting
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'We need to fight back': Albrighton hunt's message to government as hundreds turn out to watch traditional Boxing Day meeting
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Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason names under 21 players amid injury issues with one change as signing missing again
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Ryan Mason names under 21 players amid injury issues with one change as signing missing again
Supporting image for story: Recieved a Christmas present you didn't like? Know your rights on gift returns
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Recieved a Christmas present you didn't like? Know your rights on gift returns

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The changing faces of seven Sandwell pubs - here's what's in store for renowned landmarks which have seen better days
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Boxing Day: Full list of bargains to be found at Merry Hill stores with many items over 50 per cent off — including Schuh, New Look and River Island
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Police urges to 'stay safe' from fraud when online shopping this Boxing Say
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Ambulance staff deliver presents instead of patients to New Cross Hospital's children's ward after £800 whip round
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Supporting image for story: Local MP commends organisations supporting those in need this Christmas
Local MP commends organisations supporting those in need this Christmas
Your World|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Lollipop staff join together to wish communities a Merry Christmas
Lollipop staff join together to wish communities a Merry Christmas
Your World|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Sue Ryder offers 24/7 bereavement support this Christmas
Sue Ryder offers 24/7 bereavement support this Christmas
Your World|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Bellway Strategic Land submits plans for up to 140 new homes in Eccleshall
Bellway Strategic Land submits plans for up to 140 new homes in Eccleshall
Your World|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Global humanitarian leader engages Wolverhampton pupils in first UK school visit
Global humanitarian leader engages Wolverhampton pupils in first UK school visit
Your World|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Flushing money away! Leaky loos take top spot as the ‘leakiest’ household appliance in Severn Trent region
Flushing money away! Leaky loos take top spot as the ‘leakiest’ household appliance in Severn Trent region
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Sport

West Brom v Bristol City - Live

Express & Star bring you live coverage of West Brom's clash with Bristol City.

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Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason names under 21 players amid injury issues with one change as signing missing again
Ryan Mason names under 21 players amid injury issues with one change as signing missing again
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West Brom set for Manchester United loanee blow with January transfer window update
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Emotional Diogo Jota touch as Wolves and Liverpool meet for first time since forward's death
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Wolves

Supporting image for story: "It doesn't concern me" - Wolves boss on players forcing moves and club's January 'control'
"It doesn't concern me" - Wolves boss on players forcing moves and club's January 'control'
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Supporting image for story: Liverpool v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards considering first start for young forward
Liverpool v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards considering first start for young forward
Sport|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: "We don't have time or energy to feel sorry for ourselves" - Matt Doherty's latest message to Wolves team-mates
"We don't have time or energy to feel sorry for ourselves" - Matt Doherty's latest message to Wolves team-mates
Sport|Dec 24

West Brom

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason names under 21 players amid injury issues with one change as signing missing again
Ryan Mason names under 21 players amid injury issues with one change as signing missing again
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Supporting image for story: West Brom v Bristol City - Live
West Brom v Bristol City - Live
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Supporting image for story: Potential TV rights change that would big impact on Premier League and EFL clubs
Potential TV rights change that would big impact on Premier League and EFL clubs
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Walsall FC

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Walsall v Crewe - Live
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Potential TV rights change that would big impact on Premier League and EFL clubs
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Supporting image for story: 'Very grateful' - Aaron Pressley benefitting from Jamille Matt influence at Walsall
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Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox analysis as West Brom suffer latest away day defeat at Hull
Lewis Cox analysis as West Brom suffer latest away day defeat at Hull
Sport|Dec 20
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'This is his legacy - he had to go': Liam Keen and Jonny Drury on Jeff Shi and latest Wolves defeat
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Supporting image for story: 'We are just terrible': Wolves fan reaction after Rob Edwards' side slip to yet another Premier League defeat
'We are just terrible': Wolves fan reaction after Rob Edwards' side slip to yet another Premier League defeat
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George Bennett analysis as Walsall stay top with point at Notts County
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Liam Keen with Wolves latest from Rob Edwards press conference ahead of Brentford clash
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Recieved a Christmas present you didn't like? Know your rights on gift returns

Christmas presents are often one of the highlights of the festive season — but not every gift hits the mark.

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Need a break during Boxing Day shopping? Here are the best places to eat while grabbing bargains in the sales
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Food and Drink|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'Life may change, but lasting friendship remains' - Plenty of fun and laughter for 21st century Oddfellow friendship groups across the Midlands
'Life may change, but lasting friendship remains' - Plenty of fun and laughter for 21st century Oddfellow friendship groups across the Midlands
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Supporting image for story: 'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget
'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget
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Cost of living|8 hours ago
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11 perfect winter walks in the West Midlands to catch some fresh air
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Supporting image for story: Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover
Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover
Food and Drink|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: The Flying Scotsman, a catastrophic landslip, Herculean repair efforts and a 60th anniversary: Just 12 months at the Severn Valley Railway
The Flying Scotsman, a catastrophic landslip, Herculean repair efforts and a 60th anniversary: Just 12 months at the Severn Valley Railway
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Bridgnorth|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: 'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'
'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'
Health|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: 8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season
8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season
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Food and Drink|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: 151 West Midlands establishments handed zero or one star food hygiene ratings in 2025 as Sandwell tops charts for number of least hygienic spots
151 West Midlands establishments handed zero or one star food hygiene ratings in 2025 as Sandwell tops charts for number of least hygienic spots
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Food and Drink|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: Real life Fiddler on the Roof spotted in Birmingham - as the award winning musical wows audiences
Real life Fiddler on the Roof spotted in Birmingham - as the award winning musical wows audiences
Theatre & Comedy|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: The UK's luckiest postcodes in the Postcode Lottery revealed - which includes part of Staffordshire
The UK's luckiest postcodes in the Postcode Lottery revealed - which includes part of Staffordshire
Staffordshire entertainment|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: How do you like your Christmas Day dinner sprouts? We ask Bilston Market traders and customers for their top tops on the seasonal vegetable
How do you like your Christmas Day dinner sprouts? We ask Bilston Market traders and customers for their top tops on the seasonal vegetable
Food and Drink|Dec 24

Crime

Supporting image for story: 'It's made for a terrible Christmas': Wolverhampton residents left fearful following 'horrific' Christmas Day murder
'It's made for a terrible Christmas': Wolverhampton residents left fearful following 'horrific' Christmas Day murder
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Police dogs across West Midlands and Staffordshire get well deserved treats after festive crime fighting successes
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'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony
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Police appeal missing 29-year-old woman from Birmingham
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Police urges to 'stay safe' from fraud when online shopping this Boxing Say
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Stafford pensioner, 68, gets road ban for drink driving in Telford
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Business

Supporting image for story: The changing faces of seven Sandwell pubs - here's what's in store for renowned landmarks which have seen better days
The changing faces of seven Sandwell pubs - here's what's in store for renowned landmarks which have seen better days
Sandwell|8 hours ago
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‘This will be our last Christmas at The Hares’: Stourbridge pub landlords to call it a day as costs spiral
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Stourbridge|8 hours ago
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'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget
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Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover
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Plan seeks to demolish eyesore Stourbridge building to make way for 31 new flats
News|Dec 25
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8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season
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Food and Drink|Dec 25

Education

Supporting image for story: 30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire
30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire
Education|Dec 25
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Brownhills Ormiston Academy opens its doors to hundreds for a magical community Christmas Fayre
Your World|Dec 23
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Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action
Your World|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Plans to demolish most of Oldbury school for new teaching block
Plans to demolish most of Oldbury school for new teaching block
Education|Dec 23
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton shines with exceptional results and strong Ofsted endorsement
Your World|Dec 22
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WorkWell delivers strong youth engagement in the Black Country
Your World|Dec 22

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First Drive: Leapmotor C10 REEV is solid yet unspectacular despite monster range
Motors|Dec 24
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