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Wolverhampton fire LIVE: Major factory blaze sending smoke plumes over city - residents speak of hearing 'explosions'

There have been reports of a major fire at a factory unit in Wolverhampton this morning (Wednesday).

Wolverhampton|Jan 14
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton fire LIVE: Major factory blaze sending smoke plumes over city - residents speak of hearing 'explosions'
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton brothers charged with Christmas Day murder of Trey Johnson
Wolverhampton brothers charged with Christmas Day murder of Trey Johnson
Wolverhampton|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: Birmingham Airport reopens after closing for several hours in snow - but disruption continues after Storm Goretti chaos
Birmingham Airport reopens after closing for several hours in snow - but disruption continues after Storm Goretti chaos
Transport|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: Plane headed for Birmingham declares fuel emergency after being forced to divert after airport closure
Plane headed for Birmingham declares fuel emergency after being forced to divert after airport closure
Birmingham|Jan 8
Supporting image for story: 'The safety of our colleagues and customers is our number one priority' - Birmingham Airport suspends operations amidst Storm Goretti chaos
'The safety of our colleagues and customers is our number one priority' - Birmingham Airport suspends operations amidst Storm Goretti chaos
Birmingham|Jan 8
Supporting image for story: West Midlands Railway suffer 'significant negative impact' to infrastructure and services as Storm Goretti hits the region
West Midlands Railway suffer 'significant negative impact' to infrastructure and services as Storm Goretti hits the region
Transport|Jan 8
Supporting image for story: Is your school open on Friday? Latest school closures planned for Black Country and Staffordshire after Storm Goretti heavy snow
Is your school open on Friday? Latest school closures planned for Black Country and Staffordshire after Storm Goretti heavy snow
Breaking News|Jan 8

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The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
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Police helping to recover car on M6 near Great Barr causing delays back to Walsall
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Mother suing TikTok over death of son says hearing was ‘deeply painful’
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Viral news|Jan 11
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Viral news|Jan 2
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Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
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Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
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Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

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World News|Jan 16
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