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Wolverhampton brothers charged with Christmas Day murder of Trey Johnson

Two brothers have been charged with the murder of Trey Johnson in Wolverhampton on Christmas Day.

Wolverhampton|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton brothers charged with Christmas Day murder of Trey Johnson
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
Supporting image for story: Two lanes closed on M6 northbound near Wednesbury after crash
Two lanes closed on M6 northbound near Wednesbury after crash
Breaking News|Jan 8

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Supporting image for story: One left in 'serious condition' and lane closed on M6 southbound in Staffordshire due to overturned vehicle
One left in 'serious condition' and lane closed on M6 southbound in Staffordshire due to overturned vehicle
Breaking News|Jan 7
Supporting image for story: 'Bring back the grit bins' - Fresh anger from Dudley residents as snow falls where 500 grit bins were removed from icy streets
'Bring back the grit bins' - Fresh anger from Dudley residents as snow falls where 500 grit bins were removed from icy streets
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Dudley|Jan 5
Supporting image for story: 40 years of the Merry Hill centre: How it has changed the face of the Black Country
40 years of the Merry Hill centre: How it has changed the face of the Black Country
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Dudley nostalgia|Jan 4
Supporting image for story: Police appeal for help in search for girl, 14, missing in Birmingham
Police appeal for help in search for girl, 14, missing in Birmingham
Birmingham|Jan 2
Supporting image for story: Road reopened in Sedgley after crash
Road reopened in Sedgley after crash
Sedgley|Dec 29, 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
Supporting image for story: Traffic stopped in both directions on M54 in Wolverhampton due to police incident
Traffic stopped in both directions on M54 in Wolverhampton due to police incident
Wolverhampton|Dec 18, 2025
Supporting image for story: Police helping to recover car on M6 near Great Barr causing delays back to Walsall
Police helping to recover car on M6 near Great Barr causing delays back to Walsall
Breaking News|Dec 18, 2025
Supporting image for story: Road blocked following multi-vehicle crash outside Stourbridge Glass Museum
Road blocked following multi-vehicle crash outside Stourbridge Glass Museum
Breaking News|Dec 16, 2025
Supporting image for story: Man dies and woman hospitalised in 'serious condition' following Birmingham crash between car and pedestrians
Man dies and woman hospitalised in 'serious condition' following Birmingham crash between car and pedestrians
Breaking News|Dec 16, 2025

UK News

Supporting image for story: Still ‘glaring gap’ in childcare support despite Budget help, says young mother
Still ‘glaring gap’ in childcare support despite Budget help, says young mother
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: ‘Brighter future’ ahead for Scots under Budget plans, claims Shona Robison
‘Brighter future’ ahead for Scots under Budget plans, claims Shona Robison
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Supporting image for story: Tax cut for lower earners in Scotland as richest set to pay more for homes
Tax cut for lower earners in Scotland as richest set to pay more for homes
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Supporting image for story: Budget funding for ‘essential’ colleges and universities hailed by lecturer
Budget funding for ‘essential’ colleges and universities hailed by lecturer
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Supporting image for story: Child payment rise ‘step in right direction’ but more help required, says mother
Child payment rise ‘step in right direction’ but more help required, says mother
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Scottish broadcaster Jackie Bird ‘honoured’ to be made MBE at Windsor Castle
Scottish broadcaster Jackie Bird ‘honoured’ to be made MBE at Windsor Castle
UK News|1 hour ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
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
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

World News

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Trump cancels meetings with Iran officials and tells protesters ‘help is on way’
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Supporting image for story: Clintons face contempt charges after refusing to give evidence in Epstein probe
Clintons face contempt charges after refusing to give evidence in Epstein probe
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Supporting image for story: Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000 – activists
Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000 – activists
World News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake
Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake
World News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake
Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake
World News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
World News|7 hours ago
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