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Willenhall shooting: Live updates as two men arrested for attempted murder after man was shot before Christmas Eve

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was left fighting for his life following a shooting in Willenhall.

Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Live updates as two men arrested for attempted murder after man was shot before Christmas Eve

Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Man left fighting for life after being gunned down before Christmas Eve

Willenhall shooting: Man left fighting for life after being gunned down before Christmas Eve

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton hit-and-run: Man, 28, charged after woman hurt in hit-and-run incident in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton hit-and-run: Man, 28, charged after woman hurt in hit-and-run incident in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Dudley community activist who once visited Downing Street is sentenced after admitting to child sex offence

Dudley community activist who once visited Downing Street is sentenced after admitting to child sex offence

Supporting image for story: Couple convicted after man seriously injured from being hit by car twice in Wolverhampton

Couple convicted after man seriously injured from being hit by car twice in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Christmas Day parkruns: Hundreds of runners expected at festive 5k events across the West Midlands

Christmas Day parkruns: Hundreds of runners expected at festive 5k events across the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched after dead horse found at the side of the road in Walsall

Appeal launched after dead horse found at the side of the road in Walsall

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Willenhall shooting: Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man 'gunned down' in Willenhall hours before Christmas Eve

WATCH: Police remain at scene of Willenhall shooting where man was left critically injured

Christmas Day parkruns: Hundreds of runners expected at festive 5k events across the West Midlands

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How do you like your Christmas Day dinner sprouts? We ask Bilston Market traders and customer for their top tops on the seasonal vegetable

Supporting image for story: Bah humbug! Dudley Council accused of 'killing the magic of Christmas' amongst its tenants after letter

Bah humbug! Dudley Council accused of 'killing the magic of Christmas' amongst its tenants after letter

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

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Lollipop staff join together to wish communities a Merry Christmas

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Congestion warning for M6 as thousands prepare to travel for the festive getaways

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Willenhall shooting: Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man 'gunned down' in Willenhall hours before Christmas Eve

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was found with gunshot injuries in Willenhall.

Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man 'gunned down' in Willenhall hours before Christmas Eve

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Police remain at scene of Willenhall shooting where man was left critically injured

WATCH: Police remain at scene of Willenhall shooting where man was left critically injured

Supporting image for story: Man charged after woman hurt in alleged hit-and-run incident in Wolverhampton

Man charged after woman hurt in alleged hit-and-run incident in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Live updates as two men arrested for attempted murder after man was shot before Christmas Eve

Willenhall shooting: Live updates as two men arrested for attempted murder after man was shot before Christmas Eve

Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Man left fighting for life after being gunned down before Christmas Eve

Willenhall shooting: Man left fighting for life after being gunned down before Christmas Eve

Supporting image for story: Man due in court charged with distraction burglary in Dudley

Man due in court charged with distraction burglary in Dudley

Supporting image for story: Prolific shop thief who targeted stores around Wolverhampton and Dudley to spend Christmas behind bars

Prolific shop thief who targeted stores around Wolverhampton and Dudley to spend Christmas behind bars

Business

Accountancy firm climbs UK's top 100 rankings after year of sustained growth

A Midlands accountancy firm has topped off a year of sustained growth and significant investment by climbing a prestigious set of industry rankings.

Supporting image for story: Accountancy firm climbs UK's top 100 rankings after year of sustained growth

Supporting image for story: MP puts spotlight on West Midlands steelwork during visit to Tipton business

MP puts spotlight on West Midlands steelwork during visit to Tipton business

Supporting image for story: Leading managed service provider celebrates four decades in city with £1.8m investment

Leading managed service provider celebrates four decades in city with £1.8m investment

Supporting image for story: Business confidence in West Midlands is joint highest in the UK, according to latest report from Lloyds

Business confidence in West Midlands is joint highest in the UK, according to latest report from Lloyds

Supporting image for story: Bet365 boss Denise Coates rakes in £280m pay packet despite weaker profits

Bet365 boss Denise Coates rakes in £280m pay packet despite weaker profits

Supporting image for story: New finance chief is key to delivering 'lasting value' - water company says of new appointment

New finance chief is key to delivering 'lasting value' - water company says of new appointment

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton wine bar owned by ex-Wolves player could lose licence - here's why

Wolverhampton wine bar owned by ex-Wolves player could lose licence - here's why

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Property

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Bellway Strategic Land submits plans for up to 140 new homes in Eccleshall

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