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Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Two men released with no further action as police arrest woman

A woman has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Wolverhampton man on Christmas Day.

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Two men released with no further action as police arrest woman

Supporting image for story: 'Legends never die' - Loved ones of Wolverhampton father-of-two stabbed to death on Christmas Day adorn street with tributes

'Legends never die' - Loved ones of Wolverhampton father-of-two stabbed to death on Christmas Day adorn street with tributes

Supporting image for story: 'Diogo, Diogo': 16 pictures as Liverpool and Wolves fans pay emotional tribute to late Diogo Jota - as family watch on

'Diogo, Diogo': 16 pictures as Liverpool and Wolves fans pay emotional tribute to late Diogo Jota - as family watch on

Supporting image for story: Engineers used festive rail closure to finish refurbishment of key Stafford bridge

Engineers used festive rail closure to finish refurbishment of key Stafford bridge

Supporting image for story: Smethwick man charged over Christmas Eve knife point robbery in Birmingham

Smethwick man charged over Christmas Eve knife point robbery in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for witnesses after woman hit by car on Christmas Day in Tipton

Police appeal for witnesses after woman hit by car on Christmas Day in Tipton

Supporting image for story: Man who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to Walsall construction firm ordered to do unpaid work

Man who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to Walsall construction firm ordered to do unpaid work

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WATCH: Fifty firefighters tackle blaze at West Midlands Wetherspoon pub that saw diners and drinkers evacuated

Engineers used festive rail closure to finish refurbishment of key Stafford bridge

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

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Supporting image for story: Free parking likely to be restored next year, says Dudley Council leader

Free parking likely to be restored next year, says Dudley Council leader

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Fifty firefighters tackle blaze at West Midlands Wetherspoon pub that saw diners and drinkers evacuated

WATCH: Fifty firefighters tackle blaze at West Midlands Wetherspoon pub that saw diners and drinkers evacuated

Supporting image for story: Eight fire crews tackling blaze at West Midlands Wetherspoon pub

Eight fire crews tackling blaze at West Midlands Wetherspoon pub

Supporting image for story: Arrests made after group of masked men armed with machetes raided Birmingham shop for vapes, cigarettes and cash

Arrests made after group of masked men armed with machetes raided Birmingham shop for vapes, cigarettes and cash

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Speeding driver jailed after being caught in 100mph police chase in Birmingham

WATCH: Speeding driver jailed after being caught in 100mph police chase in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Tram services suspended on part of West Midlands Metro line after ambulance blocks tracks

Tram services suspended on part of West Midlands Metro line after ambulance blocks tracks

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Arrests made after group of masked men armed with machetes raided Birmingham shop for vapes, cigarettes and cash

Four men have been arrested and several weapons were recovered following an armed robbery in Birmingham.

Supporting image for story: Arrests made after group of masked men armed with machetes raided Birmingham shop for vapes, cigarettes and cash

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for witnesses after woman hit by car on Christmas Day in Tipton

Police appeal for witnesses after woman hit by car on Christmas Day in Tipton

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Two men released with no further action as police arrest woman

Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Two men released with no further action as police arrest woman

Supporting image for story: 'Legends never die' - Loved ones of Wolverhampton father-of-two stabbed to death on Christmas Day adorn street with tributes

'Legends never die' - Loved ones of Wolverhampton father-of-two stabbed to death on Christmas Day adorn street with tributes

Supporting image for story: Police recover £40,000 of stolen power tools in Wednesbury and urge theft victims to come forward

Police recover £40,000 of stolen power tools in Wednesbury and urge theft victims to come forward

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Speeding driver jailed after being caught in 100mph police chase in Birmingham

WATCH: Speeding driver jailed after being caught in 100mph police chase in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Man who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to Walsall construction firm ordered to do unpaid work

Man who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to Walsall construction firm ordered to do unpaid work

Business

Double delight as twin sisters celebrate decade of service at family-run enforcement firm

A Staffordshire enforcement company staged a double celebration for two of its long-serving directors – who happen to be twin sisters.

Supporting image for story: Double delight as twin sisters celebrate decade of service at family-run enforcement firm

Supporting image for story: 'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'

'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'

Supporting image for story: Ones to watch in 2026: Who could be making the business news headlines this year

Ones to watch in 2026: Who could be making the business news headlines this year

Supporting image for story: Free parking likely to be restored next year, says Dudley Council leader

Free parking likely to be restored next year, says Dudley Council leader

Supporting image for story: The rise and fall of five Wolverhampton pubs - here's how our city's pubs were affected by national trade decline

The rise and fall of five Wolverhampton pubs - here's how our city's pubs were affected by national trade decline

Supporting image for story: Pub chain Marston's to roll out more Two Door and Grandstand venues as new formats fuel significant profit surge in 2025

Pub chain Marston's to roll out more Two Door and Grandstand venues as new formats fuel significant profit surge in 2025

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

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Supporting image for story: WATCH: Speeding driver jailed after being caught in 100mph police chase in Birmingham

WATCH: Speeding driver jailed after being caught in 100mph police chase in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: West Midlands woman puts photos of her beloved hamster on huge city billboards after taking his ashes around Europe

West Midlands woman puts photos of her beloved hamster on huge city billboards after taking his ashes around Europe

Supporting image for story: Canal sinkhole: Dramatic drone footage captures extent of huge West Midlands sinkhole after 10 people rescued from boats left stranded

Canal sinkhole: Dramatic drone footage captures extent of huge West Midlands sinkhole after 10 people rescued from boats left stranded

Supporting image for story: 'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce

'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce

Supporting image for story: Paragliders in lucky escape after landing near Staffordshire polar bear enclosure

Paragliders in lucky escape after landing near Staffordshire polar bear enclosure

Supporting image for story: Moment West Midlands drink driver who killed a dad on Christmas Eve tells police 'you've got nothing'

Moment West Midlands drink driver who killed a dad on Christmas Eve tells police 'you've got nothing'

Education

Supporting image for story: West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands

West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton University students gain real-world Interpreting experience through innovative learning events

Wolverhampton University students gain real-world Interpreting experience through innovative learning events

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

Supporting image for story: Brownhills Ormiston Academy opens its doors to hundreds for a magical community Christmas Fayre

Brownhills Ormiston Academy opens its doors to hundreds for a magical community Christmas Fayre

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Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action

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

Motors

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UK Drive: The Urban Cruiser shows even Toyota can sometimes miss the mark

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Long-term report: Can the Renault Scenic convince an EV newbie?

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Road Test of the Year: Abarth 600e

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Long-term report: Can the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 live up to its name?

Supporting image for story: One in five UK drivers talk to their car to cope with Christmas stress – research

One in five UK drivers talk to their car to cope with Christmas stress – research

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First Drive: Can the Geely EX5 stand out in a busy segment?

Property

Supporting image for story: Former Birmingham day centre could become new store as cash-strapped council approves more property sales

Former Birmingham day centre could become new store as cash-strapped council approves more property sales

Supporting image for story: The rise and fall of five Wolverhampton pubs - here's how our city's pubs were affected by national trade decline

The rise and fall of five Wolverhampton pubs - here's how our city's pubs were affected by national trade decline

Supporting image for story: Flats can be built on site of former Great Barr GP surgery that was demolished without permission

Flats can be built on site of former Great Barr GP surgery that was demolished without permission

Supporting image for story: Flats plan proposed for former Rowley Regis day centre site

Flats plan proposed for former Rowley Regis day centre site

Supporting image for story: Fire-damaged Smethwick shop will be replaced alongside new flats

Fire-damaged Smethwick shop will be replaced alongside new flats

Supporting image for story: Plans to turn former Walsall newspaper offices into four one-bed apartments submitted

Plans to turn former Walsall newspaper offices into four one-bed apartments submitted

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Supporting image for story: Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day

Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

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Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says

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‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

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

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Used pyjamas and rotten fruit among most disappointing Christmas gifts – survey

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White House did not want photo of Clinton shaking Adams’ hand during 1995 visit

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John Major ‘shouted at’ by Irish justice minister in Troubles-era meeting

World News

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Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period

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

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Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

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Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting

Supporting image for story: At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan

At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan

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Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security

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South Korean prosecutors seek 10-year sentence for ousted president Yoon

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Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

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Trump says US struck IS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians

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