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Man, 41, jailed for Christmas after reverse ramming a police car in Walsall

Walsall man jailed for Christmas after dangerous driving on Wednesday (December 17)

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Supporting image for story: 'This is fantastic news!': Thousands cheer as Wolverhampton University School of Art building is granted Grade II-listing

'This is fantastic news!': Thousands cheer as Wolverhampton University School of Art building is granted Grade II-listing

Supporting image for story: I was given a tour of Amazon's state-of-the-art fulfilment centre in Sutton Coldfield during the busiest week of the year

I was given a tour of Amazon's state-of-the-art fulfilment centre in Sutton Coldfield during the busiest week of the year

Supporting image for story: Same bid to create ‘overcrowded’ HMO in Smethwick resubmitted after council rejection and almost 100 objections

Same bid to create ‘overcrowded’ HMO in Smethwick resubmitted after council rejection and almost 100 objections

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge charity’s frustration over housebuilder’s delayed public open space works

Stourbridge charity’s frustration over housebuilder’s delayed public open space works

Supporting image for story: Major changes coming to Walsall in 2026 - here is where the £1.5billion transformation stands at the moment

Major changes coming to Walsall in 2026 - here is where the £1.5billion transformation stands at the moment

Supporting image for story: Calls for Dudley Council to reverse ‘foolish’ grit bin policy

Calls for Dudley Council to reverse ‘foolish’ grit bin policy

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Man, 41, jailed for Christmas after reverse ramming a police car in Walsall

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Weight restriction is temporarily imposed on Wolverhampton road bridge in need of repairs

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'Delays likely' as Wolverhampton Severn Trent Water works due to get underway

Supporting image for story: Rail services, new homes and major developments: West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker looks ahead to 2026

Rail services, new homes and major developments: West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker looks ahead to 2026

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Building firm applying for permit to set operating base in Wolverhampton

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Supporting image for story: Cash-strapped council’s planned sale of ‘iconic’ Birmingham building is approved - here's what's next for one of the city's tallest buildings

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Man, 41, jailed for Christmas after reverse ramming a police car in Walsall

Walsall man jailed for Christmas after dangerous driving on Wednesday (December 17)

Supporting image for story: Man, 41, jailed for Christmas after reverse ramming a police car in Walsall

Supporting image for story: Man, 22, convicted of dozens of West Midlands car key burglaries, including in Oldbury and Staffordshire

Man, 22, convicted of dozens of West Midlands car key burglaries, including in Oldbury and Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Woman hurt in Wolverhampton hit-and-run - police hunting driver

Woman hurt in Wolverhampton hit-and-run - police hunting driver

Supporting image for story: 'It's just shocking - but it's everywhere now': Dudley shoppers react following early morning stabbing which left man in hospital

'It's just shocking - but it's everywhere now': Dudley shoppers react following early morning stabbing which left man in hospital

Supporting image for story: 'It's getting so dangerous here - It's horrible': Residents left fearful following death of Oldbury woman as police launch murder investigation

'It's getting so dangerous here - It's horrible': Residents left fearful following death of Oldbury woman as police launch murder investigation

Supporting image for story: Watch: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Oldbury

Watch: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Oldbury

Supporting image for story: Man in hospital after stabbing in Dudley High Street

Man in hospital after stabbing in Dudley High Street

Business

Stourbridge charity’s frustration over housebuilder’s delayed public open space works

A row has been rumbling on between Riverside House in Stourbridge and housebuilder Taylor Wimpey over long-overdue plans to complete public open space (POS) works next to the eco charity's premises.

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge charity’s frustration over housebuilder’s delayed public open space works

Supporting image for story: Companies announce exclusive partnership to deliver UK electrical industry advancements

Companies announce exclusive partnership to deliver UK electrical industry advancements

Supporting image for story: Major changes coming to Walsall in 2026 - here is where the £1.5billion transformation stands at the moment

Major changes coming to Walsall in 2026 - here is where the £1.5billion transformation stands at the moment

Supporting image for story: I was given a tour of Amazon's state-of-the-art fulfilment centre in Sutton Coldfield during the busiest week of the year

I was given a tour of Amazon's state-of-the-art fulfilment centre in Sutton Coldfield during the busiest week of the year

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoon sets sights on giving listed pub near West Bromwich a makeover

Wetherspoon sets sights on giving listed pub near West Bromwich a makeover

Supporting image for story: 53 Walsall businesses issued the worst food hygiene ratings in 2025

53 Walsall businesses issued the worst food hygiene ratings in 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for new Taco Bell restaurant approved at retail park near Merry Hill

Plans for new Taco Bell restaurant approved at retail park near Merry Hill

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Supporting image for story: 'This is fantastic news!': Thousands cheer as Wolverhampton University School of Art building is granted Grade II-listing

'This is fantastic news!': Thousands cheer as Wolverhampton University School of Art building is granted Grade II-listing

Supporting image for story: The Black Country's best secondary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving

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New student flats in Birmingham city centre refused amid concerns over 'incremental impact' of development

Supporting image for story: Same bid to create ‘overcrowded’ HMO in Smethwick resubmitted after council rejection and almost 100 objections

Same bid to create ‘overcrowded’ HMO in Smethwick resubmitted after council rejection and almost 100 objections

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