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Watch: Moments before twisted West Bromwich man, who has been banned from keeping animals, cut off puppy's toes

Warning: some readers may find the images below upsetting. A man who mutilated a puppy by cutting off its toes before causing further horrific injuries has been banned from keeping animals for life.

Supporting image for story: Watch: Moments before twisted West Bromwich man, who has been banned from keeping animals, cut off puppy's toes

Supporting image for story: Midlands canal collapse: Major incident stood down as canal trust CEO warns repairs will take 'months, not weeks'

Midlands canal collapse: Major incident stood down as canal trust CEO warns repairs will take 'months, not weeks'

Supporting image for story: 'I didn't even have time to put my teeth in!' Boater tells of dash to safety after catastrophic canal collapse in the Midlands

'I didn't even have time to put my teeth in!' Boater tells of dash to safety after catastrophic canal collapse in the Midlands

Supporting image for story: West Midlands canal collapse: These are the key steps investigators will take next following 'major incident' at canal

West Midlands canal collapse: These are the key steps investigators will take next following 'major incident' at canal

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Shocking moment Midlands canal boat plunged into a 160ft-wide hole

WATCH: Shocking moment Midlands canal boat plunged into a 160ft-wide hole

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

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched after cash stolen from a shopper in Birmingham

Appeal launched after cash stolen from a shopper in Birmingham

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Supporting image for story: 'This will help make kids' Christmas more joyful' - TV personality and fundraiser visits hospital with sackful of presents

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Appeal launched after cash stolen from a shopper in Birmingham

An appeal for public help has been launched after cash was stolen from a shopper's bag in an Alum Rock supermarket.

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched after cash stolen from a shopper in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: People invited to have say about Bentley Bridge public space order plan as way of tackling anti-social behaviour

People invited to have say about Bentley Bridge public space order plan as way of tackling anti-social behaviour

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police response officer wins excellence award for helping others

West Midlands Police response officer wins excellence award for helping others

Supporting image for story: Trafficked driver who ditched car with 50 kilos of cannabis inside and tried to lose police in maize field after 80mph chase avoids jail

Trafficked driver who ditched car with 50 kilos of cannabis inside and tried to lose police in maize field after 80mph chase avoids jail

Supporting image for story: Watch: Moments before twisted West Bromwich man, who has been banned from keeping animals, cut off puppy's toes

Watch: Moments before twisted West Bromwich man, who has been banned from keeping animals, cut off puppy's toes

Supporting image for story: 'We believe everyone has a right to enjoy a night out without fear or intimidation' - Police increase Wolverhampton city centre patrols

'We believe everyone has a right to enjoy a night out without fear or intimidation' - Police increase Wolverhampton city centre patrols

Supporting image for story: Man charged with theft and possession of ammunition after parcels stolen in Smethwick

Man charged with theft and possession of ammunition after parcels stolen in Smethwick

Business

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

A wine bar in Wolverhampton owned by a former Wolverhampton Wanderers player could lose its licence

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

Supporting image for story: 'As winter bites, we are especially busy' - Kind donation gives a Christmas boost to Black Country Foodbank

'As winter bites, we are especially busy' - Kind donation gives a Christmas boost to Black Country Foodbank

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire firm set for next-stage growth after management buy out supported £36m funding from Lloyds

Staffordshire firm set for next-stage growth after management buy out supported £36m funding from Lloyds

Supporting image for story: WorkWell delivers strong youth engagement in the Black Country

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Supporting image for story: Walton Homes shortlisted for 2026 West Midlands Business of the Year awards

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