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Parking wardens in Dudley accused of 'rudeness and swearing' but the council hasn't taken action - here's why

The surprising outcome of 16 complaints against parking wardens in Dudley have been unveiled following accusations including accusations of rudeness and swearing.

Supporting image for story: Parking wardens in Dudley accused of 'rudeness and swearing' but the council hasn't taken action - here's why

Supporting image for story: 'I met my husband 40 years ago after placing an advert in the dating section of the Express & Star and it's been so brilliant'

'I met my husband 40 years ago after placing an advert in the dating section of the Express & Star and it's been so brilliant'

Supporting image for story: The dates and times that snow is due to return to the West Midlands: Full forecast predictions here

The dates and times that snow is due to return to the West Midlands: Full forecast predictions here

Supporting image for story: "No place for illegal working in our communities": 1,315 immigration enforcement raids in the West Midlands unveiled in new Home Office figures

"No place for illegal working in our communities": 1,315 immigration enforcement raids in the West Midlands unveiled in new Home Office figures

Supporting image for story: West Midlands man, 48, denies voyeurism and threatening to leak intimate videos of woman

West Midlands man, 48, denies voyeurism and threatening to leak intimate videos of woman

Supporting image for story: The opening date for a new Lidl discount supermarket in Staffordhsire has been announced - here's when the store is open

The opening date for a new Lidl discount supermarket in Staffordhsire has been announced - here's when the store is open

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton judge apologises for wrecking any romantic plans by asking jurors to check with loved ones to reveal any surprise parties or getaways ahead of murder trial

Wolverhampton judge apologises for wrecking any romantic plans by asking jurors to check with loved ones to reveal any surprise parties or getaways ahead of murder trial

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Global cheer: 100 Wolverhampton children celebrated international festive joy

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Supporting image for story: Two arrested after police stop vehicle linked to Wolverhampton drug dealing

Two arrested after police stop vehicle linked to Wolverhampton drug dealing

Supporting image for story: Man, 40, jailed after stealing alcohol and assaulting a Sandwell supermarket security guard

Man, 40, jailed after stealing alcohol and assaulting a Sandwell supermarket security guard

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for help identifying Wolverhampton purse thief

Police appeal for help identifying Wolverhampton purse thief

Supporting image for story: Next plans to open store at a Staffordshire retail park - full details here

Next plans to open store at a Staffordshire retail park - full details here

Supporting image for story: Top West Midlands judge condemns local criminals' 'total disregard for public safety' after tragic Black Country shooting

Top West Midlands judge condemns local criminals' 'total disregard for public safety' after tragic Black Country shooting

Supporting image for story: 10 new rooms for Stafford hospice as £1.5m extension is given green light

10 new rooms for Stafford hospice as £1.5m extension is given green light

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Two arrested after drugs seized from stolen car in Sandwell

Police have arrested two men after officers spotted a stolen car while on patrol in Sandwell.

Supporting image for story: Two arrested after drugs seized from stolen car in Sandwell

Supporting image for story: Two arrested after police stop vehicle linked to Wolverhampton drug dealing

Two arrested after police stop vehicle linked to Wolverhampton drug dealing

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for help identifying Wolverhampton purse thief

Police appeal for help identifying Wolverhampton purse thief

Supporting image for story: Man, 40, jailed after stealing alcohol and assaulting a Sandwell supermarket security guard

Man, 40, jailed after stealing alcohol and assaulting a Sandwell supermarket security guard

Supporting image for story: "No place for illegal working in our communities": 1,315 immigration enforcement raids in the West Midlands unveiled in new Home Office figures

"No place for illegal working in our communities": 1,315 immigration enforcement raids in the West Midlands unveiled in new Home Office figures

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton judge apologises for wrecking any romantic plans by asking jurors to check with loved ones to reveal any surprise parties or getaways ahead of murder trial

Wolverhampton judge apologises for wrecking any romantic plans by asking jurors to check with loved ones to reveal any surprise parties or getaways ahead of murder trial

Supporting image for story: Top West Midlands judge condemns local criminals' 'total disregard for public safety' after tragic Black Country shooting

Top West Midlands judge condemns local criminals' 'total disregard for public safety' after tragic Black Country shooting

Business

Birmingham health tech business brings personalised wellness gummies to Boots

Nourished, the flagship brand from Birmingham-based health-tech scale-up Rem3dy Health is bringing its personalised gummy vitamins, the world’s first personalised nutrition experience, to selected Boots stores and the retailer’s online customers.

Supporting image for story: Birmingham health tech business brings personalised wellness gummies to Boots

Supporting image for story: New Lidl supermarket in Wolverhampton granted alcohol licence

New Lidl supermarket in Wolverhampton granted alcohol licence

Supporting image for story: Next plans to open store at a Staffordshire retail park - full details here

Next plans to open store at a Staffordshire retail park - full details here

Supporting image for story: Dudley's first indoor padel centre planned for town centre site

Dudley's first indoor padel centre planned for town centre site

Supporting image for story: Birmingham City Council seeks to sell off land next to Aston Expressway at auction

Birmingham City Council seeks to sell off land next to Aston Expressway at auction

New Wolverhampton cafe aims to provide community feeling and unique brand of coffee

Supporting image for story: The opening date for a new Lidl discount supermarket in Staffordhsire has been announced - here's when the store is open

The opening date for a new Lidl discount supermarket in Staffordhsire has been announced - here's when the store is open

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Penkridge canal subsidence: Bridge and tunnel near pub still closed off to motorists, boaters and walkers

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UK weather forecast: Met Office snow and ice warning plus amber cold health alert issued for West Midlands

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Watch: Gang of thieves steal £12,000 e-bike from a shed in Stourbridge after ripping door open

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Watch: Latest amazing drone footage as Walsall clean energy development prepares for pressure tests

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Mountains of Christmas rubbish on streets of Birmingham as bin strikes continue

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Education

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Connexions Careers Fair January 2026: Discover a Shireland Sixth Form education

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High school sports and wellbeing facilities improved through Pulse Fitness donation

Supporting image for story: Strike action in two South Staffordshire schools called off

Strike action in two South Staffordshire schools called off

Supporting image for story: Open evening at Wolverhampton College set to offer wide range of part-time courses

Open evening at Wolverhampton College set to offer wide range of part-time courses

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Hi-vis vests donated to Stafford pupils and local Scouts for winter safety

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Furniture experts partner with college to boost local skills

Motors

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Land Rover Defender-rivalling Geely Galaxy Cruiser ‘the first’ of more off-road focused models

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The best cars at the Brussels Motor Show

Supporting image for story: Hybrid powertrains continue to play ‘a very important role’ in the UK market, says Kia

Hybrid powertrains continue to play ‘a very important role’ in the UK market, says Kia

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 will be priced at £47,995

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Mazda takes covers off CX-6e electric SUV at Brussels Motor Show

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Kia EV3, EV4 and EV5 get hot ‘GT’ makeover

Property

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Buddhist temple’s plans for new community hall rejected

Wolverhampton Buddhist temple’s plans for new community hall rejected

Supporting image for story: Birmingham City Council seeks to sell off land next to Aston Expressway at auction

Birmingham City Council seeks to sell off land next to Aston Expressway at auction

Supporting image for story: Planners to rule on 10-bed HMO in former Willenhall pub this week

Planners to rule on 10-bed HMO in former Willenhall pub this week

Supporting image for story: Snooker and darts retailer Cue and Dart World opens third store in the West Midlands

Snooker and darts retailer Cue and Dart World opens third store in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Former Staffordshire pub could become self-service car wash if plans approved this week

Former Staffordshire pub could become self-service car wash if plans approved this week

Supporting image for story: Controversial plans to demolish Rugeley house to replace it with two new homes to be decided this week

Controversial plans to demolish Rugeley house to replace it with two new homes to be decided this week

UK News

Supporting image for story: Demolition of fourth clifftop home at risk of falling into the sea begins

Demolition of fourth clifftop home at risk of falling into the sea begins

Supporting image for story: More than 600 referrals made from UK’s first drug consumption room, figures show

More than 600 referrals made from UK’s first drug consumption room, figures show

Supporting image for story: Ceremony for new Iranian ambassador to Ireland postponed amid regime’s crackdown

Ceremony for new Iranian ambassador to Ireland postponed amid regime’s crackdown

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Strike suspended by Metropolitan Police civilian staff

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Global central banks show ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed chairman after threats

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New ice warning forecasts potential for more travel disruption

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Musk ‘ideologically committed’ to pushing free speech boundaries – Louise Haigh

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Raspberry Pi faces uncertainty over memory shortages due to AI boom

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The Gym Group steps up new openings after strong trading

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Premier Inn owner Whitbread set for lower-than-expected business rates hit

World News

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Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid

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Marine Le Pen faces appeal trial that could decide her French presidential run

Supporting image for story: US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous and inexplicable escalation’ of war in Ukraine

US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous and inexplicable escalation’ of war in Ukraine

Supporting image for story: Iranians able to make calls abroad but internet remains offline after protests

Iranians able to make calls abroad but internet remains offline after protests

Supporting image for story: Swiss court orders pre-trial detention for bar manager over fatal fire

Swiss court orders pre-trial detention for bar manager over fatal fire

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Pope meets Venezuelan opposition leader Machado in surprise audience

Supporting image for story: China says US shouldn’t use other countries as ‘pretext’ to pursue Greenland

China says US shouldn’t use other countries as ‘pretext’ to pursue Greenland

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Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to 599

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Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk’s Grok over explicit AI images

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Iran says protests turned violent to give Trump ‘excuse to intervene’