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'It is horrible': Wolverhampton residents speak out amid murder probe as man, 94, dies after alleged burglary

A resident living near to where a 94-year-old man was found with serious injuries at his home and later died has spoken of her "shock".

Crime|12 hours ago

Road reopens following tram crash in Wolverhampton that left two injured

Wolverhampton|8 hours ago

Olympic legend Linford Christie visits Jaguar Land Rover in Wolverhampton for truly inspiring reason

Wolverhampton|9 hours ago

Jury sworn in for trial of former soldier accused of bomb hoax in Stafford

Crime|10 hours ago

£5,000 worth of jewellery stolen from antique shop near Stourbridge

Crime|6 hours ago

Police: Predatory doctor may have sexually assaulted women in Wolverhampton and Telford

Wolverhampton|20 hours ago

Victim of GP who sexually assaulted her after her mother died recalls how he 'ruined her life'

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Closure plan announced for Banks’s Brewery in Wolverhampton leaves uncertainty over 100 jobs

How Banks's became a legendary Wolverhampton brewery - and is now set to close in its 150th year

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New Aldi store set to open in Staffordshire - here's when

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Police launch fresh appeal into murder in Birmingham

West Midlands Police have launched a new appeal after a man died following a stabbing in Birmingham last week.

Crime|11 hours ago

'It is horrible': Wolverhampton residents speak out amid murder probe as man, 94, dies after alleged burglary

Crime|12 hours ago

Jury sworn in for trial of former soldier accused of bomb hoax in Stafford

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£5,000 worth of jewellery stolen from antique shop near Stourbridge

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Police: Predatory doctor may have sexually assaulted women in Wolverhampton and Telford

Wolverhampton|20 hours ago

Victim of GP who sexually assaulted her after her mother died recalls how he 'ruined her life'

Crime|20 hours ago

Six pictures of damage left behind after suspected stolen car smashes into brick wall in West Bromwich – two arrested

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Cameron Homes and Keon Homes make ‘Best Workplaces in Construction’ list in major boost for Tara Group

Investment in people, encouraging more females into the sector and putting in proactive wellbeing support have all played a role in helping two Tara Group companies make the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces in Construction, Engineering & Property™ list.

Business|16 hours ago

Staffordshire packaging company and Boccia UK hit the ‘jack-pot’ with new ramp

Business|18 hours ago

Closure plan announced for Banks’s Brewery in Wolverhampton leaves uncertainty over 100 jobs

How Banks's became a legendary Wolverhampton brewery - and is now set to close in its 150th year

Business|20 hours ago

'It is very difficult for us': Family-run Halesowen clothes shop to shut after 144 years

Indian street food café to open at Birmingham Airport, creating 20 jobs - here's when

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Smethwick backyard barbershop built illegally loses battle to remain open

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Wolverhampton|Sep 8

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Wolverhampton|Sep 8

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Brierley Hill|Aug 5

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Education|Oct 5

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Education|Oct 5

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Wolverhampton|Oct 5

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Education|Oct 3

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Education|Oct 2

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Wolverhampton|Oct 7

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