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Developers propose almost 1,000 new homes on land on edge of Staffordshire town

Three proposals have come forward for housing developments on the western edge of Stone – meaning almost 900 new homes could be built in the area if they are all given the green light.

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Land South Of Eccleshall Road, Stone, Earmarked For A Housing Development By Richborough. Photo by Staffordshire LDR Kerry Ashdown. Free for use by all LDRS partners

There is disruption to trams through Birmingham City Centre currently

Trams delayed amid Wolverhampton road traffic collision - latest update

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Winter weather Feb 10th 2025

Met Office warns West Midlands could see half a month's worth of rain in two hours today

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Do you know these two men? Police want to talk to them following a series of shop thefts in Stourbridge

The two men Stourbridge police want to speak to following shop thefts

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One person was restrained after they became aggressive when officers attempted to help with a breakdown

Driver who broke down on M6 near Stafford is restrained after becoming 'aggressive'

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Black Country man jailed for squeezing victim's neck in row over wardrobe

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Have you seen Jamie Colbourne? He is wanted on suspicion of a serious assault in Wolverhampton

Man, 32, wanted by police on suspicion of serious assault in Wolverhampton

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The Coventry Very Light Railway at the VLRNIC site in Dudley.

Dudley Council could pay high price for tram trouble

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Inside the Cannock school where students are encouraged to 'grow together'

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Puff the Bridgnorth Dragon and friends collect thousands with walk around major West Midlands football stadiums

Sandwell Council House in Oldbury. Photo: LDRS. Permission for reuse for all LDRS partners.

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Man, 32, wanted by police on suspicion of serious assault in Wolverhampton

Police are appealing for information on a 32-year-old man who is wanted on suspicion of a serious assault in Wolverhampton.

Have you seen Jamie Colbourne? He is wanted on suspicion of a serious assault in Wolverhampton

One person was restrained after they became aggressive when officers attempted to help with a breakdown

Driver who broke down on M6 near Stafford is restrained after becoming 'aggressive'

Do you know these two men? Police want to talk to them following a series of shop thefts in Stourbridge

The two men Stourbridge police want to speak to following shop thefts

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Black Country man jailed for squeezing victim's neck in row over wardrobe

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Huge rise in pensioner shoplifters in past year, security firm reports

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The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Shifnal man, 20, due to appear in court after being charged with possession of a firearm and other offences

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This image has been released of the two motorbike riders caught on camera. Photo: West Midlands Police

Masked cyclists in Walsall village sought by police in anti-social behaviour probe

Chamber announces interim leadership team

Two respected and long-serving members of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce’s senior leadership team are stepping up to lead the organisation on an interim basis.

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University of Wolverhampton joins initiative to drive innovation across the Midlands

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The former timber storage yard in Cooper Street, Wolverhampton. Pic: Google Maps. Permission for reuse for all LDRS partners.

Number of units on Wolverhampton industrial estate set to double

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CGI of the proposed Birmingham city centre development. Taken from design and access statement prepared by SimpsonHaugh Architects on behalf of Vita Group.

Plans to build five more towers in the heart of Birmingham approved with key consideration for families

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New independent vets to open in Newport this summer

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Owners Julie Watkiss and Sandra Ayres of What Women Want in Newport have announced retirement after 21 years. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

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J Maverick & Co, in Upton-upon-Severn.

Front room of historic West Midlands home transformed into cosy Victorian-style pub with capacity of 20 people

Kevin Beresford has devoted 12 months entirely to the industrial action blighting his home city for his calendar called "Rats The Size of Cats".

Britain's 'dullest man' selling merchandise dedicated to the Birmingham bin strikes

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Pamela and Alistair Thompson standing next to the 'dinosaur tree' in their West Midlands garden.

One of the world's oldest trees which dinosaurs snacked on bears fruit for the first time in West Midlands garden

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Inside the Cannock school where students are encouraged to 'grow together'

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Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, Tim Mullen-Furness, Principal, Matt Jevons, Chair of Governors, and pupils standing proudly in front of the new St Peter’s Collegiate Academy building, set to open in January 2026. Photo: St Peter's Collegiate Academy

Wolverhampton secondary school rapidly improving 'absolutely delighted' after recent Ofsted visit

Staff from the University of Staffordshire sport and sciences team with the under-14 county tennis squad

Staffordshire University academics lend a helping hand to tomorrow's tennis stars

Moorfield Primary School in Newport has been graded as 'Outstanding' across the board by Ofsted. Picture: Google.

'Pupils know their school is a special place' - Primary school in Newport graded as 'outstanding' across the board

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Perverted Walsall teaching assistant who used disabled boys for depraved sexual games 'could have abused 81 more children'

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