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Boy, 15, charged with possessing a samurai sword in Walsall

West Midlands Police has charged a 15 year-old boy with possessing a samurai sword in Walsall

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Woman raped in Perry Barr - Birmingham police step up patrols

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'It's part of our local history - it needs to stay where it is' - Walsall residents react to potential move of loved museum

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Walsall Council leader defends leather museum move as taxpayers subsidise 12,000 visitors at £24 per head

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Wolves legend John Richards to be awarded freedom of the city

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'Sister Dora’s legacy is one of putting the needs of others first' - Annual thanksgiving service for Walsall heroine

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Police issue image of man in a cap following a burglary in West Bromwich

West Midlands Police want to speak with this man following a burglary in West Bromwich

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Boy, 15, charged with possessing a samurai sword in Walsall

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Cannock based Axil, a leader in total waste management, announces its partnership with TRT Lighting Ltd, part of the FW Thorpe Group, to drive environmental performance across their operations.

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Walsall set to welcome 'renowned' food chain in less than a month

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Stafford Borough Council tax set to go up by around 10p a week

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Ofsted reports|Jan 17

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Your World|Jan 16

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Your World|Jan 16

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