Footpath near Crooked House site to be closed off for six months due to 'concerns over the instability of the ground conditions'
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Lisa O'Brien
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Chief reporter at the Express & Star
Grave of Wolverhampton soldier killed in Second World War is identified nearly 80 years after he went missing
Siblings launch campaign to raise vital funds for cancer research in tribute to their ‘bubbly’ baby sister
Alleged killer who denies stabbing man at Walsall nightclub tells jury his friend confessed to the crime
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Family of murdered schoolboy Ronan Kanda submit 10,000 strong petition to 10 Downing Street
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Courageous and inspirational police officers to be recognised with new bravery awards
South Staffordshire MP backs plans to use pharmacies to alleviate pressure on GP surgeries but urges caution
Date set for health board's annual general meeting
Tickets on sale for Sandwell fireworks display
Wolverhampton’s service for sick and premature babies is first in region to strike gold
Six new recruits start work at Sandwell GP practice thanks to scheme which aims to boost employment
Three arrests and several bikes seized during police operation targeting illegal biking in Walsall
Historic pumping station could get new lease of life as visitor attraction
Generous £65,000 donation inspired by Wolverhampton toddler is helping medics train for emergency scenarios
New drone light show will light up Wolverhampton skies in December
Organ donation nurses raising awareness at Sandwell Hospital with special event
Birmingham Royal Ballet dancers take time out of rehearsals for Black Sabbath ballet to meet Ozzy the Bull
New leader of Dudley Labour Group is announced
Boy, 10, needs stitches after being mauled by out-of-control dog outside his Walsall home
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Improvements made in medicine management at Walsall's Manor Hospital but 'further work needed'
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Dudley engineering company fined for failing to protect workers from welding fume
Danger driver who ploughed into dog walker and killed pet in Great Barr avoids jail
Two construction firms fined total of £120,000 after groundworker suffered horrific injuries when heavy drainage pipes fell on him
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New Wolverhampton Metro extension to city's railway station to open on Sunday
Rogue trader who was gambling addict gets suspended sentence over cons totalling £5,500
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Thousands of pounds raised for mountain rescue team in memory of dentist who died in 'terrible accident'
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M6 Toll prices to be frozen for drivers in Staffordshire while other rates to increase in October
Drug dealer jailed for more than four years after police seize crack cocaine, cash and phone
Thanks given to public as Staffordshire farmers mark Back British Farming Day
Charity could benefit from new summer house thanks to kind donation
Tipton man who allegedly made 'stabbing gestures' towards football fans during match due to appear in court
Hospice encourages shoppers to switch to thoughtful thrifting and help give it a boost
More than 2,600 school and council workers in West Midlands to vote on strike action over pay row
Two men charged after elderly woman has purse stolen from shopping trolley in Wolverhampton
More than 20 hectares of forest, open land and water in the Black Country developed upon over three years
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Drone photos show latest phase of demolition work at Dudley Hippodrome
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Woman hit by car and two assaulted at Crooked House site as police appeal for witnesses
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Trials using electric vehicles for Dudley waste collections continuing this week
Further road closure planned as major improvement scheme moves to final stages
Police federation boss welcomes plans to give officers powers to seize and destroy more machetes and zombie knives
Raw sewage released in open water in Staffordshire and the Black Country for 10,900 hours last year
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