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Walsall manufacturing business to close with the loss of 35 jobs

A manufacturing business in Walsall is closing with 35 job losses

Business|15 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Walsall manufacturing business to close with the loss of 35 jobs
Supporting image for story: One week left to help shape Dudley's financial future by taking part in council budget consultation
One week left to help shape Dudley's financial future by taking part in council budget consultation
Politics|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Midlands building society highlights growing January money pressures for local households
Midlands building society highlights growing January money pressures for local households
Your World|Jan 15
Supporting image for story: Some older people ‘skipping showers or meals to make ends meet financially’
Some older people ‘skipping showers or meals to make ends meet financially’
News|Jan 14
Supporting image for story: 39 per cent of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey
39 per cent of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey
Health|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: New Wyre Forest church initiative set to offer food to those most in need
New Wyre Forest church initiative set to offer food to those most in need
Cost of living|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: £325,000 four-bedroom detached family home for sale in Wolverhampton
£325,000 four-bedroom detached family home for sale in Wolverhampton
Property|Jan 11

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Supporting image for story: We visited a Wolverhampton bar which is proud to be the first micropub in the West Midlands, a supporter of local breweries and frequented by famous visitors
We visited a Wolverhampton bar which is proud to be the first micropub in the West Midlands, a supporter of local breweries and frequented by famous visitors
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Food and Drink|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Castle Bromwich pub with five-star reviews offers meal for two with drinks for £20
Castle Bromwich pub with five-star reviews offers meal for two with drinks for £20
Affiliates|Jan 10
Supporting image for story: 'An experience I'll never forget' - Dudley social media influencer proud of huge total raised from rough sleeping campaign in Wolverhampton
'An experience I'll never forget' - Dudley social media influencer proud of huge total raised from rough sleeping campaign in Wolverhampton
Cost of living|Jan 10
Supporting image for story: Treat yourself to a 60-minute massage and facial for £18 with this amazing deal
Treat yourself to a 60-minute massage and facial for £18 with this amazing deal
Affiliates|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: This £20 meal out for two deal is how you beat the January blues
This £20 meal out for two deal is how you beat the January blues
Affiliates|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: Amazon is giving away four months of premium music — but this deal ends in days
Amazon is giving away four months of premium music — but this deal ends in days
Affiliates|Jan 8
Supporting image for story: Residents invited to donate items at Kingswinford community reuse and recycling event
Residents invited to donate items at Kingswinford community reuse and recycling event
Cost of living|Jan 7
Supporting image for story: Lucky residents on streets in Black Country and Staffordshire scoop £1,000 in People's Postcode Lottery
Lucky residents on streets in Black Country and Staffordshire scoop £1,000 in People's Postcode Lottery
Cost of living|Jan 7
Supporting image for story: ‘Good news for Walsall’: Extra council funding confirmed - but warning issues for 'significant challenges'
‘Good news for Walsall’: Extra council funding confirmed - but warning issues for 'significant challenges'
Politics|Jan 6
Supporting image for story: ‘And that’s a wrap’: Youth club in Bridgnorth closes after 30 years due to 'financial pressures'
‘And that’s a wrap’: Youth club in Bridgnorth closes after 30 years due to 'financial pressures'
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Bridgnorth|Jan 6

UK News

Supporting image for story: Employers told to look at single-sex space policies after nurses’ tribunal
Employers told to look at single-sex space policies after nurses’ tribunal
UK News|4 hours ago
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Labour government in Scotland would pose ‘threat to jobs’, SNP claims
UK News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: All GP surgeries in England to advertise Jess’s Rule to prevent avoidable deaths
All GP surgeries in England to advertise Jess’s Rule to prevent avoidable deaths
UK News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: NHS says it ‘absolutely recognises need’ for revised single-sex spaces guidance
NHS says it ‘absolutely recognises need’ for revised single-sex spaces guidance
UK News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Former PM Sir Tony Blair chosen by Donald Trump for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Former PM Sir Tony Blair chosen by Donald Trump for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
UK News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Badenoch insists ‘Britain is not broken’ in rebuke of defector Jenrick
Badenoch insists ‘Britain is not broken’ in rebuke of defector Jenrick
UK News|7 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

World News

Supporting image for story: Trump says he may hit countries with tariffs if they do not back US on Greenland
Trump says he may hit countries with tariffs if they do not back US on Greenland
World News|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: More than 100 dead in torrential rain and floods across southern Africa
More than 100 dead in torrential rain and floods across southern Africa
World News|15 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ukraine’s battered power grid faces unprecedented challenge – energy minister
Ukraine’s battered power grid faces unprecedented challenge – energy minister
World News|15 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in break with US
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in break with US
World News|19 hours ago
Supporting image for story: It’s the Eye of the Tiger – Macron laughs off ‘harmless’ eye condition
It’s the Eye of the Tiger – Macron laughs off ‘harmless’ eye condition
World News|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Venezuela’s Machado says she presented Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during meeting
Venezuela’s Machado says she presented Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during meeting
World News|Jan 15
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