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'We believe everyone has a right to enjoy a night out without fear or intimidation' - Police increase Wolverhampton city centre patrols

Police teams are continuing their regular patrols in Wolverhampton city centre this festive season as part of their commitment to protecting all communities and fighting violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Supporting image for story: 'We believe everyone has a right to enjoy a night out without fear or intimidation' - Police increase Wolverhampton city centre patrols

Supporting image for story: Man charged with theft and possession of ammunition after parcels stolen in Smethwick

Man charged with theft and possession of ammunition after parcels stolen in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Three family members jailed after drugs and gun seized in Birmingham

Three family members jailed after drugs and gun seized in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Three men jailed after pedestrians injured in Birmingham hit-and-run

Three men jailed after pedestrians injured in Birmingham hit-and-run

Supporting image for story: Appeal for witnesses following hate crime on train between Telford and Wolverhampton

Appeal for witnesses following hate crime on train between Telford and Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Cannabis seized and arrest made following drugs warrant in Aldridge

Cannabis seized and arrest made following drugs warrant in Aldridge

Supporting image for story: Arrest made in Birmingham 'people smuggling adverts' investigation

Arrest made in Birmingham 'people smuggling adverts' investigation

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Man, in his 20s, stabbed in stomach on Dudley High Street - police appeal for information

Supporting image for story: 'Underweight' dog rescued from hazardous West Midlands drugs den seeks loving home after miraculous recovery

'Underweight' dog rescued from hazardous West Midlands drugs den seeks loving home after miraculous recovery

Supporting image for story: Sex worker tied up and robbed men after using Tinder and Badoo to lure them to West Midlands hotels

Sex worker tied up and robbed men after using Tinder and Badoo to lure them to West Midlands hotels

Supporting image for story: More than £19,000 worth of counterfeit tobacco and vapes seized in Staffordshire - sparking investigation

More than £19,000 worth of counterfeit tobacco and vapes seized in Staffordshire - sparking investigation

Supporting image for story: Sandwell police sergeant wins national award for work with vulnerable man

Sandwell police sergeant wins national award for work with vulnerable man

Supporting image for story: Fly tipper given community order and vehicle destroyed as Wolverhampton Council sends out warning

Fly tipper given community order and vehicle destroyed as Wolverhampton Council sends out warning

Supporting image for story: Walsall man, 35, wanted on suspicion of theft and recall to prison

Walsall man, 35, wanted on suspicion of theft and recall to prison

Supporting image for story: Man, 41, jailed for Christmas after reverse ramming a police car in Walsall

Man, 41, jailed for Christmas after reverse ramming a police car in Walsall

Supporting image for story: Man, 22, convicted of dozens of West Midlands car key burglaries, including in Oldbury and Staffordshire

Man, 22, convicted of dozens of West Midlands car key burglaries, including in Oldbury and Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Woman hurt in Wolverhampton hit-and-run - police hunting driver

Woman hurt in Wolverhampton hit-and-run - police hunting driver

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Burglars jailed for using Grindr to dupe victims into letting them in their home

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‘Like Titanic film’- witnesses tell of watching boats falling into ‘sinkhole’

Supporting image for story: Extremely fortunate no-one hurt after sinkhole swallows boats, fire chief says

Extremely fortunate no-one hurt after sinkhole swallows boats, fire chief says

Supporting image for story: Man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife

Man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife

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Banksy claims Bayswater artwork that shows two figures lying down

Supporting image for story: Fact check: Fake stories about curbs on personal freedoms and bogus taxes

Fact check: Fake stories about curbs on personal freedoms and bogus taxes

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Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

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Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

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US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official

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Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

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US says talks with Ukraine and Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’

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Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting