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Crime

Jury in fireworks trial due to be sent out

The jury in the trial of a fireworks company owner charged with causing the deaths of two men in a blaze at his premises was today due to be sent out to consider its verdict.

Stafford | Last updated: 5 hours ago

"I feel cheated of life" - Injured cyclists knocked from bikes were training for charity ride

Wolverhampton | Last updated: May 19, 2018

Tributes paid to former Cannock Chase councillor and West Mercia's first Police and Crime Commissioner

Cannock Chase | Last updated: May 19, 2018

Four men acquitted of attempted murder after car hit by gunfire

Crime | Last updated: May 19, 2018

Gun and hammer raiders hold up Shell service station

Stourbridge | Last updated: May 18, 2018

Staff left devastated as arsonists attack Black Country nursery

Cradley Heath | Last updated: May 18, 2018

Rogue gardener botched work after targeting customers on Facebook

Dudley | Last updated: May 18, 2018

JAILED: 'High-end' Wolverhampton drug dealer caught with £200k and loaded gun

Wolverhampton | Last updated: May 18, 2018

Teenager arrested over stabbing which left 16-year-old boy dead

Birmingham | Last updated: May 18, 2018

UK News

‘Stay strong our kid’ – Stars pay tribute on anniversary of Manchester bombing

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Philip Hammond boosted as borrowing revised downwards

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Key Salisbury nerve poison site given all clear

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Viral news

‘You should have twice your salary saved by age 35’ is now a bona fide meme

The internet is here for those who don’t have a retirement plan.

Viral news | Last updated: 10 hours ago

Nothing is more satisfying than watching Stretch Armstrong crushed by a hydraulic press

The video is sort of peaceful.

Viral news | Last updated: 18 hours ago

Pigeons build a nest on students’ discarded mop

The students now have a bird’s eye view of the nest.

Viral news | Last updated: 20 hours ago

A man called police about a pig acting suspiciously by following him home

A very odd start to the day for these police officers.

Viral news | Last updated: 22 hours ago

World News

German court rejects call for ex-Catalan leader to be rearrested

Carles Puigdemont was arrested in March after crossing the border from Denmark and Spain was seeking his extradition.

World News | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Deadly Sri Lanka storms and landslides leave 1,000 people displaced

Lightning was said to have been behind three deaths as heavy rains struck the country.

World News | Last updated: 1 hour ago

All you need to know about ‘laze’ – the latest threat from the Kilauea volcano

The eruption in Hawaii has sparked new safety warnings about toxic gas due to a chemical reaction from lava flowing into the ocean.

World News | Last updated: 1 hour ago

Ex-Malaysian prime minister questioned in corruption probe

The country’s new anti-corruption chief said investigations into the case had been suppressed by intimidation while Najib Razak was in power.

World News | Last updated: 2 hours ago

Crime

Jury in fireworks trial due to be sent out

David Jamieson: Expelled pupils 'face becoming part of street gang violence'

Boy, 17, in court over Ozell Pemberton death in stab attack

Suspended sentence for Wolverhampton alcoholic caught up in £43k drug farm

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Teenage stab victim named as police make second arrest

Teen, 18, hospitalised after shooting

Gunshot victim named as appeal launched

Thug jailed for part in £85k ram-raid on Jai Jewellers in Smethwick

Should police officers be more routinely armed?

"I feel cheated of life" - Injured cyclists knocked from bikes were training for charity ride

Tributes paid to former Cannock Chase councillor and West Mercia's first Police and Crime Commissioner

Four men acquitted of attempted murder after car hit by gunfire

Gun and hammer raiders hold up Shell service station

Staff left devastated as arsonists attack Black Country nursery

Rogue gardener botched work after targeting customers on Facebook

JAILED: 'High-end' Wolverhampton drug dealer caught with £200k and loaded gun

Teenager arrested over stabbing which left 16-year-old boy dead

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UK News

‘Stay strong our kid’ – Stars pay tribute on anniversary of Manchester bombing

Philip Hammond boosted as borrowing revised downwards

Key Salisbury nerve poison site given all clear

Viral news

‘You should have twice your salary saved by age 35’ is now a bona fide meme

Nothing is more satisfying than watching Stretch Armstrong crushed by a hydraulic press

Pigeons build a nest on students’ discarded mop

A man called police about a pig acting suspiciously by following him home

World News

German court rejects call for ex-Catalan leader to be rearrested

Deadly Sri Lanka storms and landslides leave 1,000 people displaced

All you need to know about ‘laze’ – the latest threat from the Kilauea volcano

Ex-Malaysian prime minister questioned in corruption probe

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