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University of Wolverhampton plans to move engineering faculty to former brewery headquarters when Telford campus closes

The University of Wolverhampton has revealed plans to move its engineering faculty to a former brewery headquarters in the city when its Telford campus closes next year.

Supporting image for story: University of Wolverhampton plans to move engineering faculty to former brewery headquarters when Telford campus closes

Supporting image for story: Thousands of pupils from Shropshire to Staffordshire learn about farming’s crucial role at Christmas

Thousands of pupils from Shropshire to Staffordshire learn about farming’s crucial role at Christmas

Supporting image for story: West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands

West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton University students gain real-world Interpreting experience through innovative learning events

Wolverhampton University students gain real-world Interpreting experience through innovative learning events

Supporting image for story: 30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire

30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Brownhills Ormiston Academy opens its doors to hundreds for a magical community Christmas Fayre

Brownhills Ormiston Academy opens its doors to hundreds for a magical community Christmas Fayre

Supporting image for story: Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action

Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action

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Specialist school set for expansion after approval by Wolverhampton Council

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'This is fantastic news!': Thousands cheer as Wolverhampton University School of Art building is granted Grade II-listing

Supporting image for story: The Black Country's best secondary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving

The Black Country's best secondary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving

Supporting image for story: Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers

Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers

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Blair refused intelligence-sharing with Ireland over Sellafield threat

Supporting image for story: Northern Ireland was on ‘cusp of new beginning’ with Stormont return in 2000

Northern Ireland was on ‘cusp of new beginning’ with Stormont return in 2000

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McAleese husband’s contacts with UDA took on ‘life of own’, ambassador was told

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Scots Tory leader Findlay ‘not holding breath’ on budget deal

Supporting image for story: Initiative to calm interface tensions hindered when mobiles were switched off

Initiative to calm interface tensions hindered when mobiles were switched off

Supporting image for story: Stormont ministers received legal advice on ‘royal command’ to fly Union flag

Stormont ministers received legal advice on ‘royal command’ to fly Union flag

Supporting image for story: Emergency departments in ‘big trouble’ as corridor care ‘normalised’ – expert

Emergency departments in ‘big trouble’ as corridor care ‘normalised’ – expert

Supporting image for story: Concerns over possibility of Stakeknife suicide raised in 2003

Concerns over possibility of Stakeknife suicide raised in 2003

Supporting image for story: Meeting discussed using terror laws to tackle paramilitary flags and murals

Meeting discussed using terror laws to tackle paramilitary flags and murals

Supporting image for story: Asbos would lead to one section of community policing other, Sinn Fein warned

Asbos would lead to one section of community policing other, Sinn Fein warned

World News

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Trump warns Iran on nuclear revival as he hosts Israel’s Netanyahu

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US offering Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan – Zelensky

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Rain floods camps for displaced Palestinians in Gaza

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One killed in midair helicopter crash

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One killed in Russian attack on Ukraine hours before Trump-Zelensky talks

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Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire

Supporting image for story: Four killed in clashes in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing

Four killed in clashes in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing

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Myanmar holds initial phase of first election since military seized power

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More than 1,500 flights cancelled in US due to snow

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Fire tears through historic waterfront in Maine