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'This will help make kids' Christmas more joyful' - TV personality and fundraiser visits hospital with sackful of presents

A charity based at New Cross Hospital has thanked a Wolverhampton strongman, television personality, actor and charity fundraiser and bosses at a Tipton discount store for 'helping to brighten up Christmas for kids.'

Supporting image for story: 'This will help make kids' Christmas more joyful' - TV personality and fundraiser visits hospital with sackful of presents

Supporting image for story: 'It’s wonderful to see carers taking time for themselves' - Fun and festivities as Wolverhampton carers thanked for selfless service with Christmas meal

'It’s wonderful to see carers taking time for themselves' - Fun and festivities as Wolverhampton carers thanked for selfless service with Christmas meal

Supporting image for story: 'The sense of community here is incredibly powerful' - Mayor praises lifeline Wolverhampton heart charity during visit

'The sense of community here is incredibly powerful' - Mayor praises lifeline Wolverhampton heart charity during visit

Supporting image for story: One hundred robotic-arm assisted joint replacements performed

One hundred robotic-arm assisted joint replacements performed

Supporting image for story: 'It has been an honour' - Walsall artist speaks of honour at having artwork displayed at NHS Trust site

'It has been an honour' - Walsall artist speaks of honour at having artwork displayed at NHS Trust site

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal

Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal

Supporting image for story: Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots

Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots

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Supporting image for story: Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.

Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.

Supporting image for story: Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike

Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike

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West Midlands Ambulance Service receives £23 million to cover handover delays outside hospitals

Supporting image for story: Christmas card competition proves a festive hit with children across West Midlands

Christmas card competition proves a festive hit with children across West Midlands

Supporting image for story: New Walsall Acorns superstore opens providing Christmas cheer for customers

New Walsall Acorns superstore opens providing Christmas cheer for customers

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'Kind and loving' retired Staffordshire power station worker died from asbestos-related illness prompting family appeal

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Former Wolves player wins High Court challenge against surgeon over unnecessary procedure which 'ended career prematurely'

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Flu admissions soaring - find out how many have been admitted to every hospital trust in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: More than half of eligible Black Country residents still haven't come forward for flu vaccine with cases at record high

More than half of eligible Black Country residents still haven't come forward for flu vaccine with cases at record high

Supporting image for story: 'They are gifts of dignity' - Walsall council and charity volunteers deliver baby care packs for struggling families across the borough

'They are gifts of dignity' - Walsall council and charity volunteers deliver baby care packs for struggling families across the borough

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Woman arrested in child murder probe released without charge

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Pets At Home names former Waitrose boss James Bailey as chief executive

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Injured police officer wakes from coma after Bondi terror attack

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UK on track for warmest year on record, Met Office says

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Remains of two Bronze Age people found at long-lost site by farmer

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UK-backed project turning Kenya tea waste into clean energy and fertiliser

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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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