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Persimmon Homes gives £1,000 donation to Black Country football club

An Oldbury-based football club has secured a £1,000 donation from a national housebuilder, helping them to purchase winter jackets.

Your World|Dec 3
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Supporting image for story: Runner aims to complete 3,000-mile North Pole challenge
Runner aims to complete 3,000-mile North Pole challenge
Your World|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: Step 5/6 round-up: AFC Wolverhampton denied fifth successive win in Midland Premier
Step 5/6 round-up: AFC Wolverhampton denied fifth successive win in Midland Premier
Sport|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: Flawless Hotshots move clear at the summit - snooker round-up
Flawless Hotshots move clear at the summit - snooker round-up
Sport|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: Stourport Hockey Club - match report
Stourport Hockey Club - match report
Your World|Dec 1
Supporting image for story: Sunday League round-up: Emerald Athletic progress in Roger Wood Memorial Cup
Sunday League round-up: Emerald Athletic progress in Roger Wood Memorial Cup
Sport|Nov 27
Supporting image for story: Dreaming of Formula One: Ethan fights back to win go-karting championship
Dreaming of Formula One: Ethan fights back to win go-karting championship
Sport|Nov 26

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Supporting image for story: Wednesfield Cons go level with Hotshots at the top of the table - snooker round-up
Wednesfield Cons go level with Hotshots at the top of the table - snooker round-up
Sport|Nov 25
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Stourport Hockey Club - match report
Your World|Nov 24
Supporting image for story: Lye Town continue surge for play-offs as AFC Wolverhampton City also strike late - round-up
Lye Town continue surge for play-offs as AFC Wolverhampton City also strike late - round-up
Sport|Nov 24
Supporting image for story: Marvels and Marbelles showcase their talent on Stafford Rugby Club's inclusivity day
Marvels and Marbelles showcase their talent on Stafford Rugby Club's inclusivity day
Sport|Nov 18
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Hotshots move clear after Downing's big break
Sport|Nov 18
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Stourport Hockey Club - match report
Your World|Nov 17
Supporting image for story: Sunday League round-up: Victoria add to Connaught United's woes with resounding win
Sunday League round-up: Victoria add to Connaught United's woes with resounding win
Sport|Nov 13
Supporting image for story: Round-up: Wolverhampton hold off spirited Stafford fightback
Round-up: Wolverhampton hold off spirited Stafford fightback
Sport|Nov 12
Supporting image for story: Gornal and Bilston take another step towards Wembley in the FA Vase
Gornal and Bilston take another step towards Wembley in the FA Vase
Sport|Nov 11
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Stourport Hockey Club - match report
Your World|Nov 10

UK News

Supporting image for story: Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild
Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild
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Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live
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Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list
UK News|2 hours ago
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UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims
UK News|2 hours ago
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Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project
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Majority of UK parents find BBFC age ratings on Netflix helpful, poll finds
UK News|3 hours ago

Viral News

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
Entertainment|Dec 3
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
Viral news|Dec 3
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
Viral news|Nov 25
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?
Entertainment|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported
Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported
Science & Technology|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland
New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland
Viral news|Nov 6

World News

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Man charged after arrest connected to January 6 Capitol pipe bombs
World News|8 hours ago
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Vatican commission opposes ordination of women as deacons
World News|9 hours ago
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Man arrested in connection with pipe bombs placed before US Capitol riot
World News|12 hours ago
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Former EU foreign policy head quits roles amid fraud investigation
World News|13 hours ago
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Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first – and only – time
World News|17 hours ago
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Baby seal waddles into bar in New Zealand
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