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Emergency crews attend the scene of an 'industrial incident' in Brierley Hill with one patient

Ambulance crews have been on the scene of what they are calling an 'industrial incident' near the Waterfront, Brierley Hill.

Supporting image for story: Emergency crews attend the scene of an 'industrial incident' in Brierley Hill with one patient

Supporting image for story: Man accused of dumping 27 tonnes of waste in Staffordshire country lane appears in court

Man accused of dumping 27 tonnes of waste in Staffordshire country lane appears in court

Supporting image for story: Parents set to take legal action against council and charity over jailed Walsall paedophile

Parents set to take legal action against council and charity over jailed Walsall paedophile

Supporting image for story: Poundland at Merry Hill shopping centre set to close later this month - here's when

Poundland at Merry Hill shopping centre set to close later this month - here's when

Supporting image for story: Stafford woman was filmed 'alive and well' on CCTV six days before body was found, court told

Stafford woman was filmed 'alive and well' on CCTV six days before body was found, court told

Supporting image for story: Man in a baseball cap sought by police following a burglary in Smethwick

Man in a baseball cap sought by police following a burglary in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Tributes to former Dudley councillor who has died aged 90

Tributes to former Dudley councillor who has died aged 90

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This portable air conditioner is incredibly cheap thanks to a 56% Wowcher discount deal

Aston Villa confirm first summer sale as right-back departs

This portable air conditioner is incredibly cheap thanks to a 56% Wowcher discount deal

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'I fell asleep in the sun for 15 minutes in my West Midlands garden - I woke the next morning with blistered eye'

Supporting image for story: 'It just means so much to me,' huge pride of giant of Black Country delivery firm boss on his Business Person of the Year 2025 win

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Supporting image for story: 'We held a community festival to celebrate 10 years since we saved our pub in Wolverhampton - it's a tremendous milestone'

'We held a community festival to celebrate 10 years since we saved our pub in Wolverhampton - it's a tremendous milestone'

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Staffordshire councillors have major concerns about National Express bus service changes

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Man appears in court charged with murder of Birmingham carer

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Wrekin launches environmental product declarations for entire ductile ironwork offering

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Local horticultural firm Bransford Webbs partners with OGL Software

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Higgs LLP welcomes first Apprenticeship Scheme alumni as qualified solicitor

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Yellow Ribbon welcomes 200,000 visitors at Halfway House with eco-friendly upgrade

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12-month project to boost employment support for young women in Birmingham

Sport

Striker officially becomes a Wolves player in £23m deal

Striker Jorgen Strand Larsen has become a permanent Wolves player following his initial season-long loan from Celta Vigo last season.

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Four areas West Brom must strengthen for 2025/26

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Proposed £3.5m Aston Villa sale at risk of collapse

Supporting image for story: Diary dates: All Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa & Walsall pre-season fixtures

Diary dates: All Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa & Walsall pre-season fixtures

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa confirm first summer sale as right-back departs

Aston Villa confirm first summer sale as right-back departs

Supporting image for story: Comment: Taylor Allen's exit presents Walsall defender with prime opportunity

Comment: Taylor Allen's exit presents Walsall defender with prime opportunity

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton's Henry Searle focussing on Wimbledon positives

Wolverhampton's Henry Searle focussing on Wimbledon positives

Wolves

Supporting image for story: Striker officially becomes a Wolves player in £23m deal

Striker officially becomes a Wolves player in £23m deal

Supporting image for story: Strike duo among four signing up again for Wolves Women

Strike duo among four signing up again for Wolves Women

Supporting image for story: Wolves Women receive positive promotion news ahead of 2025/6 season

Wolves Women receive positive promotion news ahead of 2025/6 season

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Four areas West Brom must strengthen for 2025/26

Supporting image for story: Reyes Cleary exits West Brom for League One move

Reyes Cleary exits West Brom for League One move

Supporting image for story: Tottenham youngster loan stance after early West Brom summer transfer window links

Tottenham youngster loan stance after early West Brom summer transfer window links

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Walsall sign AFC Bournemouth striker Jonny Stuttle on season-long loan

Walsall sign AFC Bournemouth striker Jonny Stuttle on season-long loan

Supporting image for story: Comment: Taylor Allen's exit presents Walsall defender with prime opportunity

Comment: Taylor Allen's exit presents Walsall defender with prime opportunity

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Walsall sign goalkeeper on loan from Watford

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Stay cool for less this summer with Wowcher’s air con deal—grab a HomCom portable unit from just £132.99 and save up to 56% off the usual price. Both 5,000 and 10,000 BTU models are available while stocks last.

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Yellow Ribbon welcomes 200,000 visitors at Halfway House with eco-friendly upgrade

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Accident causing delays close to Birmingham city centre

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World-renowned sitar maestro Baluji Shrivastav OBE to perform at Staffordshire fun day

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West Midlands pub reopens and shines with a bold new look

Supporting image for story: 'We held a community festival to celebrate 10 years since we saved our pub in Wolverhampton - it's a tremendous milestone'

'We held a community festival to celebrate 10 years since we saved our pub in Wolverhampton - it's a tremendous milestone'

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Latest: Train delays on the Stourbridge line through Kidderminster and Birmingham

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Man appears in court charged with murder of Birmingham carer

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Man accused of dumping 27 tonnes of waste in Staffordshire country lane appears in court

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Gross negligence manslaughter arrests following Lucy Letby baby deaths

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Parents set to take legal action against council and charity over jailed Walsall paedophile

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Man in a baseball cap sought by police following a burglary in Smethwick

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Wrekin launches environmental product declarations for entire ductile ironwork offering

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Higgs LLP welcomes first Apprenticeship Scheme alumni as qualified solicitor

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Poundland at Merry Hill shopping centre set to close later this month - here's when

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'We held a community festival to celebrate 10 years since we saved our pub in Wolverhampton - it's a tremendous milestone'

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Higgs LLP welcomes first Apprenticeship Scheme alumni as qualified solicitor

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Revealed: Accounts show the cost of running Dudley Council - from schools to street lights

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Plans for six storey Birmingham student apartment block recommended for approval - here's where

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'It's the perfect tribute': Ronan Kanda memorial Peace Garden opens in Wolverhampton with his family and friends speaking of their painful loss

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Celebration event marks five years of school teaching Romanian values and culture in Sandwell

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Dudley school celebrates Green Flag award

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Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle and Kombi gain new electric variants

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