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Faces of two men guilty of Wolverhampton machete attack

Two men guilty for their part in a machete attack in Wolverhampton earlier this year now face jail.

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Supporting image for story: Pair convicted for causing death of driver in 'horrific' 91mph crash on Birmingham expressway

Pair convicted for causing death of driver in 'horrific' 91mph crash on Birmingham expressway

Supporting image for story: Dudley's leader says Epping asylum ruling changes nothing

Dudley's leader says Epping asylum ruling changes nothing

Supporting image for story: 'We're all just excited to see someone who means so much to us': Excited fans ready to enjoy the hits as they get ready for Will Smith in Wolverhampton

'We're all just excited to see someone who means so much to us': Excited fans ready to enjoy the hits as they get ready for Will Smith in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: 'I built a micropub to look like The Rovers Return on Coronation Street in a Staffordshire village where everyone gets the drink they want - no matter how obscure the request'

'I built a micropub to look like The Rovers Return on Coronation Street in a Staffordshire village where everyone gets the drink they want - no matter how obscure the request'

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Moment brazen thieves steal tools from van outside Brierley Hill Argos

WATCH: Moment brazen thieves steal tools from van outside Brierley Hill Argos

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Driver found asleep at wheel with balloon in his mouth in Walsall street

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Driver found asleep at wheel with balloon in his mouth in Walsall street

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Wolves considering move for free agent midfielder

Wolves are considering a move for free agent Josh Brownhill before the transfer window closes.

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'We're all just excited to see someone who means so much to us': Excited fans ready to enjoy the hits as they get ready for Will Smith in Wolverhampton

There was excitement in the air and on the faces of those waiting in line to see Will Smith as the Grammy Award-winning artist, actor and entertainer came to perform in Wolverhampton.

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'I built a micropub to look like The Rovers Return on Coronation Street in a Staffordshire village where everyone gets the drink they want - no matter how obscure the request'

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