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Appeal to trace two men after burglary of copper and metal from Brierley Hill business

Police have released photos of two men they hope to identify following a burglary at a business in Brierley Hill.

Supporting image for story: Appeal to trace two men after burglary of copper and metal from Brierley Hill business

Supporting image for story: Brindley announces relocation of its Hyundai Wolverhampton showroom

Brindley announces relocation of its Hyundai Wolverhampton showroom

Supporting image for story: Opinion: Autumn Budget tax hikes lead to warnings from legal expert

Opinion: Autumn Budget tax hikes lead to warnings from legal expert

Supporting image for story: Bri-Stor Systems wins Green Innovation Award at 2026 WhatVan Awards

Bri-Stor Systems wins Green Innovation Award at 2026 WhatVan Awards

Supporting image for story: Double success for Wolves Foundation

Double success for Wolves Foundation

Supporting image for story: Dedication of NHS staff recognised at Long Service Awards

Dedication of NHS staff recognised at Long Service Awards

Supporting image for story: Back to work scheme given national recognition

Back to work scheme given national recognition

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Supporting image for story: Delight as college recognised as one of UK’s most inclusive employers

Delight as college recognised as one of UK’s most inclusive employers

Supporting image for story: 'We’re truly honoured to be shortlisted' - Wolverhampton opticians nominated for top award

'We’re truly honoured to be shortlisted' - Wolverhampton opticians nominated for top award

Supporting image for story: 'These hubs are playing an essential role in breaking down barriers,' Mayor says as he backs business support hubs in ethnically diverse communities

'These hubs are playing an essential role in breaking down barriers,' Mayor says as he backs business support hubs in ethnically diverse communities

Supporting image for story: Two Shrewsbury retail properties up for auction with £400,000 guide price

Two Shrewsbury retail properties up for auction with £400,000 guide price

Supporting image for story: Brewood hospitality star secures dream job running popular gastro pub at age 25

Brewood hospitality star secures dream job running popular gastro pub at age 25

Supporting image for story: It's a very special Father Christmas grotto time at McArthurGlen shopping park in Cannock

It's a very special Father Christmas grotto time at McArthurGlen shopping park in Cannock

Supporting image for story: Shoppers urged to support independent traders in Walsall on Small Business Saturday

Shoppers urged to support independent traders in Walsall on Small Business Saturday

Supporting image for story: Football club submits plan for new spectator stands and works to address subsidence risks at historic ground

Football club submits plan for new spectator stands and works to address subsidence risks at historic ground

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton shop owners investigated as tens of thousands of illegal cigarettes and hundreds of vapes seized in city raids

Wolverhampton shop owners investigated as tens of thousands of illegal cigarettes and hundreds of vapes seized in city raids

Supporting image for story: More than 500 jobs lost as major timber firm with site in Oldbury goes into administration

More than 500 jobs lost as major timber firm with site in Oldbury goes into administration

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Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Dashing through the streets, charity Santas on the way

In Pictures: Dashing through the streets, charity Santas on the way

Supporting image for story: Murder investigation launched after two people killed in house fire

Murder investigation launched after two people killed in house fire

Supporting image for story: Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain could disrupt transport

Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain could disrupt transport

Supporting image for story: Ex equalities watchdog head ‘confused’ by Nigel Farage response to racism claims

Ex equalities watchdog head ‘confused’ by Nigel Farage response to racism claims

Supporting image for story: Cruise ship delayed a day after containers of fruit fall into sea

Cruise ship delayed a day after containers of fruit fall into sea

Supporting image for story: Duchess of Sussex insists she attempted to contact father after leg surgery

Duchess of Sussex insists she attempted to contact father after leg surgery

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Viral News

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Dashing through the streets, charity Santas on the way

In Pictures: Dashing through the streets, charity Santas on the way

Supporting image for story: Murder investigation launched after two people killed in house fire

Murder investigation launched after two people killed in house fire

Supporting image for story: Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain could disrupt transport

Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain could disrupt transport

Supporting image for story: Ex equalities watchdog head ‘confused’ by Nigel Farage response to racism claims

Ex equalities watchdog head ‘confused’ by Nigel Farage response to racism claims

Supporting image for story: Cruise ship delayed a day after containers of fruit fall into sea

Cruise ship delayed a day after containers of fruit fall into sea

Supporting image for story: Duchess of Sussex insists she attempted to contact father after leg surgery

Duchess of Sussex insists she attempted to contact father after leg surgery

World News

Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

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?

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