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Midlands' best secondary schools where most pupils get good English and maths results
Over seven in 10 pupils achieved A-C results in English and maths exams at best performing schools

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House buyers told exact amount they need to earn to afford average Midlands home
Single people are likely to struggle to be able to afford the average home


Liam Payne fans to meet in One Direction star's hometown for special memorial today
Fans will meet in Wolverhampton to pay their respects and leave tributes for the Strip That Down singer

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I visited leafy estate where residents fear reversing out of driveways
Quiet and picturesque streets on the edge of the city are being blighted by wreckless drivers with residents demanding action


Man 'knifed in face and leg' in Wolverhampton park attack
Emergency services were called to Bantock Park, off Broad Lane, at around 1.20pm on Monday, March 10


Wolverhampton care service 'closed down to protect people' as CQC says it was a 'last resort'
The Care Quality Commission has cancelled Santos Care Limited's registration


Man rushed to hospital after 'incident' sees Wolverhampton road 'sealed off'
Emergency services were called to the scene, near Broad Lane, at around 1.21pm


Car park can stay after council's claim it was 'blocking' regeneration plans dismissed
The developer said the car park was better than a 'wasteland and eyesore' with 'rubbish, needles, rubble and no lights'


Five men charged with murder after Neo Graham, 24, shot dead in Wolverhampton
Neo Graham was shot dead in Eastfield Grove, Wolverhampton, shortly after 3.20pm on Tuesday, March 4


West Midlands roadworks all drivers should know about including closures on M5 and M6
Motorists travelling through the region may be met with delays


Wolverhampton shop has licence suspended after selling cider to 14-year-old
The shop was caught in an undercover sting that tested several shops around Wolverhampton last year


Sixth arrest in Wolverhampton murder probe as suspect detained in Liverpool
Detectives investigating the alleged murder of Neo Graham in East Park have arrested a man in Liverpool


'I cannot ignore the widespread public concern' - Judge addresses Midlands knife crime
His comments came as he sentenced two teenagers for a shopping centre stabbing


Top Midlands schools where kids get best results named in new list - check your area
A new list of best-performing schools has been published in the Real Schools Guide


Family pay tribute to 'dearest Neo' who was killed in Wolverhampton shooting
Neo Graham's family said they are 'shocked and devastated' after his killers have 'robbed' them of a 'loving, caring, family-oriented person'


Bilston cat owner who carried out DIY surgery repair banned from keeping animals
Cat owner Adella Hiscova who sewed Nunia's surgery wound with cotton thread and forcibly restrained her


'Panic switches' recording audio in Wolverhampton taxis to be allowed after driver killing
The move would allow audio to be recorded from inside their cabs using a ‘panic switch’ if they feel in danger


Pub stripped of licence after lock-in as manager admits 'appalled'
The new owners had asked for the council to wipe the slate clean but councillors said they had 'little confidence' that things would change


Five people arrested in Birmingham after man killed in broad daylight Wolverhampton shooting
A man in his 20s died following an incident in Eastfield Grove earlier this week


Mum says daughter left traumatised after gang of thugs 'pin her down and stamp on her' at Merry Hill
The 14-year-old girl has 'lost her spark' following the unprovoked attack
