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Man, 19, charged with more than 25 burglaries across the Black Country

A man has been charged with more than 25 break-ins and vehicle thefts across the West Midlands.

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Ice rink in Wolverhampton's former market square 'will bring 40,000 people into city' this Christmas

Wolverhampton's former market square will be transformed into a 'winter wonderland' with a full-size ice rink and entertainment quarter as part of a drive to bring visitors into the city this Christmas.

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Police appeal for footage of crash under Wolverhampton railway bridge which injured children

Police are appealing for video footage of a fiery three-vehicle crash in Wolverhampton which left two children needing hospital treatment.

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West Midlands Police responds to weapon handling allegations following HSE discussion

West Midlands Police teams have been strapping loaded guns into cars using seat belts, instead of secure boxes, a whistleblower told the BBC.

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Police appeal to find man following violent incident on Wolverhampton street

The public are being asked to help with identifying a man police want to speak to following a violent incident on a Wolverhampton street.

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Urgent talks being held in an effort to save Wolverhampton's Banks's Brewery

Talks were today being held over the future of the Banks's Brewery in Wolverhampton.

Birmingham Live - Wolverhampton

Two horses die in Black Country as stable fire sparks 'avoid the area' warning

Four fire engines were sent to Queens Road, Sedgley

Birmingham Live - Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton appeal as man suffers head injuries in group attack

Several arrests have already been made in connection with the assault - but police are now keen to speak to this man

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Man tells court of his terror at his alleged assault at traffic lights near The Hawthorns football stadium

A man who was a passenger in a car allegedly attacked by two men when it stopped at traffic lights in Smethwick has spoken of his terror.

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Back our breweries, or lose them forever, say Camra leaders

Back our breweries is the battle-cry from real-ale campaigners in the West Midlands.

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'You could feel his spirit was there with us' Book launch celebrates Wolves super-fan Steve Plant's latest work, following his sudden passing last month

Held at the Mount Hotel in Tettenhall Wood last week, the book launch was a tribute to the life of Steve Plant, who has written three of the most comprehensive books ever published on the Wolverhampton Wanderers, raising more than £250,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital in the process.

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Brazen thief sipped tea and ate food in Smethwick property he broke into three times

A prolific thief who has convictions for incidents in the Black Country going back to 1998 has been jailed after targeting an empty house three times where the elderly resident was seriously ill in hospital.

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Black Country Retro: 10 regal pictures of the late Queen Elizabeth II making a royal appearance in the Black Country

Today we're going to look back at 10 times the late matriarch of the Royal Family made a most royal appearance in our lovely Black Country.

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Meet the University of Wolverhampton graduate who has scooped a national award for advancing LGBT+ rights

A graduate from the University of Wolverhampton has been recognised for his work in the LGBT+ community by winning a national award.

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Pregnant women and older adults eligible for RSV vaccine in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Council is encouraging pregnant and older woman to book their appointments for the RSV vaccine ahead of winter.

Birmingham Live - Wolverhampton

Married Oldbury man joked he 'would be killed' after vile sex chats with schoolgirl

Adam Dekowski has been jailed for more than five years

Birmingham Live - Wolverhampton

Bungalow on 'very quiet' estate to go under the hammer for £39k

Bond Wolfe said properties in Lincoln Green, in the Bushbury area of Wolverhampton, didn't 'come up for sale very often'

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Government HM Inspectorate warned WMFS to sort chaos out weeks before public meltdown

West Midlands Fire Service and Authority were warned about concerns over leadership by the Government before the last ten days of public rancour and chaos.

Birmingham Live - Wolverhampton

Here is why Dudley councillors could pocket thousands of pounds promoting equality to each other

Council to consider a recommendation from its independent pay panel to shell out a total of £25,000

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Wolverhampton charity secures lottery grant to enhance heart rehab

In a significant boost for heart health initiatives in the region, Wolverhampton Coronary Aftercare Support Group has been awarded a remarkable £115,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund. This funding, distributed over five years, will enable the charity to expand its long-term rehabilitatio...