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Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:33:10 +0000
Housing plan set to get green light
More than a dozen new homes are set to be built on the site of a former community centre, despite objections from neighbours.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:06:24 +0000
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Fancy a new member of the family – and a supply of freshly-laid eggs?

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:01:16 +0000
Testing unit to stay in city park for extra week
A Wolverhampton park will continue to be a venue for anyone looking to get a free rapid Covid test.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:42:13 +0000
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Self storage group Lok'nStore saw turnover and profits grow in the six months to the end of January.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:39:09 +0000
People aged 44 to receive invite for ...
The decision to move to people aged 40-43 will be set out in the coming days.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:33:09 +0000
Kamala Harris to tell UN that world m...
The US vice president is to make a virtual address to world leaders.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:31:17 +0000
Crematoriums and hospitals overwhelme...
Short supplies of oxygen are leading to grim scenes outside hospitals, with crematoriums and graveyards also reporting abnormal workloads.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:31:09 +0000
Joe Biden vows to help India deal wit...
The US president noted that India had previously offered assistance to the US.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:29:11 +0000
Calls for 4,000 UK volunteers for lat...
The study will run across 22 National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) sites in England, and two devolved administration sites in Scotland.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:28:09 +0000
Under-50s urged to get vaccine so UK ‘can continue on path back to normality’
The push for people to take up jab offers comes as restrictions ease in Wales and Scotland.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:27:09 +0000
What the papers say – April 26
The Covid situation in India and issues at home lead the papers on Monday.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:25:09 +0000
Pub pints and museum visits are back as Scotland’s coronavirus restrictions ease
Gyms, swimming pools and libraries are also opening.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:22:09 +0000
Lockdown in the UK: What are the late...
People in Scotland and Wales are seeing some easing of restrictions on Monday.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:21:09 +0000
Pubs, restaurants, bars, cafes in Wales reopen for outdoor service
People have been unable to buy alcohol as part of a sit-in service.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:16:09 +0000
Anti-lockdown protests shocking and disappointing, say doctors
A large protest against restrictions took place in London on Saturday.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:15:09 +0000
TV advert launched urging public to g...
The 60-second advert will make its debut during Emmerdale on ITV on Monday night.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:14:09 +0000
Labour: Publish communications relati...
Rachel Reeves said questions ‘now grow more pressing by the day as stories of cronyism and sleaze continue to mount’.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:07:00 +0000
Huge scale of fraud revealed as £70 million stolen from region's residents during pandemic
Fraudsters have fleeced more than £70 million from people living in our region during the Covid pandemic.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:06:30 +0000
How the pandemic has helped fraudsters to thrive
While the lockdown has left many businesses battling for survival, there is one industry that has been booming throughout the crisis – the fraud business.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:06:00 +0000
Murder accused was trying to protect friend, jury told
A man accused of murder punched a young father a number of times outside a Sedgley pub to “protect” his friend, a court was told.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:05:00 +0000
Brother preparing for skydive in memory of relatives
A Black Country man is preparing to jump out of a plane at 10,000ft – in memory of his brother, uncle and grandad who were killed in the 2015 terrorist attack in Tunisia.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:04:30 +0000
Election previews 2021: Dudley
We take an in-depth look at the political situation in Dudley ahead of the borough's 2021 election in May.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:04:00 +0000
33,000 emergency food parcels handed out during pandemic
More than 33,000 emergency food parcels were handed out in the Black Country and Staffordshire during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:03:00 +0000
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It may have been the best part of half a century ago, but the sights, sounds and smells of Wolverhampton's old wholesale market are still fresh in George Foster's mind.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:02:00 +0000
Gulf War fight goes on for many who served
Debbie Fellows recalls the first time she walked into a room full of Gulf War veterans.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:01:30 +0000
West Midlanders urged: "Watch your step when visiting natural gems of Wales"
New campaign urges holidaymakers to respect Wales' natural wonders as nation prepares for fresh rush of visitors

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:01:00 +0000
Pre-booked parking at base of Snowdon to cost up to £40=
The tariffs at Pen-y-Pass car park have been brought in after a pilot scheme last year received “incredibly positive” feedback from visitors.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Sisters desperately seeking workspace to help clients
There were never two such devoted sisters as Debbie Bissell and Nikki Ensor, who are also business partners but who desperately need to find suitable premises to help their clients.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000
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A personal trainer is celebrating 10 years in business by investing £50,000 into a new dedicated fitness centre.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000
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A survey has found that 30 per cent of Midlands workers fear their job could be obsolete within five years due to advancing technology.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000
New centre opens to offer advice to Windrush generation
"My mum would have loved this and and I'm sure she would have been here every day."

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:28:11 +0000
Lockdown in the UK: What are the late...
A summary of how measures are gradually being changed.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:37:10 +0000
Coronavirus contracts worth £3.7bn ra...
Transparency International UK said those with political access appeared to be favoured.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:17:10 +0000
100 firearms seized by police in a year
More than 100 firearms were seized by West Midlands Police in one year, figures show.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:13:27 +0000
'He was one of life's good guys': Tributes to ambulance worker Jeremy Daw
A 66-year-old ambulance technician who died after an object hit his vehicle's windscreen had retired last year and only rejoined in January to help battle the pandemic.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:09:09 +0000
Video captures moment shots fired at car in Wolverhampton
Video shows the moment shots were fired at a parked car in Wolverhampton.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:05:13 +0000
Cannabis farm found at Wolverhampton house fire
A cannabis farm was found in a Wolverhampton house after firefighters were called to a blaze.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:39:09 +0000
Never-seen-before pictures show ‘hero...
The images capture moments in museums, stadiums and cathedrals as efforts continue to vaccinate the nation.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:03:21 +0000
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A bird hide at a wildlife trust has been destroyed by vandals.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:44:13 +0000
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A man has been charged with murder after the fatal stabbing of Bashir Mohamed in Birmingham on Thursday.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:21:21 +0000
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A man was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the head in Wolverhampton.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:14:13 +0000
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Four men arrested after a major cannabis farm was found at an events centre and wedding venue in Wolverhampton have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:52:09 +0000
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Three coronavirus deaths have been confirmed at two of the region's hospitals, in the latest figures.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:02:14 +0000
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Former footballer and Ex On The Beach star Ashley Cain's eight-month-old daughter has died after suffering from an aggressive form of leukaemia.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:01:19 +0000
Driver flees after car crashes into home
A driver fled the scene after a car crashed into a home in Rowley Regis.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:05:10 +0000
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Police were called to Cannock's new designer outlet after a dog was left in a hot car.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:02:51 +0000
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A West Midlands Ambulance Service crew member died after an object struck the windscreen of their vehicle while they were responding to a 999 call.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:01:11 +0000
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A car ended up on its roof after a crash in Willenhall.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 09:40:15 +0000
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Crews from six fire engines battled a house fire in Wolverhampton yesterday.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 09:12:10 +0000
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A woman was sexually assaulted in broad daylight in Staffordshire woodland.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 07:45:09 +0000
Labour seeking urgent question over C...
Steve Reed said the Government must publish any correspondence relating to payments or donations around the refurbishment.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 07:40:14 +0000
Police officers injured as anti-lockd...
Photographs posted on social media show a female police officer bleeding from a cut to her head.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 07:40:10 +0000
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A huge round of applause filled Walsall Manor Hospital’s Critical Care Unit after its longest stay Covid patient was finally able to be moved on to a ward to continue his recovery.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 07:35:00 +0000
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A security guard was stabbed outside a pub in Sedgley on Friday night.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 20:20:10 +0000
More than half of UK population has h...
The UK population is estimated to be 66,796,807.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:34:10 +0000
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Two coronavirus deaths have been confirmed at two of the region's hospitals, in the latest figures.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:47:17 +0000
Scout groups booming again as children hope Zoom era is over
A turbulent year has left more youngsters than ever eager to get outside and learn skills for life.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 11:16:11 +0000
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A prisoner with terminal cancer died after his ambulance was delayed when it got trapped at the prison gate, a coroner concluded.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 10:04:12 +0000
Teenager held after man dies of stab wounds
A teenager has been arrested after a fatal stabbing.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 09:59:16 +0000
Witnesses plea after quad bike collision
A quad bike rider has been left with serious head injuries following a crash in the Midlands.



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