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Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:53:09 +000071754082
The Chancellor has told Boris Johnson the UK’s border policy is ‘out of step with our international competitors’.
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:44:22 +000071756821
Darlaston light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker declared he wants a medal to match the colour of his hair after reaching the gold medal bout at Tokyo 2020.
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +000071744113
Like many new mothers deputy headteacher Ruth Lue-Quee found herself isolated from friends, family and baby groups during the first lockdown.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 17:25:10 +000071752044
Ms Johnson revealed the personal news in a post on Instagram.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:22:10 +000071748994
Latest estimates show that Covid infections are up to their highest level since January in England.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 15:11:15 +0000Four dogs rescued from 'squalid' conditions
Four dogs have been rescued from "squalid" conditions after a campaign by a community.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:25:29 +000071750795
A man was critically injured in a city centre fight in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:42:09 +000071749465
Alex Scott has received support from colleagues, athletes and politicians.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:36:45 +0000Two men critically injured in crash
Two men are seriously injured in hospital after an early-hours crash where people are believed to have fled the scene.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:30:17 +0000Neighbour raises alarm after seeing fire 'breaking everything'
A taxi driver has described the moment he returned home from work to find a neighbouring house burning down with a family inside.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:50:19 +0000Woman dies as fire rips through family home
A woman has died after being caught in a fire which destroyed a family home in the Black Country.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:44:42 +000071749402
A murder suspect is on the run after a teenage woman was killed in Birmingham.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:42:15 +0000Prisoner went on run after being let out for mother's funeral
A prisoner went on the run after being allowed out on day release to attend his mother's funeral.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:41:14 +0000'Brave' police officer dies aged 34
Tributes have been paid to a "brave and passionate" Black Country police officer who has died after a two-year battle with cancer.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:39:22 +0000'Starving' animals rescued from Black Country house
A "large number" of allegedly starving animals have been rescued and three men have been arrested after dogs, horses, cats and chickens were found in the Black Country.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:23:12 +0000Adam and Freya write history
Lydia Jacoby’s goggles fell off diving into the pool but even if they hadn’t, the speed at which Adam Peaty came flying past her may have knocked them off anyway.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:09:16 +0000Academy lavished more than £100,000 on boss's companies
A Black Country school academy trust which lavished hundreds of thousands of pounds on consultancy fees and leasing payments on a non-existent car has been found to have misused public money.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:04:01 +0000Thug who attacked litter warden will not have sentence extended
A man who attacked a litter warden will not have his sentence extended after a hearing at the Court of Appeal, it has been revealed.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:03:30 +0000Thousands in region told to self-isolate
Nearly 15,000 people in the Black Country and Staffordshire were contacted by the NHS Covid-19 app and told to isolate in the latest week, figures reveal.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:03:00 +0000Government's Covid messaging 'lacked clarity', research finds
Government messaging on social media during the Covid-19 pandemic lacked clarity, was ambiguous and was difficult to understand by people, according to new research.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:02:00 +0000MP veteran calls for armed forces changes
An MP and veteran has called on the Government to make the armed forces more inclusive – and tackle all forms of bullying, harassment and discrimination.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:01:00 +0000Commonwealth Games could lead to 1,000 new jobs
Maximising the impact of the Commonwealth Games could lead to more than £650 million of investment in the UK and 1,000 new jobs, tourism chiefs say.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 04:59:30 +0000Hundreds call for harsher prison sentence for killer Pc
A prominent social justice campaigner has launched a petition demanding the prison sentence of Dalian Atkinson's killer be increased to 15 years.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 20:30:14 +0000Hospitals in region seeing more Covid patients as cases rise
Hospitals in the region are seeing more Covid patients being admitted daily – as the number of coronavirus cases in the Black Country and Staffordshire increased by nearly 650 in the space of 24 hours.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 20:19:11 +0000Spain could follow France onto amber plus list
Data expert Tim White believes the Government may announce the change next week.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:22:10 +0000Leisure centre staff help save man's life after cardiac arrest on badminton court
Leisure centre staff have been praised for their quick thinking actions which saved a man's life at a badminton court.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:07:09 +0000Walsall councillor suspended by the Labour Party
A councillor in the Black Country has been suspended by the Labour Party for several months despite not knowing the reason why.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:41:10 +000071745180
Motorists are being warned of 60-minute delays and more than six miles mile of tailbacks after a lorry overturned on the M5.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:43:11 +0000Scientists voice ‘concern’ over rise in foreign travel this summer
Experts also said jab rollouts will likely be needed ‘for many years to come’ as immunity wanes.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:39:10 +000071738191
The move will enable dividends to be paid to creditors.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:19:10 +0000Cineworld secures new loans
The group has secured 200 million US dollars (£143.3 million) in new loans and amended covenants on existing debt facilities.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:18:09 +000071720536
Figures compiled by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency provide a broader picture of the virus’s impact than health department stats.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:05:10 +0000Bosses hopeful of preventing Sandwell bin strike
Waste bosses say they remain hopeful of preventing a bin strike in Sandwell.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:04:24 +0000Police accused of inaction after dog attack
Police have been criticised for their inaction after a woman was mauled and bitten in a dog attack.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:42:00 +000071738811
Two more coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in the region's hospitals, official figures from NHS England show.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:41:15 +000071738221
A 44-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a Black Country father who was fatally stabbed.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:22:10 +000071724002
The ONS analysed responses from 3,784 people aged 16 and over who were surveyed between July 21 and 25.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:32:17 +0000Fears over brewery tap house plans
Worried residents fear they will lose the “tranquillity” of their area if plans to create a tap room on the site of an historic Walsall brewery are approved.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:27:00 +000071735025
Caravan owners have been urged to be vigilant after a series of thefts and attempted thefts across Staffordshire.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:04:11 +0000Urology services to merge under plans
Urology services in Wolverhampton and Walsall are set to be merged in a bid to cut huge waiting lists.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:56:11 +0000Bullying claims made over children's trust
The boss of a children's trust has said she does not recognise a "toxic" culture described in a new whistleblowing book.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:39:21 +0000Suspect flees cannabis farm bare footed
A man was arrested as he attempted to flee bare footed when police raided a Wolverhampton cannabis farm.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:36:14 +0000Islamic centre becomes part of friend-making network
A centre has become part of a national network of venues where visitors can make friends and meet people.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:22:17 +0000Rare and precious ring breaks record at auction
A Kashmir sapphire ring has become one of the most expensive rings to ever sell at a Birmingham auction after it fetched £175,980.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:14:11 +000071728315
CCTV images have been released as part of a police appeal following a car key burglary in Wolverhampton.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:10:11 +0000Alton Towers Resort announces new events for Christmas season
Alton Towers Resort has announced new events for Christmas – including an interactive light experience and a traditional Christmas market.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:10:00 +0000University of Wolverhampton vice-chancellor appointed to Government role
A university chief has been appointed to a Government role as one of a dozen disability and access ambassadors recruited to improve support for people.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:02:11 +000071721080
The Transport Secretary said some companies will require staff to be double-jabbed, but it will not be made law by the Government.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:55:14 +0000Whittaker secures Olympic medal
Black Country boxer Ben Whittaker is eyeing up a gold medal - and becoming the Mayor of Wolverhampton - after a narrow quarter-final win at the Olympics.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:09:10 +0000New appeal over officers attacked at shops
An appeal has been launched for information after two police officers were attacked while patrolling a shopping centre in the Black Country.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:58:13 +000071724543
Scientists said more than 99% of pregnant women admitted to hospital with the virus have not been vaccinated.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:53:00 +000071693976
Members and patients of the Wolverhampton & District MS Therapy Centre have been enjoying Welcome Back celebrations after 42 weeks of the doors being closed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:49:11 +0000Casualty cut free after three-car smash near Shifnal
A casualty was cut free after a three-car smash between Shifnal and Bridgnorth.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:34:10 +0000Three million covid jabs given in region
More than three million Covid vaccine doses have been administered across the Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham, official figures show.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:16:00 +0000Lidl's charity pledge ahead of Sutton Coldfield opening
Lidl GB has confirmed its new supermarket in Mere Green will open for the first time next week – and it has pledged to support local charities.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:14:24 +0000Covid rainbow sculpture to be installed hospital
A colourful monument paying tribute to key workers and remembering those lost to Covid will be installed at Dudley’s Russells Hall Hospital.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:40:22 +0000Quick result for Brian as he grabs a grand
The latest winner of the Express & Star's Grab A Grand competition said he hadn't expected to win so quickly.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:15:09 +000071720240
New modelling suggests a fast rate of vaccination decreases the probability of a vaccine-resistant coronavirus strain.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:06:11 +0000Expert says we'll be on Queen’s English within 50 years
Watch out our kid – the bostin’ dialect is under attack from southerners.