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Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:58:10 +0000
Wolverhampton family claim home is haunted as they report shoes moving, missing knives and death threats
Members of a Wolverhampton family claim they have been terrorised by physical violence and death threats from beyond the grave – and their story will be told on TV this weekend.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:24:15 +0000
Wolverhampton-based Carlsberg Marston's Company to sell off one of its breweries
The Wolverhampton-based Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company plans to sell one of its breweries.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:42:09 +0000
Fresh appeal after attempted car-jack suspect still not found almost a year on
Walsall police have put out an appeal after a victim was threatened with a knife in an attempted carjacking in Walsall almost a year ago.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:36:07 +0000
Profits fall for funerals group Dignity
Funeral provider Dignity has seen profits fall this year as there has been a reduction in the number of deaths nationally.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:07:24 +0000
'Great sadness' as spiralling bills force landlord to close pub down
Spiralling energy costs have forced a landlord to close the doors of his pub for the last time.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:21:14 +0000
Delight for keepers as giant bald eagle is found after escape over M54
A bald eagle called Cremorne that got spooked and flew off around the M54 in Shropshire has been found, a zoo park says.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:41:22 +0000
Family butcher closing doors after serving Wolverhampton community for four generations
A family butcher that has served its community in Wolverhampton for four generations is closing its doors for the final time this weekend.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:47:06 +0000
Nursing union expected to announce first UK-wide strike in 106-year history
More than 300,000 members were urged by the Royal College of Nursing to vote for strike action.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:57:13 +0000
Wolverhampton murder accused stands by abuse allegations
A man accused of murder told a jury he was standing by claims that he was ill-treated as a child.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:04:38 +0000
Sunak’s judgment questioned as Williamson quits over bullying claims
Rishi Sunak faces Prime Minister’s Questions following the resignation of Sir Gavin Williamson.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:30:12 +0000
Police hunt to find man wanted on suspicion of brother's murder
A manhunt is under way to track a suspect who is wanted on suspicion of his brother's murder, police said.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:01:00 +0000
Family-run Wolverhampton cafe recognised with award thanks to votes from its customers
A family-run cafe which opened in 2018 has been recognised with an award voted for by customers.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:03:00 +0000
MP calls for crackdown on 'impossible to manage' illegal immigration
Illegal immigration is becoming "impossible to manage", an MP has warned – as she urged ministers to regain control of Britain's borders.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:05:00 +0000
Dudley Council told to sue Home Office over asylum seeker hotels
A Dudley MP has urged council chiefs to take the Home Office to court if it is found to have used local buildings to house asylum seekers.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:04:00 +0000
Parkinson’s patient ‘in agony’ had to adjust own medication due to staff shortage
People with Parkinson’s disease are being forced to take desperate measures due to a “hidden” workforce crisis, a charity warned today.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:24:10 +0000
Gavin Williamson resigns from government amid bullying allegations and vows to clear name
Sir Gavin Williamson has resigned from the government amid allegations of bullying.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:03:20 +0000
'The Westminster vultures got Gavin Williamson - now who's next?'
‘Operation: Get Gavin’ never quite made it into its sixth day.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:08:10 +0000
'Do not touch' warning as bird flu cases confirmed in Wolverhampton park
Cases of bird flu have now been confirmed in Wolverhampton.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:02:00 +0000
Britannia named UK's worst hotel chain for the 10th consecutive year
Britannia has been ranked the UK's worst hotel chain for the 10th consecutive year.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:14:17 +0000
Petition gains momentum in desperate bid to reopen Wolverhampton's Light House Cinema
Almost 2,500 people have signed a petition calling for the much-loved "creative heartbeat" of Wolverhampton to reopen after closing down last week.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:00:30 +0000
Peter Rhodes on a Chancellor's haircut, a premier's trip to Egypt and a land without losers
It was revealed at the weekend that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt pays £110 a time for a haircut in Downing Street. Or does he? Isn't the truth that Mr Hunt's haircuts, like his food, accommodation, clothes and transport, are all paid for by the rest of us...

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Dudley and Walsall Poppy displays wow as part of remembrance day
Poppy displays around the area have wowed residents as communities show support for those lost to war.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Star comment: Government needs to take care of our money while we make cuts
At a time when Government is trying to trim billions from the balance sheet through tax rises and cuts, it is frankly outrageous that £8.6 million was overpaid in benefits in a single year through a mixture of fraud and incompetence.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 02:42:07 +0000
Sir Gavin Williamson will not take severance payment after two weeks in office
The outgoing MP said it should instead go towards reducing the NHS’s waiting lists.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:44:08 +0000
Williamson: Tarantula-loving political plotter never far from controversy
His return to Government raised eyebrows in Westminster, where he is viewed with suspicion by many Conservative MPs.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:32:20 +0000
Fresh allegations about Gavin Williamson’s behaviour add to pressure on PM
Anne Milton, who was Sir Gavin’s deputy in the whips’ office, accused him of threatening behaviour.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:32:09 +0000
Rail passengers hit with travel delays after incident at Birmingham New Street
Rail services across the Black Country have been hit by delays after an incident at a station.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:42:09 +0000
Pair aged 20 and 17 due in court on terrorism charges
A man and a teenager are set to appear in court after being charged with terrorism offences.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:33:11 +0000
Tram service disrupted after line blocked by car accident
Travellers on the Midlands Metro have been hit with delays after a line was blocked due to a car crash.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:54:16 +0000
Downing Street calls latest Gavin Williamson bullying allegations ‘serious’
No 10 said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still has confidence in the embattled minister.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:24:11 +0000
70,000 lecturers and other staff at 150 universities to strike for three days
The union said disruption can be avoided if employers make improved offers.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:55:10 +0000
Bella Italia to serve up £5 pizzas all month - where to find your local restaurant
Family restaurant Bella Italia is serving up pizzas for a budget price this month.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:34:08 +0000
Matt Hancock beginning stint in I’m A Celebrity jungle
Comedian Seann Walsh is also expected to join the campsite.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:26:12 +0000
Flying Scotsman passing through Black Country and Staffordshire today - when and where to see it
The world's most famous steam train passes through part of the Black Country and Staffordshire this afternoon.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:05:17 +0000
Hunt for would-be burglars after man finds pair trying to break into his home
An appeal has gone out for information as the identity of two men found attempting to break into a house.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:27:15 +0000
Ambulance taking patient to hospital collides with car at busy crossroads
An ambulance taking a patient to hospital on sirens and blue lights was in collision with a car at a crossroads near Wolverhampton.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:55:10 +0000
Inquest opened over man found dead in Shifnal churchyard
An inquest has been formally opened and adjourned after a man's body was found in a Shropshire churchyard.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:05:10 +0000
West Midlands Metro services back in action following day of signal faults
West Midlands Metro services are back in action after a signal failure on the route meant no trams into Wolverhampton city centre for a day.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:08:10 +0000
Commuters facing disruption as trams not running between two Wolverhampton stops
Trams are not operating between Wolverhampton St George's and The Royal due to a signal failure.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:16:10 +0000
New Lichfield primary school unveils headteacher to lead it forward
Tapping into the “tremendous” Lichfield community to enhance opportunities for pupils is at the forefront of the thinking of Anna Seward Primary School’s new head.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:11:13 +0000
Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed on Black Country street
Investigations are under way after a man was stabbed on a street in the Black Country.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:02:10 +0000
Busy road in Halesowen to close overnight on several days
A busy road in Halesowen will close on several nights as resurfacing works continue across the borough, chiefs have said.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:50:21 +0000
Murder investigation launched after man stabbed in Birmingham
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed in Birmingham.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:01:30 +0000
'Propa' Black Country T-shirts show pride in our region
A community hub has updated its line of T-shirts to show pride for the Black Country.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:33:10 +0000
Guest house proposal in Wolverhampton sparks parking fears
Plans to turn a townhouse in Wolverhampton into a short-stay guest house look set to be refused due to a lack of adequate parking space and potential noise concerns.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:05:29 +0000
Gavin Williamson fails to stop boundary proposal carving up his constituency
The potential change could see the embattled minister fighting for reselection as the number of Staffordshire MPs shrinks.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:57:06 +0000
Appeal to find missing American Bald Eagle last seen flying near M54
An appeal has been launched to help find a rare missing eagle – last seen flying near the M54 .

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:33:12 +0000
Son accused of murdering father in Wolverhampton was drinking before attack, court told
A man accused of murdering his father in Wolverhampton had been drinking in the hours before the fatal attack, a court heard.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:14:08 +0000
M54 lorry driver straddling hard shoulder stopped for 'using mobile phone at the wheel'
A lorry driver was seen using his mobile phone and straddling the hard shoulder and lane one of the M54.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:39:13 +0000
Mother of 19-year-old murdered in Great Barr trying to 'make a difference'
"I can't change anything, I can't bring him back so the best I can do is try and make a difference – that's the way I look at it."

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:27:09 +0000
McDonald’s ditching plastic cutlery for paper versions in all UK restaurants
The fast-food giant said it hopes the move will eliminate 858 metric tonnes of plastic each year.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:06:09 +0000
Off-duty firefighter rushes from family meal to stop bedroom fire
An off-duty firefighter has been commended for his exemplary actions after he left a family meal to stop a fire in Staffordshire.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:04:00 +0000
Date set for barriers plan at Dudley beauty spot wrecked by bikers
A date has been set for works to start that will see new security measures at a nature area which has been blighted by off-road motorbikes.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:58:07 +0000
‘Unacceptable’ if Williamson told civil servant ‘slit your throat’ – minister
But Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said that at the moment, the report is in the “realm of media speculation”.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:54:11 +0000
Don't miss out on support to pay your energy bills
In this week’s Money Matters column, Wrekin Housing Group’s debt and energy manager Dan Bebbington explains why it’s important not to miss out on support to pay your energy bills.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:34:11 +0000
Woman celebrates 100th birthday with her nine children and 26 grandchildren
A woman with nine children and 26 grandchildren celebrated her 100th birthday this week.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:29:09 +0000
First of its kind Asda Express opens selling 'everything shoppers need'
Shoppers "will find everything they need" in the new mini supermarket, which is the first of its kind.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:59:28 +0000
Direct Line to launch more affordable car cover after price rises hit sales
The group will launch the more basic car insurance policy in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:20:21 +0000
Stars to honour the Queen at variety show – with Bewdley's Becky Hill among the line-up
The Queen will be honoured with a unique celebration at the Royal Variety Performance this year – with Bewdley-born pop star Becky Hill among the performers.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:25:07 +0000
Anger as second life-saving defibrillator stolen in Bridgnorth
Members of a rowing club have been left angry and frustrated after vital life-saving equipment was stolen.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:03:06 +0000
Grocery price inflation hits record 14.7% with ‘no peak in sight’
Consumers face a £682 jump in their annual grocery bill if they continue to buy the same items, Kantar reported.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:13:12 +0000
Hotel closes to paying guests as it takes in asylum-seekers
Guests including a Black Country woman were asked to leave a hotel in a last-minute scramble to welcome a county's latest asylum-seekers.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:25:17 +0000
Wolverhampton takeaway given zero hygiene rating after inspectors found no antibacterial cleaning supplies or hot water
A Wolverhampton chip shop and cafe has received a scathing hygiene report from the Food Standards Agency after it was found to have no antibacterial cleaning supplies on the premises and no hot water.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:23:10 +0000
Plans for revamp of Middle Entry in Tamworth
Planning permission has been submitted for a main area of Tamworth town centre as part of redevelopment plans funded by the Future High Streets Fund.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:11:39 +0000
Minister admits ‘blockage’ in getting energy support vouchers to households
Customers are entitled to £400 in energy support over this winter.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:11:09 +0000
Rail services start late despite strikes being called off
A number of operators were unable to run their first trains at the usual time on Tuesday due to difficulties arranging staffing.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:02:00 +0000
Halesowen hairdresser stars in Channel 4 Stand Up To Cancer special
A Black Country hairdresser who is being treated for breast cancer has opened up about her emotional journey in a raw short film watched by thousands on national television.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
End of an era for mining memories society
You had to enjoy life down the pit, says Alan Dean.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:40:11 +0000
Rates have an impact but housing demand remains
House prices have risen by almost 12 per cent in the last year in the West Midlands – the highest increase in the country.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:02:08 +0000
Gavin Williamson reportedly told civil servant ‘slit your throat’
Rishi Sunak is under fresh pressure over his decision to bring his ally back into Government.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:14:12 +0000
Star comment: Without vaccines we would still be in the grip of pandemic
It doesn’t take much to realise the value of Covid-19 vaccines.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:42:09 +0000
Family of West Bromwich man who died from asbestos-related cancer appeals to his former workmates for help
The family of a former West Bromwich ceiling fitter are appealing to people who worked with him to help establish how he contracted the asbestos-related cancer that claimed his life.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:06:00 +0000
Seats set to be lost under boundary shake-up in Black Country and Staffordshire
Two parliamentary seats are to be lost in the Black Country and Staffordshire under a proposed shake-up of constituency boundaries.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:01:06 +0000
‘More than half’ of England’s schools planning ‘catastrophic’ staff redundancies
Educators are facing a ‘perfect storm of costs’ as they try to balance budgets amid soaring energy bills and underfunding, a survey found.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:53:27 +0000
Revellers at two major Black Country firework displays frustrated over gridlocked traffic and long queues
Revellers at two major firework displays in the Black Country said they were left frustrated by long-queues, gridlocked traffic and poor organisation.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:05:30 +0000
Residents have been ignored in boundary plans, says Dudley MP
The Boundary Commission has been accused of "ignoring local people" after announcing plans that will see a Dudley parliamentary constituency scrapped.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:05:35 +0000
Which? tells supermarkets to do more for customers through cost-of-living crisis
The consumer group has named the 50 areas where people are most likely to struggle to access affordable food.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:05:38 +0000
Insulating social homes ‘could slash heating bills by 42%’
The National Housing Federation said poorly insulated homes have become a ‘major culprit’ in the cost-of-living crisis.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:05:56 +0000
Sunak considering raising state pensions and benefits with inflation
The PM is considering stealth tax raids, including on inheritance tax.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:05:17 +0000
Households start to receive £324 cost-of-living payments into bank accounts
Payments will be made directly into the bank accounts of people who are eligible.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:07:00 +0000
Dudley to pay extra £500,000 for own version of major housing plan it withdrew from
Dudley's chiefs will need to pay out up to £500,000 to develop their own housing proposals after exiting the controversial Black Country Plan last month, it has been revealed.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:05:00 +0000
New consultation starts on plans for Wednesbury's Friar Park urban village
The public are being invited to have their say on the regeneration of one of the largest brownfield sites in the region.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:02:30 +0000
Family, dance partner and public express support for Ellie following Strictly exit
There has been an outpouring of love for Black Country sporting star Ellie Simmonds following the end of her Strictly journey.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:01:00 +0000
Black Country mother publishes children's book written during lockdown
A mother of two from the Black Country has published a children's book about Mary Stevens Park she wrote during lockdown.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:30 +0000
New parliamentary role for Stourbridge MP Suzanne Webb  
Suzanne Webb has been appointed to another parliamentary role following the departure of Liz Truss as PM.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Online boutique raises £3,300 holds successful charity fashion show for Birmingham Children's Hospital and Promise Dreams
An online boutique has held a successful charity fashion show to raise funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and Promise Dreams at The Mount Hotel, Tettenhall.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Smethwick dancers living the dream after Disneyland performance
Members of a Sandwell dance school were able to enjoy a week performing at the place where dreams are made.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Wolves legends to star in charity Q&A
Wolves legends will take part in a Q&A at an event next week to raise funds for charity.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Stunning waterfall of Remembrance poppies at Dudley church
A stirring tribute has been created at a Black Country church in honour of those who laid down their lives for the country.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:53:09 +0000
Police appeal after service station staff threatened by man demanding cigarettes
Police are trying to trace a man in connection with an attempted robbery at a service station.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:38:08 +0000
Countries launch partnership to reverse deforestation and aid climate fight
Move announced at Cop27 comes as UN warns world is not on track to achieve goals to save forests by 2030.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:24:17 +0000
Five new consultants sign up to work at Walsall's new urgent and emergency care centre
Five new consultants have been recruited to work at Walsall's new urgent and emergency care centre in a move described as a "real coup" for the hospital trust.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:23:09 +0000
Images released of two men wanted in connection with Walsall robbery
Police are appealing for information after a man was pushed to the floor and robbed in Walsall.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:33:21 +0000
Appeal after 27-year-old stabbed at Kidderminster park entrance
An appeal has been launched after a 27-year-old man was stabbed outside the entrance to a park in Kidderminster.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:52:13 +0000
Man tasered after 'threatening police and punching officer' called to reports of assault
A man was tasered by police after he allegedly threatened them with a piece of wood and punched an officer in the face.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:51:10 +0000
Calls have been made for 'rethink' over plans for over 8,000 homes in South Staffordshire over two decades
Calls have been made for a rethink over plans for over 8,000 homes in South Staffordshire following on from the collapse of the Black Country Plan.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:46:07 +0000
Sunak retains full confidence in Gavin Williamson despite bullying row
Sir Keir Starmer has claimed the Cabinet Office minister is ‘clearly not suitable’ for the job.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:12:14 +0000
Sunak defies calls to sack Gavin Williamson despite ‘not acceptable’ messages
The Prime Minister is under fire for bringing the twice-sacked minister back into Government despite a bullying investigation.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:41:10 +0000
Tipton man sentenced for child cruelty after shaken baby had injuries similar to road crash
A baby was found to have suffered injuries similar to being in a car crash injuries after being shaken, a court heard.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:00:21 +0000
Jailed: Drug dealers waged campaign of degrading acts and beatings
Two men have been jailed after subjecting three other men to a catalogue of abuse and degradation.



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