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Sat, 03 Jul 2021 17:50:09 +0000
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It will be England’s first away game of the tournament.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 17:27:13 +0000
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Critics have warned that allowing the fully vaccinated to skip having to self-isolate could cause ‘resentment’ in society.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 15:55:13 +0000
Crossbows used at Wolverhampton park
Police have stepped up patrols after reports that crossbows have been used at a park in Wolverhampton.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 15:38:15 +0000
Man arrested over drug and firearm offences
A man has been taken into custody after being found in possession of drugs and a firearm.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 15:29:13 +0000
Man arrested for criminal damage
A man has been arrested after causing a number of criminal damage incidents in a Staffordshire town.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 13:21:10 +0000
Motherhood 'was a burden' for accused
Motherhood was sometimes a burden for a young woman accused of murdering her three-year-old daughter, her sister told a jury.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 12:03:10 +0000
Police catch 100 motorists speeding
One hundred motorists have been caught speeding on a busy road where work is being undertaken.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 11:32:11 +0000
Busy road closes after crash
A busy road in Wolverhampton was closed earlier this morning after a crash.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 11:22:08 +0000
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Kim Leadbeater, the sister of murdered former constituency MP Jo Cox, won Batley and Spen for Labour by just 323 votes.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 11:19:14 +0000
Man fighting for life after stabbing
A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Birmingham.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 10:43:09 +0000
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The call comes amid reports that ministers plan to drop all legal requirements including self-isolation for fully-vaccinated people.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 10:42:10 +0000
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The comments come amid reports ministers are due to agree a plan to drop all legal requirements to self-isolate for those who are fully vaccinated.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:05:00 +0000
'My sister should have been saved from serial killer but authorities did nothing'
Two victims of a serial killer who lived in Wolverhampton could have been saved had he been properly monitored by authorities, the sister of one of them has said.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:04:55 +0000
'I've had to relive daughter's death'
The mother of a 14-year-old girl who died as a result of safety failings at Dudley's Russells Hall Hospital said she is angry she had to spend three years fighting for recognition after the NHS trust which runs the hospital pleaded guilty to two char...

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:04:45 +0000
Defibrillator to the rescue as mum's heart stops out of the blue
A mother-of-three was brought back to life after she suffered a cardiac arrest in the garden of her home.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:04:30 +0000
Plans for new Black Country police HQ to be submitted later this year
Formal plans for a new police 'super station' in the Black Country are set to be submitted later this year, it can be revealed.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:04:00 +0000
Fans ready for game between home and heritage
It's not just England fans who have growing excitement and expectation ahead of the Euro 2020 quarter-final between England and Ukraine.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:03:00 +0000
Call for 'common sense' when watching England as Covid cases rise
Football fans have been urged to be vigilant when watching England in the Euro quarter-finals as Covid cases rise across the region.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:02:30 +0000
Senior Staffordshire Labour figures quit party
Senior members of a Constituency Labour Party in Staffordshire have quit after claiming the party had "no leadership and no direction" under Sir Keir Starmer.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:02:00 +0000
The enemy who came to stay: From German soldier to Sankey wheel specialist
For a war veteran, he had a true tale of adventure to tell, with deadly drama, the horrors of bombing, atrocities, a touch of romance, spying, a daring escape... and fun times in the Hitler Youth.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:01:30 +0000
Dark memories of old village warehouse that became wartime egg station
For generations Trysull Workhouse must have been a place of dread, but in the end it was a rather sad blot on the landscape that locals just wanted to get rid of.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:03 +0000
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The founder of Walsall-based HomeServe says that a shortage of skilled trade workers has developed as European Union migrants leave the UK and demand for home improvements rises.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:03 +0000
Birmingham councillor demands answers on school transport amid Sandwell Council controversy
A leading Birmingham councillor has called for a review into a school transport contract in the city amid an investigation into the awarding of contracts in neighbouring Sandwell.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:03 +0000
Kirby picks up an hairdressing Oscar
A freelance hairdresser has won a top accolade and trophy in what many regard as the Oscars of the industry.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:02 +0000
Schoolboy takes on marathon walking challenge
The work of the NHS and keyworkers has inspired a Black Country schoolboy to take on a marathon walking challenge.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:02 +0000
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A new homes scheme offering discounts for first-time buyers will stop people being forced out of parts of the region due to rising prices, the Housing Secretary has said.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:29:10 +0000
Man stabbed in stomach during Walsall fight
A police appeal has been launched after a man was stabbed in the stomach during a fight in Walsall town centre.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0000
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More than £150 million worth of support has been given to businesses across Dudley by the council during the pandemic, new figures show.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:32:10 +0000
Primary school forced to close due to Covid cases
A primary school in Oldbury has been forced to temporarily close due to "escalating" numbers of Covid-19 cases.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:09:16 +0000
Hospital trust admits safety failings over patient deaths
A Black Country NHS trust has pleaded guilty to safety failings posing a “significant risk of avoidable harm” following the deaths of two patients.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:46:23 +0000
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The Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism and Good Food Awards are open for entries after having to take a break for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:31:10 +0000
More than one million in region have not yet had their Covid jab
People will be able to receive their Covid-19 vaccine at the home of West Bromwich Albion as part of a push to get people vaccinated.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:22:10 +0000
Call to normalise 20mph speed limits in built-up areas
A council has been urged to “normalise” 20mph speed limits on urban and village roads to help reduce injuries and deaths.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:21:28 +0000
Mass brawl breaks out on Tesco car park
A mass brawl broke out on the car park of a Tesco Express store in the Black Country.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:08:00 +0000
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Four new coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in the region's hospitals – in the latest figures released by NHS England.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:01:13 +0000
New apartments scheme for town centre with rooftop garden
A building featuring a row of shops in West Bromwich town centre is to double in height to help create 16 new apartments.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:56:11 +0000
Homes plan for derelict land in Dudley
Fenced-off unsightly land in Dudley which has stood empty for years could finally be redeveloped for new housing.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:43:11 +0000
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Visiting has been suspended again at a Black Country hospital trust – due to Covid cases in the community.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:28:00 +0000
Esports team wins national tournament
Football video gaming enthusiasts at Sutton Coldfield’s BMet are now officially at the top of their Esports game.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:25:25 +0000
People again urged to 'grab a jab' this weekend
Health chiefs have urged people to get their Covid-19 vaccine figures show more than one million people across the West Midlands haven't had their jab.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:45:00 +0000
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A police chief has launched a new service to help victims of hate crime after incidents surged by more than two-fifths in the West Midlands.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:44:00 +0000
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West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed of his car in Sutton Coldfield.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:20:00 +0000
Free parking plan receives new support
Several Sutton businesses have spoken of their support for free car parking in Sutton Coldfield Town Centre

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:15:00 +0000
VOW ON FUTURE AS SCHOOL SAVED
The new managing director of a school saved from closure has vowed to ensure a positive future.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:10:00 +0000
Gordon raises £4.5K to help hospital’s work
Legendary musician, Gordon Giltrap, has raised £4,500 for the University Hospital Birmingham Charity after generously donating sales from his album Heartsongs.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:05:10 +0000
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A skydive in aid of a charity set up in memory of three members of the same family killed in the 2015 terrorist attack in Tunisia has been postponed.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:03:48 +0000
Organisers fined after 300 people attend wedding
Organisers of a wedding attended by more than 300 people at a Black Country banqueting suite have been slapped with a £3,000 fine.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:03:10 +0000
Arrest after car flips onto side in crash
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car crashed into a wall and landed on its side in Cradley Heath.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:31:11 +0000
Ducklings dumped in plastic tub at park
Two domestic ducklings have been found dumped in a plastic tub at a Wolverhampton park.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:26:25 +0000
Matt Hancock's affair hurt us in by-election, says Tory chair
Matt Hancock's breach of Covid rules contributed to the Tories by-election defeat in Batley and Spen, Amanda Milling MP has said.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:50:21 +0000
Police officer to face retrial for Dalian Atkinson assault
A West Mercia Police constable accused of assaulting the football star Dalian Atkinson in Telford will face a retrial.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:39:14 +0000
Council calls for bin row resolution
Council bosses in Sandwell have said they hope a dispute between its bin workers and the company which employs them can be resolved without the need for strike action.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:33:09 +0000
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Plans for a dog DNA database to help combat a rise in pet theft have been backed by a Black Country MP.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:30:17 +0000
Track on railway line between Walsall and Cannock to be upgraded in £500,000 investment
The railway line between Walsall and Cannock is being upgraded as part of a £500,000 investment to help create smoother journeys for passengers.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:22:10 +0000
Road accident fears over nursery plan
More than 150 worried residents have spoken out against plans to open a new nursery in Great Barr, over fears it could increase road accidents.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:11:10 +0000
Almost six in 10 adults fully vaccinated
Almost six in 10 adults across the Black Country and part of Birmingham have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, figures show.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:01:10 +0000
£2m new water pipes being installed
More than £2 million is being spent to install almost 10 kilometres of brand-new pipes across an area of Wolverhampton to help reduce leaks and bursts.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:52:18 +0000
Lidl store to close for refurbishment
A Black Country supermarket will close later this month for a refurbishment.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:47:15 +0000
Partner bought incinerator, trial told
The partner of the alleged accomplice in the shootings of two best friends in a Range Rover bought an incinerator the day after the killings, a jury has heard.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:44:11 +0000
Town flood group calls for council action
Eccleshall’s flood action group has called on Staffordshire County Council to commit to tackling deluges – and hit out at a lack of scrutiny in recent years.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:21:10 +0000
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A man has suffered potentially serious injuries after crashing down an embankment in Bridgnorth.



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