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Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:02:22 +0000
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A man has been taken to hospital after falling from the roof of a cannabis factory which was being raided by police.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:46:00 +0000
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Members of staff from a law firm in the Black Country have swapped court cases for green spaces to transform the gardens at a hospice.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:41:16 +0000
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The founder of one of Britain’s biggest food producers is warning of major food shortages in the UK unless the Government acts straight away to address issues including labour shortage in the supply chain.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:29:16 +0000
Cyclist hurt after crash with a bus
A cyclist has suffered life-changing injuries in a collision with a bus in Walsall.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:08:14 +0000
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A second phase for the new Designer Outlet West Midlands at Cannock is already being planned just three months after it first opened its doors.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:10:00 +0000
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It's hot, hot, hot with temperatures soaring into the 80s and there is nothing quite so soothing as splashing around in cool refreshing water.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:04:30 +0000
Covid cases increase by more than 1,000 in 24 hours
The number of coronavirus cases in the Black Country and Staffordshire increased by more than 1,000 in the space of 24 hours, official figures show.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:03:40 +0000
West Midlands only area to see crime rise in past year
West Midlands Police was the only force area in the country to see a rise in crime in the year to March, according to official figures.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:03:30 +0000
Murder-accused denies providing gun
A man accused of murder has denied providing a gun and ammunition to a man who allegedly shot two people in a Range Rover, a trial heard.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:03:00 +0000
Millions to be spent on improving schools
Classrooms with more fuel-efficient heating and lighting systems are part of a £12 million investment to maintain and improve schools.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:02:30 +0000
Taxpayers’ bill goes up to fund policing
Council taxpayers in the West Midlands and Staffordshire will have to shell out more than £16.5 million extra to pay for policing this year, figures reveal.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:01:30 +0000
Staffordshire police make arrests during week of action
Police in Staffordshire have made 13 arrests – as well as advising businesses across the county on tackling crime and improving security.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:01:00 +0000
End of an era for primary staff
A primary school has given a special send-off to two members of staff who have retired together after 30 years of service.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:01 +0000
Businesses speak of hopes and fears amid rising footfall
Amid a rise in footfall to shops and restaurants since May, businesses are hoping that trend will continue with all lockdown restrictions finally ending.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:01 +0000
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Two hundred years ago this week, the nation was celebrating the coronation of a new King. It was to be the most extravagant party ever seen in this country. A total of £111,810 was spent on jewellery alone, about £12.5 million at today's prices. Th...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:52:10 +0000
Calls for urgent test and trace release scheme for police
The Chief Constable of West Midlands Police has urged ministers to urgently set up a test and trace release scheme enabling isolating officers to return to duty.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:33:10 +0000
Wrongly jailed staff are awarded £100,000
Three former post office workers from the West Midlands who were wrongly jailed because of glitches with a computer system are to receive up to £100,000 each as interim compensation.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:48:17 +0000
Visiting suspended at Walsall Manor Hospital
Visitors will no longer be allowed to see patients at Walsall Manor Hospital after cases of Covid-19 increased substantially in the community.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:29:19 +0000
MPs urge transport secretary to back rail line electrification
A group of MPs are calling on the Transport Secretary to make the electrification of the Shrewsbury to Birmingham rail line a ‘priority’.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:27:11 +0000
Man remains in critical condition after Cradley assault
A man remains in a critical condition in hospital after suffering life-threatening head injuries in a Cradley assault.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:08:11 +0000
Graduation ceremony fun for nursery children
A graduation celebration was held for nursery children to make up for the special occasions they have missed out on during the Covid pandemic.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:57:10 +0000
People urged not to use popular pool until checks are completed
People are being urged not to use Tettenhall Pool while it is being filled – and until routine water safety checks are carried out to ensure it is safe to use.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:53:10 +0000
Residents speak out against meadow plan
Residents living near a Cannock meadow that could be used for housing have taken their campaign against the development to the local council.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:04:00 +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.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:01:22 +0000
Wolverhampton bidding to become city of culture
Wolverhampton is bidding to become the UK's next city of culture.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:54:09 +0000
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The pay plans will be laid before Parliament on Thursday.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:34:11 +0000
Taxi firm with council contract probed over 'modern slavery'
Concerns have been raised over a taxi company's 'low wages' but no evidence of modern slavery was discovered, a council has revealed after carrying out an investigation following an allegation.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:30:13 +0000
Knifeman who choked and stabbed victim jailed
A naked knifeman who choked and stabbed a woman he'd never met before in the West Midlands has been jailed for 12 years.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:24:22 +0000
Parkrun events to finally return this Saturday
Runners will take on a string of courses across the Black Country and Staffordshire this Saturday when parkrun makes its return in England.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:01:11 +0000
Pub has licence suspension lifted
A pub where a customer assaulted another amid alleged safety breaches has had its licence suspension lifted pending a further hearing.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:48:15 +0000
Isolating pupils attended funfair, says head
A Wolverhampton primary school says it is having to cancel leavers' assemblies after pupils who were supposed to be isolating went out and passed Covid on to others.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:47:29 +0000
Alan battles to complete 630 mile wild-camping trek in 51 days
It's taken four attempts but intrepid adventurer Alan Peace has completed his 1,000km South West Coast Walk for Cancer Research UK after three previous setbacks.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:43:12 +0000
Gunshots fired during violent disorder
An investigation has been launched after violent disorder in a street saw gunshots fired.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:33:13 +0000
Nurse's neighbour tells of 'banging noise', murder trial hears
A neighbour of a retired nurse who disappeared from her home told jurors of hearing a "banging noise’ coming from the property.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:20:21 +0000
Former Baggies star is backing event
A former West Bromwich Albion star is supporting the players in an annual homelessness football tournament.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:11:14 +0000
150,000 people could lose benefits boost
More than 150,000 people in the Black Country and Staffordshire could lose "lifeline" funding as the Government prepares to axe a pandemic-inspired benefits boost.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:58:18 +0000
Mother to run 10k for hospital which saved her daughter
A mother from Cannock is taking on a running challenge in Birmingham to raise money for a hospital which saved her baby daughter's life.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:57:09 +0000
Go-ahead for plans to save ailing pub
A closed Wolverhampton pub is set to undergo a major transformation in an effort to revive its ailing fortunes.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:54:11 +0000
Memorial to honour former Dudley mayors
A special memorial has been unveiled to recognise the work of all the past mayors of the Dudley borough.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:53:17 +0000
Schools join forces to raise money for children's hospital
Pupils, parents and staff at schools joined forces to hold a fundraising fete for Birmingham Children's Hospital and youngsters being treated on the Renal and Kidney Dialysis Ward.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:52:15 +0000
Cinema apologises after father died in seat crush tragedy
Vue Cinema has apologised to the family of a young father who died after he was trapped in a footrest.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:52:10 +0000
Business hub plan passed for hall
An historic Stafford building that has served as the town’s court and library has been given the green light to start a new chapter.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:48:12 +0000
Youth club pair ready for skydive
Youth club volunteers are preparing to take part in a charity skydive to raise vital funds to pay for activities, equipment and a residential camp for members.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:47:10 +0000
Maternity worker tells of "toxic culture" at Birmingham City Hospital
A maternity worker has spoken out about the "toxic culture" at a hospital after concerns among midwives were flagged up by the health watchdog.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:44:36 +0000
Police treat death as suspicious after man's body found in flat
Police have launched an investigation after a man's body was found at a flat in Wolverhampton.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:44:32 +0000
Attempted murder arrests after police officers attacked
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two police officers were slashed at a shopping centre.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:44:23 +0000
Two police officers injured in 'serious incident' at West Bromwich shopping centre
Two police officers have been injured after being attacked at a West Bromwich shopping centre.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:44:11 +0000
Violence prosecutions 'under threat'
Domestic violence cases could be lost due to chronic delays in the country's courts system, the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police has warned.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:44:00 +0000
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A service station’s plans to build a new restaurant facility to help boost trade have been thwarted over concerns about the loss of green belt land in Dudley.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:43:13 +0000
Over 100 e-scooters seized by police
More than 100 e-scooters have been seized by police across the West Midlands – as officers continue to crackdown on illegal riders across the region.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:37:10 +0000
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Construction materials group Breedon returned to profit in the first six months of 2021 helped by recovery in building activity in the UK.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:31:00 +0000
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Government education chiefs will intervene in the city’s ongoing special needs crisis following a damning report from regulators last week.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:12:21 +0000
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Howden Joinery, which has depots across the West Midlands, achieved record sales and profits in the first six months of this year as people stepped up DIY spending.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:55:26 +0000
Safari Park animals keep cool with tasty treats during heatwave
As the region bakes in the middle of a July heatwave, keepers at West Midland Safari Park have been coming up with ways to keep their animals cool.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:24:00 +0000
Cedric, 99, won’t slow up on his writing passion
“Excuse the office, I’m afraid it is a bit untidy,” an apologetic Cedric Parcell. says to me

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:47:11 +0000
We will cope with Covid case surge, health chief pledges
Sandwell's director of public health has insisted her team "will cope with whatever the pandemic throws at us" as cases surge across the region.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:12:00 +0000
Ex-Albion chief Peace breaks silence on loan
Former owner Jeremy Peace says he would welcome an investigation into an historical loan Albion made to his company back in 2014.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:05:00 +0000
New report calls for UK-wide concussion protocol for sport
Sports can no longer be left to "mark their own homework" on concussion, a parliamentary inquiry has concluded.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:04:59 +0000
Dawn Astle hopeful of change after damning concussion report
Head injuries campaigner Dawn Astle, the daughter of West Brom legend Jeff Astle, says a new report from MPs on concussion in sport has given her family hope that change will finally come.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:04:30 +0000
MP calls for rethink over 'unachievable' HS2
An MP has called for a rethink over HS2 after the northern phase of the line was branded "unachievable" by the Government's infrastructure watchdog.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:04:28 +0000
Double murder accused denies being 'desperate for money'
A man accused of murder after two men were shot dead in a Range Rover has denied being “desperate for money” before the killings.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:04:00 +0000
Hippodrome demolition a 'missed opportunity', campaigners say
The demolition of Dudley Hippodrome will represent a "missed opportunity" to create a top class entertainment venue in the town, the national body for theatres has said.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:01:30 +0000
Kidderminster artist's exquisite doll display
An exhibition, entitled The Change in Ladies Costume from 1066 – 1980, has gone on display at Sudeley Castle and features the work of Kidderminster costume creator Lisa Jayne Smith.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:30 +0000
Rhodes on bad cops and too much heat
The eldest daughter of Nelson Mandela, Dr Makaziwe Mandela says: “My father would be repeating what he said when he was alive, that the struggle is not complete and that we should not tire, we should press on to fight racism with everything we have...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:30 +0000
'Sip and Shop' event to be held in Wolverhampton
The corks will be popping as women coming out of lockdown are urged to make themselves feel confident by taking part in a Sip and Shop event being staged at the Shalom Hair Salon in Wolverhampton.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:04 +0000
Sir Keir launches new campaign in Black Country as problems mount for Labour
Sir Keir Starmer has launched a new campaign to crack down on anti-social behaviour and end violence against women and girls.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:06:10 +0000
NHS staff in England will get 3% pay rise after day of confusion
The increase will be paid to staff including nurses, paramedics, consultants, dentists and salaried GPs.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:27:08 +0000
Anger over lack of announcement on NHS pay
The Government had been expected to make a long-awaited decision on pay on Wednesday.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:45:29 +0000
New arrest made in connection with hospital stabbing
A woman has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a staff member outside New Cross Hospital.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:52:00 +0000
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Nine new coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in the region's hospitals – in the latest figures released by NHS England.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:40:11 +0000
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The presence of antibodies suggests someone has had the infection in the past or has been vaccinated.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:59:09 +0000
Johnson labelled ‘super-spreader’ of confusion during chaotic PMQs
The Labour leader warned the country faces a ‘summer of chaos’ as he highlighted policy changes over isolation exemptions.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:58:14 +0000
Man dies after an incident in Kingswinford
A man has died after a he was found with a head injury in Kingswinford in the early hours.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:58:10 +0000
Patel: Border policy has not failed to manage Covid variants
The Home Secretary was challenged on the issue by Yvette Cooper, chair of the Home Affairs Committee.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:57:10 +0000
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The Labour leader was said to have tested negative on Wednesday morning before he appeared in Parliament.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:49:00 +0000
Songwriter is set for launch of new single
A singer song writer is about to release her latest single.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:38:11 +0000
Man left with life-threatening head injuries after fight
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after another man was taken to hospital with life-threatening head injuries.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:26:11 +0000
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash
A motorcyclist suffered potentially serious injuries in a crash in the Black Country.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:43:00 +0000
Bids Day honours legend
A Sutton Coldfield sporting legend will be remembered at a special day next weekend – and junior clubs in the town are also set to be given support through a grant scheme in his honour.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:14:16 +0000
Multiple Ford Fiestas stolen in area
Police are investigating multiple thefts and attempted theft of Ford Fiestas in the Cannock area.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:02:10 +0000
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Some 30% of people reported experiencing moderate to severe depressive symptoms in the last two weeks.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:55:29 +0000
Aqua Mayhem heads to Wednesbury Leisure Centre
A huge swimming pool inflatable is making its way to Wednesbury Leisure Centre for the school holidays.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:22:16 +0000
Shop and flats plan for 'no go zone' pub
An old West Bromwich town centre pub which was closed down due to issues with drugs and gangs could be converted into a shop and apartment block.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:07:09 +0000
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The Government’s strategy is expected to be announced later on Wednesday.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:56:10 +0000
Food supply chains starting to fail over ‘pingdemic’, meat industry says
British Meat Processors Association chief executive Nick Allen criticised ‘confusing messages’ from the Government.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:54:21 +0000
Council cabinet member resigns
Birmingham’s chief of children’s wellbeing has stepped down amid the city’s special needs crisis.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:27:19 +0000
Beat the Street fitness fun fun gets underway in Wolverhampton
Beat the Street Wolverhampton is officially underway – and residents are being encouraged to join in the unique interactive walking, cycling and rolling game.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:21:21 +0000
Exhibition highlights air ambulance missions
Mission Critical, an exhibition of thought-provoking photography telling the stories of some of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s most critically ill and injured former patients, officially launches on Friday.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:58:12 +0000
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Dr Shamez Ladhani said most children do not develop any symptoms after exposure to the virus.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:57:13 +0000
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Researchers also found 45% of people feel better a week after being jabbed.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:56:09 +0000
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A 15-year-old boy was pronounced dead after being recovered from a canal in West Yorkshire.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:54:42 +0000
Age of affluence forged in the Black Country
Simon Briercliffe remembers how, on moving to the Black Country a decade ago, he struggled to explain to his parents where his new home was.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:36:11 +0000
Girl. 3. suffered multiple injuries, jury told
A three-year-old girl suffered multiple "extensive" abdominal and chest injuries including broken ribs and a collapsed lung, an expert told jurors.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:05:10 +0000
Model air show to take flight again
Weston Park will host an international model air show this year in September, organisers have announced.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:54:10 +0000
Borrowing eases amid economic rebound
The Office for National Statistics said Government borrowing stood at £22.8 billion in June, down from £28.2 billion a year earlier.



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