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Mon, 09 May 2022 08:44:10 +0000
Where to find cheapest fuel in the Black Country and parts of Staffordshire
Fuel prices are starting to return to normal after three months of "nightmarish" price rises but uncertainty around oil continues to make prices fluctuate, experts warn.

Mon, 09 May 2022 08:32:13 +0000
Car crashes into brick wall and rolls over in front of Dudley home
A car rolled onto its side after crashing into a brick wall at the front of a house in Rowley Regis

Mon, 09 May 2022 08:07:09 +0000
£1bn logistics site West Midlands Interchange appoints Winvic
A new partner has been appointed to handle the detailed design of the £1 billion rail depot in Staffordshire to the north of Wolverhampton which is expected to provide 8,500 jobs..

Sun, 08 May 2022 12:50:21 +0000
M6 Junction 10: Motorists warned of more overnight closures after weekend of tailbacks
Motorists face another two weeks of overnight closures around the M6's Junction 10 after a weekend of tailbacks due to the junction's redevelopment.

Sun, 08 May 2022 13:10:24 +0000
Pelsall Carnival announces Queen and 'Royal family' who will lead procession
For the first time in its history the princess and pageboy of the Pelsall Carnival are brother and sister.

Sun, 08 May 2022 23:21:10 +0000
Alarming rise in business insolvencies set to continue says West Midlands expert
A series of negative economic factors including the end of Covid-19 protective measures will see business insolvencies continue to rise during the next six months, according to Thursfields Solicitors.

Sun, 08 May 2022 23:07:18 +0000
More than three-fifths of private tenants on Universal Credit face shortfall
More than three-fifths of private tenants in the region relying on Universal Credit are facing a shortfall between the amount they receive and their renting costs, figures suggest.

Sun, 08 May 2022 23:07:14 +0000
Staff absence at Black Country hospitals reaches highest level since April 2020
Staff absence at hospitals in the Black Country reached its highest point since April 2020 at the end of last year, new figures show.

Sun, 08 May 2022 23:07:10 +0000
Streets plan a royal knees-up as region prepares for Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Hundreds of streets will close around the Black Country and Staffordshire in order to hold Jubilee parties, new figures reveal today.

Sun, 08 May 2022 13:16:10 +0000
Truss condemns ‘war crime’ after Russian bomb hits Ukrainian school
The Foreign Secretary said she was ‘horrified’ by the incident which is feared to have left dozens dead.

Sun, 08 May 2022 10:45:07 +0000
Lisa Nandy: Sir Keir Starmer ‘is Mr Rules, he does not break the rules’
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab accused Sir Keir of ‘complete hypocrisy’ over the Durham beer-and-curry event being investigated by police.

Sun, 08 May 2022 13:51:10 +0000
Celebrity football match planned to raise crucial funds for childhood cancer charity
Well-known personalities will be taking part in a football match this month to help improve the lives of children with cancer.

Sun, 08 May 2022 13:06:09 +0000
Driver of stolen car involved in chase is caught out after leaving mobile phone behind
A driver of a stolen car fled from police after abandoning the vehicle in Dudley – but was identified after leaving his phone behind.

Sun, 08 May 2022 10:51:09 +0000
Police thank public for help to find missing Stafford woman
Police have thanked the public in their help finding a missing Stafford woman.

Sun, 08 May 2022 11:17:09 +0000
Garden of gratitude appears in Birmingham as nominations open to give charities the chance of a cash boost
Thousands of tulips have appeared on the streets of UK cities, including Birmingham, thanking the public for supporting charitable causes.

Sat, 07 May 2022 09:11:09 +0000
M6 Junction 10: Closure on track to end Monday as demolition of bridge is completed
Work to demolish the old south bridge at junction 10 of the M6 has now been completed – but motorists are still being warned of 30 minute delays as the junction remains closed.

Sun, 08 May 2022 10:02:09 +0000
Doctors on the run raise nearly £2,500 for charity
A group of medics went on the run to raise almost £2,500 for equipment to help vulnerable children in their department at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital.

Sun, 08 May 2022 09:36:09 +0000
Fire service welcomes new recruits
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed a set of new firefighters to its ranks.

Sun, 08 May 2022 09:22:15 +0000
Children sought for first of its kind study run by Walsall NHS trust
A research study to find out how successful surgical devices or exercises are in treating children with flat feet is being run by a Walsall NHS trust.

Sun, 08 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000
In pictures: Villagers out in force to support RAF and keyworkers in parade
A village turned out in force to salute its links with the RAF in a traditional parade.

Sun, 08 May 2022 08:44:14 +0000
The Guitar Show returns to Birmingham
Guitarists donned their best band t-shirt, grabbed a spare plectrum and headed for Birmingham in their droves for a day spent trying out dream axes, amps, effects pedals and more.

Sat, 07 May 2022 08:42:13 +0000
M6 Junction 10: Major roadworks closes motorway under roundabout
Drivers using the M6 are being warned of delays this weekend as the latest stage of roadworks at Junction 10 takes place.

Sat, 07 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Residents have had their say on works at M6 Junction 10 as bridge demolition begins
Neighbours say through the night motorway works are dazzling them with bright lights but admit it is necessary to tackle congestion.

Sat, 07 May 2022 10:34:12 +0000
Huge cannabis grow of 1,000 plants found in Wolverhampton - 300 metres from police station
A huge cannabis grow of 1,000 plants has been uncovered in Wolverhampton city centre - just a few hundred metres from a police station.

Sat, 07 May 2022 16:31:35 +0000
Dudley Zoo celebrates 85th birthday with presents for animals and a look to the past
Dudley Zoo celebrated its 85th birthday this weekend with the animals getting in on the party, receiving presents to open.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:33:05 +0000
Johnson promises to restore neighbourhood pride with Queen’s Speech measures
The Queen’s Speech on Tuesday will set out Boris Johnson’s plans as he seeks to refocus his administration.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:33:12 +0000
UK pledges £1.3 billion in support for Ukraine’s fight against Putin’s Russia
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK would help Ukraine ‘continue to push back the Russian invasion and survive as a free and democratic country’.

Sat, 07 May 2022 08:21:05 +0000
Tory MPs urged to unite behind Johnson after local election losses
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi insisted the Prime Minister remained an electoral asset despite the loss of almost 400 councillors.

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:14:21 +0000
'Aggressive' badger chases walkers around Cannock Chase and prompts RSPCA warning
The RSPCA has issued a warning after an angry badger has been spotted harassing passersby at a beauty spot in Staffordshire.

Sat, 07 May 2022 05:02:30 +0000
Chainsaw sculptor brings magic to nursery with fairytale designs
Chainsaw sculptor Robot Cossey has been busy working on a number of creations in Walsall to be enjoyed by children and residents.



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