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Sun, 09 Oct 2022 07:51:32 +0000
More than 20 artists show their skills in Wolverhampton exhibition
More than 20 talented artists had the chance to display and sell their original work at a special exhibition in Wolverhampton.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:05:00 +0000
'I don't think this will ever sink in' - Fundraiser's heartfelt thank you to football family
A Wolves fan who walked 126 miles from Wolverhampton to London in two and a half days to raise money for Dementia UK said he doesn't expect the "mayhem and love" shown by supporters to ever sink in.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:03:18 +0000
He's done it! Wolves fan's incredible 126-mile trek from Wolverhampton to Chelsea raises £112,000
An exhausted but triumphant Wolves fan has reached the end of a 126-mile journey from Wolverhampton to London, all of it on foot, to raise money for Dementia UK.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 15:33:09 +0000
20-year-old man seriously hurt in Streetly crash
A 20-year-man has been seriously hurt after a crash in Streetly.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:26:25 +0000
Stafford rock band pen World Cup anthem to inspire England to glory
A Stafford rock band is hoping their new anthem We're Gonna Win The Cup will inspire England to football glory in Qatar this winter.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:44:12 +0000
Summer scheme declared a success after thousands of children take part in activities and clubs in Wolverhampton
A summer activity scheme has been declared a success as thousands of children and young people took part in a wide range of fun days, sporting activities and holiday clubs across Wolverhampton.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
World Mental Health Day: how we can develop healthy habits that can help us cope on a daily basis
It’s time for us all to consider how we are feeling and how we can reach out to those around us who may be struggling.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Wolverhampton band 'Stands Up To Cancer' to support young singer after gruelling treatment
When young singer Rob Mansfield underwent chemotherapy, his bandmates shaved their heads in a show of solidarity.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:03:11 +0000
Lifelong Wolves fan and fundraiser starts walk to Chelsea to raise money for charity
A veteran fundraiser left Molineux under the cover of darkness during the early hours of the morning to start his mammoth journey to Stamford Bridge.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 17:15:19 +0000
Police launch murder probe after man found with serious injuries block of flats dies
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man found with serious injuries has died.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:42:09 +0000
Masked men armed with axe and hammer try to rob building society in Oldbury
Three masked men armed with an axe and a hammer tried to rob a building society in the Black Country before escaping in a getaway car.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:48:10 +0000
Two men from Halesowen and man from Birmingham charged with murder after fatal stabbing
Two men from Halesowen and a man from Birmingham have been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:05:00 +0000
'Not happy to sacrifice green belt for others': Council leader explains Black Country Plan exit
A council leader who decided to exit a controversial housing plan for the Black Country said he was not prepared to sacrifice green belt land to keep others "happy".

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:15:13 +0000
Alton Towers opens new spooky attraction as theme park celebrates 15 years of Scarefest
A new scare attraction has arrived at Alton Towers promising thrills along the way as guests descend into a burial chamber.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:04:30 +0000
Troubled pub which police were called to 26 times in 12 months has licence application rejected
A troubled pub will remain closed after an application for a new licence was rejected.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:06:01 +0000
17-year-old goalkeeper coach fighting bone cancer after feeling 'pain in his knee' following matches
A 17-year-old goalkeeper coach is fighting bone cancer after feeling 'pain in his knee' following matches.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:45:11 +0000
West Midlands Metro announces reduced tram operation on first four strike days this month
West Midlands Metro bosses have confirmed reduced tram services will run during the first four days of strike action later this month.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:03:00 +0000
See inside the Wolverhampton pub set to reopen after £600,000 renovation
A Marston's pub is set to reopen after a month-long revamp that has cost £600,000.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:22:18 +0000
Missing man 'suffered panic attack' in car before running off, family reveals
People in the West Midlands are helping in the search for man who has been missing since Sunday - as his family revealed he had suffered a 'panic attack' in the family car before running off.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:30 +0000
PM is playing The Great Pretender - and struggling to convince as the real thing
A little while ago my wife dragged me along to a concert by the popular music artiste Luther Vandross after winning some tickets.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
YMCA's poorest residents on pay-as-you-go meters ineligible for Government's energy support
The poorest residents in the Black Country are not getting the Government's £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme despite struggling to pay rising bills.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Amazon staff go for gold for children's charity
Staff at a Staffordshire warehouse have helped raise funds for a special children's charity.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
New book tells the story of miners and their fight for rights
A new book aims to tell the story of those who fought for workers rights in the Victorian era.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:28:22 +0000
West Midlands Metro workers to strike for 53 days including pre-Christmas period over 'poverty wages'
West Midlands Metro workers have voted decisively to take strike action in a dispute over alleged "poverty wages".

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:46:10 +0000
Wolves receiving backing for permanent match day fan zone with food, drink and play area
Wolves football club is to open a permanent match day ‘fan zone’ outside Molineux, which will include stalls selling official merchandise, food and drink including alcohol, a children’s play area and live entertainment.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:05:36 +0000
Avanti West Coast extension is a ‘slap in the face’, says union
The train company has been given until April 1 next year to improve its services.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:52:18 +0000
Birmingham man interviewed in probe over £44m cigarette haul
A Midland man has been interviewed has part of an investigation into the largest haul of illegal cigarettes seized in the UK.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:25:09 +0000
60-minute delays after vehicle overturns on M6
The Friday evening commute might be a difficult one if your heading south on the M6 this evening.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:10:13 +0000
New dementia support group to open in Bilston
A new support group for people living with dementia – as well as their families friends and carers – is to open in Bilston next week.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:35:06 +0000
Conor Burns sacked as minister with Tory whip suspended pending investigation
The MP for Bournemouth West has reportedly said he will co-operate fully with the probe and ‘looks forward to clearing his name’.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:08:10 +0000
New Timpson pod to open at Sainsbury’s in Wolverhampton
Key-cutting and engraving specialists Timpson are to open a new retail pod inside Wolverhampton’s flagship Sainsbury’s su[perstore at St Mark’s near the city centre.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:03:32 +0000
Inside Dudley's new Tenpin centre after venue's £1 million refurbishment
Families have taken to the lanes at Tenpin Dudley after it underwent a £1 million transformation.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:53:19 +0000
Free shuttle buses and overflow parking for Himley Hall firework show
Event organisers have confirmed free shuttle buses and overflow parking will be available at the region’s favourite fireworks event at Himley Hall and Park.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:22:17 +0000
Trains cancelled after vehicle collides with bridge in Cradley Heath
An incident which saw a vehicle collide with a bridge in Cradley Heath has been cleared.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:05:33 +0000
You can now sleep among tigers as lodge at West Midland Safari Park opens to guests
Wildlife lovers can now spend the night up close and personal with some of the most beautiful, yet fearsome, creatures on the planet.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:21:09 +0000
Weekend dispersal order granted in Cannock in new crackdown on bad behaviour
A police dispersal order to tackle reports of ongoing bad behaviour in Cannock town centre has been introduced for the second time within months.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:12:13 +0000
Applications for free travel to school rise by 25 per cent across Worcestershire
Worcestershire County Council has reported a massive 25 per cent increase in applications for free school travel passes.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:56:13 +0000
Staffordshire crews tackling barn blaze - motorists advised to use other routes
Hundreds of hay bales were destroyed in a barn blaze near Rugeley this afternoon.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:04:17 +0000
Five workers killed by ‘unsafe’ wall holding 263 tons of scrap, court told
Birmingham Crown Court was told the wall was ‘decidedly unsafe’ and no one should have been working anywhere near it.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:52:14 +0000
Dudley taxi boss shot dead in escalating feud between families, trial told
An escalating long-running feud between two families resulted in the murder of a taxi firm manager in Dudley, a court heard.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:20 +0000
Star comment: We must continue to stand firm against Putin's war
Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine is going badly. He is losing ground and, if media reports are to be believed, he is losing support at home.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:49:12 +0000
Starmer hoping Labour's fortunes are rising like Arsenal's during Wolverhampton visit
It was wholly unsurprising that Sir Keir Starmer was determined to focus on the economy when he visited the Black Country in the aftermath of the Tory conference.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:05:00 +0000
Starmer warns of 'endless cycle' of industrial action as he refuses to back striking workers in West Midlands
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to back striking workers as he warned of an "endless cycle" of industrial action that could cripple the country for years to come.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:36:18 +0000
Family shocked as tree frog jumps out from bag of supermarket bananas
A tree frog has made it all the way from the Dominican Republic on a 4,300-mile trip to the West Midlands in a bunch of bananas.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:52:18 +0000
Historic rally back in Shropshire this month
It’s ‘lights out and away we go’ as one of the most popular events in the UK motorsport calendar crosses the line into Shropshire for a two-day festival celebrating the best of rallying history.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:41:11 +0000
Staffordshire drivers clock up third most speeding offences in England
Staffordshire is the third highest county in England for speeding motorists.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:50:17 +0000
Fundraiser continues to rack up the miles for good cause
A charity fundraiser has continued to pound the pavements and put in the miles on his latest challenge.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:51:06 +0000
Midwives to be balloted on strike action
All midwives and maternity support workers employed in the NHS who are members of the RCM are eligible to vote.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:32:09 +0000
Armed robber stole police car after being left alone with the keys following his arrest, court told
An armed robber stole a police car in Bloxwich after officers left him alone in the vehicle with the keys, a court has heard.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:22:10 +0000
Influx of eight-legged critters expected as males out 'looking for love'
As spider season enters full swing, it turns out the eight-legged critters that dart across your living room floor are out and about looking for love.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:54:13 +0000
Walsall FC fans urged to ‘bring a pound to the ground’ in support of Acorns Children’s Hospice
Walsall FC fans are being urged to ‘bring a pound to the ground’ for local families this weekend.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:42:10 +0000
West Bromwich school's high-achieving head girl heads to Cambridge with bursary
The head girl of a West Bromwich school is heading to Cambridge University after clinching a bursary from examination board OCR.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:50:10 +0000
Sutton Coldfield set for six weekends of festive fun in run up to Christmas
Sutton Coldfield town centre will be spreading the festive fun this season, with events every weekend over the Christmas period – including a visit from the Grinch.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:10:16 +0000
We've set up a cost of living Facebook group ahead of the winter - and want you to join
Bills are rising, there's uncertainty about our electricity and gas supply over the winter and wages are struggling more than ever to keep up with surging inflation.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 06:19:10 +0000
Major M6 roundabout works to be completed within weeks as part of £78 million upgrade
Construction is expected to be completed on a new roundabout at a major M6 junction in the Black Country as part of £78 million upgrade works.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:51:10 +0000
Quarry will be extended as plans approved by council
A South Staffordshire quarry can be extended to allow more sand and gravel to be extracted.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:56:13 +0000
Computers stolen and coffee machine 'ripped from wall' during Tettenhall break-ins
Office equipment has been stolen and a coffee machine 'ripped from the wall' in two Tettenhall break-ins less than a mile apart.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:10:20 +0000
Dudley pulls out of Black Country Plan for 76,000 new homes
Dudley Council has controversially pulled out of the Black Country Plan after the four authorities could not agree on how it would progress.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:49:13 +0000
New scheme introduced to improve Staffordshire Police's 101 response times
A new scheme has been introduced to help improve response times for callers using Staffordshire Police’s non-emergency number.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:14:12 +0000
Two anglers caught fishing without licence fined almost £400 each
Two men from Staffordshire have been found guilty of fishing illegally on separate occasions earlier this year. 

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:02:00 +0000
Grand Designs star Kevin strips off to make point about energy bills
Television presenter Kevin McCloud stripped off six layers of clothing, and revealed he does star jumps to keep warm while filming on location.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 06:21:11 +0000
Crucial hearing to discuss controversial plans for 3,000 homes on greenbelt land near M54
The fate of plans for 3,000 homes on green belt land off the M54 could be settled at a hearing called by inspectors.



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