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Arrest made after woman hit by car in Wolverhampton crash

A man was arrested after a car collision which left a woman pedestrian needing hospital treatment.

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Supporting image for story: Watch: Moments before twisted West Bromwich man, who has been banned from keeping animals, cut off puppy's toes

Watch: Moments before twisted West Bromwich man, who has been banned from keeping animals, cut off puppy's toes

Supporting image for story: Flea-ridden cat with nose deformity found in Wolverhampton home now has loving new home with new friend

Flea-ridden cat with nose deformity found in Wolverhampton home now has loving new home with new friend

Supporting image for story: 'I am lucky to be alive': Boater left homeless after beloved barge swallowed in West Midlands canal disaster

'I am lucky to be alive': Boater left homeless after beloved barge swallowed in West Midlands canal disaster

Supporting image for story: West Midlands canal catastrophe: 16 latest photos of the scene one day into massive rebuilding job

West Midlands canal catastrophe: 16 latest photos of the scene one day into massive rebuilding job

Supporting image for story: Midlands canal collapse: Major incident stood down as canal trust CEO warns repairs will take 'months, not weeks'

Midlands canal collapse: Major incident stood down as canal trust CEO warns repairs will take 'months, not weeks'

Supporting image for story: 'I didn't even have time to put my teeth in!' Boater tells of dash to safety after catastrophic canal collapse in the Midlands

'I didn't even have time to put my teeth in!' Boater tells of dash to safety after catastrophic canal collapse in the Midlands

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West Midlands canal catastrophe: 16 latest photos of the scene one day into massive rebuilding job

Lewis Cox talks West Brom fitness news ahead of festive schedule after Ryan Mason's latest press conference

Talks about the Beatles, the myth of Madea and a dinner about psychopaths among new talks and events announced for Wolverhampton Literature Festival

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Supporting image for story: 'Huge and lengthy task': Canals trust assesses scale of repairs after massive collapse

'Huge and lengthy task': Canals trust assesses scale of repairs after massive collapse

Supporting image for story: West Midlands canal collapse: These are the key steps investigators will take next following 'major incident' at canal

West Midlands canal collapse: These are the key steps investigators will take next following 'major incident' at canal

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Shocking moment Midlands canal boat plunged into a 160ft-wide hole

WATCH: Shocking moment Midlands canal boat plunged into a 160ft-wide hole

Supporting image for story: 'They've lost everything': Fundraiser launched for boaters caught up in catastrophic West Midlands canal collapse

'They've lost everything': Fundraiser launched for boaters caught up in catastrophic West Midlands canal collapse

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton wine bar owned by ex-Wolves player could lose licence - here's why

Wolverhampton wine bar owned by ex-Wolves player could lose licence - here's why

Supporting image for story: Four year animal ban for Birmingham woman who neglected her cats - with one having to be put down

Four year animal ban for Birmingham woman who neglected her cats - with one having to be put down

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Supporting image for story: Local partnership spread festive cheer with Just Giving Tree initiative

Local partnership spread festive cheer with Just Giving Tree initiative

Supporting image for story: Trust successfully performs first awake breast oncoplasty

Trust successfully performs first awake breast oncoplasty

Supporting image for story: Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action

Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action

Supporting image for story: Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I remember when our village church door was always unlocked'

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I remember when our village church door was always unlocked'

Supporting image for story: The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review

The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review

Supporting image for story: Lucky winner scoops £790 in 1st Walsall Wood Scout Group raffle

Lucky winner scoops £790 in 1st Walsall Wood Scout Group raffle

Sport

Striker backed to improve form and 'turn around' Wolves career

Rob Edwards insists Jorgen Strand Larsen has not given up and can 'turn things around' in his Wolves career despite links over a potential January move.

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Supporting image for story: West Brom uncertain on midfield issues with defender ruled out

West Brom uncertain on midfield issues with defender ruled out

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Wolves need football experience in behind scenes shake-up

Dave Edwards: Wolves need football experience in behind scenes shake-up

Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox talks West Brom fitness news ahead of festive schedule after Ryan Mason's latest press conference

Lewis Cox talks West Brom fitness news ahead of festive schedule after Ryan Mason's latest press conference

Supporting image for story: West Brom boss condemns 'dreadful' form but stays optimistic

West Brom boss condemns 'dreadful' form but stays optimistic

Supporting image for story: Walsall provide fresh Harry Williams timeframe as defender continues recovery

Walsall provide fresh Harry Williams timeframe as defender continues recovery

Supporting image for story: 10 years at Wolves: The rise and fall of chairman Jeff Shi

10 years at Wolves: The rise and fall of chairman Jeff Shi

Wolves

Supporting image for story: Striker backed to improve form and 'turn around' Wolves career

Striker backed to improve form and 'turn around' Wolves career

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Wolves need football experience in behind scenes shake-up

Dave Edwards: Wolves need football experience in behind scenes shake-up

Supporting image for story: 10 years at Wolves: The rise and fall of chairman Jeff Shi

10 years at Wolves: The rise and fall of chairman Jeff Shi

West Brom

Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox talks West Brom fitness news ahead of festive schedule after Ryan Mason's latest press conference

Lewis Cox talks West Brom fitness news ahead of festive schedule after Ryan Mason's latest press conference

Supporting image for story: West Brom uncertain on midfield issues with defender ruled out

West Brom uncertain on midfield issues with defender ruled out

Supporting image for story: West Brom boss condemns 'dreadful' form but stays optimistic

West Brom boss condemns 'dreadful' form but stays optimistic

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Walsall provide fresh Harry Williams timeframe as defender continues recovery

Walsall provide fresh Harry Williams timeframe as defender continues recovery

Supporting image for story: Walsall are top at Christmas (again) - but how have the last 5 table-toppers fared?

Walsall are top at Christmas (again) - but how have the last 5 table-toppers fared?

Supporting image for story: Walsall analysis: A solid point leaves Saddlers sitting top at Christmas

Walsall analysis: A solid point leaves Saddlers sitting top at Christmas

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Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox analysis as West Brom suffer latest away day defeat at Hull

Lewis Cox analysis as West Brom suffer latest away day defeat at Hull

Supporting image for story: 'This is his legacy - he had to go': Liam Keen and Jonny Drury on Jeff Shi and latest Wolves defeat

'This is his legacy - he had to go': Liam Keen and Jonny Drury on Jeff Shi and latest Wolves defeat

Supporting image for story: 'We are just terrible': Wolves fan reaction after Rob Edwards' side slip to yet another Premier League defeat

'We are just terrible': Wolves fan reaction after Rob Edwards' side slip to yet another Premier League defeat

Supporting image for story: George Bennett analysis as Walsall stay top with point at Notts County

George Bennett analysis as Walsall stay top with point at Notts County

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen with Wolves latest from Rob Edwards press conference ahead of Brentford clash

Liam Keen with Wolves latest from Rob Edwards press conference ahead of Brentford clash

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What Tony Mowbray and Ryan Mason have in common as West Brom 'take handbrake off'

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Talks about the Beatles, the myth of Madea and a dinner about psychopaths among new talks and events announced for Wolverhampton Literature Festival

A diverse mix of acts have been announced for the Wolverhampton Literature Festive, covering everything from the Beatles to the Wicker Man.

Supporting image for story: Talks about the Beatles, the myth of Madea and a dinner about psychopaths among new talks and events announced for Wolverhampton Literature Festival

Supporting image for story: The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review

The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton wine bar owned by ex-Wolves player could lose licence - here's why

Wolverhampton wine bar owned by ex-Wolves player could lose licence - here's why

Supporting image for story: 24 pictures capture the magic of Christmas for Birmingham children who got to experience NEC's Winter Funland for free - from ice-skating to photos with The Grinch

24 pictures capture the magic of Christmas for Birmingham children who got to experience NEC's Winter Funland for free - from ice-skating to photos with The Grinch

Supporting image for story: 'Very costly': Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close for up to five weeks for street sewer repairs

'Very costly': Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close for up to five weeks for street sewer repairs

Supporting image for story: The Grinch stole the show at Wolverhampton 'breakfast with Santa' event

The Grinch stole the show at Wolverhampton 'breakfast with Santa' event

Supporting image for story: Watch: Stunning Christmas light display brings festive cheer to Aldridge street

Watch: Stunning Christmas light display brings festive cheer to Aldridge street

Supporting image for story: Santa spotted at the Banksy artwork in Birmingham

Santa spotted at the Banksy artwork in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Lichfield café steps into new year by serving up double helping of free jewellery and watch valuations

Lichfield café steps into new year by serving up double helping of free jewellery and watch valuations

Supporting image for story: Dobbies’ Gailey hosts free-to-attend workshop for kids in the New Year

Dobbies’ Gailey hosts free-to-attend workshop for kids in the New Year

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Supporting image for story: Robin Hood panto heads to Dormston Mill Theatre in January

Robin Hood panto heads to Dormston Mill Theatre in January

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne's grandson steals show as mascot for Aston Villa - as mum Kelly reunites with her rarely-seen brother Louis

Ozzy Osbourne's grandson steals show as mascot for Aston Villa - as mum Kelly reunites with her rarely-seen brother Louis

Supporting image for story: Alfred Works unveils first wave of food partners at Custard Factory

Alfred Works unveils first wave of food partners at Custard Factory

Supporting image for story: ‘I’m selling deep fried festive treats at my West Midlands chippy - including battered mince pies and they’re a big hit with customers’

‘I’m selling deep fried festive treats at my West Midlands chippy - including battered mince pies and they’re a big hit with customers’

Crime

Supporting image for story: Two women arrested in Sandwell as part of County Lines investigation

Two women arrested in Sandwell as part of County Lines investigation

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner asks ‘how much do you want to invest in policing?’ as annual engagement begins

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner asks ‘how much do you want to invest in policing?’ as annual engagement begins

Supporting image for story: Four year animal ban for Birmingham woman who neglected her cats - with one having to be put down

Four year animal ban for Birmingham woman who neglected her cats - with one having to be put down

Supporting image for story: Two men charged following police retail crime operation in Birmingham

Two men charged following police retail crime operation in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Arrest made after woman hit by car in Wolverhampton crash

Arrest made after woman hit by car in Wolverhampton crash

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched after cash stolen from a shopper in Birmingham

Appeal launched after cash stolen from a shopper in Birmingham

Business

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New finance chief is key to delivering 'lasting value' - water company says of new appointment

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton wine bar owned by ex-Wolves player could lose licence - here's why

Wolverhampton wine bar owned by ex-Wolves player could lose licence - here's why

Supporting image for story: 'As winter bites, we are especially busy' - Kind donation gives a Christmas boost to Black Country Foodbank

'As winter bites, we are especially busy' - Kind donation gives a Christmas boost to Black Country Foodbank

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire firm set for next-stage growth after management buy out supported £36m funding from Lloyds

Staffordshire firm set for next-stage growth after management buy out supported £36m funding from Lloyds

Supporting image for story: WorkWell delivers strong youth engagement in the Black Country

WorkWell delivers strong youth engagement in the Black Country

Supporting image for story: Saudi AI investment presents real opportunity for the UK, says Wolverhampton computer science entrepreneur

Saudi AI investment presents real opportunity for the UK, says Wolverhampton computer science entrepreneur

Education

Supporting image for story: Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action

Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action

Supporting image for story: Plans to demolish most of Oldbury school for new teaching block

Plans to demolish most of Oldbury school for new teaching block

Supporting image for story: Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton shines with exceptional results and strong Ofsted endorsement

Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton shines with exceptional results and strong Ofsted endorsement

Supporting image for story: WorkWell delivers strong youth engagement in the Black Country

WorkWell delivers strong youth engagement in the Black Country

Supporting image for story: School spreads goodwill with hampers, hot meals and hands-on kindness

School spreads goodwill with hampers, hot meals and hands-on kindness

Supporting image for story: Partnership helps apprentices build skills for a changing industry

Partnership helps apprentices build skills for a changing industry

Motors

Supporting image for story: Final Land Rover Defender Heritage Edition to go under the hammer next week

Final Land Rover Defender Heritage Edition to go under the hammer next week

Supporting image for story: EVs avoiding ‘lottery postcode’ suffered by petrol and diesel drivers, says AA

EVs avoiding ‘lottery postcode’ suffered by petrol and diesel drivers, says AA

Supporting image for story: Renault sets world record for EV efficiency with Filante electric concept car

Renault sets world record for EV efficiency with Filante electric concept car

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Mazd'sa flagship - classy, practical and a diesel

Supporting image for story: The new Civic raises the bar again

The new Civic raises the bar again

Supporting image for story: First Drive: Can the Kia EV5 crack the electric SUV segment?

First Drive: Can the Kia EV5 crack the electric SUV segment?