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Black Country missing persons: 12 people listed as missing at Christmas in the Black Country and what you can do to help to return them to their loved ones

We have listed 11 Black Country residents who are registered on the national missing persons list this year.

Supporting image for story: Black Country missing persons: 12 people listed as missing at Christmas in the Black Country and what you can do to help to return them to their loved ones

Supporting image for story: Christmas messages: West Midlands Bishops and church leaders speak of joy, compassion and bringing communities together

Christmas messages: West Midlands Bishops and church leaders speak of joy, compassion and bringing communities together

Supporting image for story: 30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire

30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: The Flying Scotsman, a catastrophic landslip, Herculean repair efforts and a 60th anniversary: Just 12 months at the Severn Valley Railway

The Flying Scotsman, a catastrophic landslip, Herculean repair efforts and a 60th anniversary: Just 12 months at the Severn Valley Railway

Supporting image for story: 'We have achieved together more than could have been imagined': Ancient Wednesbury church which faced closure set to thrive once more

'We have achieved together more than could have been imagined': Ancient Wednesbury church which faced closure set to thrive once more

Supporting image for story: 12 incredible photos of life in Wolverhampton during the 1970s

12 incredible photos of life in Wolverhampton during the 1970s

Supporting image for story: 'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'

'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'

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Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover

Liverpool v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards considering first start for young forward

Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover

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Supporting image for story: 151 West Midlands establishments handed zero or one star food hygiene ratings in 2025 as Sandwell tops charts for number of least hygienic spots

151 West Midlands establishments handed zero or one star food hygiene ratings in 2025 as Sandwell tops charts for number of least hygienic spots

Supporting image for story: A Grade II listed Georgian Manor and the place an iconic Christmas song was written - Inside five of the West Midlands' most expensive properties on the market

A Grade II listed Georgian Manor and the place an iconic Christmas song was written - Inside five of the West Midlands' most expensive properties on the market

Supporting image for story: Plans to bring ‘high-quality’ sports and leisure facility to Walsall industrial estate near M6 submitted

Plans to bring ‘high-quality’ sports and leisure facility to Walsall industrial estate near M6 submitted

Supporting image for story: 8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season

8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season

Supporting image for story: Twelve 'affordable' flats planned opposite much-delayed Tipton metro stop

Twelve 'affordable' flats planned opposite much-delayed Tipton metro stop

Supporting image for story: Film production in Birmingham could 'boost region' as a whole, according to Mayor

Film production in Birmingham could 'boost region' as a whole, according to Mayor

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Supporting image for story: Local MP commends organisations supporting those in need this Christmas

Local MP commends organisations supporting those in need this Christmas

Supporting image for story: Lollipop staff join together to wish communities a Merry Christmas

Lollipop staff join together to wish communities a Merry Christmas

Supporting image for story: Sue Ryder offers 24/7 bereavement support this Christmas

Sue Ryder offers 24/7 bereavement support this Christmas

Supporting image for story: Bellway Strategic Land submits plans for up to 140 new homes in Eccleshall

Bellway Strategic Land submits plans for up to 140 new homes in Eccleshall

Supporting image for story: Global humanitarian leader engages Wolverhampton pupils in first UK school visit

Global humanitarian leader engages Wolverhampton pupils in first UK school visit

Supporting image for story: Flushing money away! Leaky loos take top spot as the ‘leakiest’ household appliance in Severn Trent region

Flushing money away! Leaky loos take top spot as the ‘leakiest’ household appliance in Severn Trent region

Sport

Liverpool v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards considering first start for young forward

Rob Edwards admits he is considering giving academy talent Mateus Mane his first Wolves start as they prepare to take on Liverpool.

Supporting image for story: Liverpool v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards considering first start for young forward

Supporting image for story: "We don't have time or energy to feel sorry for ourselves" - Matt Doherty's latest message to Wolves team-mates

"We don't have time or energy to feel sorry for ourselves" - Matt Doherty's latest message to Wolves team-mates

Supporting image for story: "I know that trust has to be rebuilt through actions, not words" - interim chairman's message to Wolves fans

"I know that trust has to be rebuilt through actions, not words" - interim chairman's message to Wolves fans

Supporting image for story: 'It's a sacrifice but example I hope they can follow' - West Brom boss Ryan Mason on living and working away to 'give himself the best chance'

'It's a sacrifice but example I hope they can follow' - West Brom boss Ryan Mason on living and working away to 'give himself the best chance'

Supporting image for story: West Brom under-21s notebook: True grit, home knockout advantage, magical Mandey, Parker power and Maxwell's moment

West Brom under-21s notebook: True grit, home knockout advantage, magical Mandey, Parker power and Maxwell's moment

Supporting image for story: Key Chelsea duo back in contention for Aston Villa clash

Key Chelsea duo back in contention for Aston Villa clash

Supporting image for story: 'Contracts don't mean too much...Dike hasn't had many minutes for four seasons' - Boss delivers West Brom striker update

'Contracts don't mean too much...Dike hasn't had many minutes for four seasons' - Boss delivers West Brom striker update

Wolves

Supporting image for story: Liverpool v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards considering first start for young forward

Liverpool v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards considering first start for young forward

Supporting image for story: "We don't have time or energy to feel sorry for ourselves" - Matt Doherty's latest message to Wolves team-mates

"We don't have time or energy to feel sorry for ourselves" - Matt Doherty's latest message to Wolves team-mates

Supporting image for story: "I know that trust has to be rebuilt through actions, not words" - interim chairman's message to Wolves fans

"I know that trust has to be rebuilt through actions, not words" - interim chairman's message to Wolves fans

West Brom

Supporting image for story: West Brom under-21s notebook: True grit, home knockout advantage, magical Mandey, Parker power and Maxwell's moment

West Brom under-21s notebook: True grit, home knockout advantage, magical Mandey, Parker power and Maxwell's moment

Supporting image for story: Baggies Broadcast S9 E26: Festivities and finances!

Baggies Broadcast S9 E26: Festivities and finances!

Supporting image for story: The expert, the Italian and the Arsenal man: West Brom's technical directors as Albion confirm plans for appointment

The expert, the Italian and the Arsenal man: West Brom's technical directors as Albion confirm plans for appointment

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Gallery: Walsall players spread the Christmas cheer with gift-giving visit to Walsall Manor Hospital

Gallery: Walsall players spread the Christmas cheer with gift-giving visit to Walsall Manor Hospital

Supporting image for story: Walsall striker Kemar Roofe to miss "six to seven weeks" with a groin injury

Walsall striker Kemar Roofe to miss "six to seven weeks" with a groin injury

Supporting image for story: Walsall set to extend Ronan Maher's loan at National League side Tamworth

Walsall set to extend Ronan Maher's loan at National League side Tamworth

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'Wouldn't surprise me': Jorgen Strand Larsen January view after Wolves striker's West Ham interest

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

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

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

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Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover

A Bloxwich pub has reopened its doors after a substantial refurbishment which has given it a new look and feeling.

Supporting image for story: Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover

Supporting image for story: The Flying Scotsman, a catastrophic landslip, Herculean repair efforts and a 60th anniversary: Just 12 months at the Severn Valley Railway

The Flying Scotsman, a catastrophic landslip, Herculean repair efforts and a 60th anniversary: Just 12 months at the Severn Valley Railway

Supporting image for story: 'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'

'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'

Supporting image for story: 8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season

8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season

Supporting image for story: 151 West Midlands establishments handed zero or one star food hygiene ratings in 2025 as Sandwell tops charts for number of least hygienic spots

151 West Midlands establishments handed zero or one star food hygiene ratings in 2025 as Sandwell tops charts for number of least hygienic spots

Supporting image for story: Real life Fiddler on the Roof spotted in Birmingham - as the award winning musical wows audiences

Real life Fiddler on the Roof spotted in Birmingham - as the award winning musical wows audiences

Supporting image for story: The UK's luckiest postcodes in the Postcode Lottery revealed - which includes part of Staffordshire

The UK's luckiest postcodes in the Postcode Lottery revealed - which includes part of Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: How do you like your Christmas Day dinner sprouts? We ask Bilston Market traders and customers for their top tops on the seasonal vegetable

How do you like your Christmas Day dinner sprouts? We ask Bilston Market traders and customers for their top tops on the seasonal vegetable

Supporting image for story: Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?

Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?

Supporting image for story: 'I hope to make this time of year a little easier':
Dudley Indian restaurant spreads festive joy with food donation

'I hope to make this time of year a little easier': Dudley Indian restaurant spreads festive joy with food donation

Supporting image for story: 130 dogs dress up for huge pooch Nativity - including cute Midlands pups dressed up as Shepherds

130 dogs dress up for huge pooch Nativity - including cute Midlands pups dressed up as Shepherds

Supporting image for story: Famous Victorian Dudley pub is granted permission for brewery extension and iron gates

Famous Victorian Dudley pub is granted permission for brewery extension and iron gates

Supporting image for story: We visit Staffordshire village known for its award-winning farm and booming independent businesses that make it an 'amazing' place to live and work

We visit Staffordshire village known for its award-winning farm and booming independent businesses that make it an 'amazing' place to live and work

Supporting image for story: New year deals at Travelodge could make visiting family across the Midlands even cheaper

New year deals at Travelodge could make visiting family across the Midlands even cheaper

Supporting image for story: New West Midlands food hub 'reflects King’s priorities', representative claims

New West Midlands food hub 'reflects King’s priorities', representative claims

Crime

Supporting image for story: Dudley police appeal to find Netherton man wanted for assault

Dudley police appeal to find Netherton man wanted for assault

Supporting image for story: Man, 23, charged with Birmingham murder following stabbing on street

Man, 23, charged with Birmingham murder following stabbing on street

Supporting image for story: 'I worry about my kids when something like this happens so close': Residents on Willenhall street left shocked and shaken after man shot

'I worry about my kids when something like this happens so close': Residents on Willenhall street left shocked and shaken after man shot

Supporting image for story: Man arrested after Christmas Eve knifepoint robbery in Birmingham

Man arrested after Christmas Eve knifepoint robbery in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: 'Erratic' motorist charged with drink driving after 'being spotted in Sutton Coldfield'

'Erratic' motorist charged with drink driving after 'being spotted in Sutton Coldfield'

Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man 'gunned down' in Willenhall hours before Christmas Eve

Willenhall shooting: Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man 'gunned down' in Willenhall hours before Christmas Eve

Business

Supporting image for story: Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover

Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover

Supporting image for story: Plan seeks to demolish eyesore Stourbridge building to make way for 31 new flats

Plan seeks to demolish eyesore Stourbridge building to make way for 31 new flats

Supporting image for story: 8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season

8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season

Supporting image for story: Accountancy firm climbs UK's top 100 rankings after year of sustained growth

Accountancy firm climbs UK's top 100 rankings after year of sustained growth

Supporting image for story: MP puts spotlight on West Midlands steelwork during visit to Tipton business

MP puts spotlight on West Midlands steelwork during visit to Tipton business

Supporting image for story: Leading managed service provider celebrates four decades in city with £1.8m investment

Leading managed service provider celebrates four decades in city with £1.8m investment

Education

Supporting image for story: 30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire

30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Brownhills Ormiston Academy opens its doors to hundreds for a magical community Christmas Fayre

Brownhills Ormiston Academy opens its doors to hundreds for a magical community Christmas Fayre

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

Motors

Supporting image for story: One in five UK drivers talk to their car to cope with Christmas stress – research

One in five UK drivers talk to their car to cope with Christmas stress – research

Supporting image for story: First Drive: Can the Geely EX5 stand out in a busy segment?

First Drive: Can the Geely EX5 stand out in a busy segment?

Supporting image for story: First Drive: Leapmotor C10 REEV is solid yet unspectacular despite monster range

First Drive: Leapmotor C10 REEV is solid yet unspectacular despite monster range

Supporting image for story: DS3 and No4 DS Performance Line variants go on sale in the UK

DS3 and No4 DS Performance Line variants go on sale in the UK

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