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Smethwick man charged over Christmas Eve knife point robbery in Birmingham

A Smethwick man has been charged in connection with a knife point robbery in Birmingham.

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Supporting image for story: Man who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to Walsall construction firm ordered to do unpaid work

Man who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to Walsall construction firm ordered to do unpaid work

Supporting image for story: Free parking likely to be restored next year, says Dudley Council leader

Free parking likely to be restored next year, says Dudley Council leader

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Speeding driver jailed after being caught in 100mph police chase in Birmingham

WATCH: Speeding driver jailed after being caught in 100mph police chase in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Tram services suspended on part of West Midlands Metro line after ambulance blocks tracks

Tram services suspended on part of West Midlands Metro line after ambulance blocks tracks

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Police recover £40,000 of stolen power tools in Wednesbury and urge theft victims to come forward

Police recover £40,000 of stolen power tools in Wednesbury and urge theft victims to come forward

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Smethwick man charged over Christmas Eve knife point robbery in Birmingham

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Wolves Foundation's Shoebox Appeal 'the biggest so far' with hundreds of gifts distributed to children in the community

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St Giles Hospice nurse urges community to enter Winter Raffle and help fund vital end-of-life care

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Two local businesses unite to feed 150 Children in Wolverhampton

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Bloxwich opticians spreads festive cheer with donation to local CAMHS unit

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Great Wyrley care home welcomes local nursery for magical breakfast with Santa

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Sport

"He really does care" - Rob Edwards set for selection decision on struggling striker

Rob Edwards says he could take Jorgen Strand Larsen out of the firing line as he insists the forward desperately cares about getting it right at Wolves.

Supporting image for story: "He really does care" - Rob Edwards set for selection decision on struggling striker

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'Too challenging for him to train' - West Brom forgotten man to see specialist over fitness issues

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"It will be an emotional day" - Wolves and Liverpool come together to remember Diogo Jota

Supporting image for story: Steve Bull: Jorgen Strand Larsen needs to knuckle down and focus on Wolves

Steve Bull: Jorgen Strand Larsen needs to knuckle down and focus on Wolves

Supporting image for story: West Brom boss fumes at 'probably 10th apology letter of season' as he condemns decisions

West Brom boss fumes at 'probably 10th apology letter of season' as he condemns decisions

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Five Midlands football clubs facing five big questions in 2026

Matt Maher: Five Midlands football clubs facing five big questions in 2026

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason responds to West Brom board "patience" call after home defeat

Ryan Mason responds to West Brom board "patience" call after home defeat

Wolves

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"He really does care" - Rob Edwards set for selection decision on struggling striker

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"It will be an emotional day" - Wolves and Liverpool come together to remember Diogo Jota

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Steve Bull: Jorgen Strand Larsen needs to knuckle down and focus on Wolves

West Brom

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Matt Maher: Five Midlands football clubs facing five big questions in 2026

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West Brom boss fumes at 'probably 10th apology letter of season' as he condemns decisions

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Matt Maher: Five Midlands football clubs facing five big questions in 2026

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The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte has died aged 65, the band have said.

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Meet the author from Walsall who wants to teach us how to listen to what animals are telling us

Meet the author from Walsall who wants to teach us how to listen to what animals are telling us

Supporting image for story: 'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'

'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'

Supporting image for story: West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands

West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands

Supporting image for story: The rise and fall of five Wolverhampton pubs - here's how our city's pubs were affected by national trade decline

The rise and fall of five Wolverhampton pubs - here's how our city's pubs were affected by national trade decline

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Recieved a Christmas present you didn't like? Know your rights on gift returns

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Boxing Day: Full list of bargains to be found at Merry Hill stores with many items over 50 per cent off — including Schuh, New Look and River Island

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Police recover £40,000 of stolen power tools in Wednesbury and urge theft victims to come forward

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WATCH: Speeding driver jailed after being caught in 100mph police chase in Birmingham

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Man who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to Walsall construction firm ordered to do unpaid work

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Double delight as twin sisters celebrate decade of service at family-run enforcement firm

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Free parking likely to be restored next year, says Dudley Council leader

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The rise and fall of five Wolverhampton pubs - here's how our city's pubs were affected by national trade decline

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Pub chain Marston's to roll out more Two Door and Grandstand venues as new formats fuel significant profit surge in 2025

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West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands

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Wolverhampton University students gain real-world Interpreting experience through innovative learning events

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