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Willenhall shooting: Live updates as two men arrested for attempted murder after man was shot before Christmas Eve

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was left fighting for his life following a shooting in Willenhall.

Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Live updates as two men arrested for attempted murder after man was shot before Christmas Eve

Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Man left fighting for life after being gunned down before Christmas Eve

Willenhall shooting: Man left fighting for life after being gunned down before Christmas Eve

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton hit-and-run: Man, 28, charged after woman hurt in hit-and-run incident in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton hit-and-run: Man, 28, charged after woman hurt in hit-and-run incident in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Dudley community activist who once visited Downing Street is sentenced after admitting to child sex offence

Dudley community activist who once visited Downing Street is sentenced after admitting to child sex offence

Supporting image for story: Couple convicted after man seriously injured from being hit by car twice in Wolverhampton

Couple convicted after man seriously injured from being hit by car twice in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Christmas Day parkruns: Hundreds of runners expected at festive 5k events across the West Midlands

Christmas Day parkruns: Hundreds of runners expected at festive 5k events across the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched after dead horse found at the side of the road in Walsall

Appeal launched after dead horse found at the side of the road in Walsall

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

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

Supporting image for story: Bah humbug! Dudley Council accused of 'killing the magic of Christmas' amongst its tenants after letter

Bah humbug! Dudley Council accused of 'killing the magic of Christmas' amongst its tenants after letter

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: Lollipop staff join together to wish communities a Merry Christmas

Lollipop staff join together to wish communities a Merry Christmas

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Congestion warning for M6 as thousands prepare to travel for the festive getaways

Supporting image for story: Teenager admits offence at Walsall hospital - here's when she'll be sentenced

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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

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

Sport

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

Matt Doherty says Wolves cannot 'feel sorry for themselves' as they bid to turn their fortunes around in the Premier League.

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

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: 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

Supporting image for story: Fan column: Increasing disenchantment damaging Wolves

Fan column: Increasing disenchantment damaging Wolves

Supporting image for story: Christmas headaches and a lack of depth: Jonny Drury's predicted West Brom line-up v Bristol City

Christmas headaches and a lack of depth: Jonny Drury's predicted West Brom line-up v Bristol City

Wolves

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: In a Flash: Former Wolves and Manchester United player's journey from football to academia

In a Flash: Former Wolves and Manchester United player's journey from football to academia

West Brom

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

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

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

New research has revealed the UK’s luckiest postcodes in the Postcode Lottery - with an area in Staffordshire ranking high.

Supporting image for story: 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 customer for their top tops on the seasonal vegetable

How do you like your Christmas Day dinner sprouts? We ask Bilston Market traders and customer 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

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

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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

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Crufts 2026: Tickets on sale as nation's biggest celebration of man's best friend returns to Birmingham in 2026

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Date high street favourite Next will start Boxing Day sales amid 2025 change - find your local store

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

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

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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

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Police remain at scene of Willenhall shooting where man was left critically injured

WATCH: Police remain at scene of Willenhall shooting where man was left critically injured

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton hit-and-run: Man, 28, charged after woman hurt in hit-and-run incident in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton hit-and-run: Man, 28, charged after woman hurt in hit-and-run incident in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Live updates as two men arrested for attempted murder after man was shot before Christmas Eve

Willenhall shooting: Live updates as two men arrested for attempted murder after man was shot before Christmas Eve

Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Man left fighting for life after being gunned down before Christmas Eve

Willenhall shooting: Man left fighting for life after being gunned down before Christmas Eve

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Man due in court charged with distraction burglary in Dudley

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

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

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

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Business confidence in West Midlands is joint highest in the UK, according to latest report from Lloyds

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

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

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Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action

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

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

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

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

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

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