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110 homes on a Black Country estate each face a £6,000 bill to repair a collapsing wall as council 'cannot help'

More than 100 homes are each facing £6,000 bills to fix a collapsing wall as the council tells them it 'cannot help'

Dudley|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 110 homes on a Black Country estate each face a £6,000 bill to repair a collapsing wall as council 'cannot help'
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'Minor disruption' and road blocked as lorry collides with bridge in Wolverhampton
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Police appeal following 'exposure' on Birmingham canal towpath
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Supporting image for story: Watch: Police invetsigating an assault at a bar in Digbeth want to speak to this man caught on camera at the nightspot where a man was punched in the face
Watch: Police invetsigating an assault at a bar in Digbeth want to speak to this man caught on camera at the nightspot where a man was punched in the face
Crime|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Gas repairs on major BlackCountry A road - expect delays
Gas repairs on major BlackCountry A road - expect delays
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Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams’ Long 90's Tour at The Halls in Wolverhampton – tickets, times, setlist and more
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Wolverhampton|Feb 3
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