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

A former Dudley community activist who once met Gordon Brown in Downing Street has been given a suspended sentence after admitting a child sex offence.

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

Teenager admits offence at Walsall hospital - here's when she'll be sentenced

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: 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: Care worker at West Bromwich nursing home sentenced for ill treatment

Care worker at West Bromwich nursing home sentenced for ill treatment

Supporting image for story: Prolific shop thief who targeted stores around Wolverhampton and Dudley to spend Christmas behind bars

Prolific shop thief who targeted stores around Wolverhampton and Dudley to spend Christmas behind bars

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'I've lost six stone and managed to keep diabetes at bay - but Christmas is a big challenge'

Supporting image for story: Retro special: 33 Christmas pictures from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark nostalgia

Retro special: 33 Christmas pictures from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark nostalgia

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

Supporting image for story: 25 years on, what has city status done for Wolverhampton? Rival council chiefs share their thoughts. What do you think?

25 years on, what has city status done for Wolverhampton? Rival council chiefs share their thoughts. What do you think?

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of suspected West Midlands drink driving arrests were made last Christmas - with 26 incidents that left people injured

Hundreds of suspected West Midlands drink driving arrests were made last Christmas - with 26 incidents that left people injured

Supporting image for story: "This is an opportunity I am determined to take'' - West Bromwich DJ lands dream gig on national radio

"This is an opportunity I am determined to take'' - West Bromwich DJ lands dream gig on national radio

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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

Supporting image for story: Midlands opticians turning rave reviews into homelessness support

Midlands opticians turning rave reviews into homelessness support

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire Tesco customers thanked for generous Winter Food Collection support as over 17K meals donated

Staffordshire Tesco customers thanked for generous Winter Food Collection support as over 17K meals donated

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: Local partnership spread festive cheer with Just Giving Tree initiative

Local partnership spread festive cheer with Just Giving Tree initiative

Sport

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

New interim executive chairman Nathan Shi has asked for 'support and patience' from Wolves fans.

Supporting image for story: "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: '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

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

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

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

Wolves

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

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

Fan column: Increasing disenchantment damaging Wolves

West Brom

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

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

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

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

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

Supporting image for story: '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

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

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

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

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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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

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

Crime

Supporting image for story: Prolific shop thief who targeted stores around Wolverhampton and Dudley to spend Christmas behind bars

Prolific shop thief who targeted stores around Wolverhampton and Dudley to spend Christmas behind bars

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

Teenager admits offence at Walsall hospital - here's when she'll be sentenced

Supporting image for story: Care worker at West Bromwich nursing home sentenced for ill treatment

Care worker at West Bromwich nursing home sentenced for ill treatment

Supporting image for story: 'I'm deeply concerned': Police commissioner warns that government settlement could lead to £41.1 million in cuts

'I'm deeply concerned': Police commissioner warns that government settlement could lead to £41.1 million in cuts

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

Business

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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

Supporting image for story: Business confidence in West Midlands is joint highest in the UK, according to latest report from Lloyds

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

Supporting image for story: Bet365 boss Denise Coates rakes in £280m pay packet despite weaker profits

Bet365 boss Denise Coates rakes in £280m pay packet despite weaker profits

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

Education

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

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Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action

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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

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WorkWell delivers strong youth engagement in the Black Country

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

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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

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

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Mazd'sa flagship - classy, practical and a diesel

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The new Civic raises the bar again

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