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Watch: Smoke pours through windows and doors as Rowley Regis house wrecked by fire

Dramatic footage has shown the severity of a house fire that raged through a property in Rowley Regis.

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Dramatic footage has shown the devestation caused by a house blaze in Rowley Regis

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'Absolutely not' - Dead man's girlfriend tells Newport murder trial she was not pregnant

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A general picure of a pothole. PIC: West Midlands Combined Authority

'Bring our roads up to scratch' - Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall to get £2m each to fix potholes

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Woman taken to hospital after crash on M6 near Wednesbury blocks lanes

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Dudley youth more likely to be jobless and on benefits, official data shows

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The dramatic images issued by West Midlands Police show a man with bolt cutters taking the bike. Photo: West Midlands Police

Police share photo of man wielding bolt-cutters pushing stolen bike in appeal for info on Brierley Hill theft

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Hundreds of people attended the Christmas run in Walsall Arboretum

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Ade Wilkes (left) rushed to help save the life of Hednesford Town fan Stuart Wright (right) when he was taken ill at the group's match with Congleton Town

Family thank off-duty firefighter who saved man's life at Hednesford Town match

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Elizabeth Dixon, West Midlands Police's first ever female dog handler.

I was West Midlands Police's first female dog handler - we caught two burglars on our first shift

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Dan Ball, owner of Chocolate Treasures, said the community is the best part of the area

We visited the Staffordshire neighbourhood with a charming community vibe - and one of the best chocolate shops in the UK

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Cllr Adam Davies, Cllr Wayne Little and Shane Birch-Bastock - community campaigner and Brierley Hill Community Forum director - at the site of the planned Metro terminus in Brierley Hill

'Our town desperately needs a Metro stop' - Councillors share deep concerns about tram extension tor Brierley Hill

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The offices at the corner of Summer Hill and Powell Street in Halesowen which are set for demolition to make way for new flats. Picture Google free for LDRS use

Former offices in Halesowen set to make way for flats

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Michael and Sheila Hamson inherited an 18th Century home and made a rare discovery of padlocks that could unlock thousands at auction next week.

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Building materials sector in Staffordshire unites to lay groundwork for government housing push

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Dael John after his dash accompanied by store owner Iky Mattoo

Selfless local dad surprised with £77 Snappy Shopper store dash

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Alyson Alcorn takes to the skies.

Brave Black Country mum faces her biggest fear to raise awareness and funds for perinatal mental health

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DogFest, with Agria Pet Insurance, kicked off it's summer tour at Ragley Hall this weekend!

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Wolves defender hails 'tremendous' club

Santi Bueno has nothing but praise for 'tremendous' Wolves and the 'family-oriented' city of Wolverhampton.

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Wolves duo 'deserve more' despite lack of minutes

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Josh Maja celebrates his opener (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)

Josh Maja's latest award typified the inspiration West Brom greatly missed

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Eric Ramsay during his time at Manchester United

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Just like a 1970s summer - punk in the sun and the Mekons are touring in Brum tonight with a new album

Leeds punk pioneers The Mekons are performing at the Hare and Hounds in Kings Heath tonight (Wednesday).

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New 3,500 capacity live music venue to open next door to Villa Park in joint venture involving Aston Villa

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The Amazing Mr Hackwood is coming to venues across and around the Black Country

Wednesbury's greatest writer celebrated in seven-date theatre tour

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35-seat mini-pub to open at former Halesowen chemist's shop

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Elizabeth Dixon, West Midlands Police's first ever female dog handler.

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Staffordshire Police are investigating an RTC at a garage in Stafford on Thursday

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