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Oldbury murder: 19-year-old man charged over death of woman

A 19-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a woman in Oldbury.

Crime|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Oldbury murder: 19-year-old man charged over death of woman
Supporting image for story: Fatal Wolverhampton stabbing: Recap as two men arrested on suspicion of murdering 30-year-old on Christmas Day
Fatal Wolverhampton stabbing: Recap as two men arrested on suspicion of murdering 30-year-old on Christmas Day
Crime|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 10 missing people West Midlands Police is asking for help to find this Christmas, including one missing since the 1960s
10 missing people West Midlands Police is asking for help to find this Christmas, including one missing since the 1960s
Crime|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Murder in Wolverhampton: Two arrests as man, 30, stabbed to death on Christmas Day
Murder in Wolverhampton: Two arrests as man, 30, stabbed to death on Christmas Day
Crime|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Dudley police appeal to find Netherton man wanted for assault
Dudley police appeal to find Netherton man wanted for assault
Crime|23 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Man, 23, charged with Birmingham murder following stabbing on street
Man, 23, charged with Birmingham murder following stabbing on street
Crime|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: 'I worry about my kids when something like this happens so close': Residents on Willenhall street left shocked and shaken after man shot
'I worry about my kids when something like this happens so close': Residents on Willenhall street left shocked and shaken after man shot
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Crime|Dec 24

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Supporting image for story: Man arrested after Christmas Eve knifepoint robbery in Birmingham
Man arrested after Christmas Eve knifepoint robbery in Birmingham
Crime|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: 'Erratic' motorist charged with drink driving after 'being spotted in Sutton Coldfield'
'Erratic' motorist charged with drink driving after 'being spotted in Sutton Coldfield'
Birmingham|Dec 24
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
News|Dec 24
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
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News|Dec 24
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
Crime|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Recap as two men arrested for attempted murder after man was shot before Christmas Eve
Willenhall shooting: Recap as two men arrested for attempted murder after man was shot before Christmas Eve
Willenhall|Dec 24
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
Willenhall|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Man due in court charged with distraction burglary in Dudley
Man due in court charged with distraction burglary in Dudley
News|Dec 24
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
Crime|Dec 24
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
Crime|Dec 24

UK News

Supporting image for story: King praises Second World War values in Christmas message
King praises Second World War values in Christmas message
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: British online campaigner vows to fight US deportation threat
British online campaigner vows to fight US deportation threat
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Two men believed to be missing in the sea off beach
Two men believed to be missing in the sea off beach
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Kate chats with well-wishers on Christmas Day walkabout
Kate chats with well-wishers on Christmas Day walkabout
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thousands of jobs saved as Petrofac set to be purchased
Thousands of jobs saved as Petrofac set to be purchased
UK News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thousands turn out for Christmas morning parkruns
Thousands turn out for Christmas morning parkruns
UK News|6 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25

World News

Supporting image for story: Pope Leo XIV remembers Gaza’s suffering in first Christmas homily
Pope Leo XIV remembers Gaza’s suffering in first Christmas homily
World News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi terror attack
Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi terror attack
World News|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Full release of Epstein files may take ‘few more weeks’ despite missed deadline
Full release of Epstein files may take ‘few more weeks’ despite missed deadline
World News|23 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Zelensky open to creating demilitarised zone in Ukraine’s industrial heartland
Zelensky open to creating demilitarised zone in Ukraine’s industrial heartland
World News|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation as blast in Gaza wounds soldier
Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation as blast in Gaza wounds soldier
World News|Dec 24
Investigators sift through wreckage after fatal nursing home explosion in US
World News|Dec 24
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