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Two towns in West Midlands named among 'Britain's fattest' in shocking obesity report - find out where

People in the Black Country and Staffordshire are among Britain’s fattest, official government figures reveal.

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Urgent pleas have been made to make children more active to fight off obesity

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Latest plans submitted for former Wolverhampton pub as part of £120m regeneration

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West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker at Wolverhampton Bus Station. PIC: Gurdip Thandi LDR

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Golf & Leisure Group adds 3 Hammers Golf Complex to its growing portfolio

Golf & Leisure Group has announced the purchase of the multi-award-winning 3 Hammers Golf Complex in Wolverhampton. 3 Hammers is the second acquisition for Golf & Leisure Group, joining Bristol Golf Centre, in which the company has invested around 2 million pounds since purchasing in 2020.

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