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Woman dies in a Black Country police cell after being arrested in Walsall - IOPC launches investigation

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation into the death of a woman in West Midlands Police custody after she was arrested in Walsall.

Supporting image for story: Woman dies in a Black Country police cell after being arrested in Walsall - IOPC launches investigation

Supporting image for story: Former boss of Wolverhampton construction firm Carillion hit with £237k fine over ‘reckless’ actions

Former boss of Wolverhampton construction firm Carillion hit with £237k fine over ‘reckless’ actions

Supporting image for story: Dudley Council maintenance workers to be balloted over strike action after turning down 3.2 per cent pay offer

Dudley Council maintenance workers to be balloted over strike action after turning down 3.2 per cent pay offer

Supporting image for story: Road remains closed following opening of Wolverhampton 'sinkhole' as investigations continue

Road remains closed following opening of Wolverhampton 'sinkhole' as investigations continue

Supporting image for story: Full list of West Midlands council elections to go ahead in May as government abandons plans to postpone Cannock Chase vote

Full list of West Midlands council elections to go ahead in May as government abandons plans to postpone Cannock Chase vote

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton child rapist who preyed on teenage girls and threatened 12-year-old into sharing indecent images is jailed

Wolverhampton child rapist who preyed on teenage girls and threatened 12-year-old into sharing indecent images is jailed

Supporting image for story: The £1m Wolves signing who failed to make single appearance eying more FA Cup history after 'riddled' Molineux career

The £1m Wolves signing who failed to make single appearance eying more FA Cup history after 'riddled' Molineux career

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Supporting image for story: More than 60,000 illegal cigarettes seized as council crackdown on illicit tobacco products

More than 60,000 illegal cigarettes seized as council crackdown on illicit tobacco products

Supporting image for story: Man suspected of murdering north Shropshire pensioner dies in hospital

Man suspected of murdering north Shropshire pensioner dies in hospital

Supporting image for story: MP and 19 residents object to HMO plan in Stourbridge - here's what planning officer says ahead of Wednesday's decision

MP and 19 residents object to HMO plan in Stourbridge - here's what planning officer says ahead of Wednesday's decision

Supporting image for story: Mateus Mane: What does the summer hold and will Wolves keep hold of star

Mateus Mane: What does the summer hold and will Wolves keep hold of star

Supporting image for story: Fire service update on spill incident which led to closure of Lichfield Leisure Centre

Fire service update on spill incident which led to closure of Lichfield Leisure Centre

Supporting image for story: Man arrested on suspicion of burglary after Rowley Regis property broken into

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Supporting image for story: Rotary club makes donations to 17 local charities from collections

Rotary club makes donations to 17 local charities from collections

Supporting image for story: St Peter’s Collegiate Academy named among nation’s top 200 schools for sport

St Peter’s Collegiate Academy named among nation’s top 200 schools for sport

Supporting image for story: Walsall opticians celebrates success during National Apprenticeship Week

Walsall opticians celebrates success during National Apprenticeship Week

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Wolverhampton woman shows determination following life-changing illness

Supporting image for story: It’s Gandalf! Staffordshire homebuilder supports charity’s mascot naming competition

It’s Gandalf! Staffordshire homebuilder supports charity’s mascot naming competition

Supporting image for story: ‘Grandstand’ sports pub reopens in Wolverhampton following major investment

‘Grandstand’ sports pub reopens in Wolverhampton following major investment

Sport

"The charm of English football" - Wolves defender reflects on FA Cup battle in win over Grimsby

David Moller Wolfe admits he was feeling the effects of Wolves' FA Cup battle against Grimsby in a match he says showed 'the charm of English football'.

Supporting image for story: "The charm of English football" - Wolves defender reflects on FA Cup battle in win over Grimsby

Supporting image for story: West Brom relegation rivals reported to make key move in hunt for new boss

West Brom relegation rivals reported to make key move in hunt for new boss

Supporting image for story: E&S Wolves podcast: Episode 421 - Grimsby mud bath and busy schedule!

E&S Wolves podcast: Episode 421 - Grimsby mud bath and busy schedule!

Supporting image for story: Baggies Broadcast S9 E33: Make or break!

Baggies Broadcast S9 E33: Make or break!

Supporting image for story: Rob Edwards praises 'unassuming leader' in Wolves' win at Grimsby

Rob Edwards praises 'unassuming leader' in Wolves' win at Grimsby

Supporting image for story: Gabriel Jesus: Arsenal face ‘tough’ Wolves challenge before north London derby

Gabriel Jesus: Arsenal face ‘tough’ Wolves challenge before north London derby

Supporting image for story: West Brom debrief: Fringe players and youngsters while key pair need a spark

West Brom debrief: Fringe players and youngsters while key pair need a spark

Wolves

Supporting image for story: "The charm of English football" - Wolves defender reflects on FA Cup battle in win over Grimsby

"The charm of English football" - Wolves defender reflects on FA Cup battle in win over Grimsby

Supporting image for story: Mateus Mane: What does the summer hold and will Wolves keep hold of star

Mateus Mane: What does the summer hold and will Wolves keep hold of star

Supporting image for story: Gabriel Jesus: Arsenal face ‘tough’ Wolves challenge before north London derby

Gabriel Jesus: Arsenal face ‘tough’ Wolves challenge before north London derby

West Brom

Supporting image for story: West Brom relegation rivals reported to make key move in hunt for new boss

West Brom relegation rivals reported to make key move in hunt for new boss

Supporting image for story: Baggies Broadcast S9 E33: Make or break!

Baggies Broadcast S9 E33: Make or break!

Supporting image for story: Josh Maja and the Norwich positive: Can out of form West Brom man now fire Albion to safety

Josh Maja and the Norwich positive: Can out of form West Brom man now fire Albion to safety

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Mat Sadler deems Grimsby's mud bath surface "playable" ahead of Walsall clash

Mat Sadler deems Grimsby's mud bath surface "playable" ahead of Walsall clash

Supporting image for story: Walsall loanee Kacper Lopata passed fit, as Jamille Matt "fights" to be involved for Grimsby clash

Walsall loanee Kacper Lopata passed fit, as Jamille Matt "fights" to be involved for Grimsby clash

Supporting image for story: 'We have to be pleased' - Mat Sadler assesses Walsall's January transfer window

'We have to be pleased' - Mat Sadler assesses Walsall's January transfer window

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Mateus Mane: What does the summer hold and will Wolves keep hold of star

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Josh Maja and the Norwich positive: Can out of form West Brom man now fire Albion to safety

Supporting image for story: 'Missed chance or chalk it off?': Lewis Cox and Jonny Drury FA Cup debate after West Brom dumped out at Norwich City

'Missed chance or chalk it off?': Lewis Cox and Jonny Drury FA Cup debate after West Brom dumped out at Norwich City

Supporting image for story: 'Not good enough - move on': West Brom fan reaction after FA Cup defeat as run continues

'Not good enough - move on': West Brom fan reaction after FA Cup defeat as run continues

Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox latest from West Brom press conference ahead of FA Cup Norwich clash

Lewis Cox latest from West Brom press conference ahead of FA Cup Norwich clash

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Luke Powell update after Wolves press conference ahead of FA Cup tie at League Two Grimsby

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Ramadan Streets returns to Birmingham with a warm welcome for all - and it’s hosted by Birmingham City Football Club Foundation

Ramadan Streets is returning to Birmingham for its second year after a hugely popular run and it’s extending a warm welcome to people of all backgrounds

Supporting image for story: Ramadan Streets returns to Birmingham with a warm welcome for all - and it’s hosted by Birmingham City Football Club Foundation

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge pub set to close for exciting six-figure refurbishment

Stourbridge pub set to close for exciting six-figure refurbishment

Supporting image for story: ‘Grandstand’ sports pub reopens in Wolverhampton following major investment

‘Grandstand’ sports pub reopens in Wolverhampton following major investment

Supporting image for story: Popular Walsall street food market to return next week - here's when

Popular Walsall street food market to return next week - here's when

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Two West Midlands dates for hip-hop show which offers peace and Persian tea

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'The Father' at Oldbury Rep: a twisting, thought-provoking thriller

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The past, the present and the future of snooker: Fans of all ages set to enjoy exhibition in Halesowen

Supporting image for story: 10 fascinating photos show Wolverhampton National Trust attraction before and after award-winning three-year renovation project

10 fascinating photos show Wolverhampton National Trust attraction before and after award-winning three-year renovation project

Supporting image for story: Beloved dog who helped Stafford mother and daughter after mental health crisis will return to Crufts

Beloved dog who helped Stafford mother and daughter after mental health crisis will return to Crufts

Supporting image for story: 'My dog thinks the world is going to Crufts to see him': Tipton woman's beloved dachshund Ignatius aims to be the star of the show

'My dog thinks the world is going to Crufts to see him': Tipton woman's beloved dachshund Ignatius aims to be the star of the show

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We visited a West Midlands pub which offers a comfortable dining experience and has become a popular rest stop for dog walkers

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Four of the best indoor half-term highlights across the Black Country to avoid the wet weather

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'Every wedding is completely different': Meet the florist and venue stylist helping to turn couples' dreams into reality across Staffordshire and beyond

Supporting image for story: Iconic name in farming to be celebrated as one of the largest vintage tractor shows returns to the West Midlands - here’s everything you need to know

Iconic name in farming to be celebrated as one of the largest vintage tractor shows returns to the West Midlands - here’s everything you need to know

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Supporting local businesses and bringing the party to all ages as Kingswinford DJ and events organiser plans for big year

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Supporting image for story: Appeal launched to ask for help finding missing Wolverhampton teenager

Appeal launched to ask for help finding missing Wolverhampton teenager

Supporting image for story: Renewed appeal for help identifying man after inappropriate behaviour on bus in Birmingham

Renewed appeal for help identifying man after inappropriate behaviour on bus in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Woman dies in a Black Country police cell after being arrested in Walsall - IOPC launches investigation

Woman dies in a Black Country police cell after being arrested in Walsall - IOPC launches investigation

Supporting image for story: Two men accused of murdering a Midlands man missing since 2024 could face trial in October

Two men accused of murdering a Midlands man missing since 2024 could face trial in October

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Man arrested on suspicion of burglary after Rowley Regis property broken into

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West Midlands woman ordered to stay away from Earl Spencer after stalking charge

Business

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Former boss of Wolverhampton construction firm Carillion hit with £237k fine over ‘reckless’ actions

Supporting image for story: Walsall opticians celebrates success during National Apprenticeship Week

Walsall opticians celebrates success during National Apprenticeship Week

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton firm enjoys success at West Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards

Wolverhampton firm enjoys success at West Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards

Supporting image for story: Midlands Amazon team celebrates top employer award for third consecutive year

Midlands Amazon team celebrates top employer award for third consecutive year

Supporting image for story: Midlands law firm smashes charity fundraising target with £24,000 raised for children's leukaemia research

Midlands law firm smashes charity fundraising target with £24,000 raised for children's leukaemia research

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton-based lender BCRS Business Loans passes £10 million milestone investment in jobs and growth

Wolverhampton-based lender BCRS Business Loans passes £10 million milestone investment in jobs and growth

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St Peter’s Collegiate Academy named among nation’s top 200 schools for sport

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PSG Academy West Midlands students experience the passion of Paris in London

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County’s gritting crews make surprise visit to Staffordshire school

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'Awe Inspiring' school wows with latest Ofsted report

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NHS apprenticeships transforming lives across the Black Country

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From classroom to café: How Penn Hall School is leading the way in Special Education

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Long-term report: More time with the Skoda Elroq vRS shows what it can do

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Ducati celebrates 100th anniversary with Formula 73

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