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Dangerous driver who killed 'loving angel' in Smethwick was twice over drink and drive limit

A dangerous driver who struck and killed a mother as she was returning home from work in Smethwick has been jailed for more than 10 years.

Supporting image for story: Dangerous driver who killed 'loving angel' in Smethwick was twice over drink and drive limit

Supporting image for story: 'People are scared': Founder of Wolverhampton coding school films missiles over hotel while stranded in Dubai

'People are scared': Founder of Wolverhampton coding school films missiles over hotel while stranded in Dubai

Supporting image for story: Smethwick mosque murder: Two teenagers appear in court accused of stabbing of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal

Smethwick mosque murder: Two teenagers appear in court accused of stabbing of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal

Supporting image for story: 'My family are so solidly Brummie': Peaky Blinders creator unveils new tram named after him ahead of Peaky Blinders world premiere

'My family are so solidly Brummie': Peaky Blinders creator unveils new tram named after him ahead of Peaky Blinders world premiere

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Cillian Murphy, Steven Knight, Ellie Simmonds and plenty more famous faces at Peaky Blinders film premiere in Birmingham

In pictures: Cillian Murphy, Steven Knight, Ellie Simmonds and plenty more famous faces at Peaky Blinders film premiere in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: BrewDog to shut 38 bars with 484 job losses despite US takeover deal

BrewDog to shut 38 bars with 484 job losses despite US takeover deal

Supporting image for story: 'We won't be beaten' - Stourbridge couple who suffered break in at pub open up the next day

'We won't be beaten' - Stourbridge couple who suffered break in at pub open up the next day

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"He's a wonderful player" - Star Wolves midfielder urged to maintain form

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National Offer Day 2026: Find out how many Year 6 pupils in the Black Country were accepted to their top choice secondary school

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Sport

Rob Edwards urges support for Wolves defender

Rob Edwards hopes Wolves fans will show support for Jackson Tchatchoua as he praises the 'outstanding' defender.

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Supporting image for story: Rob Edwards urges support for Wolves defender

Rob Edwards urges support for Wolves defender

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In pictures: Cillian Murphy, Steven Knight, Ellie Simmonds and plenty more famous faces at Peaky Blinders film premiere in Birmingham

The West Midlands world premiere of the new Peaky Blinders film this evening has brought plenty of famous faces from both sides of the Atlantic to Birmingham.

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Cillian Murphy, Steven Knight, Ellie Simmonds and plenty more famous faces at Peaky Blinders film premiere in Birmingham

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'People are scared': Founder of Wolverhampton coding school films missiles over hotel while stranded in Dubai

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