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Wolverhampton from above: 21 fascinating pictures of the city

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Plus Alleged killer and victims filmed in Manchester before shooting

Wolverhampton Crown Court's top judge - Justice Michael Chambers KCplaceholder image

Plus Woman in court over forced marriage allegations told to lift veil

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Bus services diverted following incident on busy Wolverhampton road

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900-year-old Cannock church launches appeal to secure its future

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Stourbridge rape investigation: Man due to appear in court

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See inside Wolverhampton's Britannia Hotel ahead of Monday's reopening

News

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Council issues 'absence' update amid speculation about chief executive

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‘What it says on the tin’ - Wolves midfielder hailed as Mr Consistent

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Exact times Flying Scotsman will pass through Black Country today

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Build starts on Lidl in West Mids town - as firm reveals opening plans

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Major change as Kellogg’s removes rice from Rice Krispies

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Stourbridge make it six of the best as they extend winning start

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M6 traffic delays as lorry leaves motorway and causes diesel spill

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Police visit Walsall shops in crackdown on illegal firework sales

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Girl, 5, hailed a hero after saving mum's life with 999 call

Top Sports Stories

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Elokobi, Afobe and Keogh: Wolves and Bristol City 'played for both' XI

We take a look at some of the biggest names to have played for both Wolves and Bristol City

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Plus West Brom dealt George Campbell muscle blow - with winger update

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‘What it says on the tin’ - Wolves midfielder hailed as Mr Consistent

Albion's Ousmane Diakite shone again for his side.placeholder image

Plus West Brom player ratings: Three 8s as thrilling clash ends all square Lewis Cox

Walsall midfielder Charlie Crew has started back-to-back games in League Two.placeholder image

Walsall's Charlie Crew: Individual and team consistency is key

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Stourbridge make it six of the best as they extend winning start

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'Learning curve' - Skipper makes Villa admission after Barcelona loss

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Wolves have history on their side - but Peixoto knows what matters

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Barcelona 3 Aston Villa 0: Unai Emery suffers more Nou Camp misery

Crime

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Plus Motorist, 54, who took cannabis before driving gets road ban

Magistrates also impose fine and court costs over driving offence

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Plus Stafford drink driver, 32, found guilty of being double the limit

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Plus Man held knife at throat of man with one leg and stole relative's car

Ryan Bridge, founder of Raise the Colours, arriving at Oxford Magistrates' Court where he is charged with 14 offences relating to reported incidents between January 31 and March 31 2026. placeholder image

Founder of Raise the Colours flag group denies racial harassment

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Arrests and weapons seized after crash - police officer assaulted

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Multiple arrested and weapons recovered in Birmingham

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Psychologist jailed over relationship at young offenders institute

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More than 5k complaints lodged against police last year, figures show

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Victorian bandstand in Wolverhampton attacked by vandals

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Cascade of knitted poppies pour from church to mark fallen soldiers

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Watch police arrest men for running brothels and human trafficking

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WATCH: Reporter Lewis Cox revels in stylish West Brom statement win

Nostalgia

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Take a look back at Wolverhampton in 1963 in 27 pictures

See how Wolverhampton looked more than 60 years ago

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1974 remembered: 39 pictures from Wolverhampton and the Black Country

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Remembering Jack Felton’s school days in 1920s Wellington

Business

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Female business leaders shortlisted in Chamber pitch competition final

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Metals sector's action plan as energy prices and trade policies bite

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Historic brewing company headquarters could be turned into 62 flats

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Decision on demolition plan for former West Bromwich nursery delayed

Education

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Plans to replace 'ageing' Smethwick primary school approved

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Plus Inside the school bringing students together to feel like a ‘family’

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Woman celebrates 109th birthday with visitors from her old school

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Plus Wolverhampton's best and worst GCSE results revealed in new rankings

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University graduate wins big at Blind Football Euros

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Historic West Midlands private school is not housing asylum seekers

Your World

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Wolverhampton youngsters prepare to take centre stage

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Christmas family events and festive discos at Brierley Hill Civic

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Friendship group urges retirees to give new friendships time to grow

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Wolverhampton community groups showcase artwork in new exhibition

Politics

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Councillors back plan for five new homes on Staffordshire green belt

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'Robins will be back playing in Dudley next year,' says council leader

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Town councillors call for restoration of community grant scheme

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Greens criticise ‘arrogant’ Labour following spat over Zionism policy

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'Defy Government over planning changes' says Reform group leader

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Tributes paid to ‘stalwart’ Walsall councillor following death

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Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

Health

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Shropshire GP surgery will not reopen for months - photos reveal why

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Healthwatch Wolverhampton welcomes Government U-turn on abolition

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Dudley pub events day raises £11,000 for regular taken ill in Spain

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Dudley ranked worst place to exercise in the West Midlands: Here's why

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West Midlands Ambulance hospital handover delays 'deteriorating'

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Woman diagnosed with rare cancer with fewer than 400 cases worldwide

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