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Seven fire crews tackle blaze at former social club in West Bromwich

Seven fire crews tackle blaze at former social club in West Bromwich

Breaking Police issue update on why Walsall town centre was cordoned off

Armed police were deployed in Aylesbury

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after Dudley crash

Tributes to Liam Payne at the bandstand in West Park, Wolverhampton

Liam Payne fans in Wolverhampton mark second anniversary of his death

Tributes to Liam Payne at the bandstand in West Park, Wolverhampton

27 pictures show tributes to Liam Payne two years after his death

Do you recognise this man?

Police appeal after man tries to steal teenager's bag on Walsall bus

'Local legend' - Tributes pour in for founder of popular West Brom pub

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West Brom fans

Give us your player ratings for West Brom v Blackburn

Fer Lopez celebrates scoring for Wolves against Burnley

Boss’ double verdict on Wolves heroes after Burnley comeback

Known affectionately as Stourbridge Town Cat Leo, he had built up a loyal following on Facebook

Tributes paid to much-loved Stourbridge town cat Leo after death

Motorists travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time for their journeys

Lane closed on M6 near Wednesbury as vehicle recovery causes delays

Police stock image. (Pic credit: Sam Shedden)

Man arrested after large blade 'wielded at victim' in Wolverhampton

Bridgnorth 10K returns on Sunday.

Motorists in Bridgnorth warned to expect delays ahead of town's 10k

Early release scheme slammed by region’s crime commissioner

Dudley road blocked due to 'police incident'

Air ambulance lands at Wolverhampton park

Tawanda Chirewa celebrates after scoring for Wolves against Burnley

Wolves’ Burnley hero sets sights on more success after instant impact

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Nostalgia

The book details the search by Colin Reid for information about Claude, pictured with Violet and her family on their wedding day in May 1918

Plus Tragic soldier's love story told after diary found in Stourbridge tip
The diary – which was found in 1965 – has since found its way into the hands of author Colin Read

Nigel Hadlow, who was assistant general manager of the Chasewater Light Railway, near Cannock, was sprucing up some old signs ready for the new season when this picture was taken in February, 1978. Old railway signs continue to be in high demand from collectors.

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Titanic explorer Dik Barton meets Simon Topman at Acme Whistles in Birmingham

Titanic explorer visits Midland factory that made captain's megaphone

Business

The Tamworth Tap has won the award three times and is in contention for a record-breaking fourth award

Staffordshire pub 'honoured' to be in contention for national award

Emma and Heber Rodriguez are the owners of The Happy Quail in Newport

Newport restaurant owners share 'excitement' ahead of opening

There are plenty of Indian restaurants and takeaways in Northumberland with very good reviews. Picture from Pixabay.

Top 10 Indian restaurants in the Walsall area according to Tripadvisor

The Spring Road cafe is set to close for nearly a week to allow for the makeover. Photo: Google Street Map

New look coming for Wolverhampton Costa as store closes for makeover

Education

Making friends and learning together at the Nest

West Midlands school opens new nursery for two-year-olds

Dudley Council's cabinet approved a big increase in SEND spending.

Council's SEND spending set to almost double as new hub agreed

21 adorable first-day-of-school photos from Black Country and Staffs

James Watt Primary School in Handsworth

Fire doors at school to be replaced after 'not meeting regulations'

Springdale Primary School celebrate Ofsted Result

Wolverhampton primary school celebrates Ofsted praise as result rise

Celebrating their Ofsted success are D’Eyncourt Primary School pupils with, left, Headteacher Danielle Darby and, right, Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education

'Highly inclusive' primary school celebrates Ofsted success

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Corporate partner, Blue Diamond Recruitment attend our 2025 Winter Gala

St Giles Hospice Winter Gala returns for a second year following £40,000 fundrai...

West Brom Building Society branch

West Brom Building Society creates new employment opportunities for young people...

new vape restriction

Vape shops to stop offering free gifts this month under new UK rules

Pictured outside St Edward’s Church are (left to right): JCB Group Transport and Garage Manager Carole Ball with parishioners Pam Kinshott, Rosie Yardy, Kevin Pointon, Paul Wagg, Roy Copper, and vicar The Revd. Dr. Henry Hope.

JCB pledges £7,500 to historic village church restoration appeal

Politics

Birmingham Council House

Bin boss insists no final decision made on fortnightly collections

The burned-out remains of The Crooked House in August 2023

Fury as 'Crooked House' pub laws are talked out by Labour MPs

By-election battle after resignation of West Midlands councillor

David Gardner

Staffordshire Police announces new chief constable

Councillor Hayley Coles, Cabinet Member For Communities And Culture at Staffordshire County Council.

Council publishes draft policy on library displays after Pride row

Former Stourbridge MP Suzanne Webb has voiced concerns about the town's green belt

'Residents should be deeply concerned': ex-MP's concern for green belt

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Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV review: big, clever and surprisingly sensible

Silent power, serious payload and towing capability

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Health

Sandwell Couch Potatoes climb Snowdon to help raise money for a sailing voyage which will help people recovering from psychosis

Sandwell group tackle Snowdon to raise funds for psychosis recovery

Lou Pickering, Community Service Manager for BSMHFT’s dementia and frailty services (Centre) at the official launch of Memory Matters.

NHS bosses would ‘love’ to see pilot dementia project extended

Bridgnorth Community Hospital

Hospital's concern over Bridgnorth GP surgery patients using car park

High Street, Bridgnorth

Plus Wolverhampton man in court over theft of chocolates from Bridgnorth

Russells Hall Hospital’s Stroke Unit staff receiving their accreditation from the National Gold Standards Framework (GSF)

Every medical ward at Dudley hospital accredited for end-of-life care

Royal Stoke University Hospital Main Building

Urgent and emergency care performance 'worsened' at hospital

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