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Woman dead after falling from multi-story car park in Halesowen

A woman has died after falling from a multi-story car park at a shopping centre in Halesowen.

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Supporting image for story: Heavy traffic still causing delays in Stourbridge following vehicle fire

Heavy traffic still causing delays in Stourbridge following vehicle fire

Supporting image for story: Man, 45, charged with murder after stabbing of 28-year-old in Birmingham

Man, 45, charged with murder after stabbing of 28-year-old in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Dudley College forced into 'temporary lockdown' after knife-wielding group spotted in town centre

Dudley College forced into 'temporary lockdown' after knife-wielding group spotted in town centre

Supporting image for story: Boy, 17, charged after teenager Zeshan Afzal stabbed to death near Smethwick mosque

Boy, 17, charged after teenager Zeshan Afzal stabbed to death near Smethwick mosque

Supporting image for story: Police search for Dudley woman, 32, wanted on suspicion of theft

Police search for Dudley woman, 32, wanted on suspicion of theft

Supporting image for story: Police charge 19-year-old after seizing knife in Birmingham city centre

Police charge 19-year-old after seizing knife in Birmingham city centre

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Police in Dudley and Stourbridge to get extra powers to tackle anti-social behaviour

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Wolves boss hails 'brilliant' Aston Villa as he eyes derby success

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Gladiator contestant Naomi is bookies new favourite to take the series crown

Birmingham Gladiator contestant Naomi is bookies new favourite to take the series crown

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire cocaine dealer who stashed cash in garden sheds handed jail term

Staffordshire cocaine dealer who stashed cash in garden sheds handed jail term

Supporting image for story: Prolific Sandwell bakery thief, 38, charged after items stolen and police officer assaulted

Prolific Sandwell bakery thief, 38, charged after items stolen and police officer assaulted

Supporting image for story: Dudley Council ditches street-racing injunction to seek 'other means' of tackling the problem - full details here

Dudley Council ditches street-racing injunction to seek 'other means' of tackling the problem - full details here

Supporting image for story: Wolves star Mateus Mane given message ahead of international decision

Wolves star Mateus Mane given message ahead of international decision

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Character drawing workshop at Stourbridge Library

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Young voices take centre stage as Barnardo’s National Choir Competition returns to Birmingham

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Through the lens at Dudley Camera Club's Annual Exhibition

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Help Black Country Women’s Aid commemorate 40 years of support

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Family and friends join Cannock Soroptimists for 71st Charter celebration

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Money Matters: Household energy bills set to fall by 6.7% from April 1

Sport

Wolves boss hails 'brilliant' Aston Villa as he eyes derby success

Rob Edwards believes his Wolves side will be ready to take on 'brilliant' Villa as they eye a derby day upset.

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Supporting image for story: Wolves star Mateus Mane given message ahead of international decision

Wolves star Mateus Mane given message ahead of international decision

Supporting image for story: "He was upset and angered" - Wolves rallying around Tolu Arokodare after social media racist abuse

"He was upset and angered" - Wolves rallying around Tolu Arokodare after social media racist abuse

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"That got me in so much trouble" - Ben Foster's journey from goalkeeper to YouTube sensation

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Wolves v Villa: Who's out and who's a doubt

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen's video update ahead of Wolves v Aston Villa

Liam Keen's video update ahead of Wolves v Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery: Wolves deserve more Premier League points

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery: Wolves deserve more Premier League points

Wolves

Supporting image for story: Wolves boss hails 'brilliant' Aston Villa as he eyes derby success

Wolves boss hails 'brilliant' Aston Villa as he eyes derby success

Supporting image for story: Wolves star Mateus Mane given message ahead of international decision

Wolves star Mateus Mane given message ahead of international decision

Supporting image for story: "He was upset and angered" - Wolves rallying around Tolu Arokodare after social media racist abuse

"He was upset and angered" - Wolves rallying around Tolu Arokodare after social media racist abuse

West Brom

Supporting image for story: West Brom man pushing for return before action pauses next month

West Brom man pushing for return before action pauses next month

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"That got me in so much trouble" - Ben Foster's journey from goalkeeper to YouTube sensation

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Oxford v West Brom: Caretaker James Morrison has a chance - now he must show he can inspire

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Mat Sadler confirms Walsall won't be extending Kemar Roofe's contract after talks

Mat Sadler confirms Walsall won't be extending Kemar Roofe's contract after talks

Supporting image for story: Walsall handed Courtney Clarke injury boost ahead of Shrewsbury Town clash

Walsall handed Courtney Clarke injury boost ahead of Shrewsbury Town clash

Supporting image for story: Mat Sadler calls on Walsall to "work harder" in quest to arrest winless run

Mat Sadler calls on Walsall to "work harder" in quest to arrest winless run

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'Feels like a tipping point': Lewis Cox and Jonny Drury analysis as West Brom's bleak run continues

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West Brom fans are all saying the same thing as Eric Ramsay goes winless in nine games after Charlton draw

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Continuation of a dismal 2026 - George Bennett analysis on Walsall's 2-0 defeat against MK Dons

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The players who could benefit from Wolves' relegation from the Premier League

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Birmingham Gladiator contestant Naomi is bookies new favourite to take the series crown

A business consultant from Birmingham is now the favourite to finish top of the podium for the popular BBC Gladiators series.

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Supporting image for story: New BBC drama spotted filming in West Midlands areas - expected to air this spring

New BBC drama spotted filming in West Midlands areas - expected to air this spring

Supporting image for story: Character drawing workshop at Stourbridge Library

Character drawing workshop at Stourbridge Library

Supporting image for story: Young voices take centre stage as Barnardo’s National Choir Competition returns to Birmingham

Young voices take centre stage as Barnardo’s National Choir Competition returns to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: 'Let's get the town busy': Watch as we ask Bilston residents how £20m regeneration fund should be spent

'Let's get the town busy': Watch as we ask Bilston residents how £20m regeneration fund should be spent

Supporting image for story: Sofía Ros dazzles at Newport Music Club concert

Sofía Ros dazzles at Newport Music Club concert

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Meet Nieve Ella: Albrighton’s shining indie pop talent

Supporting image for story: Family and friends join Cannock Soroptimists for 71st Charter celebration

Family and friends join Cannock Soroptimists for 71st Charter celebration

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The 19 new routes coming to Midlands airports in 2026 - full list for Birmingham and East Midlands

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The lesser-known enchanting West Midlands market town - with cosy pubs and Dickensian atmosphere

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'The Way things should be done' - I visited a Wolverhampton Youth Zone on its 10th birthday for an inspiring evening of activities and heart-warming stories

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Halesowen pub where neighbours campaigned to save garden shelter now seeking permission for amplified outdoor TV

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Campaigners renew hunt for missing Crooked House clock two and a half years on

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‘It soothes the soul’: The 35 best places to live in the West Midlands according to you

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Dudley community centre pool to close for 'essential maintenance' works - here's when

Crime

Supporting image for story: Police in Dudley and Stourbridge to get extra powers to tackle anti-social behaviour

Police in Dudley and Stourbridge to get extra powers to tackle anti-social behaviour

Supporting image for story: Police search for Dudley woman, 32, wanted on suspicion of theft

Police search for Dudley woman, 32, wanted on suspicion of theft

Supporting image for story: Police charge 19-year-old after seizing knife in Birmingham city centre

Police charge 19-year-old after seizing knife in Birmingham city centre

Supporting image for story: Man, 45, charged with murder after stabbing of 28-year-old in Birmingham

Man, 45, charged with murder after stabbing of 28-year-old in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Prolific Sandwell bakery thief, 38, charged after items stolen and police officer assaulted

Prolific Sandwell bakery thief, 38, charged after items stolen and police officer assaulted

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Staffordshire cocaine dealer who stashed cash in garden sheds handed jail term

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'The opening of our Wolverhampton site is a proud milestone' - Arnold Clark says as new public rapid electric vehicle charging site opens

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'We're rewarding dedication with the highest pay in the sector' - Aldi confirms staff at West Midlands stores set for pay rise

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Birmingham-based financial services firm appoints new chair and CFO

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IT specialist from Ukraine lands new career with leading company thanks to council's job support scheme

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Entrepreneur to share story of success at Venturefest West Midlands

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Life of trailblazing female West Midlands coach company boss remembered with unveiling of commemorative blue plaque

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Dudley College forced into 'temporary lockdown' after knife-wielding group spotted in town centre

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Spreading smiles as nursery children celebrate kindness week

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Politics on the agenda as pupils welcome a House of Lords visit

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Teacher banned from the classroom for lying about sexual relationship with pupil

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Could Stafford MP's summer school find the cabinet ministers of the future?

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Mr Speaker finds himself answering questions during visit to Stafford school

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Mitsubishi L200 pick-up goes on sale priced at £36,295

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Skoda uses social media poll for Octavia’s 30th anniversary colour scheme

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Mini 1965 Victory Edition celebrates firm’s 60th anniversary of Monte Carlo Rally win

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Retro Renault 5 walks off with UK Car of the Year 2026 victory

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UK Drive: The Honda Prelude brings a breath of fresh air to a world of bland SUVs