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New dawn for Black Country pub after major refurbishment

Laura Kimber has opened the 43-cover restaurant and wine house in Shifnalplaceholder image

Michelin star-rated chef opens new restaurant and wine house

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Multi-million-pound flats plan facing delay of at least a year

Northampton Court at the Beacon Business Park in Staffordplaceholder image

Golf simulation centre plans and latest Staffordshire applications

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Breaking Road closed in Wordsley due to ‘police incident’

Matalan has reopened its newly refurbished Derry store, following a significant investment aimed at enhancing the shopping experience.placeholder image

Plans paving way for new Matalan at town’s retail park get green light

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Next opens new store as excited customers look inside - see pics

News

Councillor Dan Rollinson and Councillor Bella Simon, leader and deputy leader of Walsall People's Allianceplaceholder image

Reform in Walsall accused of ‘betrayal’ by ex-members over vote

A massage and wellness therapy service is proposed for 16 The Green, Hasland (generic photo: Adobe Stock)placeholder image

Festive spa day in West Midlands for 56 per cent off (aff)

Ben Spicer enjoys his glorious performance on The Chase at the Bassa Villa pub in Bridgnorthplaceholder image

Bridgnorth’s Ben in the running to be named Brain of Britain

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Winter warm clothing giveaway held at Walsall community hub

Mayoress of Wolverhampton Ranjit Dhillon, Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Paul Singh, Jayde Challoner-Keough (Superbowl UK Duty Manager), Councillor Stephen Simkins (Wolverhampton Council Leader) and event host Dicky Dodd celebrate Superbowl UK becoming the Lights Switch-on sponsorplaceholder image

City bowling alley set to join Wolverhampton festive lights switch-on

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Murder accused who fatally punched man denies man helped him hide

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Two vehicles crash in Shifnal road

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Vigil for man killed in Wolverhampton Lidl crash

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Poundland founder tells TikToker how he would save the company

Top Sports Stories

Walsall full-back Roman Dixon made his comeback from a calf injury in midweek.placeholder image

Analysis Walsall have a right-back dilemma - could Roman Dixon be the solution?

Dixon made his long-awaited return from a calf injury in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night.

Adam Armstrong celebrates after giving Wolves the lead at Wrexham placeholder image

Plus ‘Even Ronaldo’: Wolves striker earns praise after finding scoring form

Felix Horn Myhre tucks away lovely finish against Millwall.placeholder image

Plus West Brom boss details summer transfer talks with in-form star

Paul Lambert thoroughly enjoyed his short time at Molineuxplaceholder image

Plus Jumpers for goalposts! How Paul Lambert brought Wolves back together

Albion boss James Morrison delivers the instructions.placeholder image

Plus Returning West Brom's plans laid out with friendly and defender hint

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery. (Mike Egerton/PA)placeholder image

Ex-Aston Villa duo on why Unai Emery was right to snub Man United

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Wolves hero hails ‘outstanding’ defender and hopes he stays for years

Ian Maatsen has signed a new deal at Aston Villaplaceholder image

Exclusive Aston Villa exclusive: Ian Maatsen talks to the Express & Star

Hednesford Town boss Kelvin Davis has been presented with the National League North manager of the month award for October.placeholder image

Hednesford Town boss wins National League North manager of the month

Crime

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Anti-social behaviour tackled in Walsall through joint police action

Work has been ongoing across Walsall to tackle anti-social behaviour through partnership between police and Walsall Council.

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80s rocker McNabb drops Stourbridge show after Russell Brand comments

The men were convicted at North Staffordshire Justice Centreplaceholder image

6 Staffordshire men disqualified from driving for string of offences

Young John Mongan, 49, died following a fatal incident in Welshpool town centreplaceholder image

Plus ‘Blunt force injury was primary factor’ in death of Walsall man

Connor Ashmore, Abu-bakkr Ndure and Stacey Holmes have been charged with weapons and drug offencesplaceholder image

Trio charged with drugs and weapons offences following warrants

Staffordshire Police said 89 lambs had been taken from a fieldplaceholder image

Nearly 90 lambs stolen from field in Staffordshire

Police in Staffordshire are urging residents to be vigilant after items were taken from a homeplaceholder image

iPhone and wallet stolen from Staffordshire home

Tyrone Johnson is wanted by police in Dudleyplaceholder image

Renewed police appeal for Dudley man with distinctive neck tattoo

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Plus Accused’s friend believed man was unconscious when leaving scene

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BBC presenter cheered through Shropshire as fundraising tops £1m

Car thieves caught on camera - Ivyhouse Lane, Coseleyplaceholder image

Another car theft caught on camera - yobs on motorbike swipe Mercedes

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Breaking Fire crews tackle house blaze in Cradley as road closed

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Brazen yobs caught on camera trying to steal Audi in Wolverhampton

Nostalgia

Fans were queuing down the road to see boyband 'Five' performing at The Canal Club, Wolverhampton on 06.04.1998.placeholder image

Brilliant photos of Wolverhampton nights out over last three decades

Can you spot yourself or someone you know?

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New book captures 1930s Midlands: See some of the fascinating pictures

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Wolverhampton's iconic Beatties clock to get £88k makeover

Business

Taco Bell will be opening a new store in Dudleyplaceholder image

Free giveaways and fan favourite dishes as Taco Bell to open in Dudley

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New beauty store opening at Merry Hill this week - free goody bags

Sonu Bubna - co-founder of Statementplaceholder image

Financial operating system for start-ups wins Chamber pitch contest

The Jacob Special baked potato at SpudBros Edinburgh.placeholder image

Spudbros opening new store with free 100 potatoes for first customers

Education

Rufus the school dog sits proudly for the unveiling. placeholder image

‘We've got a 1940s machine gun' - Bunker back for next generation

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MP demands answers from government on controversial school project

Just 74.8 per cent of Wolverhampton families secured their preferred secondary school place this yearplaceholder image

Wolverhampton among hardest places to secure favoured secondary school

Oldbury and Police Incident, along Church Street, Market Street. placeholder image

Plus Three hatched revenge to stab man who humiliated them

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Woman arrested after Ofsted close nursery due to ‘risk of harm’

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Nursery closed after Ofsted find 'children may be at risk of harm'

Your World

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New films showcase activities at Lichfield’s Hub at St Mary’s

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Staffordshire History Centre helps uncover remarkable wartime story

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Cannock club enjoy fascinating talk from silversmith

Yvonne Vassell and Commander Robert Jaffierplaceholder image

Retired Royal Navy commander appointed to lead Black Country project

Politics

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‘Black Country to become Britain’s first industrial stronghold’

Dudley’s Reform leader has demanded publication of ‘sex for vapes’ investigationplaceholder image

Leader says council cleared of ignoring sex-abuse claims

Sarah Coombes MP and Liam Biddle with the new defibrillatorplaceholder image

Man who lost his father to heart attack unveils new defibrillator

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Birmingham to bid for major sporting event in 2029 despite concerns

Sarah Coombes MP is leading a campaign to make the Sandwell Valley safer placeholder image

Violent attacks on the elderly at West Midlands beauty spot

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Reform accuses leaders and Tories of 'shutting out' party from roles

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Stacey Solomon reveals where she got co-ord she wore on The One Show

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Jackery Black Friday sale cuts portable power prices by up to 58%

Boots Black Friday deals include big savings on luxury beauty gifts, designer fragrances and electrical grooming products from Lancôme, Vera Wang and Braun.placeholder image

Boots Black Friday beauty deals with up to £440 off

Health

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Plus Man, 41, given hospital order after stabbing on coach on M6 Toll

Birmingham to host UK's first rave drug testing charity (Image credit: Adobe Stock)placeholder image

Drug checking service removes arrest fear from rave tests

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Major overhaul of urgent care services for certain West Midlands areas

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Almost £50,000 has been raised for Wednesbury mum with brain tumour

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Leading heart surgeon recalls Sandwell Hospital roots after award

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Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar has 24 surprises

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