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Met Office issues for snow weather warning for Stoke-on-Trent

12-hour snow weather warning issued by Met Office for Staffordshire

The park is located on the banks of the River Sow where people can enjoy the riverside views.

A stroll through a scenic Staffordshire town that exudes a quiet charm

The pub has a cosy feeling and, even on a Sunday lunchtime, was full of people chatting and drinking

Plus I visit cosy pub tucked away in West Midlands railway station

Magical Christmas moments

Seven West Midlands National Trust spots to visit this Christmas

Police say they will continue to target offenders, carry out warrants and seize vehicles as part of their ongoing efforts to tackle serious and organised crime in Tipton

Some 15 arrests made in six-week crackdown on violent crime in Tipton

Adam Collinge and Teresa Owen with residents in Pendeford who stand against plans to turn the site of what was the Lloyds Bank offices, into a logistics hub

Plus Residents wage war on ‘devastating’ warehouse plans yards from gardens

Parents devastated as much-loved children’s play centre closes doors

News

Dudley Town earned the bragging rights over Black Country rivals Lye Town. Picture: Adam Bugden/Dudley Town FC

Round-up: Dudley Town dig deep to claim Black Country bragging rights

Wolves boss Dan McNamara

Dan McNamara hails ‘big’ Wolves milestone after emphatic victory

A commemorative plaque has been unveiled to mark the meeting which sparked the formation of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves unveil special plaque to mark 150 years since club’s beginning

Aaron Jones, aged 32, is wanted in connection with an assault

Police appeal to find wanted man with links to Dudley and Sandwell

Mel Lawley celebrates with Amber Hughes after Wolves score a third against Durham

Amber Hughes stars as Wolves beat Durham comfortably

Wolverhampton’s McFadden: Staggered age of consent will be discussed

West Midlands Police has launched an investigation into the collision

Man fighting for life after being hit by car in Tipton

Roadworks stock image. Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images.

M5 crash sees barrier damage and three-mile delays

West Midlands Police has urged anyone who sees Cory to call 999,

Police appeal to find missing 17-year-old boy from Walsall

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Grand Slam Darts at Aldersley Stadium.

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Twelve bungalows are set to be demolished in Paradise, Dudley after only recently having their roofs repaired.
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Watch: The 12 Dudley bungalows set to be demolished

Appeal following attempted burglary in Brierley Hill

Appeal to identify man after Brierley Hill attempted caravan burglary

Vale Gardens, Penkridge which was the scene of antisocial behaviour.
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We visit village plagued by egg attacks and toilet paper chaos

Nostalgia

Dan Stacey hides out at Holbeche House, between Himley and Wall Heath, last stand for some of those Gunpowder plot conspirators

National Trust respond to calls to save historic Black Country mansion
Holbeche House retains a number of remarkable historic features

How Midlands homes looked in the 1980s: 27 pictures full of memories

29 pictures of Shropshire & Black Country women doing their bit in WW2

Business

Unite the Union flag

Hazardous waste workers in Walsall to strike over ‘poverty pay’

The new lager pays tribute to the industrial spirit of the region

City brewery celebrates pioneering spirit of industry with new lager

Taco Bell will be opening a new store in Dudley

Exact date major chain will open at Dudley’s Castlegate

Festive warming spa day for two in Birmingham has 55 per cent off

Education

St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy

Plus Wolverhampton school praised for ‘small but mighty’ ethos by Ofsted

Rufus the school dog sits proudly for the unveiling.

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

MP demands answers from government on controversial school project

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

Wolverhampton among hardest places to secure favoured secondary school

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

Plus Three hatched revenge to stab man who humiliated them

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

Your World

A Strange effigy at St Mary's Church Albrighton

Albrighton history talk to raise funds for development campaign

Activities Team Member Joy Dressed for the occasion at The Spires Care Home in Lichfield

Lichfield care home residents mark Remembrance Day with tribute

The partnership comes amid a growing need for foster carers

Black Country councils join forces to recruit more foster carers

Johnny "Mogs" Morris, Jay Rose Ana & Rosie Mitchell

Three local poets to launch new books at Wollaston event

Politics

Date set for Staffordshire County Council by-election

Avaaz campaigner Adam Brichto speaking to people outside Wolverhampton bus station

Film-maker challenges Reform’s record outside party rally

Walsall Council House

Government demand as council forced to make millions in cuts again

Reform UK treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick speaking at the Reform UK First 100 Days rally, at the Grand Station in Wolverhampton

Reform’s Jenrick pledges £100m a year to regenerate the Black Country

Robert Jenrick speaking at Wolverhampton's Grand Station

Reform chief blasts ‘greedy’ Poundland owners at Wolverhampton rally

Royal Mail say staffing shortages are to blame for the issues in Sydenham.

Royal Mail apologises to Dudley residents over postal delays

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Andersen Quartz review: We test an EV charger worth putting on show

Honda's Super N takes a refreshingly different approach to defining a city car - and it's incredibly endearing

Honda Super N review: Why this funky little EV completely won me over

TK Maxx has beauty gift sets which could all make lovely Christmas presents. Stock image.

Forget candles as TK Maxx has beauty gifts worth giving instead

Fashion and homeware feature in TK Maxx’s Christmas campaign. We set out to find three gifts for £50, including delivery.

Three TK Maxx Christmas gifts for £50 with 4p to spare

Health

Stafford Crown Court

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)

Drug checking service removes arrest fear from rave tests

Sarah Coombes MP and Liam Biddle with the new defibrillator

Man who lost his father to heart attack unveils new defibrillator

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Photo: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Major overhaul of urgent care services for certain West Midlands areas

Laura Owen and husband Rob

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

Asif Hasan trained in the West Midlands

Leading heart surgeon recalls Sandwell Hospital roots after award

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