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Arsonist intended to cause serious injury to victims in Wednesbury, jurors told

An arsonist “knew what he was doing” when he moved a wheelie bin to the front door of a house and set a fire that left a pensioner dead, a court has heard.

Crime|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Arsonist intended to cause serious injury to victims in Wednesbury, jurors told
Supporting image for story: WATCH: Jury shown moment arson suspect ‘knew what he was doing’ as he sent Wednesbury home up in flames
WATCH: Jury shown moment arson suspect ‘knew what he was doing’ as he sent Wednesbury home up in flames
Crime|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Air ambulance dispatched after crash near Bridgnorth involving six casualties
Air ambulance dispatched after crash near Bridgnorth involving six casualties
Bridgnorth|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Tributes as 'sharp and funny' Stourbridge Normandy veteran dies aged 101
Tributes as 'sharp and funny' Stourbridge Normandy veteran dies aged 101
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Snow warning issued for West Midlands - where and when warning will come into force
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‘We left our home in Cannock for half price rent and sunshine in Egypt and the people are so welcoming’
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