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Two Dubai flights cancelled at Birmingham Airport - as Foreign Office issues new UAE travel warning

Two Dubai flights are cancelled at Birmingham Airport today (Tuesday 10 March) as the conflict in the Middle East continues.

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Supporting image for story: Tipton man banned from owning pets after 'self medicating' his emaciated dogs with drugs
Tipton man banned from owning pets after 'self medicating' his emaciated dogs with drugs
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Crime|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'Stupid' man deported for growing cannabis near Wolverhampton returned to UK
'Stupid' man deported for growing cannabis near Wolverhampton returned to UK
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Supporting image for story: 'Deviant and predatory' law graduate was arrested for trying to meet 12-year-old girls in Wolverhampton
'Deviant and predatory' law graduate was arrested for trying to meet 12-year-old girls in Wolverhampton
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Crime|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Popular Black Country pub to close for four weeks - here's why
Popular Black Country pub to close for four weeks - here's why
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Supporting image for story: Stourbridge man sent to crown court for sentence on multiple animal cruelty charges against badgers
Stourbridge man sent to crown court for sentence on multiple animal cruelty charges against badgers
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Timelapse footage shows HS2 engineers move 1,620 tonne bridge over the Grand Union Canal
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TUI and Jet2 issues updated statements on flights to Cyprus from East Midlands Airport as Middle East war continues
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Sport

Dave Edwards: A week of two halves for Wolves at Molineux

People often say football is a game of two halves, but we've seen a week of two halves at Molineux.

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Supporting image for story: "It's really important" - Rob Edwards on Wolves' summer plans for squad rebuild
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Popular Black Country pub to close for four weeks - here's why

A popular Stourbridge pub is set for a new look and a new feel as it undergoes a six-figure refurbishment.

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Supporting image for story: Sofie Anne brings the FLAVA to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for a night of great music and dancing
Sofie Anne brings the FLAVA to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for a night of great music and dancing
Music|Mar 9
Supporting image for story: Crufts 2026: Best In Show crowned in Birmingham - see the results of the dog show at the NEC here
Crufts 2026: Best In Show crowned in Birmingham - see the results of the dog show at the NEC here
Breaking News|Mar 8
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27 of the best photos from Stafford Spring Fair 2026 with all the action from Market Square
Stafford|Mar 8
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