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Catastrophic injuries murdered sex worker sustained in brutal attack detailed in court

A jury has heard the shocking injuries sustained by sex worker Helen Kempster who was raped and murdered in Wolverhampton.

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More than £204million to be invested in tackling potholes across West Midlands and Shropshire after damage hits record high

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Cost of pothole damage across the UK hit record high last year

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'It's difficult when things like this happen because it affects business' - Barber shop owner reacts to second fire above his West Bromwich business in less than a week

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Hundreds have their say on major bus reform that aims to improve services in the West Midlands

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Leading lights in comedy, music, poetry and art set to bring colour and culture to Wolverhampton Literature Festival

A diverse mixture of literature, poetry, music and dance is set to be played out over the first weekend of February at venues across Wolverhampton as the popular literature festival returns.

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