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April 17, 2025

Have you seen Katelyn? Photo: West Midlands Police

Police 'concerned for welfare' of missing Dudley teen with links to Wolverhampton

Police at the entrance to Aston Wood Golf Club

Walsall woman struck by van at golf club named by detectives as three men arrested - including murder suspect

Market Place, Bloxwich. Photo: Google

Man arrested on suspicion of shop theft in Bloxwich

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Jessica Jury has been jailed. Photo: West Midlands Police

Jailed: Woman who stabbed man at Smethwick flat after argument

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The New Market Hall in Bridgnorth

Arts Centre proposal put forward to save Bridgnorth's iconic New Market Buildings

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The crash happened at the junction of Glynne Avenue and Stream Road. Photo: Google

Man taken to hospital after two-car crash at Kingswinford junction

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Forensics investigating the scene

Police confirm skeletal remains found at field near Kingswinford are human as forensics pictured at scene

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Police found items including drugs and cash after searching a passenger of a car in Merrivale Road, Stafford. Photo: Google

Man charged after police search car passenger in Stafford and find drugs

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A man has been charged following a cashpoint robbery in Smethwick

Three men charged after gun recovered in Wolverhampton during police operation to tackle violence and gang activity in city

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Rebecca Richardson

West Midlands teacher accused of sexually assaulting child in Turkey faces extradition

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Are GPs open over the Easter weekend? What to do if you get sick and where to go for medical care

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Lavish, a puppy born to the Albrighton & Woodland Hunt

Puppy joy for the Albrighton & Woodland Hunt

Your World|4 hours ago

The vehicle was set on fire in a village near to Eccleshall on April 15. Video: Staffordshire Police

Watch: Shocking moment hooded suspects set fire to truck in Staffordshire village

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Porsche 911 GT3

Porsche’s GT3 sets new fastest time for production car with manual gearbox at the Nurburgring

Motors|5 hours ago

Passengers at Birmingham Airport

Work underway on expanded facilities at Birmingham Airport after 'record year' for passenger numbers

Business|5 hours ago

Gray Friars Place, Stafford, near to where the fire was started

Blaze in derelict Stafford building found to be 'deliberate' - fire service update

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Drug dealer lobs bin bag of heroin over fence during police raid

Drug dealer lobs bin bag of heroin over fence during West Midlands Police raid

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Cheryl & Stef the event organisers.

The Witch Elm Markets are back for Beltane at Mander Centre!

Sponsored articles|6 hours ago

'Unmissable' line-up confirmed for Wolverhampton Pride 2025 - including a leading Pussycat Dolls singer

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Police at the scene this morning

Watch: Staffordshire Police probe reports of skeletal remains found in West Midlands field

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Phil Wall, our treasurer painted this watercolur of a cheetah

Art club to showcase their work at free exhibition

Your World|6 hours ago

The Renault Embleme Concept is all about decarbonisation

Motors|6 hours ago

Páirc Summer Series

Páirc Summer Series 2025: More acts announced for the UK’s biggest Irish music & culture celebration

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The zoo's red-bellied lemurs enjoyed a special snack this Easter

Watch: Lovely lemurs enjoy unique 'hot cross buns' at West Midlands Safari Park in an adorable Easter surprise

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Kenyjah James from Birmingham jailed for drug offences

Drug dealer jailed after being snared in new West Midlands Police Operation

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Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy

Liam Payne’s girlfriend reveals their final ‘chilling’ conversation

Showbiz|7 hours ago

Motorcycle riding

This is some of the best gear for springtime motorcycle riding

Motors|7 hours ago

Subaru expands its EV lineup with new Trailseeker and updated Solterra SUVs

Motors|7 hours ago

The McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands has 11 places for people to eat

Popular new store opens at Cannock McArthurGlen outlet

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Tipton man, 35, charged with dealing drugs in Telford

Telford|8 hours ago

New battery energy storage system approved for farmland near Wombourne

Property|8 hours ago

Virtual GP

Birmingham leisure centres to offer Virtual GP add-on membership option

Your World|8 hours ago

The Acton at Morville is a way to enjoy the Shropshire countryside in comfort

The pubs across the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire up for prestigious awards - is your local on the list?

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The beautiful Garden Room at Stowe Mount

Lichfield’s newest luxury care home to be a cornerstone of community

Your World|8 hours ago

St John Ambulance has issued choking advice for children under 12 months old.

Easter first aid advice for children over 12 months old from St John Ambulance

Your World|9 hours ago

A police car was seen in a field this morning at Greensforge Lane close to Ashwood Marina with a cordon set up.

Police investigating after 'skeletal remains' found near Kingswinford by member of public

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PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: John Foden, 18, of Great Barr, Birmingham, feeding Mississippi crocodiles at Dudley Zoo, Worcestershire, where he is in charge of the reptile house.

'Society flourishes when this foundation is upheld' - Your Letters: April 17

Readers' letters|10 hours ago

Ian Allder, Business Development Director, Zenobe; Antony Goozee, Bus Strategy & Commercial Director, National Express West Midlands; Jo Shore, Director of Delivery, Transport for West Midlands; Cllr. Tim Huxtable, Chair of Transport Delivery Overview & Scrutiny Committee, WMCA

National Express West Midlands roll out 170 new zero emission electric buses across the region

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Connor Brookes was killed on July 8 of last year

The deadly and escalating Walsall feud behind the Connor Brookes guilty murder verdicts

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Shrewsbury Flower Show cannot be allowed to fall by the wayside

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Councillors, traders and Community Forum members in the new Lions Way in Brierley Hill

Eyesore Brierley Hill site transformed into community space

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Trans row could have been avoided with a bit of common sense

Star Comment|12 hours ago

Is this to way to Cannock? Amarillo singer backs under threat theatre before live show

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The fox in a fix in Whitmore Reans

'She wouldn't be free without help' - RSPCA thanks West Midlands Fire Service after fox rescue in Wolverhampton

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Developers told to stop unplanned works at site of two former nursing homes in Wolverhampton

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'Truly inspiring' - Wolves legend Bully and wife Kirsty become ambassadors for Compton Care

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One of the proposed new signs for the retail park at Merry Hill

Change of name for retail park at Merry Hill

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Preserve the memories of your special day with this innovative app

The easy photo hack every wedding couple needs this summer

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Global property advisor JLL's Birmingham office which has achieved BREEAM Excellent certification

Property firm's Birmingham office earns 'excellent' rating for sustainable workspace adaptation

Business|12 hours ago

Telford & Wrekin Council leader renews calls for M54/M6 link road after multi-million pound boost for road projects

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