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Black Country residents urged to register their Christmas presents to thwart thieves this New Year

Black Country residents enjoying their Christmas presents have been urged by Dudley Police to register them to thwart thieves.

News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Black Country residents urged to register their Christmas presents to thwart thieves this New Year
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton stabbing: Victim named locally and tributes left at scene of Christmas Day murder as investigation continues
Wolverhampton stabbing: Victim named locally and tributes left at scene of Christmas Day murder as investigation continues
Crime|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Urgent appeal launched for public help finding missing Walsall teenager
Urgent appeal launched for public help finding missing Walsall teenager
Crime|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: West Bromwich Gurdwara appeals to identify man who dumped 'raw meat' outside in 'hate' incident
West Bromwich Gurdwara appeals to identify man who dumped 'raw meat' outside in 'hate' incident
Crime|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'It's made for a terrible Christmas': Wolverhampton residents left fearful following 'horrific' Christmas Day murder
'It's made for a terrible Christmas': Wolverhampton residents left fearful following 'horrific' Christmas Day murder
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Crime|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Police dogs across West Midlands and Staffordshire get well deserved treats after festive crime fighting successes
Police dogs across West Midlands and Staffordshire get well deserved treats after festive crime fighting successes
Crime|11 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony
'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony
Royal|12 hours ago

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Supporting image for story: Police appeal missing 29-year-old woman from Birmingham
Police appeal missing 29-year-old woman from Birmingham
News|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Police urges to 'stay safe' from fraud when online shopping this Boxing Say
Police urges to 'stay safe' from fraud when online shopping this Boxing Say
News|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Stafford pensioner, 68, gets road ban for drink driving in Telford
Stafford pensioner, 68, gets road ban for drink driving in Telford
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Crime|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Jailed in 2025: 19 of the worst West Midlands offenders who were locked up this year including revenge killers, elderly abusers and paedophiles
Jailed in 2025: 19 of the worst West Midlands offenders who were locked up this year including revenge killers, elderly abusers and paedophiles
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Crime|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Oldbury murder: 19-year-old man charged over death of woman
Oldbury murder: 19-year-old man charged over death of woman
Crime|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: Fatal Wolverhampton stabbing: Recap as two men arrested on suspicion of murdering 30-year-old on Christmas Day
Fatal Wolverhampton stabbing: Recap as two men arrested on suspicion of murdering 30-year-old on Christmas Day
Crime|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: 10 missing people West Midlands Police is asking for help to find this Christmas, including one missing since the 1960s
10 missing people West Midlands Police is asking for help to find this Christmas, including one missing since the 1960s
Crime|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: Murder in Wolverhampton: Two arrests as man, 30, stabbed to death on Christmas Day
Murder in Wolverhampton: Two arrests as man, 30, stabbed to death on Christmas Day
Crime|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: Dudley police appeal to find Netherton man wanted for assault
Dudley police appeal to find Netherton man wanted for assault
Crime|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Man, 23, charged with Birmingham murder following stabbing on street
Man, 23, charged with Birmingham murder following stabbing on street
Crime|Dec 24

UK News

Supporting image for story: Antiques dealer missing after Christmas Day swim ‘is deeply loved’
Antiques dealer missing after Christmas Day swim ‘is deeply loved’
UK News|1 hour ago
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MPs should ‘question consciences’ on using X, says campaigner sanctioned by US
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Tributes paid to one of two men missing after Christmas Day swim
Tributes paid to one of two men missing after Christmas Day swim
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Man fighting for life after Christmas Day shooting in Sheffield
Man fighting for life after Christmas Day shooting in Sheffield
UK News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: British campaigner says tech firms behind bid to deport him from US
British campaigner says tech firms behind bid to deport him from US
UK News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: ‘Really positive start’ for Boxing Day shopping as footfall up at retail parks
‘Really positive start’ for Boxing Day shopping as footfall up at retail parks
UK News|5 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|14 hours ago
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Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3

World News

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At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan
World News|11 hours ago
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Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security
World News|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: South Korean prosecutors seek 10-year sentence for ousted president Yoon
South Korean prosecutors seek 10-year sentence for ousted president Yoon
World News|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
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Showbiz|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trump says US struck IS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians
Trump says US struck IS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians
World News|14 hours ago
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What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria
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