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West Midlands' highest-achieving schools: See top 10s as Wolverhampton school features in Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026

A Wolverhampton school has been ranked in the prestigious Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 top 10.

Supporting image for story: West Midlands' highest-achieving schools: See top 10s as Wolverhampton school features in Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026

Supporting image for story: 'We are working with rally organisers marking anniversary of father shot by officer at Christmas' - police

'We are working with rally organisers marking anniversary of father shot by officer at Christmas' - police

Supporting image for story: Birmingham residents hail life-changing NHS programme

Birmingham residents hail life-changing NHS programme

Supporting image for story: 'The heart of Birmingham' - top television writer Stephen Knight donates signed Peaky Blinders script and photo to help iconic venue

'The heart of Birmingham' - top television writer Stephen Knight donates signed Peaky Blinders script and photo to help iconic venue

Supporting image for story: 'Thank you for your patience' - Council’s message as residents face 15 months without recycling collections

'Thank you for your patience' - Council’s message as residents face 15 months without recycling collections

Supporting image for story: More than 140 cannabis plants recovered in Birmingham in targeted police raid

More than 140 cannabis plants recovered in Birmingham in targeted police raid

Supporting image for story: Better buses and more services after substantial funding boost for millions of passengers in the West Midlands

Better buses and more services after substantial funding boost for millions of passengers in the West Midlands

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West Midlands' highest-achieving schools: See top 10s as Wolverhampton school features in Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026

'The Ultimate Christmas Cracker Show' returns to the Midlands

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Supporting image for story: Staffordshire housebuilder to build 65 new affordable homes for families in Birmingham

Staffordshire housebuilder to build 65 new affordable homes for families in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Birmingham New Street Station declared busiest outside London - but our top 50 lists reveal some in our region are virtually deserted

Birmingham New Street Station declared busiest outside London - but our top 50 lists reveal some in our region are virtually deserted

Supporting image for story: Lyndon learners take part in The Big Sleepout

Lyndon learners take part in The Big Sleepout

Supporting image for story: Crew shortage to blame for cancelled London Northwestern Railway trains through Stafford and Birmingham

Crew shortage to blame for cancelled London Northwestern Railway trains through Stafford and Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Teenager is racially abused in Birmingham city centre prompting identity appeal

Teenager is racially abused in Birmingham city centre prompting identity appeal

Supporting image for story: Snooze or You’ll Lose! Sleeping Beauty panto at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - a Christmas cracker with FIVE STARS!

Snooze or You’ll Lose! Sleeping Beauty panto at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - a Christmas cracker with FIVE STARS!

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'The Ultimate Christmas Cracker Show' returns to the Midlands

Get ready to ignite your festive spirit and ditch the dull! The show that started in the heart of the West Midlands and exploded into the UK's largest show of its kind, The Ultimate Ladies Night Show, is making a triumphant and spectacular return home, bringing a high-octane celebration like no other.

Supporting image for story: 'The Ultimate Christmas Cracker Show' returns to the Midlands

Supporting image for story: The Red Shoes: Matthew Bourne’s award winning ballet returns to the Birmingham Hippodrome

The Red Shoes: Matthew Bourne’s award winning ballet returns to the Birmingham Hippodrome

Supporting image for story: Authentic Brazilian dining experience is now open

Authentic Brazilian dining experience is now open

Supporting image for story: Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Supporting image for story: 23 spectacular photos showing colourful costumes and big stars as comics and films celebrated at Birmingham Comic Con

23 spectacular photos showing colourful costumes and big stars as comics and films celebrated at Birmingham Comic Con

Supporting image for story: Two West Midlands restaurants reach finals of prestigious national kebab awards

Two West Midlands restaurants reach finals of prestigious national kebab awards

Supporting image for story: 'Try us' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight backs new West Midlands TV production offices

'Try us' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight backs new West Midlands TV production offices

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