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Talented Ormiston SWB Academy student reaches ‘Ormiston’s Got Talent’ national final

Ormiston SWB Academy is celebrating the success of Year 9 student, Darius, who has secured a hard-earned place in the national finals of Ormiston’s Got Talent.

Your World|Mar 22

Year 9 student, Darius, has secured a hard-earned place in the national finals of Ormiston’s Got Talent.

GPO Girls’ Football Team in 1973.The photograph shows Lesley Pearce, Ruby Lloyd, Carol Ward, Ann Rutter, Janice Wilkiss, Janice Stevenson, Linda Morgan, Gillian Fern and Susan Pritchard at training.

17 nostalgic pictures from 1970s Wolverhampton - including lost offices of Goodyear and Tarmac

Bilston writer unveils thought-provoking book to give abuse victims hope

Entertainment|Mar 18

Les Winwood who was found dead at a flat in Bilston in July 2022

West Midlands Conservative councillor suffocated to death after placing plastic bag over his head in sex game, inquest hears

Fighting Cocks trolleybus terminus, 1967

27 historic Wolverhampton pictures from 1901 to1984, including The Beatles at the Gaumont

Nunia the cat. Photo: RSPCA

Woman banned from keeping animals after 'inhumane' botched attempt to stitch her cat's wound herself

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Story: Walsall ranked worst for access to childcare places by ONS
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Five Black Country towns to share in £100 million government boost

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Talented Ormiston SWB Academy student reaches ‘Ormiston’s Got Talent’ national final

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The bus could be seen well ablaze as police blocked the road.

Watch as fire rips through Wolverhampton bus - police launch investigation

The bus could be seen well ablaze as police blocked the road.

Emergency services rush to bus on fire in Bilston town centre

Wolverhampton man appears in court over Taser and drugs allegations

Man accused of threatening youths in Wolverhampton street with knife due in court

Wolverhampton Crown Court

Bilston man appears in court charged with possessing a machine gun

The works will be carried out in Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis

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Severn Trent apology to Bilston amid discoloured water complaints

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About Bilston

Bilston forged a strong history, with its coal mining and steelmaking employing thousands. The town’s market is a long-standing feature along with the landmark town hall. The Robin 2 Club attracts acts from the UK and abroad. Although long since incorporated into Wolverhampton, the town retains a strong identity of its own. Among its famous sons is former Wolves and England goalkeeper Bert Williams who is remembered in the name of the town’s leisure centre.