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Murder in Wolverhampton: Two arrests as man, 30, stabbed to death on Christmas Day

Police have arrested two men after a man was stabbed to death in Wolverhampton in the early hours of Christmas Day.

Crime|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Murder in Wolverhampton: Two arrests as man, 30, stabbed to death on Christmas Day
Supporting image for story: Fatal Wolverhampton stabbing: Latest updates as two men arrested on suspicion of murdering 30-year-old on Christmas Day
Fatal Wolverhampton stabbing: Latest updates as two men arrested on suspicion of murdering 30-year-old on Christmas Day
Crime|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Black Country missing persons: 12 people listed as missing at Christmas and what you can do to help to return them to their loved ones
Black Country missing persons: 12 people listed as missing at Christmas and what you can do to help to return them to their loved ones
Wolverhampton|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Christmas messages: West Midlands Bishops and church leaders speak of joy, compassion and bringing communities together
Christmas messages: West Midlands Bishops and church leaders speak of joy, compassion and bringing communities together
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Wolverhampton|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire
30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire
Education|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 102 not out! Codsall care home's oldest resident celebrates birthday and Christmas with friends, family and staff
102 not out! Codsall care home's oldest resident celebrates birthday and Christmas with friends, family and staff
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South Staffordshire|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Wind and cold weather warnings due - but no white Christmas for UK
Wind and cold weather warnings due - but no white Christmas for UK
Environment|2 hours ago

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Supporting image for story: Fatal Wolverhampton stabbing: Latest updates as two men arrested on suspicion of murdering 30-year-old on Christmas Day
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Fatal Wolverhampton stabbing: Latest updates as two men arrested on suspicion of murdering 30-year-old on Christmas Day
Supporting image for story: Liverpool v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards considering first start for young forward
Sport
Liverpool v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards considering first start for young forward
Supporting image for story: Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover
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Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover

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Local MP commends organisations supporting those in need this Christmas
Your World|Dec 24
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Your World|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Sue Ryder offers 24/7 bereavement support this Christmas
Sue Ryder offers 24/7 bereavement support this Christmas
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Sport

Liverpool v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards considering first start for young forward

Rob Edwards admits he is considering giving academy talent Mateus Mane his first Wolves start as they prepare to take on Liverpool.

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Sport|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: "I know that trust has to be rebuilt through actions, not words" - interim chairman's message to Wolves fans
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Sport|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'It's a sacrifice but example I hope they can follow' - West Brom boss Ryan Mason on living and working away to 'give himself the best chance'
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West Bromwich Albion|Dec 24
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Wolves

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Sport|Dec 24
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"I know that trust has to be rebuilt through actions, not words" - interim chairman's message to Wolves fans
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West Brom

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Walsall FC

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Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover

A Bloxwich pub has reopened its doors after a substantial refurbishment which has given it a new look and feeling.

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Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?
Showbiz|Dec 24
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Dudley Indian restaurant spreads festive joy with food donation
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Dudley|Dec 24
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Sedgley|Dec 24
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Affiliates|Dec 24
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Crime

Supporting image for story: Fatal Wolverhampton stabbing: Latest updates as two men arrested on suspicion of murdering 30-year-old on Christmas Day
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Business|Dec 24
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Local Hubs|Dec 24

Education

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Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action
Your World|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Plans to demolish most of Oldbury school for new teaching block
Plans to demolish most of Oldbury school for new teaching block
Education|Dec 23
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Your World|Dec 22
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EVs avoiding ‘lottery postcode’ suffered by petrol and diesel drivers, says AA
Motors|Dec 23
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