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Five people charged over death of Liam Payne - including friend Roger Nores

Five people have been charged following the death of Liam Payne including friend Roger Nores, as well as hotel staff, according to Argentinian news site Infobae.

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Woman to appear at crown court charged with murder of Staffordshire father on Christmas Day

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CrimeStoppers reveals West Midlands' most wanted criminals as new year approaches

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West Midlands struck by earthquake over weekend - did you feel the ground shake?

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Man suffers head and back injuries in Christmas Day stabbing in Oldbury

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Wetherspoons to sell discounted food and drinks in January sales – here's where you can get a pint in the West Midlands from 99p

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HS2 in ‘very serious situation’, boss says

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Hate crime spiked in West Midlands following Southport stabbing and Middle East conflict

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Banned driver sentenced being caught with no MOT on Shropshire stretch of M54

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Buses replacing trains between Stafford and Wolverhampton for engineering work

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Watch: Work gathering pace on £3m canal bridge replacement near Walsall to improve road safety

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Walsall school removes lessons from curriculum after student claims it created ‘divide and tension’

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'We look forward to continuing to utilise the operation' - West Midlands Police wrap up 'another successful' year of Project Servator

West Midlands Police's Project Servator has completed its sixth year, and in 2024 the specialist tactic has achieved positive results for the force.

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Woman to appear at crown court charged with murder of Staffordshire father on Christmas Day

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Man suffers head and back injuries in Christmas Day stabbing in Oldbury

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Hate crime spiked in West Midlands following Southport stabbing and Middle East conflict

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Telford biker banned from roads after blood test reveals he was well over the limit for cannabis

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CrimeStoppers reveals West Midlands' most wanted criminals as new year approaches

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Elderly man 'hugged' by robber who then stole his wallet - police appeal for information

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Black Country Chamber gives backing to food bank over festive period

Generous colleagues from the Black Country Chamber of Commerce have donated food and essential supplies to a local food bank supporting families in need over the Christmas period.

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New Stafford store opens complete with 'Pets corner' and community facilities

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New lease secures long term stability for Wolverhampton women and girls training enterprise

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'We provide a place where kids can follow their dreams' - Walsall football club wins bid for home ground

Dudley care provider backs charity ball for dementia care

Business|Dec 27

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Latest videos|Oct 28

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Kingswinford|Oct 27

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Environment|Oct 20

New lease secures long term stability for Wolverhampton women and girls training enterprise

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Walsall school removes lessons from curriculum after student claims it created ‘divide and tension’

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Staffordshire|Dec 21

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