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Black Country ex-soldier found with 41 wraps of cocaine he intended to 'share with friends on weekend away' avoids jail

An ex-soldier found with 41 wraps of cocaine in his car which he claimed he was going to share with friends on a weekend away in Blackpool has avoided an immediate jail term.

Supporting image for story: Black Country ex-soldier found with 41 wraps of cocaine he intended to 'share with friends on weekend away' avoids jail

Supporting image for story: 23-year-old pleads not guilty to causing death of cyclist on Dudley bypass by dangerous driving

23-year-old pleads not guilty to causing death of cyclist on Dudley bypass by dangerous driving

Supporting image for story: Road crews prepare for major pothole repair rollout in Wolverhampton as council promises longer-lasting improvements

Road crews prepare for major pothole repair rollout in Wolverhampton as council promises longer-lasting improvements

Supporting image for story: Walsall Council named and shamed for failing to pay its workers minimum wage

Walsall Council named and shamed for failing to pay its workers minimum wage

Supporting image for story: Four pubs and clubs in Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire named the best by major awards

Four pubs and clubs in Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire named the best by major awards

Supporting image for story: £170k Shifnal fraudster who stole from scouts and church given extra time to sell house to pay crime debts

£170k Shifnal fraudster who stole from scouts and church given extra time to sell house to pay crime debts

Supporting image for story: Walsall man found not breathing at home died of respiratory failure, inquest told

Walsall man found not breathing at home died of respiratory failure, inquest told

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23-year-old pleads not guilty to causing death of cyclist on Dudley bypass by dangerous driving

£170k Shifnal fraudster who stole from scouts and church given extra time to sell house to pay crime debts

New nursery places are being created at these 17 Black Country schools as part of Government drive

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Supporting image for story: New nursery places are being created at these 17 Black Country schools as part of Government drive

New nursery places are being created at these 17 Black Country schools as part of Government drive

Supporting image for story: Former coal mine discovery under old Wednesbury Market prompts safety works

Former coal mine discovery under old Wednesbury Market prompts safety works

Supporting image for story: 'We're buzzing': Digbeth Dining Club launches summer events across Birmingham, the Black Country, Shropshire and Staffordshire

'We're buzzing': Digbeth Dining Club launches summer events across Birmingham, the Black Country, Shropshire and Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Date two hours' free parking will to return to Dudley to 'help boost footfall in the town'

Date two hours' free parking will to return to Dudley to 'help boost footfall in the town'

Supporting image for story: I visited Rudy's Pizza new restaurant in Birmingham on its opening weekend - it brings flair to the high street with flavoursome, filling food

I visited Rudy's Pizza new restaurant in Birmingham on its opening weekend - it brings flair to the high street with flavoursome, filling food

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton bar becomes cafe, wellbeing centre and community hub all rolled into one after transformation

Wolverhampton bar becomes cafe, wellbeing centre and community hub all rolled into one after transformation

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23-year-old pleads not guilty to causing death of cyclist on Dudley bypass by dangerous driving

A man has pleaded not guilty to causing the death of a cyclist in Dudley by dangerous driving.

Supporting image for story: 23-year-old pleads not guilty to causing death of cyclist on Dudley bypass by dangerous driving

Supporting image for story: Black Country ex-soldier found with 41 wraps of cocaine he intended to 'share with friends on weekend away' avoids jail

Black Country ex-soldier found with 41 wraps of cocaine he intended to 'share with friends on weekend away' avoids jail

Supporting image for story: Pair appear in court on multiple charges alongside Black Country councillors

Pair appear in court on multiple charges alongside Black Country councillors

Supporting image for story: Police seeking two men after tools stolen from parked car in Dudley

Police seeking two men after tools stolen from parked car in Dudley

Supporting image for story: Face of 'selfish' husband who stabbed and strangled wife to death to 'punish' her for starting divorce proceedings

Face of 'selfish' husband who stabbed and strangled wife to death to 'punish' her for starting divorce proceedings

Supporting image for story: Police seeking man with Bilston links wanted on recall to prison - public urged 'call 999 immediately if you have seen him'

Police seeking man with Bilston links wanted on recall to prison - public urged 'call 999 immediately if you have seen him'

Supporting image for story: Second man cleared of the murder of rapper shot dead outside Telford gym

Second man cleared of the murder of rapper shot dead outside Telford gym

Business

Wolverhampton bar becomes cafe, wellbeing centre and community hub all rolled into one after transformation

A city centre bar has reopened its doors with a new look and a new focus after undergoing a bold transformation.

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton bar becomes cafe, wellbeing centre and community hub all rolled into one after transformation

Supporting image for story: Major £46 million revamp for Birmingham's iconic Edgbaston Stadium reaches major milestone

Major £46 million revamp for Birmingham's iconic Edgbaston Stadium reaches major milestone

Supporting image for story: Big match atmosphere and warm welcome as Black Country pub opens following six-figure refurbishment

Big match atmosphere and warm welcome as Black Country pub opens following six-figure refurbishment

Supporting image for story: 'The time was right to sell the property' - business centre near Walsall sold for £2.5 million

'The time was right to sell the property' - business centre near Walsall sold for £2.5 million

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton’s landmark Grand Post House for sale with Bond Wolfe property agents for £1m

Wolverhampton’s landmark Grand Post House for sale with Bond Wolfe property agents for £1m

Supporting image for story: REI enjoys continued sales success, results reveal

REI enjoys continued sales success, results reveal

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge salon celebrates national award success

Stourbridge salon celebrates national award success

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Education

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New nursery places are being created at these 17 Black Country schools as part of Government drive

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Wolverhampton’s landmark Grand Post House for sale with Bond Wolfe property agents for £1m

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