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Hundreds of people have taken to social media to share their joy at the Grade II-listing of Wolverhampton's iconic School of Art building.
'This is fantastic news!': Thousands cheer as Wolverhampton University School of Art building is granted Grade II-listing
Hundreds of people have taken to social media to share their joy at the Grade II-listing of Wolverhampton's iconic School of Art building.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Hundreds of people have taken to social media to share their joy at the Grade II-listing of Wolverhampton's iconic School of Art building.
A move to turn a home into an HMO which led to nearly 100 people objecting has been put forward again to council planners.
Same bid to create ‘overcrowded’ HMO in Smethwick resubmitted after council rejection and almost 100 objections
A move to turn a home into an HMO which led to nearly 100 people objecting has been put forward again to council planners.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A move to turn a home into an HMO which led to nearly 100 people objecting has been put forward again to council planners.
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes after clicking ‘buy’ on an Amazon order?
I was given a tour of Amazon's state-of-the-art fulfilment centre in Sutton Coldfield during the busiest week of the year
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes after clicking ‘buy’ on an Amazon order?
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December 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes after clicking ‘buy’ on an Amazon order?
Police are asking for help in locating a 35-year-old man with links to Walsall who is wanted on suspicion of multiple thefts.
Walsall man, 35, wanted on suspicion of theft and recall to prison
Police are asking for help in locating a 35-year-old man with links to Walsall who is wanted on suspicion of multiple thefts.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Police are asking for help in locating a 35-year-old man with links to Walsall who is wanted on suspicion of multiple thefts.
A man from Walsall has been jailed after officers spotted a car being driven dangerously.
Man, 41, jailed for Christmas after reverse ramming a police car in Walsall
Walsall man jailed for Christmas after dangerous driving on Wednesday (December 17)
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December 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
A man from Walsall has been jailed after officers spotted a car being driven dangerously.
Man in hospital after stabbing in Dudley High Street
Live: Man in hospital after stabbing in Dudley High Street
Dudley High Street was closed after a man was stabbed early this morning.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Man in hospital after stabbing in Dudley High Street
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Oldbury
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Oldbury
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in Oldbury.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Oldbury
We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food
We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food
It's a pub which is run with a friendly welcome by generations of the same family and which prides itself on providing high quality food in a beautiful rural setting.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food
The Black Country's best secondary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving
The Black Country's best secondary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving
Three local secondary schools have been named among the best in the country in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Black Country's best secondary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving
'I've felt traumatised and tormented by what has happened': Mother of Liberty Charris lodges complaint over police handling of her daughter's death in Oldbury
'I've felt traumatised and tormented by what has happened': Mother of Liberty Charris lodges complaint over police handling of her daughter's death in Oldbury
The mother of Liberty Charris has spoken about the treatment she feels she has continued to receive from police as she lodged a formal complaint into the handling of her daughter's death.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
'I've felt traumatised and tormented by what has happened': Mother of Liberty Charris lodges complaint over police handling of her daughter's death in Oldbury
Wolverhampton trio charged after £300k stolen in cash machine raids
Wolverhampton trio charged after £300k stolen in cash machine raids
Three people have been charged as part of an investigation into a series of raids on cash machines across the country.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Wolverhampton trio charged after £300k stolen in cash machine raids
A group of men are facing significant prison terms after a teenage girl was raped and sexually exploited during an horrific ordeal.
'What she experienced was deeply traumatic' - Gang of men from Walsall and Manchester convicted after teenage girl raped
A group of men are facing significant prison terms after a teenage girl was raped and sexually exploited during an horrific ordeal.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
A group of men are facing significant prison terms after a teenage girl was raped and sexually exploited during an horrific ordeal.
Second man appears in court in connection with Smethwick shooting last month
Second man appears in court in connection with Smethwick shooting last month
A second man has appeared in court in connection with a shooting in Smethwick last month.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Second man appears in court in connection with Smethwick shooting last month
Outgoing Wolves chairman and incoming interim have their say after shock unveiling
Outgoing Wolves chairman and incoming interim have their say after shock unveiling
Jeff Shi has outlined his 'honour' at being executive chairman at Wolves as he steps down after more than nine years in charge.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Outgoing Wolves chairman and incoming interim have their say after shock unveiling
Medical experts who tried to save Walsall stab victim Mohammed Khan and examined his body have detailed the catastrophic injuries he sustained during the attack which killed him.
Murder trial hears at least two of the 30 injuries inflicted on Walsall stab victim Mohammed Khan would have killed him
Medical experts who tried to save Walsall stab victim Mohammed Khan and examined his body have detailed the catastrophic injuries he sustained during the attack which killed him.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Medical experts who tried to save Walsall stab victim Mohammed Khan and examined his body have detailed the catastrophic injuries he sustained during the attack which killed him.
It's set to be a special festive season for a dedicated member of Marks & Spencer (M&S) as she gets ready to celebrate her golden anniversary of working there.
'I still greet customers at the collection point to keep the turkey trot tradition going' - Dedicated Dudley worker celebrating her 50th Christmas with M&S
It's set to be a special festive season for a dedicated member of Marks & Spencer (M&S) as she gets ready to celebrate her golden anniversary of working there.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It's set to be a special festive season for a dedicated member of Marks & Spencer (M&S) as she gets ready to celebrate her golden anniversary of working there.
A new trial has started allowing visitors to Wolverhampton city centre to park in a council car park 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Wolverhampton Council launches 24/7 opening trial at Civic Centre car park in effort to boost night-time economy
A new trial has started allowing visitors to Wolverhampton city centre to park in a council car park 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A new trial has started allowing visitors to Wolverhampton city centre to park in a council car park 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
A 15-year-old is due to appear in court after a 17-year-old was attacked at the Merry Hill shopping centre.
15-year-old boy due to appear before magistrates today accused of Merry Hill knife attack
A 15-year-old is due to appear in court after a 17-year-old was attacked at the Merry Hill shopping centre.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
A 15-year-old is due to appear in court after a 17-year-old was attacked at the Merry Hill shopping centre.
The leader of Wolverhampton Council has hit back at comments made by Jeff Shi in an interview last week, insisting the authority is ready to move forward with plans to improve Molineux. www.expressandstar.com/news/local-h...
'We are ready and waiting when Wolves are' - Wolverhampton Council leader hits back at Jeff Shi comments and insists club behind delays to Molineux regeneration plans
The leader of Wolverhampton Council has hit back at comments made by Jeff Shi in an interview last week, insisting the authority is ready to move forward with plans to improve Molineux.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The leader of Wolverhampton Council has hit back at comments made by Jeff Shi in an interview last week, insisting the authority is ready to move forward with plans to improve Molineux. www.expressandstar.com/news/local-h...
A popular West Midland spa hotel voted as one of the best in the country has been granted permission for a major extension.
Spa hotel near Walsall, once voted one of the top 25 in the country, gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension
A popular West Midland spa hotel voted as one of the best in the country has been granted permission for a major extension.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A popular West Midland spa hotel voted as one of the best in the country has been granted permission for a major extension.
A major new hub aimed at tackling ‘startling’ issues around poverty, food waste and unemployment in the West Midlands has been launched.
Major new food hub launched to tackle poverty, waste and unemployment in the West Midlands
A major new hub aimed at tackling ‘startling’ issues around poverty, food waste and unemployment in the West Midlands has been launched.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A major new hub aimed at tackling ‘startling’ issues around poverty, food waste and unemployment in the West Midlands has been launched.
A dozen local primary schools have been named among the best in the country in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.
The Black Country's best primary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving
A dozen local primary schools have been named among the best in the country in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A dozen local primary schools have been named among the best in the country in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.
The family of a former Bilston schoolboy who died whilst out running are demanding answers after a coroner ruled his death from a heart attack could have been prevented
'A zest for life people could only dream of' - Wolverhampton mother demands answers after coroner rules trust at fault over death of son
The family of a former Bilston schoolboy who died whilst out running are demanding answers after a coroner ruled his death from a heart attack could have been prevented
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December 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The family of a former Bilston schoolboy who died whilst out running are demanding answers after a coroner ruled his death from a heart attack could have been prevented
A Staffordshire pet trader who made an estimated £250,000 illegally has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and selling exotic birds and tortoises. www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2...
Staffordshire pet trader who made an estimated £250,000 selling exotic breeds illegally pleads guilty to multiple charges
A Staffordshire pet trader who made an estimated £250,000 illegally has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and selling exotic birds and tortoises.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
A Staffordshire pet trader who made an estimated £250,000 illegally has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and selling exotic birds and tortoises. www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2...
The NHS is under strain as it tackles high flu cases, and new figures show some hospitals in the Midlands have seen a dramatic spike in recent days.
Flu cases in NHS hospitals jump 55 per cent in one week - find out how many have been admitted with serious illness in the West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire
The NHS is under strain as it tackles high flu cases, and new figures show some hospitals in the Midlands have seen a dramatic spike in recent days.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The NHS is under strain as it tackles high flu cases, and new figures show some hospitals in the Midlands have seen a dramatic spike in recent days.