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I searched for a 420-million-year-old fossil and Dudley and found this

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Plus Stepfather was the 'cool head' burning clothes after street clash

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The 19 best West Midlands pubs of the 1990s - according to you

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Cosford Air Show 2026 in pictures: The best moments captured

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10 incredible photos of the Red Arrows at Cosford Air Show 2026

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RAF Cosford Air Show will be renamed next year

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Six towns near the West Midlands that feel more like a holiday abroad

News

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Plans to turn historic Bridgnorth B&B into homes withdrawn

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England kick off their 2026 World Cup this week - Here's when

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Plus Clear direction for marketing agency with buyout deal

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Plenty of positives for Hurricanes despite heavy cup semifinal defeat

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Residents say plan for 180 homes would ruin ‘iconic’ view

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Cycling legend Hugh Porter gets Wolverhampton rolling at Kidical Ride

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Major milestone as HS2 viaduct installed over Birmingham rail line

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Dozens of cars smashed up in same street - arrest made

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Rail line reopens between Wolverhampton and Birmingham after tree fall

Top Sports Stories

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Plus Clubs across Europe showing interest in Wolves star Mateus Mane

The star teenager is attracting interest.

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‘Universe of difference’ - James Morrison hailed for West Brom impact

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Lee Grant sets out Walsall plan as he targets long-term success

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Aston Villa track Spanish goalkeeper as Emi Martinez links continue

17-year-old Stan Straw signed his first professional deal with Walsall in March.placeholder image

"Best in years" - Ex-Walsall academy boss hails pathway progress

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England kick off their 2026 World Cup this week - Here's when

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Who starred and who struggled in Wolves average player ratings

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West Brom working to complete £1.3m striker signing and defender deal

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Villa star John McGinn hails ‘surreal’ moment after Scotland win

Crime

Officers remain in the area to provide reassurance to members of the public. Photo: Iconic Media Groupplaceholder image

Man charged following Birmingham city centre stabbing

Officers remain in the area to provide reassurance to members of the public

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Four jailed after Bilston street attack involving swords and machetes

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'Dangerous' weapons seized as police close West Midlands brothel

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Plus Jailed: Community nurse, 55, killed 'devoted husband' in A-road crash

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Man, 52, due in court over dangerous driving charges in Oldbury

The incident happened at around 4.55pm on Wednesday, June 4, as the boy was leaving Mary Stevens Park. Photo: Iconic Media Groupplaceholder image

Boy, 12, threatened and robbed by group of teenagers

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Two arrested after police pursuit ends in crash in West Bromwich

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Over 400 domestic abuse suspects arrested in West Midlands crackdown

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Plus Woman sentenced for offering own daughter to paedophile

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Bizarre moment Wolverhampton circus performer hangs by her hair

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Watch LIVE: RAF Cosford Air Show 2026 live stream

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Work goes on to create new and unique Wolverhampton nightspot

Nostalgia

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West Midlands pubs invited to go for award acknowledging heritage pubs

The search is on to find the best heritage pub which can demonstrate how it has been revitalised.

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25 images revealing Wednesfield from the 1960s to the 1990s

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27 pictures showing how Bilston looked from the 1950s to the 1980s

Business

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'I was there when Hurst scored': Leisure chief recalls 1966 final

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Halfpenny Green vineyard strikes gold with award-winning Bacchus wine

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I went behind the scenes at a Black Country homebrew shop

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The plant-based food company on a mission

Education

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Plus Academy supports families with 'community cupboard' initiative

Teachers and staff from the Orchard School in Oldbury have gone on strike for a second dayplaceholder image

Sandwell school strike continues after staff walk out for second time

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School to give students lockable pouches to prevent mobile phone usage

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Plans to build 94-place nursery on 'notorious rat-run' refused

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Number of home schooled children in Staffordshire doubles

Sarah Coombs MP and headmistress Claire Evans on the roof of Eaton Valley Primary School in West Bromwich, which has had new solar panels installedplaceholder image

West Bromwich school gets 200 panels as part of £80 million scheme

Your World

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Rugeley Lions join in colourful Charter Fair celebrations

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Brewood Singers and Jackfield Brass set for summer musical celebration

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Sustainable fashion takes centre stage at Dudley festival this weekend

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Dog lovers invited behind the scenes at Birmingham Dogs Home event

Politics

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Healey resigned because PM was too weak to stand up to Treasury - MP

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Black Country residents are £2,500 a year worse off, says think tank

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Councillor ‘concerned’ as funding for Prevent scheme ‘slashed’

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By-election dates set following deaths of councillors

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Ex-Reform councillor complains about ‘sexism and bullying’

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Future leaders of Birmingham council must address bin strike woes Alexander Brock

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I nearly bought a bigger shed – then I realised the real problem

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The £109 garden shed deal helping homeowners tackle outdoor clutter

Health

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Woman launches cancer charity after mum died within days of diagnosis

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'Liquid gold’ help paralysed West Midlands man walk out of hospital

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Plus Arsonist who set fire to a Wolverhampton flat given hospital order

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West Midlands call to get MMR vaccine- cases continue to hit region

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Wolverhampton blood condition expert hails success of drug trial

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Trial helps West Midlands NHS trust save thousands

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