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West Midlands braces as flooding enters third day
Church Street in Bilston was submerged after a burst main, with the indoor market also affected. Severn Trent Water attended the scene as traders…
Your photos: Dogs balancing on hay bales while West Midlands swelters
BBC Weather Watchers photos show how summer heat and dry conditions have affected parks, gardens and wildlife across Wolverhampton and the wider West…
Wolverhampton Bus Franchise Tender Set for 2028
Wolverhampton's bus network will move to public control under a franchise system. Operator tenders for Wolverhampton are expected in 2028, with services…
Man Charged with Murder After Body Found in Smethwick
Cecil Dillon, 60, charged with murder after a man in his 40s found dead on South Road, Smethwick. Police appeal for CCTV and dashcam footage.
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Hannah Hampton Awarded Honorary Doctorate by University of W
England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has received an honorary doctorate in sports science from the University of Wolverhampton in recognition of her Euro…
West Midlands Railway Strike Suspended After Union Talks
West Midlands Railway strike planned for this weekend has been suspended following talks with the TSSA union over rest day working payments.
Black Country Councils Launch Fostering Hub
Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and Sandwell councils have created a regional fostering hub to recruit and support more foster parents amid a critical…
Wildlife spotted in Wednesfield during sunny weather
An insect close-up was captured in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, as sunny conditions brought out wildlife across the West Midlands region.
Priest Given Community Order for Child Sexual Abuse
Edward Phillips-Smith, 76, received a two-year community order after admitting sexual abuse of schoolboys at St Peter's Collegiate School in…
Wolverhampton Woman Graduates with PhD After Secret Walk
Bal Deol, 33, from Wolverhampton, walked across the stage at her University of Staffordshire graduation despite living with generalised dystonia. She…
West Midlands Fire Service returns from Venezuela earthquake
Personnel from West Midlands Fire Service have returned to the UK after conducting search and rescue operations in Venezuela following an earthquake.