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Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:32:07 +0000Dozens of UK flights axed as airlines struggle with staff shortages
British Airways cancelled at least 64 domestic or European flights to or from Heathrow on Monday.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:04:30 +0000Wolverhampton councillors agree to give themselves a pay rise
Councillors in Wolverhampton are giving themselves a pay rise – with the authority's leader set to see his annual salary boosted by £3,700.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:43:23 +0000Wolverhampton school opens new centre to help youngsters with special needs
A new specialist centre at a school in Wolverhampton set up to help youngsters with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been opened.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:46:35 +0000Ex-Wolves defender Ethan Ebanks-Landell banned for speeding on M6
Former Wolves defender Ethan Ebanks-Landell has been banned from driving for a month and fined almost £2,000 after speeding through roadworks on the M6.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:41:15 +0000JLR sales hit by semiconductor shortage
The worldwide shortage of semiconductors hit Jaguar Land Rover sales for the first three months of the year.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 15:28:38 +0000Cannock Chase Running Festival:Sun shines on runners as they tackle forest course
The runners were ready for the off as they prepared to race around an area of natural beauty.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:16:23 +0000Stourbridge Glass Museum opens doors to public
The brand new Stourbridge Glass Museum has welcomed its first visitors after 12 years in the making.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 23:03:14 +0000Drivers braced for busiest Easter on record with 21.5m journeys planned
The busiest single day on the roads over the bank holiday weekend is expected to be Good Friday.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 13:14:10 +0000Three arrests as police target modern slavery in week of action
Three people were arrested for immigration offences as Staffordshire Police held a week of action targeting modern slavery across the county.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 04:49:05 +0000Volodymyr Zelensky says next few days of war are crucial
‘Russian troops will move to even larger operations in the east of our state,’ the politician said in his nightly address.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 07:17:08 +0000Winter NHS pressures being felt well into spring due to Covid – NHS leaders
NHS Confederation chief Matthew Taylor said: ‘No 10 has seemingly abandoned any interest in Covid whatsoever.’
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:34:21 +0000Cradley shooting: Mum fears boy, 17, may not walk again
The mother of a teenage boy shot in the back three times in Cradley fears he may never walk again.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:48:37 +0000Cradley shooting: Boy, 17, suffers 'potentially life-changing injuries'
A 17-year-old boy is in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after he was shot in Cradley while he was out with his friends.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 18:04:09 +0000Two charged over armed robbery at Kidderminster Matalan store
Two men have been charged over an armed robbery at Kidderminster's Matalan store.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 07:08:31 +0000Cradley shooting: Residents and park users shocked at violent attack
The feeling around a quiet Sandwell park was one of shock just days after a violent attack.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:06:00 +0000Covid patients in region's hospitals more than double in a month
The number of Covid patients admitted to Black Country hospitals has more than doubled in the past month, latest data shows.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:04:00 +0000Wolverhampton hospital worker 'still in shock' after scooping £3 million Lake Windermere home
A Wolverhampton hospital worker who won a £3 million home overlooking Lake Windermere says she is is still 'in shock' and will take some time to decide what to do with the luxury property.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:03:40 +0000'Sports bra saved my life': Runner urges others to run for cancer charity
A runner from Staffordshire who credits her survival of breast cancer to a sports bra and research has called on people to take part in a major fundraising run.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:03:30 +0000West Midlands visitor attractions: Find out what's on this Easter holidays
Attractions across the West Midlands are gearing up for a bumper Easter weekend following a tough time for many over the last two years.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:03:00 +0000University professor named in top two per cent of the world’s scientists
A professor has been handed a prestigious accolade after being ranked in the top two per cent of global scientists across the world.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:02:30 +0000Macy, 14, records Ukraine charity single at Abbey Road
Highley singer song writer Macy O'Neill hasn't hung around in her music career - not only does she have a date to play at the legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool but she has released a charity single for the Ukraine appeal recorded at Abbey Road
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:01:30 +0000Wolverhampton-born journalist and broadcaster Sathnam Sanghera back home for free public event
Wolverhampton-born journalist and broadcaster Sathnam Sanghera is holding a free public event at his old school this month.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:01:30 +0000Cannock Chase Labour stalwart retires after a quarter of a century in politics
A former council leader from Cannock who served on a local authority for almost a quarter of a century has announced his retirement from politics.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:01:00 +0000Senior academic who once played alongside George Best dies, aged 66
An educational pioneer and a sports lover who once played on the same side as the legendary George Best has died at the age of 66..
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:40 +0000The Black Country: Proud region has split opinion for centuries
It seems the Friederich Engels didn’t think much of Willenhall. The famous Marxist philosopher considered the child workers in the town’s factories were both uneducated and devoid of morals when he visited during the 1840s.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000Lifted restrictions will see companies try to recover debts, warns insolvency expert
Creditors and landlords can now issue winding up petitions against those who owe them debts of over £750 for the first time since before the Covid pandemic.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000Story behind Cannock Chase grave of German soldier murdered for renouncing Nazis
Wolfgang Rosterg wasn't a good Nazi – and it cost him his life.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000Mayor gets arty at new Bridgnorth studio
A university graduate from has applied her talents and passion to open a space for fellow artists in Bridgnorth.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000Rugeley school celebrates 50th anniversary with fancy dress and festivities
Pupils and staff turned back the clock to mark a school's 50th anniversary.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000Star comment: PM must keep his word on support for Ukraine
Putin's war is far from over.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000People reminded about importance of bowel cancer screening
People across the West Midlands have been reminded about the importance of bowel cancer screening after passing 60.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000Hat-trick of nominations for nursing degree students
Three University of Wolverhampton nursing degree students have been nominated at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 10:12:11 +0000Nine horses rescued as fire crews deal with barn blaze
A group of horses were rescued as firefighters dealt with a barn fire in rural Staffordshire.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:46:15 +0000Students celebrate success in hair and beauty competition
Hair and beauty students from Stafford College swept up awards at a regional competition and have made the final cut for the national finals.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 13:21:11 +0000Ukrainian forces dig in ahead of expected Russian onslaught
Experts believe Vladimir Putin may launch a new offensive in the east of Ukraine within days.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 11:49:09 +0000Pope Francis calls for Easter truce in Ukraine to lay ground for peace
The pontiff did refer directly to the conflict in Ukraine as he spoke to crowds in St Peter’s Square.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 11:36:08 +0000UK could sanction Russian generals suspected of war crimes, says minister
Policing Minister Kit Malthouse said Britain will do all it can to help bring those responsible for atrocities in Ukraine to justice.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 07:13:07 +0000Briton drives ambulances and two tonnes of medical supplies to Ukraine
Charles Blackmore, who is the CEO of Audere International, said he and his friend received an ‘incredible reception’.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 08:38:16 +0000Council announces £100,000 funding for youth projects in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton Council has announced the recipients of funding which will enable the development of projects to help young people into employment, training and learning.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 10:33:14 +0000Walsall man charged over Staffordshire thefts
A man from Walsall has been charged following the theft of a Land Rover and a number of trailers in Staffordshire in March.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 10:24:06 +0000Police launch investigation into Cristiano Ronaldo incident at Everton
Ronaldo issued an apology for his “outburst” via social media.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:29:05 +0000Zelensky: Russian aggression not limited to Ukraine alone
In a late-night video address to Ukrainians, Volodymyr Zelensky said that the ‘entire European project is a target for Russia’.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 07:43:05 +0000Long wait times at Dover crossing costing transport companies ‘£800 per lorry’
The suspension of P&O services at the Channel crossing is causing perishable products to go bad.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 23:03:08 +0000Whitehall inquiry ordered into leak of Chancellor’s wife’s tax status
Rishi Sunak’s approval rating take another hit following the disclosure that his wife was a ‘non dom’ for tax purposes.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 06:03:05 +0000‘Unwelcoming’ visa scheme adding to refugees’ trauma, says peer offering home
Baroness Finlay of Llandaff is offering her Cardiff home to a mother and two children.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000Helping business numbers add up: What it's like to be a business coach
Every entrepreneur wants to run a successful and profitable business but achieving that goal doesn’t happen overnight.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 14:32:07 +0000Boris Johnson meets President Zelensky in Kyiv
The Prime Minister set out a new package of UK aid for Ukraine.
Fri, 08 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000Table tennis lover Vera celebrates 100th birthday
A woman who travelled the world playing table tennis has received a table tennis-themed birthday cake for her 100th birthday.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:16:15 +0000Civilians bid to leave eastern Ukraine after deadly attack on train station
Western experts and Ukrainian authorities said that Russia launched the missile which killed 52 people.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 13:00:14 +0000Refugee toddler excited to receive same doll she left in Ukraine from charity
Veronika and her mother Tatyana, who are staying with a sponsor family in Surrey, were delighted to receive the doll from Stripey Stork.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 13:08:09 +0000Awards for Walsall police pair who tackled teens with knives
Two PCSOs have been given awards after they managed to detain two teenagers who were seen running down a busy Walsall road with knives.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 13:00:08 +0000Police arrest driver after crash ends 100mph chase
A driver has been arrested after leading police on a 100mph chase through a village on the Shropshire/Staffordshre border.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 11:50:09 +0000Two arrested after armed robbery at Kidderminster Matalan store
Two men have been arrested after armed police descended on Kidderminster responding to reports of an armed robbery at the town's Matalan store.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:26:25 +0000Follow the real Peaky Blinders into the cells at new West Midlands Police Museum
Fancy sitting in a police cell once occupied by the Peaky Blinders?
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:07:08 +0000Google blocks YouTube channel of Russia’s Duma
The US tech giant, which owns YouTube, said it was committed to compliance with ‘all applicable sanctions and trade compliance laws’.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 11:37:10 +0000Birmingham fires lead to evacuations and road closures
Properties were evacuated and roads closed as two fires caused disruption in central Birmingham.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 06:21:05 +0000Zelensky seeks tough global response after 52 killed at Ukrainian train station
Dozens of people were also severely injured in the attack on Kramatorsk railway station.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000Raffle call by sisters thankful for mother's care at St Giles Hospice
A woman whose mum spent her final week receiving care at St Giles Hospice is calling on people to support its summer raffle.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000Wolverhampton teenager who has raised £40,000 hailed for his volunteering work
A schoolboy from Wolverhampton who has helped to raise more than £40,000 for 18 different charities has been recognised for his efforts.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 09:49:05 +0000Labour piles pressure on Sunak over his family’s tax affairs
The opposition said the Chancellor’s household may have saved ‘tens of millions’ through his wife’s non-dom status.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 09:20:11 +0000Call for ‘urgent’ four-nations talks on impact of Ukraine war on food security
Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has written to her UK counterpart on the issue.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:03:17 +0000NHS nurse ‘on her hands and knees’ over Homes For Ukraine delays
Lauren Corbishley applied to the scheme on March 18 to bring three members of a Ukrainian family to the UK and is still waiting to hear back.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 09:03:11 +0000Waive visa requirements for Ukrainian refugees, British Red Cross chief says
Mike Adamson said only a ‘small trickle’ of Ukrainian families had arrived in the UK and urged the Government to make the process ‘much easier’.