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Tue, 16 Aug 2022 08:56:10 +0000
Football clubs urged to provide sexual consent training to teach players 'how to treat women'
Calls have been made for all clubs within the English Football League (EFL) to roll out mandatory sexual consent training after the Premier League did so.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:48:11 +0000
Specialist negotiators at 'domestic-related' incident in Walsall as motorists told to avoid area
Specialist negotiators are currently at the scene of a domestic-related incident in Walsall as motorists are being urged to find alternative routes due to a road closure.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:04:16 +0000
Three-bedroom Wolverhampton house on the market for an incredible £29,000
A three-bedroom house in Wolverhampton is on the market for an eye-catching price of £29,000.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 08:05:09 +0000
High levels of demand continue for Castings
Foundries group Castings says higher levels of demand from commercial vehicle customers have continued since June.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 07:27:12 +0000
Fewer claim unemployment benefits in the West Midlands
UK workers saw their pay lag behind inflation at record levels over the past quarter, according to official figures.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:32:21 +0000
Father diagnosed with terminal cancer travels to Turkey for potentially lifesaving operation
A man who diagnosed with terminal cancer just two weeks after getting married will today have an operation he hopes can save his life.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:02:30 +0000
'Seize the day!' How Commonwealth Games experience shows huge potential of West Midlands
Businessman Carl Richardson, of West Midlands-based real estate and investment firm Richardson, today encourages businesses to accept the current wave of uncertainties and embrace the opportunities that exist.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:30:23 +0000
Busy shift for Dudley Police as weapons and cars seized
Police officers in Dudley had a "very productive shift" that included a foot chase as well as cars and weapons seized.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:14:11 +0000
Birmingham Airport police praised for saving man's life
Airport police have been praised for their actions by medical staff for saving a man's life.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Entrepreneurs emerge from den with ‘saucy’ £500k sales target
Old school friends, who took on high-profile entrepreneurs in the Dragons’ Den twice, are setting their sights on a £500,000 sales return for their new eco-friendly solution to serving up sauce.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:59:00 +0000
Fast growing water safety specialists move HQ to larger new site
A leading specialist provider of water safety services has moved its HQ to new premises in the latest phase of its continual growth plans.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:24:09 +0000
Dismay as travellers pitch up on beauty spot while £200,000 Smethwick site stands empty
Travellers have moved on to Wednesbury's historic beauty spot Church Hill.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:05:00 +0000
'Disgusting' - Plaque honouring Somme war hero stolen from church by thieves
A village church is reeling after being hit by thieves for the third time this year, with a plaque commemorating a war hero of a well-known area family amongst the items taken.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:04:50 +0000
Happy ending as French Bulldog used as 'breeding machine' finds perfect forever home
A French Bulldog who was used as a 'breeding machine' has found her perfect forever home.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:04:30 +0000
Woman suffering rare condition raises funds for treatment she cannot get through NHS
A woman from Wolverhampton diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening condition is raising funds for treatment she cannot get through the NHS.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:04:00 +0000
Covid survivor pens thank you to New Cross Hospital workers who saved his life
A new book is set to detail the thanks a Covid survivor wants to give to the NHS and the nurses who saved his life.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:03:00 +0000
Bras for cake at breast cancer fundraising event this weekend
Wolverhampton singer and DJ Jazzi P is offering women a slice of life at her breast cancer fundraising event.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:02:00 +0000
Commonwealth Games travel baton handed over to next hosts after successful 12 days
Staff at the region's biggest railway station have passed the Commonwealth Games baton on to their colleagues in Australia in preparation for the next Games.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:01:30 +0000
Jobs on offer at new £200,000 gaming centre
Ten new jobs have been created at a £200,000 gambling shop which has opened its doors near Dudley.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:01:00 +0000
Wolverhampton MP is impressed by hi-tech Tata Steel plant
Conservative MP for Wolverhampton North East Jane Stevenson was impressed on her first visit to Tata Steel’s Steelpark site in Wednesfield.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:37:09 +0000
15-year-old girl has gone missing from Walsall
A 15-year-old girl has gone missing from Walsall.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:06:18 +0000
Six people arrested after crash sparks violent disorder
A crash involving a car and a motorbike escalated into violent disorder which has led to six people being arrested.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:00:14 +0000
Youth admits machete attack on man in Walsall
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to wounding a man who was attacked with a machete in Walsall due to a feud between families.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:39:13 +0000
Make-a-Wish families enjoy a day at Bear Grylls Adventure
Children with critical illnesses from across the UK were given a day to remember at The Bear Grylls Adventure thanks to Make-a-Wish.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:56:09 +0000
Police appeal for information about missing Halesowen woman
Police are appealling for information about a woman who is missing from Halesowen.,

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:59:56 +0000
New retro pub attraction to recreate treasured memories of Wolverhampton boozer
A new pub attraction has brought a taste of the 1960s to the modern era.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:47:16 +0000
Wolverhampton charity partners with Porsche to take annual challenge to next level
Porsche Wolverhampton has joined forces with a local charity to help take their annual challenge to another level.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:31:14 +0000
Perton dance academy looking for sponsor to help youngsters achieve international dreams
The Georgina Keys Dance Academy is appealing for a sponsor to help their youngsters compete across the world.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:28:09 +0000
£120,000 lottery prize claimed by lucky Sandwell ticket owner
A Sandwell resident has won a £120,000 cash prize which will be paid out over the course of a year, thanks to The National Lottery's Set for Life prize draw.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:27:27 +0000
Cannock man pleads guilty over altercation which saw teenage boy stabbed
A man from Cannock has pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a teenage boy was stabbed.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:15:10 +0000
Ever wanted to run a pub? Black Country Ales to hold recruitment days for pub managers
Black Country Ales is holding two recruitment days for managers of pubs across the region.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:55:41 +0000
Police appeal after Wolverhampton church vandalised twice causing over £1,000 in damage
Police are appealing for help in finding three people after a Wolverhampton church was targeted by vandals on two occasions, causing damage in excess of £1,000.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:48:45 +0000
New exhibition featuring wide range of styles free to see in Wolverhampton
A new exhibition featuring a wide range of styles is on show in Wolverhampton.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 09:49:11 +0000
Wolves send season ticket holders goodwill boxes - but make unfortunate blunder
Wolves season ticket holders have been receiving special gift boxes ahead of the new season, but some have been sent mismatching items.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:15:19 +0000
Anger over proposed 5G mast in Walsall borough
Furious residents are fighting plans to put a “horrendous eyesore” 5G mast outside their homes in Aldridge.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:03:09 +0000
Penkridge railway workers have 'lucky escape' avoiding oncoming train with less than a second to spare
Two railway workers were almost struck by a freight train travelling in Staffordshire – but managed to get away with less than a second to spare.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:59:17 +0000
More than 16,000 pieces of Commonwealth Games equipment to be given to community groups
Community groups across the West Midlands are being encouraged to apply for sporting equipment which was used at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and is now being given away.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:38:09 +0000
5ft pet lizard on the loose in Dudley after escaping its enclosure
A 5ft lizard has escaped from its enclosure and is on the loose in Dudley.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:46:10 +0000
Hero of 1966 Sir Geoff Hurst to host evening of entertainment in Dudley
One of England's 1966 World Cup heroes will hold court at Dudley Town Hall in an evening of entertainment.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:43:08 +0000
New competition launched for great photos of the Black Country
Eagle-eyed photographers are being asked to take a snap of Black Country beauty spots and its industrial heritage for an online gallery.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:04:12 +0000
Giant T-Rex set to roar into Sutton Coldfield later this summer
Giant footsteps are set to echo around Sutton Coldfield this month when the King of the Dinosaurs visits the Royal Town.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:57:26 +0000
'Mindless damage!' Children believed to be behind devastating damage caused to adventure playground
Children are believed to be behind devastating damage caused to an adventure playground.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:55:15 +0000
Stone couple celebrate 71 years of happy marriage
Two residents at a care home in Stone are celebrating their 71st wedding anniversary and have shared their secret to a happy marriage.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:18:25 +0000
Pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic launches at Wolves' home
Health leaders have opened up a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at Wolves' home ground in a bid to boost uptake for residents in the city.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:41:16 +0000
Volunteers wanted to be 'zero responders' in wake of spiralling knife violence
Volunteers are being asked to learn how to give first aid to young people who are stabbed.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:55:27 +0000
House fire that left cars destroyed and area a blackened mess being treated as arson
A fire which destroyed two cars and left a scene of devastation at a Black Country home may have been started deliberately.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:36:09 +0000
NHS recruiting young inspectors to evaluate local diabetes services
Young people with diabetes are being recruited to inspect the life-saving services on offer across the Black Country.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:54:10 +0000
Footballer's talk in Sedgley
Former England footballer Matt Le Tissier is visiting Sedgley to talk about his career and the game.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:53:16 +0000
Love is in the air as Sutton Coldfield couple celebrate milestone anniversary
Love was in the air at a Sutton Coldfield care home when two residents celebrated their blue sapphire anniversary.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:51:19 +0000
Walsall residents fear loss of ‘tranquil’ green belt under homes plan
People fear vital services in their area will become even more stretched if a ‘tranquil’ haven for wildlife in Walsall is lost to housing.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:42:10 +0000
Teenager punched in the face during mugging in Dudley
A 15-year-old boy was punched in the face and his friend's bag was stolen during a mugging.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:36:22 +0000
'Every song is a triumph!' Our review of the 'unmatched' Les Miserables at Birmingham Hippodrome
For almost four decades the incomparable Les Misérables has taken the world by storm, and until August 27, it is Birmingham Hippodrome’s turn to bring this classic musical to the masses.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:15:28 +0000
'Oasis of calm!' Stunning Staffordshire five-bedroom mansion up for sale for £1.8 million
A stunning five bedroom house with breathtaking panoramic views has gone up for sale in Upper Stonnall, Staffordshire.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:48:24 +0000
Award-winning West Midlands chef set to wow visitors with new bakery
A brand new bakery, cafe and eatery, from an award-winning chef, has officially opened in the West Midlands.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:46:23 +0000
Where and when thunderstorms are expected to hit the region
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are set to hit the region today after a week of scorching heat.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:25:10 +0000
Two people taken to hospital after being cut out of car on its roof following collision in Penkridge
Fire crews have rescued two people from a car after it ended up on its roof following a collision on Teddesley Road, near Penkridge.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hundreds of people killed or injured in drink driving incidents across region over just three years
Hundreds of people were killed or injured in drink driving incidents in Staffordshire and the Black Country over just three years, new figures show.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:08:10 +0000
Dudley Zoo fires back after being compared to post-apocalyptic zombie video game by reviewer
An attraction in the Black Country has fired back after it was compared to a post-apocalyptic video game filled with zombie-like creatures by one reviewer.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:56:39 +0000
Thousands flock to park and soak up the sunshine at Hednesford Festival
Thousands of people flocked to a park to soak up the sunshine and enjoy the entertainment at Hednesford Festival.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:09:13 +0000
'Severe weather' causes 'major problems' on Birmingham New Street rail route
Severe weather is causing "major problems" on one of Birmingham New Street's rail routes, according to West Midlands railway.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Canal heritage and area celebrated as festival returns
The water shined in the sun as a community came together to celebrate its canal.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Cosplay festival brings universes together for charity
Heroes and villains from all of the comic and film universes descended on a Sandwell shop for a day of fun.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000
M6 motorway upgrade now fully open
A major upgrade of the M6 in Staffordshire has now fully opened.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Chance for clubs and groups to own Games equipment
Sports equipment used by teams and athletes across all of the venues during the Commonwealth Games is set to be gifted to local sport and community groups in the West Midlands.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 15:17:10 +0000
Police officers help reunite lost dog with owners after spotting the animal in Cannock Chase
Police officers helped to reunite a lost dog with his owners after spotting the animal in Cannock Chase.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:42:09 +0000
'It was such an honour!' West Midlands Police worker's starring role in Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
A West Midlands Police worker took centre stage at the Commonwealth Games after starring in the closing ceremony.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:54:11 +0000
Tram services halted as crews tackle blaze in Birmingham city centre
Fire crews have been tackling a blaze on Birmingham's Broad Street.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:05:25 +0000
Hundreds of visas issued for Ukrainians to stay with Black Country hosts despite cost-of-living crisis
The people of the Black Country have once again shown themselves to be a generous bunch as it emerges hundreds of visas have been issued for Ukrainian refugees to stay in the region.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:59:09 +0000
'Horrifying!' Record number of 'extremely dangerous' electricity thefts in West Midlands
People stole electricity on a record number of occasions in the West Midlands last year, figures show.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 09:49:14 +0000
Dozens of Dudley children including one nursery-aged reported missing from care during lockdown
Nearly 200 children have been reported missing from care in Dudley over the last three years – including one nursery-aged child.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 09:37:10 +0000
Heatwave leads to West Midlands Railway cancelling services
After a day of strike action cancelled all trains yesterday, the heatwave is causing the railway more disruption today.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 09:08:12 +0000
West Midlands firefighters take nearly 1,000 calls in 24 hours during second summer heatwave
Calls to West Midlands Fire Service have been "significantly higher" than normal during the heatwave, the service says.



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