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Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:52:10 +0000
Arrests made after protest at business site
A number of people were arrested following a protest at a Staffordshire business site.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:56:16 +0000
Where to see proclamations for King Charles in towns across the Black Country
As the country transitions from one reign to another, the weekend marks the proclamation of the new monarch.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 14:38:21 +0000
'Goodnight Your Majesty': Heartfelt messages for the Queen left across Black Country
Flowers have been laid, candles lit and heartfelt notes left as residents across the Black Country and Staffordshire pay their respects to the Queen.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:57:18 +0000
Schools to close for day of Queen's funeral as date is confirmed by Royal Family
Schools across the country will shut on Monday, September 19 for the funeral of the Queen.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:06:33 +0000
Black Country MPs reveal feelings after being invited to King's proclamation ceremony
Two Black Country MPs have spoken of their "great honour" in attending the historic proclamation of King Charles III.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:03:13 +0000
Staffordshire to hold historic proclamation for King Charles III
An historic centuries-old event formally proclaiming the new monarch to the population will take place across Staffordshire on Sunday.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:10:15 +0000
Armed police called to Pensnett street as man 'threatens neighbours and officers'
Armed police have surrounded a house after reports of a man threatening his neighbours.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Diamond wedding anniversary couple receive one of the Queen's last congratulatory cards
A Wolverhampton couple have received one of the last anniversary messages sent out during the Queen's 70-year reign.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 13:17:32 +0000
Idyllic 1850s farmhouse with swimming pool and games room for sale for £1.8 million
Home Farm is a wonderfully appointed home with state-of-the-art modern fittings situated on the edge of the charming, semi-rural village of Claverley.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 10:48:10 +0000
Campaigners claim targeting of milk depots has led to empty shop shelves
Animal Rebellion wants to see a shift from dairy products to a plant-based diet.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 10:27:06 +0000
Man arrested at Birmingham Airport over 1996 Manchester bombing is released
The 3,300lb bomb in Manchester city centre on June 15 1996 caused massive damage and more than 200 injuries, but no fatalities.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:30:14 +0000
The Queen's death: Will schools close, is football cancelled this weekend and is there going to be a bank holiday?
The nation is in mourning and Queen's Elizabeth's death has left a lot of people feeling uncertain, not least because she was central to UK life for so long.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 08:33:17 +0000
Cyclist killed in crash on country road near Stafford
A cyclist has died after being involved in a crash with a car on a country road.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Man who suffered from depression and alcoholism makes unbelievable physical transformation
A man who was suffering from depression and has made an unbelievable transformation, both physically and mentally.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:02:20 +0000
Cannock chemicals blaze: Agencies in talks over fire close to homes
Talks have been held as part of an incident review after a fire at a chemical waste transfer station next to a new housing estate in Cannock.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 13:27:10 +0000
Dudley residents plagued by 'thick green slime' from 25-year-old leak
Council chiefs have drawn up plans to fix a "dangerous" leak that has caused havoc on a Dudley road for quarter of a century.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:03:30 +0000
Wolves legend Steve Bull: I’m so privileged to have met the Queen – football will get to pay its respect
Alongside the rest of the country I was devastated by the news that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away,

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:03:00 +0000
'End of an era': Devastated shoppers mourn death of Queen
There was a feeling of sadness and loss, and talk of the end of an era among people in a Black Country town following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:02:40 +0000
'Unforgettable' day 16-year-old snuck in camera to record Queen's visit to Wolverhampton
Sixty years ago, the Queen visited Wolverhampton as part of a tour of the Midlands.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:01:00 +0000
Police Fed chair slams top brass for being soft on knife crime
Rank and file officers have slammed police chiefs for being soft on knife crime in a call for tougher sentences for weapons possession.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Shropshire trainer changing the lives of wheelchair users across the globe
An entrepreneur who sank into depression after a motorbike accident left him paralysed has gone on to design a revolutionary training machine that’s now changing the lives of wheelchair users across the globe.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:13:09 +0000
Sudden downpour floods busy Kingswinford road in just 10 minutes
A sudden downpour has flooded a busy road in Kingswinford.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:02:11 +0000
Makeover under way for popular McDonald's in Tamworth
A McDonald's Restaurant in Tamworth is having a makeover, which will be unveiled next month.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:38:13 +0000
Tamworth pays tribute after death of Queen Elizabeth II
Tamworth Borough Council has paid a warm tribute to Her Majesty The Queen.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:19:27 +0000
Faith of Queen a comfort to those attending Wolverhampton church service
The faith of Queen Elizabeth II has been seen as a great comfort to those attending Wolverhampton's city centre church.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:18:18 +0000
Reaction to Queen's death: King Charles to outline mourning plans
Following the death of the Queen the nation has entered an official period of mourning.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:18:17 +0000
Musician devastated after unique instruments stolen in Walsall car theft
A musician is "devastated" after three musical instruments handmade for him have been stolen in a car theft in Walsall.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:15:14 +0000
No 10 assures energy bills freeze will go ahead despite Queen’s mourning period
The two-year energy price guarantee for Britain will be ready for households from October 1, as scheduled, officials said.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:41:09 +0000
Police release new image of missing 15-year-old Wolverhampton girl as concern grows
Police have released a new picture of a missing 15-year-old girl who is still missing.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:12:17 +0000
What religious leaders across our region are saying about the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Religious leaders across the region have expressed their sorrow amid the nation facing a "global moment of deep and profound grief" over the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:33:17 +0000
Theresa May has House of Commons in stitches as she shares funny anecdote about the Queen
Theresa May has House of Commons in stitches as she shares funny anecdote about the Queen

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:49:10 +0000
New industrial site planned at Staffordshire business park
A new industrial estate will be built at the site of a Staffordshire business park, under new plans.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:26:21 +0000
Where to sign a book of condolence: Locations to leave messages in memory of the Queen
Books of condolence have been opened across the Midlands to enable people to pay their respects to Her Majesty The Queen.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:53:21 +0000
'My heart weeps' – Tributes left to the Queen at National Memorial Arboretum
Emotive tributes have been left to the Queen at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:37:19 +0000
Buses diverted in Wolverhampton and Merry Hill due to burst water main
National Express has announced bus diversions in some parts of Wolverhampton and Merry Hill.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Queen's legacy will be huge, says her former chaplain from Albrighton
A West Midlands priest who served as chaplain to the Queen for 13 years has said Her Majesty will leave a huge legacy.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:58:09 +0000
Seven hour yellow weather warning issued as thunderstorms on way to region
A yellow weather warning has been issued for the West Midlands for thunderstorms.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:14:19 +0000
Places to lay flowers across West Midlands in tribute to the Queen
People will be able to lay flowers and pay their respects at various locations across the West Midlands in tribute to the Queen who died aged 96.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:12:33 +0000
Coronation baby from Staffordshire remembers the Queen fondly
A woman who was born on the day of the Queen's coronation has shared her fond memories of special Royal visit to the region.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail workers gather at Wolverhampton picket lines in fresh strikes over pay
Hundreds of striking postal workers turned out to greet a union boss on picket lines outside Royal Mail depots across the Black Country in the latest walkout over pay and conditions.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Housing developer funds new tree-lined walkway at National Memorial Arboretum
A housing developer has funded the creation of a leafy addition to a walkway at the nation's centre for remembrance.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:25:08 +0000
Business chamber offers condolences to the Royal Family
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce has offered its condolences on behalf of members and the region's business community to His Majesty the King and members of the Royal Family on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:04:12 +0000
Touching tribute to the Queen from JCB chief who welcomed her to the company in the 90s
Flags at all JCB’s factories in Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Wrexham are flying at half-mast in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:06:30 +0000
'There is great sadness across the Midlands!' The region mourns after the death of the Queen
Flags are flying at half-mast across the Black Country today, as the dawn breaks on the first day of a new era.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:16:12 +0000
Full advice issued to schools in the region following the Queen's death
Schools in the West Midlands have been issued guidance by the Department of Education on how to respond to the Queen's death.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000
'A very hard act to follow': Queen seemed so interested in her subjects, says Deputy Lieutenant
Deputy Lieutenant for the West Midlands, Dr Satya Sharma, said the Queen had a remarkable talent for making people feel at ease in her presence.



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