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Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:23:07 +0000
Emergency services called to two-car crash on rural B-road
Police and fire crews were called out to a crash involving two cars in rural Shropshire.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:50:13 +0000
Asda seals £600 million takeover of Co-op petrol forecourts
The deal will see 2,300 workers move over from the Co-op to the supermarket group.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:04:09 +0000
Profits and revenue rise for self-storage group Lok'nStore
Self-storage group Lok'nStore has reported a rise in pre-tax profit and revenue.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 19:10:13 +0000
Wolverhampton and Birmingham among hardest places in UK to pass driving tests
Wolverhampton is one of the hardest places in the UK to pass a driving test, new research has found.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:15:12 +0000
Tipton Police recover two stolen Range Rovers
Police in Tipton have recovered two Range Rover Sport cars after a spate of thefts.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:28:09 +0000
Prolific car thief found in possession of machete in Smethwick
Police officers arrested a prolific car thief and found a machete in his possession.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:04:28 +0000
Consumers using new money tools to cope with cost of living, survey shows
Almost nine in 10 people said they have used money-saving or money-management products and services over the last year, Yapily found.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:29:06 +0000
Crime figures being warped by recording petty disputes as crime – West Midlands Police chief
Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed a total of 6.5 million crimes were recorded in the 12 months to June 2022.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:07:00 +0000
Rail network in West Midlands to undergo 'revolution' under plans for more services, stations and lines
Railway stations could be built, lines could be reopened and more services introduced to London under major plans to create a "rail revolution" in the region.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:05:00 +0000
The improbable return of Sir Gavin Williamson
If there was a bouncebackability award in politics, Sir Gavin Williamson would win it hands down.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:02:00 +0000
Gritters Selena Snowmez and Thaws Hammer out getting ready for winter months
A ground force of gritters have been out and about on a borough's roads in preparation for the winter.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Covering our community - why journalism is important
Local newspapers have always been at the heart of their communities - and the Express & Star is no different.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:58:00 +0000
'Halloween Queen' goes extra mile to help out good cause
A mother from Wolverhampton has gone the extra mile this Halloween to help out a good cause.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:10:12 +0000
Murder arrest after man in 50s dies following assault in Wolverhampton
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another man in his 50s died following an assault in Wolverhampton.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:21:24 +0000
Thousands turn out for parades to mark birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Thousands of Sikhs joined parades in the Black Country to mark the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:22:09 +0000
Road closures in place for Nagar Kirtan parade in areas of West Bromwich, Oldbury and Smethwick
Roads closures and diversions will be in place today in areas of West Bromwich, Oldbury and Smethwick due to the Nagar Kirtan parade.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
'I get nightmares': Hard-hitting documentary reveals impact of region's teenage knife crime
“I just find it fun, sometimes I get into a fight because I get mad and I want to fight, sometimes I fight just for the involvement.”

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:42:13 +0000
Hour delay and seven-mile congestion as traffic stopped on M6 due to multi-vehicle crash
Traffic was stopped on the M6 northbound in Staffordshire due to a multi-vehicle collision.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:59:05 +0000
Royal Mail staff call off planned strikes
But the Communication Workers Union said walkouts will resume on November 12.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:57:21 +0000
'Someone could have been killed' – Witness tells of shock at Bilston disorder as town closed off and two stabbed
A father-of-two who witnessed a mass brawl in Bilston in which two men were stabbed said he was "shocked that nobody was killed".

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:15:11 +0000
Funny man Jason Manford enjoys spooky visit to Alton Towers with family
Comedian Jason Manford has treated his children to a day out at Alton Towers to take on the Halloween frights.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:24:12 +0000
Two stabbed and Bilston town centre cordoned off as police called to mass brawl
Police have closed off Bilston town centre today after two men were stabbed in the early hours.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:11:05 +0000
Truss’s investment zones for Black Country under review as Gove draws environmental red lines
Investment zones were a key plank of the former prime minister’s plan for growth.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:42:15 +0000
In pictures: Runners return to Bridgnorth as spectators lined streets for much-anticipated 10k
The Bridgnorth 10k returned to the town on Sunday with great success as runners of all ages put their best foot forward on a scenic route.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:26:06 +0000
Football clubs help in desperate search for missing father Harry
The family of missing Telford man Harjinder Takhar have thanked two football clubs in Shropshire and the West Midlands for their help in the appeal for information on his whereabouts.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:07:13 +0000
Body of man found in Coseley canal with death being treated as 'unexplained'
The body of a man has been found in a canal in Coseley with the death being treated as 'unexplained'.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:09:10 +0000
Delivery van stolen after driver left engine running is found by police
A delivery van that was stolen after the driver left the engine running has been recovered by police – just one hour after it was taken.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:46:16 +0000
Black Country Ales notch up 23 entries in the 2023 Good Beer Guide
Lower Gornal based Black Country Ales is celebrating after having 23 pubs listed in the 2023 Good Beer Guide

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 05:02:00 +0000
Veteran charity hero raises thousands with mammoth challenge to mark 80th birthday
A veteran charity fundraiser has completed a mammoth challenge to mark his 80th birthday, after pushing himself to the "absolute limit" of his endurance.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:51:06 +0000
Government urged to investigate reports of Liz Truss phone hacking
Russian agents are claimed to have gained access to secret information through the breach, which was reportedly discovered over the summer.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Seven Black Country takeaways and restaurants score one in latest food hygiene ratings
Seven food establishments across the Black Country and Staffordshire have been given a hygiene rating of one in the latest scores given out by the Food Standards Agency.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 05:29:23 +0000
Walsall family create spooky Halloween maze at their home
A family in Walsall has created a spooky Halloween maze at their home to raise money for a dogs' home.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 14:38:09 +0000
Images released of two women wanted after man assaulted on Oldbury to Dudley bus
Police are hunting two young women after a man was assaulted on a bus.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:14:23 +0000
Petition launched to save 'lifeline' Sandwell and Walsall bus service
A petition has been launched to keep a "lifeline" bus service which is set to be scrapped after Christmas.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Staffordshire village church in danger of not holding Remembrance Sunday service
The search is on for someone to hold the Remembrance Sunday service in a Staffordshire church so the village's fallen soldiers are not forgotten.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 15:55:12 +0000
Police warning on fully comprehensive insurance after driver pulled over
Police have issued a warning over fully comprehensive insurance after pulling over a driver.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 15:20:06 +0000
Police advice for Bridgnorth car owners after spate of catalytic converter thefts
Car owners in Bridgnorth are being warned to be on their guard after a spate of thefts of catalytic converter thefts.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 14:29:20 +0000
Burglary probe as man enters home through upstairs window while occupant inside
Police are investigating a burglary that saw a man enter a property through an upstairs window.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:55:10 +0000
Search is on for Walsall Co-op raid suspects after staff members threatened
Co-op staff have been left shaken after being threatened by two men during a raid in Walsall.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 11:55:09 +0000
Removal vans in Downing Street as Rishi Sunak moves in
The new PM is returning to the Downing Street grace-and-favour flat that he and his family moved out of six months ago.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:42:11 +0000
Watch: Karaoke queen celebrates 98th birthday in style
Shropshire's karaoke queen did it her way when she sang at her 98th birthday party - and, thankfully, she remembered her teeth.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:02:28 +0000
Oktoberfest is on the way to Walsall with fun, songs and beer
A traditional Bavarian event will be held in Walsall to raise funds for a community centre.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:13:16 +0000
Rising costs and reduced sales help force Wednesbury pub to close
A Wednesbury pub is closing while its owners try to find suitable new management to take it on.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:19:14 +0000
Drivers facing delays on Brierley Hill high street due to collision
Drivers are facing delays and buses have been diverted in Brierley Hill due to a collision.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 11:15:39 +0000
See homes in Wolverhampton worth from £100,000 up to £1million on the market
People looking for homes in Wolverhampton have a number of eye-catching properties which are being offered at prices up to £1 million.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:48:33 +0000
Toe wrestling world champion from Walsall wants to go 'toe-to-toe' with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
The toe wrestling world champion from Walsall has called out Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson to step up to the 'toedium'.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:26:09 +0000
New 30mph speed restrictions for number of Wolverhampton roads
New speed restrictions have been brought in on a number of city roads.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:04:12 +0000
Police recover car stolen from pensioner in Wednesbury ten miles away
Police have recovered a Silver Kia more than 10 miles away from where it was stolen in a keyless theft.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 09:25:27 +0000
Courageous police officers attacked in West Bromwich receive Pride of Britain Award
Two police officers who were attacked with a machete while on patrol in West Bromwich have received their Pride of Britain Awards.



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