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Black Country
'Lying, cheating, controlling, violent, pathetic' boyfriend cries as he's jailed
Tipton
Joshua Scarlett, aged 29, repeatedly attacked his ex partner including striking her with a drink can and Xbox cable as well as throwing her down the stairs
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Decade-empty Oldbury barbershop among HMO plans submitted to Sandwell Council
Oldbury
The building has stood empty
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Controversial homes plan which has sparked objections could finally be settled this week
Walsall
The planned development has been deferred twice in a row and is finally set to be decided this week
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'Popular' pub next to Himley Hall reopens with cosy log fires and garden terrace
Dudley
Himley House, off Wolverhampton Road, in Dudley was closed for nearly four months
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Town just 30 minutes from Birmingham named among healthiest places in UK
Cannock Chase
The district of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire is comprised of a 26-square mile Area of Outstanding National Beauty, considered the 'jewel of the West Midlands'
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Full list of polling stations for Dudley Council elections 2024
Local Elections
Where to cast your vote in Dudley borough for the 2024 local elections
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Robbers steal entire till after shop staff refuse to hand over cash
West Mercia Police
Two men entered the shop carrying a Matalan bag for life
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Woman sexually assaulted in 'deeply traumatic' attack as she walked down street
Staffordshire Police
The woman was walking near the Vine Hotel at the time of the incident
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Woman suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by bus
West Midlands Ambulance Service
The pedestrian was struck at the junction of Oaklands Road and Penn Road in Wolverhampton
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Tipton school still inadequate as Ofsted find 'serious weakness' and 'negative behaviour'
Education
Gospel Oak School in Tipton has issues with persistent absences and truancy from lessons
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Autistic boy, 5, kicked out of trampoline park in 'double bouncing' row
Staffordshire
A mum has said she has been banned from Flip Out following the incident with her five-year-old autistic son
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Face of dangerous pervert who put girl in chokehold during sick school sex attack attempt
Black Country
Daniel Ralph, 31, ambushed the girl as she walked to school
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Teacher guilty of 'unacceptable professional conduct' after messages left teen feeling 'weird'
Education
Panel finds West Bromwich teacher Kamran Mohammed guilty of unacceptable professional conduct after Instagram messages and "overly familiar" contact with teen
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Aldi staff threatened with screwdriver in food and drink robbery
Staffordshire Police
Staffordshire Police has issued a CCTV image of a man and a woman with a pushchair who officers would like to speak to after a frightening robbery at the Aldi in Victoria Street in Hednesford
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Man charged with drug offences after cocaine, cash and mobile phone found in Rugeley
Staffordshire Police
Chevez Davies from Walsall has been charged after a Mazda was searched at the Esso petrol station in Western Springs Road in Rugeley
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Firefighters tackle huge factory blaze in Wolverhampton
West Midlands Fire Service
A fire has taken hold at a factory on the Blakenhall Industrial Estate in Moorfield Road in Wolverhampton
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Urgent appeal to find patient missing from Birmingham hospital
West Midlands Police
Harminder, 48, has gone missing from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Edgbaston and police said they are 'worried' about him
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Dudley planners give go-ahead for new houses on former industrial site
Dudley
Planners give their verdict on five homes plan in Himley while residents object to three new houses in Brierley Hill
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Martin Lewis' verdict on air fryers versus ovens: 'I'd be somewhat sceptical'
ITV
The money saving expert gave his thoughts on people using air fryers instead of ovens as he addressed questions about energy costs and savings
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'High standard' flats set to be built above town centre store
Walsall
The development will see a total of seven apartments built above the Sportio store in Walsall
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Cape Hill's De Vibez Lounge asks for permission to open until 4am at weekends
Smethwick
The listed former bank had been empty for several years after Wetherspoons left in 2014
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The district half an hour from Birmingham where residents are among the happiest in the UK
Staffordshire
Study looked at areas where families live the healthiest and happiest lives
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Industrial plan for Green Belt set to fail after more than 100 objections
Walsall
A developer wants to redevelop 15 acres of Green Belt land in Brownhills into industrial purposes
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The Midlands police force which catches the most speeding cars as one in five of all drivers fined
Black Country
Latest data reveals being caught speeding is a postcode lottery across the UK, with some police forces taking more action than others
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BT issues message to millions of households as traditional landline phones to be 'switched off'
Biggest changes being made to phone line system in decades as landline as we know it to end next year
'Lying, cheating, controlling, violent, pathetic' boyfriend cries as he's jailed
Tipton
Joshua Scarlett, aged 29, repeatedly attacked his ex partner including striking her with a drink can and Xbox cable as well as throwing her down the stairs
The district half an hour from Birmingham where residents are among the happiest in the UK
Staffordshire
Study looked at areas where families live the healthiest and happiest lives
Teacher guilty of 'unacceptable professional conduct' after messages left teen feeling 'weird'
Education
Panel finds West Bromwich teacher Kamran Mohammed guilty of unacceptable professional conduct after Instagram messages and "overly familiar" contact with teen
Tipton school still inadequate as Ofsted find 'serious weakness' and 'negative behaviour'
Education
Gospel Oak School in Tipton has issues with persistent absences and truancy from lessons
Tipton
'Lying, cheating, controlling, violent, pathetic' boyfriend cries as he's jailed
Joshua Scarlett, aged 29, repeatedly attacked his ex partner including striking her with a drink can and Xbox cable as well as throwing her down the stairs
Decade-empty Oldbury barbershop among HMO plans submitted to Sandwell Council
Oldbury
The building has stood empty
Controversial homes plan which has sparked objections could finally be settled this week
Walsall
The planned development has been deferred twice in a row and is finally set to be decided this week
'Popular' pub next to Himley Hall reopens with cosy log fires and garden terrace
Dudley
Himley House, off Wolverhampton Road, in Dudley was closed for nearly four months
Town just 30 minutes from Birmingham named among healthiest places in UK
Cannock Chase
The district of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire is comprised of a 26-square mile Area of Outstanding National Beauty, considered the 'jewel of the West Midlands'
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UK temperatures to soar ahead of first heatwave with five parts of England hottest
Maximum possible temperature readings on the maps, from WX Charts, using Met Desk data, show a rise from Saturday.
Prince Harry says 'final goodbye' to UK after 'last straw' with royal family
Prince Harry
The Duke of Sussex lives in America with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children
TUI issues 'three hours' warning to anyone flying from Birmingham Airport before June
Birmingham Airport
UK tourists flying out of Birmingham Airport have been urged to arrive at the airport with 'sufficient time' to get through security
HMRC targeting 'two million' married couples in new tax raid
HMRC
Two million married couples and civil partners who claim Marriage Allowance as a tax benefit could now find themselves targeted by HMRC.
Spain to hand Brits 'on the spot fine' due to little-known street rule
Spain travel
Violating this law can carry fines of up to €3,000, the Spanish government website warns.
Birmingham weather
UK faces next heatwave sooner than expected with three areas hottest
After the Met Office warned snowfall could fall in higher areas and on elevated ground this week, parts of the north are now braced for rising mercury levels.
Octopus Energy says 'average' customer is owed £233 windfall
British Gas
As the Cost of Living crisis continues, new research from Uswitch has shown some households are HUNDREDS in credit with their energy firms.
Thousands of NatWest, Halifax, Santander customers rush to 'ditch' accounts
Your Money
The three made the biggest gains through customers using the Current Account Switch Service (Cass) in the final quarter of 2023, industry figures indicate.
New car insurance rules announced for drivers who pay monthly
Midlands traffic and travel
Members of the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have committed to new steps to help manage the amount that people pay.
Martin Lewis issues 'big warning' to credit card holders and says 'listen'
Martin Lewis
Mr Lewis, the BBC Sounds podcast host, has shared a link to his latest podcast episode with the corporation via his Twitter/X platform.