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An elderly couple who have lived in their 'forever home' in Staffordshire for 28 years fear part of it is going to be 'washed away' by water from a turning point in a canal adjacent to their home
'Mum and dad want to celebrate their diamond wedding in peace': Staffordshire daughter says her parents are living in fear of flooding and may be forced out of their home
An elderly couple who have lived in their 'forever home' in Staffordshire for 28 years fear part of it is going to be 'washed away' by water from a turning point in a canal adjacent to their home
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November 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
An elderly couple who have lived in their 'forever home' in Staffordshire for 28 years fear part of it is going to be 'washed away' by water from a turning point in a canal adjacent to their home
Punk legend Johnny Rotten was spotted in Bilston tucking into a bag of Major's iconic orange chips following a sold-out gig.
'The chips are the same colour as my jumper!': Johnny Rotten spotted in Bilston tucking into a bag Major's chips ahead of sold out gig
Punk legend Johnny Rotten was spotted in Bilston tucking into a bag of Major's iconic orange chips following a sold-out gig.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Punk legend Johnny Rotten was spotted in Bilston tucking into a bag of Major's iconic orange chips following a sold-out gig.
Train operators have warned against travelling during tomorrow's severe weather as the West Midlands prepares for heavy rain and high winds.
Storm Claudia: Train operators warn to 'check before you travel' as delays and cancellations to rail lines expected
Train operators have warned against travelling during tomorrow's severe weather as the West Midlands prepares for heavy rain and high winds.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Train operators have warned against travelling during tomorrow's severe weather as the West Midlands prepares for heavy rain and high winds.
The NHS may have to cut frontline staff plus appointments and operations for patients if doctors’ strikes continue, health leaders have warned.
NHS doctors strike: Health leaders warn industrial action could mean staff cuts
The NHS may have to cut frontline staff plus appointments and operations for patients if doctors’ strikes continue, health leaders have warned.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The NHS may have to cut frontline staff plus appointments and operations for patients if doctors’ strikes continue, health leaders have warned.
The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for parts of the West Midlands as Storm Claudia heads to the UK www.expressandstar.com/news/environ...
Severe rainfall warning as Storm Claudia arrives in West Midlands and Met Office issues weather warnings with wind gusts of 47mph forecast - here's when and where
The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for parts of the West Midlands as Storm Claudia heads to the UK
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November 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for parts of the West Midlands as Storm Claudia heads to the UK www.expressandstar.com/news/environ...
More than 800 people have signed a petition against an historic building in Willenhall becoming a house of multiple occupation (HMO).
Hundreds sign petition against HMO in former Willenhall hardware shop
More than 800 people have signed a petition against an historic building in Willenhall becoming a house of multiple occupation (HMO).
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November 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
More than 800 people have signed a petition against an historic building in Willenhall becoming a house of multiple occupation (HMO).
The wraps are due to come off the new look M&S at Merry Hill - here's when you can see inside the new store and what to expect
Marks & Spencer to officially unveil new-look Merry Hill store - here's when and what to expect
The wraps are due to come off the new look M&S at Merry Hill - here's when you can see inside the new store and what to expect
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November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The wraps are due to come off the new look M&S at Merry Hill - here's when you can see inside the new store and what to expect
Summing up has begun in the case of five people who are on trial for their part in the death of a man from West Bromwich who died in the aftermath of a pub fight.
Judge issues jury directions in case of defendants accused of murdering Matthew Adams
Summing up has begun in the case of five people who are on trial for their part in the death of a man from West Bromwich who died in the afermatch of a pub fight.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Summing up has begun in the case of five people who are on trial for their part in the death of a man from West Bromwich who died in the aftermath of a pub fight.
A popular Wolverhampton pub will re-open tomorrow after a £335,000 revamp.
Popular Wolverhampton pub set to reopen after six figure revamp
A popular Wolverhampton pub will re-open tomorrow after a £335,000 revamp.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A popular Wolverhampton pub will re-open tomorrow after a £335,000 revamp.
Two men who ran a major crack and heroin operation enforced with guns in Walsall town centre, will be sentenced next month. www.expressandstar.com/news/2025/11...
Two men who ran major drugs operation in Walsall town centre to face sentencing
Two men who ran a major crack and heroin operation enforced with guns in Walsall town centre, will be sentenced next month.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Two men who ran a major crack and heroin operation enforced with guns in Walsall town centre, will be sentenced next month. www.expressandstar.com/news/2025/11...
A man who forced his way into two canal boats and robbed two men has been jailed for 10 years.
Man jailed after robbing two men in canal boats and hitting one with a brick
A man who forced his way into two canal boats and robbed two men has been jailed for 10 years.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A man who forced his way into two canal boats and robbed two men has been jailed for 10 years.
Charges will be re-introduced at a city centre car park after a council bought back the site.
Charges to be re-introduced after council buys back Wolverhampton city centre car park
Charges will be re-introduced at a city centre car park after a council bought back the site.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Charges will be re-introduced at a city centre car park after a council bought back the site.
A man has been banned from keeping animals for a decade after being caught on camera mistreating his dogs.
West Bromwich man caught on camera hitting and throwing dogs gets 10-year animal ban
A man has been banned from keeping animals for a decade after being caught on camera mistreating his dogs.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A man has been banned from keeping animals for a decade after being caught on camera mistreating his dogs.
This quiet residential area on the edge of Sandwell is full of community friendliness and people looking out for each other.
We visited a friendly Sandwell neighbourhood that survived Second World War bombings and is big on community spirit
This quiet residential area on the edge of Sandwell is full of community friendliness and people looking out for each other.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This quiet residential area on the edge of Sandwell is full of community friendliness and people looking out for each other.
A stalker who put a sawn-off shotgun to his victim's head after battering her has been jailed for seven years and four months. www.expressandstar.com/news/local-h...
'Say goodbye to your family': Tipton stalker jailed for seven years after pointing sawn-off shotgun at woman's head
A stalker who put a sawn-off shotgun to his victim's head after battering her has been jailed for seven years and four months.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:06 AM
A stalker who put a sawn-off shotgun to his victim's head after battering her has been jailed for seven years and four months. www.expressandstar.com/news/local-h...
A beer that was brewed in Staffordshire that was produced to mark an Arctic expedition in 1875 is going to be opened for the first time for a special reason
A rare 150 bottle of Arctic beer brewed in Staffordshire is set to be opened for the first time - here’s why
A beer that was brewed in Staffordshire that was produced to mark an Arctic expedition in 1875 is going to be opened for the first time for a special reason
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November 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A beer that was brewed in Staffordshire that was produced to mark an Arctic expedition in 1875 is going to be opened for the first time for a special reason
A driver who abandoned a stolen vehicle has been jailed following a police pursuit in Staffordshire.
Dangerous driver jailed after police chase in Staffordshire
A driver who abandoned a stolen vehicle has been jailed following a police pursuit in Staffordshire.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A driver who abandoned a stolen vehicle has been jailed following a police pursuit in Staffordshire.
It may be November, but the festive season has already got underway in Birmingham city centre through the return of the popular Frankfurt Christmas market.
I visited Birmingham's German market on opening day and took in the sights, sounds and tastes of Christmas
It may be November, but the festive season has already got underway in Birmingham city centre through the return of the popular Frankfurt Christmas market.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It may be November, but the festive season has already got underway in Birmingham city centre through the return of the popular Frankfurt Christmas market.
Emergency services have been called to an Avanti train derailment in Cumbria on route affecting Wolverhampton.
Major incident declared as Avanti train derailed travelling on a route affecting Wolverhampton - emergency services at the scene in Cumbria
Emergency services have been called to an Avanti train derailment in Cumbria on route affecting Wolverhampton.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Emergency services have been called to an Avanti train derailment in Cumbria on route affecting Wolverhampton.
Footage has shown the moment a gunman fired a shotgun at the window of a property in Oldbury. www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2...
Watch: Pair jailed after shots fired at Oldbury family home in 'planned attack'
Footage has shown the moment a gunman fired a shotgun at the window of a property in Oldbury.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Footage has shown the moment a gunman fired a shotgun at the window of a property in Oldbury. www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2...
We visited a cosy Staffordshire country pub which prides itself on teamwork and 'doing the basics exceptionally well'
We visited a cosy Staffordshire country pub which prides itself on teamwork and 'doing the basics exceptionally well'
This pub in an ideal setting in South Staffordshire has become a pillar of the community and a warm and welcoming pub for everyone, from locals and travellers to four-legged friends.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
We visited a cosy Staffordshire country pub which prides itself on teamwork and 'doing the basics exceptionally well'
Police granted more time to question two suspects in connection with Black Country rapes
Police granted more time to question two suspects in connection with Black Country rapes
West Midlands Police have been granted a further warrant of detention for two suspects in connection with the rapes of two women in Sandwell and Dudley.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Police granted more time to question two suspects in connection with Black Country rapes
School photos 2025: 24 adorable first-day-of-school photos from the Black Country and Staffordshire
School photos 2025: 24 adorable first-day-of-school photos from the Black Country and Staffordshire
New friends, new subjects... and maybe a few tears - the first day at school is a big one in any child's life.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
School photos 2025: 24 adorable first-day-of-school photos from the Black Country and Staffordshire
Watch: 10 amazing pictures as Stourbridge Canal is awash with narrowboats for 40th anniversary open weekend
Watch: 10 amazing pictures as Stourbridge Canal is awash with narrowboats for 40th anniversary open weekend
The first day of the Stourbridge Bonded Warehouse 40th anniversary weekend celebration has been branded a success.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Watch: 10 amazing pictures as Stourbridge Canal is awash with narrowboats for 40th anniversary open weekend
A security dog handler who allowed his dog to suffer with a prong collar embedded in his neck has been banned from keeping animals for eight years.
'Mac suffered horrendous injuries from this barbaric collar' - Security dog handler from Birmingham banned from keeping animals after dog suffered 'heartbreaking' injury
A security dog handler who allowed his dog to suffer with a prong collar embedded in his neck has been banned from keeping animals for eight years.
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October 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A security dog handler who allowed his dog to suffer with a prong collar embedded in his neck has been banned from keeping animals for eight years.