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Ollie Westbury on the collapse of Shrewsbury's takeover
Ollie Westbury on the collapse of Shrewsbury's takeover
Ollie Westbury gives the latest following the news that the proposed takeover of Shrewsbury Town has collapsed
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March 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Ollie Westbury on the collapse of Shrewsbury's takeover
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Households are facing across-the-board increases in their bills as “awful April” takes effect.
Awful April: Every household bill going up from today
Household bills are rising.
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April 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Households are facing across-the-board increases in their bills as “awful April” takes effect.
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Plans for a new 70-bed dementia care home inside Newport's multi-million pound 'care village' have been revealed.
Plans revealed for new 70-bed care home in Newport in Shropshire
Plans for a new 70-bed dementia care home inside Newport's multi-million pound 'care village' have been revealed.
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April 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Plans for a new 70-bed dementia care home inside Newport's multi-million pound 'care village' have been revealed.
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Spring is in the air. The sky is blue, the blazing sun is licking the glistening paintwork of the brown Kia. What glorious weather for a drive out.
We went on a 'pothole safari' around the Black Country - I lost count how many I saw on one street
Spring is in the air. The sky is blue, the blazing sun is licking the glistening paintwork of the brown Kia. What glorious weather for a drive out.
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April 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Spring is in the air. The sky is blue, the blazing sun is licking the glistening paintwork of the brown Kia. What glorious weather for a drive out.
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Car thieves in the West Midlands stole more Fords than any other car brand in the last year, Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has revealed.
Revealed: Black Country's most nicked motors – is your car on the list?
Car thieves in the West Midlands stole more Fords than any other car brand in the last year, Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has revealed.
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April 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Car thieves in the West Midlands stole more Fords than any other car brand in the last year, Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has revealed.
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New homes are set to be built on an eyesore patch of land in Wolverhampton next to a retail park after lying empty for more than 25 years.
New homes planned for Wolverhampton's 25-year empty eyesore
New homes are set to be built on an eyesore patch of land in Wolverhampton next to a retail park after lying empty for more than 25 years.
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April 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
New homes are set to be built on an eyesore patch of land in Wolverhampton next to a retail park after lying empty for more than 25 years.
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A beauty queen is looking for a new lady to take over her crown - and chase down the title of Miss England.
Could you be the new Miss Shropshire? Find out more as beauty queen launches new pageant event...
A beauty queen is looking for a new lady to take over her crown - and chase down the title of Miss England.
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March 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
A beauty queen is looking for a new lady to take over her crown - and chase down the title of Miss England.
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A world-reknowned artist has added his voice to calls to save the "modernist icon" Shirehall building in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury-born Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard backs growing campaign to save Shirehall
A world-reknowned artist has added his voice to calls to save the "modernist icon" Shirehall building in Shrewsbury.
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March 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A world-reknowned artist has added his voice to calls to save the "modernist icon" Shirehall building in Shrewsbury.
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Two regional gems have made the list for the 2025 Sunday Times 'best places to live'.
Shropshire town named on 2025 Sunday Times list of 'best places to live'
Two regional gems have made the list for the 2025 Sunday Times 'best places to live'.
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March 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Two regional gems have made the list for the 2025 Sunday Times 'best places to live'.
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Could it be different this time? If it is, Bridgnorth-based company Straightline Aviation will be in the vanguard as it has placed a near-£40 million order for a fleet of American-built Z1 hybrid airships.
Things are looking up for a 21st century airship revival in Bridgnorth - but this new dawn has beckoned before
They're coming back - not that they've ever been away for long. But it would be prudent not to get too carried away just yet, as a new dawn has beckoned for airships many times over the years without…
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March 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Could it be different this time? If it is, Bridgnorth-based company Straightline Aviation will be in the vanguard as it has placed a near-£40 million order for a fleet of American-built Z1 hybrid airships.
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A Cradley Heath pub could be demolished to make way for a new shop.
Cradley Heath pub could be demolished to make way for new shop
A Cradley Heath pub could be demolished to make way for a new shop.
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March 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A Cradley Heath pub could be demolished to make way for a new shop.
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Two regional gems have made the list for the 2025 Sunday Times 'best places to live'.
Staffordshire town named on 2025 Sunday Times list of 'best places to live'
Two regional gems have made the list for the 2025 Sunday Times 'best places to live'.
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March 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Two regional gems have made the list for the 2025 Sunday Times 'best places to live'.
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It's a brewery which pays heritage to the Indian community around Birmingham and the West Midlands, as well as showing that failing your exams isn't the end of the world.
Brewery provides a taste of Indian brewing and living proof of hard work paying off
It's a brewery which pays heritage to the Indian community around Birmingham and the West Midlands, as well as showing that failing your exams isn't the end of the world.
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February 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It's a brewery which pays heritage to the Indian community around Birmingham and the West Midlands, as well as showing that failing your exams isn't the end of the world.
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The Midland Metro will play a 'transformative' role in regenerating Dudley and the Black Country, said Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander as she inspected progress on the new line.
New tram line will boost Dudley's economy, says transport secretary
The Midland Metro will play a 'transformative' role in regenerating Dudley and the Black Country, said Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander as she inspected progress on the new line.
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February 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The Midland Metro will play a 'transformative' role in regenerating Dudley and the Black Country, said Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander as she inspected progress on the new line.
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Exclusive drone images give a glimpse into a new development on the site of a former pub.
Impressive bird's eye view of site of former Brownhills pub as it is transformed into care home
Exclusive drone images give a glimpse into a new development on the site of a former pub.
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February 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Exclusive drone images give a glimpse into a new development on the site of a former pub.
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A popular postmaster has spoken of being around the best people and how much he'll miss the customers as he left a post office in Halesowen after 32 years.
Best wishes given to Postman Sam as he leaves Halesowen post office after 32 years of service
A popular postmaster has spoken of being around the best people and how much he'll miss the customers as he left a post office in Halesowen after 32 years.
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February 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A popular postmaster has spoken of being around the best people and how much he'll miss the customers as he left a post office in Halesowen after 32 years.
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An Oldbury cafe owner is getting ready to honour a promise he made to give away free sausage sandwiches if his beloved Baggies signed a Premier League striker.
'It might cost me a few quid!' Oldbury cafe owner ready to honour free sausage sandwich promise after West Brom signing
An Oldbury cafe owner is getting ready to honour a promise he made to give away free sausage sandwiches if his beloved Baggies signed a Premier League striker.
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February 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
An Oldbury cafe owner is getting ready to honour a promise he made to give away free sausage sandwiches if his beloved Baggies signed a Premier League striker.
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Protesters walked the streets of Walsall to campaign for the axing of plans to move Walsall Leather Museum.
'Save our Leather Museum!': Protesters take to Walsall town centre with call to axe plans to move 'top visited' attraction
Protesters walked the streets of Walsall to campaign for the axing of plans to move Walsall Leather Museum.
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February 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Protesters walked the streets of Walsall to campaign for the axing of plans to move Walsall Leather Museum.
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Aldi has yet again won 'Cheapest Supermarket' - for the fourth year in a row.
We ask Wolverhampton shoppers 'what's so great about Aldi?' as supermarket rated cheapest fourth year in a row
Aldi has yet again won 'Cheapest Supermarket' - for the fourth year in a row.
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January 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Aldi has yet again won 'Cheapest Supermarket' - for the fourth year in a row.
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A Black Country ex-pat who has lost his house in the 'devastating' wildfires which have killed 16 people in California said he and his family will have to start again.
'Just happy to be alive': Black Country expat tells how his home has been devasted by the Los Angeles wildfires
A Black Country ex-pat who has lost his house in the 'devastating' wildfires which have killed 16 people in California said he and his family will have to start again.
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January 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
A Black Country ex-pat who has lost his house in the 'devastating' wildfires which have killed 16 people in California said he and his family will have to start again.
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Temperatures are set to rise to double figures on Monday as the country’s bitter cold snap comes to an end – but the thaw could lead to some flooding.
The big freeze is ending in the West Midlands - here's what the Met Office has forecast next
Temperatures are set to rise to double figures on Monday as the country’s bitter cold snap comes to an end – but the thaw could lead to some flooding.
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January 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Temperatures are set to rise to double figures on Monday as the country’s bitter cold snap comes to an end – but the thaw could lead to some flooding.
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A Willenhall woman has been banned from owning animals for 15 years after her dog was left to suffer in an emaciated state
'Mo was in extremely poor condition' - Willenhall woman banned from owning pets after leaving starving dog to 'suffer'
A Willenhall woman has been banned from owning animals for 15 years after her dog was left to suffer in an emaciated state
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January 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A Willenhall woman has been banned from owning animals for 15 years after her dog was left to suffer in an emaciated state
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A Dudley darts player will be lining up against the likes of Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen on the PDC Tour for the next two years.
Dudley darts ace to line up on PDC Pro Tour alongside Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen
A Dudley darts player will be lining up against the likes of Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen on the PDC Tour for the next two years.
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January 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
A Dudley darts player will be lining up against the likes of Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen on the PDC Tour for the next two years.
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Set among the Shropshire/Wyre Forest border is a family-run brewery with green ambitions and a beer brewed from the finest local ingredients.
Brewery with family history, green ambition and excellent beer right in the heart of Shropshire countryside
Set among the Shropshire/Wyre Forest border is a family-run brewery with green ambitions and a beer brewed from the finest local ingredients.
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January 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Set among the Shropshire/Wyre Forest border is a family-run brewery with green ambitions and a beer brewed from the finest local ingredients.
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Staffordshire's road crews have been carrying out more than 150 pothole repairs per day as part of an ongoing programme.
Around 150 potholes are filled in every day by Staffordshire road repair workers as 'significant progress' is made
Staffordshire's road crews have been carrying out more than 150 pothole repairs per day as part of an ongoing programme.
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January 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Staffordshire's road crews have been carrying out more than 150 pothole repairs per day as part of an ongoing programme.