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November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences in West Midlands

Three arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences in West Midlands

September 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: TV presenter and Wolverhampton workshop owner Jay Blades pleads not guilty to two counts of rape

TV presenter and Wolverhampton workshop owner Jay Blades pleads not guilty to two counts of rape

July 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mystery artwork of former England boss eating chips appears in Dudley town centre

Mystery artwork of former England boss eating chips appears in Dudley town centre

April 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'They are behind a lethal weapon' - Shrewsbury mum renews calls for graduated driving licences after teen detained

'They are behind a lethal weapon' - Shrewsbury mum renews calls for graduated driving licences after teen detained

March 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Teenager accused of boy’s murder in Oldbury ‘used friend’s phone to look for Paris trains’

Teenager accused of boy’s murder in Oldbury ‘used friend’s phone to look for Paris trains’

December 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ex-West Mercia PC claims ‘sex life’ message sent to revenge porn victim was 'everyday banter'

Ex-West Mercia PC claims ‘sex life’ message sent to revenge porn victim was 'everyday banter'

December 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire police officer sent Facebook friend request to revenge porn victim, misconduct trial told

Shropshire police officer sent Facebook friend request to revenge porn victim, misconduct trial told

November 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Keir Starmer ‘engaging with campaigners’ on Birmingham pub bombings but does not commit to inquiry

Keir Starmer ‘engaging with campaigners’ on Birmingham pub bombings but does not commit to inquiry

November 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: King praises courage of Birmingham’s people 50 years on from pub bombings

King praises courage of Birmingham’s people 50 years on from pub bombings