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December 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shocking lack of health safety at yard where worker was 'shredded to death' laid bare

Shocking lack of health safety at yard where worker was 'shredded to death' laid bare

December 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Heartbroken mother of worker killed in shredder recalls 'mother's instinct' on day of tragedy

Heartbroken mother of worker killed in shredder recalls 'mother's instinct' on day of tragedy

Supporting image for story: Waste firm boss jailed for seven and a half years for manslaughter of worker who fell into shredder

Waste firm boss jailed for seven and a half years for manslaughter of worker who fell into shredder

December 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Two taken to hospital after crash causes 90-minute delays on M54

Two taken to hospital after crash causes 90-minute delays on M54

Supporting image for story: Chief says it is too easy to criticise councils attending Cannes conference

Chief says it is too easy to criticise councils attending Cannes conference

December 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Claimant count figures for West Midlands as UK unemployment holds steady

Claimant count figures for West Midlands as UK unemployment holds steady

December 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Pub landlords' rallying cry: Support your local by enjoying a festive pint or two

Pub landlords' rallying cry: Support your local by enjoying a festive pint or two

December 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Coal heritage runs deep - remembering proud history and demise of Littleton Colliery

Coal heritage runs deep - remembering proud history and demise of Littleton Colliery

December 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Albrighton boss of waste recycling company guilty of manslaughter of worker who fell into industrial shredder

Albrighton boss of waste recycling company guilty of manslaughter of worker who fell into industrial shredder

November 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Wolves among cheapest Premier League clubs for football supporters

Revealed: Wolves among cheapest Premier League clubs for football supporters

Supporting image for story: Cocaine 'possible factor' in worker's fatal fall into industrial shredder, court told

Cocaine 'possible factor' in worker's fatal fall into industrial shredder, court told

November 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Worker who died in an industrial shredder 'could have been taking cocaine' - court told

Worker who died in an industrial shredder 'could have been taking cocaine' - court told

Supporting image for story: Choirs join forces and raise £16,000 for charity after venue 'packed to the rafters'

Choirs join forces and raise £16,000 for charity after venue 'packed to the rafters'

Supporting image for story: Sporting stalwart remembers the day Bobby Charlton brought joy to schoolchildren

Sporting stalwart remembers the day Bobby Charlton brought joy to schoolchildren

November 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Police called to Wolverhampton home after First World War artillery shell discovered in belongings

Police called to Wolverhampton home after First World War artillery shell discovered in belongings

Supporting image for story: Police hunt up to six offenders after two men in their 20s attacked with machete in Wolverhampton

Police hunt up to six offenders after two men in their 20s attacked with machete in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Waste boss seemed upset over shredder fall victim's disappearance, officer tells court

Waste boss seemed upset over shredder fall victim's disappearance, officer tells court

November 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: No major defects in industrial shredder where man fell to his death, court told

No major defects in industrial shredder where man fell to his death, court told

November 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man guilty of 'point blank' murder outside football stadium

Man guilty of 'point blank' murder outside football stadium

Supporting image for story: Two boys aged 12 appear in court charged with murder of 19-year-old and possessing machete

Two boys aged 12 appear in court charged with murder of 19-year-old and possessing machete

Supporting image for story: Graham's stunning photographs put Agatha Christie in the picture

Graham's stunning photographs put Agatha Christie in the picture

Supporting image for story: Two boys aged 12 to appear in court charged with murder of 19-year-old

Two boys aged 12 to appear in court charged with murder of 19-year-old

November 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Two boys aged 12 charged with murder of teenager in Wolverhampton

Two boys aged 12 charged with murder of teenager in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Greggs to throw its own Christmas parties – with one coming to Birmingham

Greggs to throw its own Christmas parties – with one coming to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Police issue update after 12-year-old boys arrested in Wolverhampton murder investigation

Police issue update after 12-year-old boys arrested in Wolverhampton murder investigation

November 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man convicted following fatal Dudley shooting

Man convicted following fatal Dudley shooting

Supporting image for story: Two 12-year-old boys arrested in Wolverhampton murder probe

Two 12-year-old boys arrested in Wolverhampton murder probe

Supporting image for story: Worker died 'within seconds' after falling in industrial shredding machine, court told

Worker died 'within seconds' after falling in industrial shredding machine, court told

November 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cat rescue in Wolverhampton in 'desperate' need of funding as vet bills rocket to over £8,600

Cat rescue in Wolverhampton in 'desperate' need of funding as vet bills rocket to over £8,600

November 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Watch: Sir Keir Starmer faces Q&A panel at Express & Star in Wolverhampton

Watch: Sir Keir Starmer faces Q&A panel at Express & Star in Wolverhampton

November 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Midlands Rich List 2023: Some of the region's richest people and what they are worth

Midlands Rich List 2023: Some of the region's richest people and what they are worth

November 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Rio Ferdinand speaks out after Wolves fan found guilty of racially abusing him at Molineux

Rio Ferdinand speaks out after Wolves fan found guilty of racially abusing him at Molineux

Supporting image for story: Storm Ciaràn: Fallen tree cleared after blocking rail line between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury

Storm Ciaràn: Fallen tree cleared after blocking rail line between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury

November 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Gross failures' in ambulance service's care of mother found dead at her Wolverhampton home

'Gross failures' in ambulance service's care of mother found dead at her Wolverhampton home

Supporting image for story: Fifty years of Slade's Christmas golden oldie

Fifty years of Slade's Christmas golden oldie

October 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fire-ravaged detached house with spectacular panoramic views up for sale with big price tag

Fire-ravaged detached house with spectacular panoramic views up for sale with big price tag

October 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Normal train service resumes between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton after hours of disruption

Normal train service resumes between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton after hours of disruption

October 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ambulance staff already stretched before winter pressure bites, says manager

Ambulance staff already stretched before winter pressure bites, says manager

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton businessman facing jail over £259,000 payment for cut-price stolen chicken meat

Wolverhampton businessman facing jail over £259,000 payment for cut-price stolen chicken meat

Supporting image for story: Head-on crash which killed driver happened during his 'inappropriate' attempt to overtake

Head-on crash which killed driver happened during his 'inappropriate' attempt to overtake

October 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Murder suspect was seen leaving shooting scene near football club, court told

Murder suspect was seen leaving shooting scene near football club, court told

October 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Remembering when Sir Bobby Charlton brought Dudley to a standstill

Remembering when Sir Bobby Charlton brought Dudley to a standstill

October 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Danger concrete confirmed at one of the region's hospitals

Danger concrete confirmed at one of the region's hospitals

October 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Magic moment': Photographer captures stunning rainbow and cloud formation outside Bridgnorth

'Magic moment': Photographer captures stunning rainbow and cloud formation outside Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Reward for info on two brothers with Shropshire links wanted in connection with murder

Reward for info on two brothers with Shropshire links wanted in connection with murder

October 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Liam Payne hit with driving ban after he's caught speeding in pick-up truck

Liam Payne hit with driving ban after he's caught speeding in pick-up truck

Supporting image for story: Major rush hour delays on the M54 due to broken down lorry

Major rush hour delays on the M54 due to broken down lorry

Supporting image for story: First look inside new £500m Amazon centre serving West Midlands and beyond

First look inside new £500m Amazon centre serving West Midlands and beyond

October 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Strange world we live in' – Championship golf course shredded by vandals

'Strange world we live in' – Championship golf course shredded by vandals

October 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: 24 hour siege: Armed police and negotiators at Wolverhampton property with man barricaded inside

24 hour siege: Armed police and negotiators at Wolverhampton property with man barricaded inside

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