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Cradley church to school plan approved by Dudley Council
A disused Methodist church has been given official approval for use as a school while another former church is set to become a nursery
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Ian Huntley had head 'split in two’ in prison attack as Anthony Russell charged
Anthony Russell, 43, after Huntley died in hospital on Saturday following a vicious attack at HMP Frankland
Chance for foodies across West Midlands to nominate favourite restaurant to be part of prestigious top 100 list
Food lovers and fans of great restaurants are being invited to put forward their favourite eatery to be named as part of a prestigious top 100 list.
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Walsall man arrested after 'loving' mum died in horror crash
Sian Sanghera, 33, could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene
Tesco security guard assaulted as Walsall booze thieves flee store
Two people filled their bags with alcohol during the supermarket robbery
Crufts 2026 'Best in Show' winner 'kept dog in shocking conditions' leading 'previous animal cruelty conviction'
Fans of the annual dog show Crufts have been left furious after hearing the 2026 'Best in Show' owner was previously convicted of animal cruelty and 'kept pet in shocking conditions'.
BBC loses TV and radio rights to major sporting event after a century
BBC loses TV and radio rights
Major chain to close 'for few days' - customers told 'no action required' on existing orders
Major home furnishings retailer ScS has announced that it is temporarily closing all of its stores "for a few days".
Birmingham Airport Emirates flights cancelled amid Iran conflict on Tuesday March 10
Dubai Airport told passengers not to proceed to the airport
DWP confirms basic and new state pension change coming 'in few weeks time'
DWP update issued by Pensions Minister and Labour Party cabinet member
Two Midlands companies fined after large-scale asbestos disturbance put Cannock demolition site workers 'at risk'
An unlicensed company and individual were appointed to manage the clear-up instead of a licensed contractor
DWP confirms £750 hike to Universal Credit payment - but not for everyone
DWP has confirmed new Universal Credit payment rates ahead of the fourth month of the year, when new rates kick in.
Watch incredible video of how central Birmingham will look in pitch to investors
Investors and developers urged to play part in taking Birmingham to next level in ambitious plan
Reform UK's youngest council leader faces no confidence vote in Midlands
Green Party councillor Jonathan Chilvers will table a motion of no confidence against Reform UK's George Finch at Tuesday's council meeting
Birmingham prisoner, 42, killed by inmate at Midlands jail
Dennis Green was serving a 12-month sentence when he was killed by fellow prisoner Damien Ward
Two Dubai flights cancelled at Birmingham Airport - as Foreign Office issues new UAE travel warning
Two Dubai flights are cancelled at Birmingham Airport today (Tuesday 10 March) as the conflict in the Middle East continues.
Midlands paedophile priest, 72, to be freed from jail this year
Alexander Bede Walsh has served 14 years of his 22-year sentence
Rapist threatened and intimidated fellow HMP Dovegate inmate after accessing unauthorised computer material
Shane Davis and Lauren Leese pleaded guilty to unauthorised accessing of computer material
5 major UK water companies allowed to raise bills even higher - full list
Anglian, Southern, Wessex and South East will be allowed to raise charges more than originally allowed by the watchdog.
Rachel Reeves breaks silence after pressure to scrap 5p fuel duty hike
The Labour Party Chancellor stood firm on ending the fuel discount when it is gradually phased out from September despite calls from opposition parties.