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Ready, steady, arrest! Black Country police share video of 'fastest foot chase in policing history' as knife suspect apprehended

A hapless knife crime suspect was caught less than two seconds after trying to run away from police in the Black Country.

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'I share my Midlands home with 16 tarantulas and a huntsman spider - they're surprisingly low maintenance'

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Man charged with attempted murder in connection with Wolverhampton drive-by shooting which injured three women

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Gunman jailed for shooting at a club in Wednesbury as police continue hunt for wanted Walsall man

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Yee Hah! West Midlander who lost his house in the California wildfires returns to UK to celebrate his dad's 90th birthday with a wild west twist

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Police investigate disorder at West Midlands hospital after teen stabbing

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'I've swapped Wolverhampton potholes and politics for motherhood and I'm loving it'

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Staffordshire Police issue urgent appeal concerning whereabouts of missing teenage girl

Unarmed Sandwell police officers given bravery award for disarming shotgun brandishing man during 'routine' door-knock

Massive, clinical... and undeniably cool - Inside the West Midlands' huge robotic Amazon distribution centre

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We went inside an HS2 viaduct in the West Midlands and it was oddly terrifying - and awesome

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Police hunting gunman after swan shot dead in Staffordshire village

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Two women and two men deny conspiring to supply cocaine and heroin in Wolverhampton

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'Horses are such a big part of people’s lives' - what it's like to be an equine photographer in Staffordshire

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Motorists facing delays on major Walsall commuter road due to gas mains repairs

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Inside cosy Staffordshire village pub - with desirable food and plenty of history

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Staffordshire Police issue urgent appeal concerning whereabouts of missing teenage girl

An urgent appeal has been issued by Staffordshire Police concerning a missing 16-year-old girl.

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Man charged with attempted murder in connection with Wolverhampton drive-by shooting which injured three women

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Ready, steady, arrest! Black Country police share video of 'fastest foot chase in policing history' as knife suspect apprehended

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Thief stole a van and motorhomes worth tens of thousands in the West Midlands

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Staffordshire driver drove through red light then told police he was 30 years younger than his age

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Police investigate disorder at West Midlands hospital after teen stabbing

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Police hunting gunman after swan shot dead in Staffordshire village

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Dudley burger restaurant bids to stay open 24-hours-a day

Fast food giant Burger King wants to keep a Dudley area branch open 24-hours daily.

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Staffordshire lorry operator applying to change vehicle licence

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New head of sales hits the ground running for Stourbridge-based housing developer

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Inside cosy Staffordshire village pub - with desirable food and plenty of history

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Lichfield business celebrates milestone of 12 years together but say 'We've never fully recovered from the aftermath of Covid'

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New multi-skill apprenticeship training hub approved in Lichfield following £100M investment

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Breaking Barriers: Jasmine’s apprenticeship journey in highways and construction

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Artwork created with help from West Brom players auctioned off to raise funds for the Jeff Astle Foundation

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Watch: Police on the scene after gunshots heard in Wednesbury

Wednesbury|Feb 6

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Apprentices celebrated at awards ceremony

Your World|Feb 15

Gospel Oak School opens brand-new student wellbeing facility

Your World|Feb 15

Breaking Barriers: Jasmine’s apprenticeship journey in highways and construction

Your World|Feb 15

Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton landmark joins fight to stop it being demolished

'I am delighted!': Founding headteacher appointed at new West Midlands school opening on former power station

Multi-million pound project at two primary schools set to proceed amid fears ‘roofs may collapse’

Education|Feb 14

Peugeot’s E-3008 and E-5008 to get new performance variant

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The Black Country home where you'll find some of the most colourful rooms in the West Midlands

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Revealed: Average price of first-home in West Midlands as number of people stepping onto property ladder is on the rise

Plans for new hotel and spectator stand at iconic Birmingham venue approved

Property|Feb 14

Decision on demolition plans for Birmingham indoor market pushed back again

Property|Feb 14

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