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Five remain missing after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam
Five people remain missing after a boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam during a ...
Scotland’s Gregor Brown called up by Lions as cover for Joe McCarthy
Scotland second row Gregor Brown has been called up to the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia amid concerns over the ...
Lions one win from ending wait – what we learned from the first Test
The British and Irish Lions beat Australia 27-19 in Brisbane on the first step to a first series win since 2013.
Bike4Life ride out festival 2025: Route, times, road closures, how it started, charity and everything you need to know
Thousands of bikers and spectators will descend on Shropshire and Staffordshire for the annual Bike4Life Festival.
Killer tells jury he is 'repulsed by his actions' after battering Wolverhampton pensioner to death during botched burglary
Paul Topham, 45, gave evidence in his defence at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday. The jury heard Topham first got hooked ...
The delicious Birmingham and Black Country burger restaurants shortlisted for prestigious British food awards
Takeaways from across the Black Country have been shortlisted for a prestigious celebration of burgers and the people who ...
Wolverhampton man, 42, admits punching woman in the face, leaving her with eye injury
A man from Wolverhampton has admitted punching a woman in the face and leaving her with an eye injury. Mathew Asbury, aged 42 ...
Bridgnorth funeral director 'delighted' as he wins campaign to get bereavement education on school curriculum
A Shropshire funeral director has said he is "delighted" after successfully campaigning to have bereavement taught to ...
23 Walsall petrol stations ranked from most to least expensive - where is the cheapest place to fill up?
On the list, which was correct as of Wednesday (July 16) the ESSO garage on Walsall Street and the Shell garage on Northgate ...
Bilston drug dealer found guilty of possessing loaded gun, crack and heroin
A Bilston drug dealer has been found guilty of possessing crack, heroin and a loaded gun. Dalton Bowen, 21, was arrested on ...
Entertainment company applies for license for first location in Dudley - complete with darts, arcade games and bar
An entertainment company set to launch their first site in Dudley town centre have applied for an alcohol licence.
Big Sam's chuffed with 'wonderful' mural but mystery remains whether the former England manager is partial to orange chips
One of the most upsetting consequences of Big Sam losing his England manager's job in 2016 was him being unable to unveil the Duncan Edwards statue in the town. The long-standing appointment coincided ...