Wolverhampton news

• Men jailed after student raped and dumped in road

  21-10-2026 16:45 via BBC News
  
  She was picked up in Birmingham by three men who hired a car for the purpose of attacking someone.
  
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• Hair and beauty firms warn of pressure on high street salons

  26-10-2026 11:48 via BBC News
  
  Marcus Perkins, who owns a hair and beauty salon in Brierley Hill, says he is scared for the future.
  
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• Moment plane veers off runway at Birmingham Airport

  26-10-2026 07:09 via BBC News
  
  A Jet2 aircraft temporarily veered off a runway into a grass area while landing.
  
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• Sharon Osbourne: 'I visit Ozzy's grave every day'

  26-10-2026 02:40 via BBC News
  
  The TV presenter says she can see Ozzy's burial site from her window, and regularly talks to him.
  
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• Storm Boelo sees passenger plane leave runway

  25-10-2026 17:51 via BBC News
  
  Storm Boelo is the second named storm of the season, and follows Storm Austen.
  
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• Walsall man arrested after fatal crash

  25-10-2026 14:43 via BBC News
  
  The crash happened on the A34 close to Sutton Scotney Services on Friday, police say.
  
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• Battling Baggies need to be more clinical

  25-10-2026 14:24 via BBC News
  
  BBC Radio 5 Live reporter Adam Cottier on Albion's profligacy almost proving costly at Preston North End.
  
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• Birmingham need more attacking quality

  25-10-2026 13:49 via BBC News
  
  BBC Final Score reporter Laura Kenyon says Birmingham City were lacking in attacking quality in defeat at Cardiff.
  
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• 'My grandad used to tell me the flashing lights meant the Martians were coming'

  25-10-2026 08:11 via BBC News
  
  Walsall Council revealed a possible date for the return of the family attraction at the Arboretum. 
  
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• How families are cutting the cost of Halloween as spending grows

  25-10-2026 08:09 via BBC News
  
  Families are turning to homemade costumes, swaps and second-hand outfits to keep it affordable.
  
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• Your photos: Rainy days and reflected rainbows

  25-10-2026 08:02 via BBC News
  
  Take a look at these gorgeous weather photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week.
  
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• From Chelsea reject to Watkins 'upgrade' - Jackson makes fast Villa start

  24-10-2026 18:58 via BBC News
  
  Nicolas Jackson continues an excellent start to his Aston Villa career with a match-winning double against Manchester City.
  
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• Reward offered over murder in flat used as brothel

  24-10-2026 15:00 via BBC News
  
  Jinming Zhang had been stabbed multiple times before he was found on 9 February 2022.
  
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• Reform councillors' comments 'disgusting and embarrassing'

  24-10-2026 08:10 via BBC News
  
  The BBC met residents across the borough as it continues to deal with the fallout from the scandal.
  
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• Student's dresses get star treatment at awards

  24-10-2026 08:09 via BBC News
  
  Strictly dancer Lauren Oakley and singer Elle Exxe wore the designs at the Pride of Britain Awards.
  
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• How the beauty industry is boosting High Streets

  24-10-2026 08:07 via BBC News
  
  Beauty salons and shops now make up almost a third of all leisure sites across UK retail centres.
  
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• Kinsella nails floor routine in all-around final

  23-10-2026 22:20 via BBC News
  
  Alice Kinsella completes her return from a year out of gymnastics after giving birth, with a "brilliant" floor routine in the women's all-around final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam.
  
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• Solihull sign Halifax goalkeeper Johnson on loan

  23-10-2026 20:14 via BBC News
  
  Struggling Solihull Moors sign FC Halifax Town goalkeeper Sam Johnson on loan until 3 January.
  
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• Fraudsters jailed for £279,000 medical supplies con

  23-10-2026 19:44 via BBC News
  
  Emmanuel Nbanga, 46, has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
  
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• Tamworth sign striker Carter on short-term loan

  23-10-2026 18:33 via BBC News
  
  Tamworth sign 18-year-old striker Ramell Carter from Premier League side Hull City on a short-term loan deal.
  
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• Teenager jailed for life after killing gang rival

  23-10-2026 17:38 via BBC News
  
  Oumar Traore has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison.
  
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• Military aircraft to help get UK 'on front foot' to fight wildfires, Burnham says

  23-10-2026 14:25 via BBC News
  
  The prime minister hosted the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.
  
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• Emery's Villa 2.0 reboot restores optimism before Man City meeting

  23-10-2026 13:23 via BBC News
  
  Unai Emery's impressive 2.0 reboot has Aston Villa's fans in buoyant mood on the fourth anniversary of his appointment, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
  
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• Gang paid for extra baggage allowance to smuggle drugs

  23-10-2026 13:22 via BBC News
  
  The gang were arrested at Birmingham Airport after flying from Thailand via Paris in 2024.
  
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• Former Man United chief Murtough joins Birmingham

  23-10-2026 13:20 via BBC News
  
  Birmingham City appoint ex-Manchester United chief John Murtough as director of football.
  
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• Police issue warning after fireworks disorder

  23-10-2026 11:00 via BBC News
  
  Police said a robust plan is in place following violent disorder in Birmingham last year.
  
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• Wolves need a storm to chase the clouds away

  23-10-2026 10:19 via BBC News
  
  BBC Radio WM's Mike Taylor on what is missing for Wolves and why Cesar Peixoto looks animated on the sideline.
  
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• Nurse trapped in lift while treating baby handed parking fine

  23-10-2026 07:28 via BBC News
  
  Lisa Smith says she was just trying to do her job but now faces possible court action.
  
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• Slade star Dave Hill's debut album honours city

  23-10-2026 07:26 via BBC News
  
  Slade legend Dave Hill's first solo album celebrates Wolverhampton roots and personal stories.
  
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• Weekly quiz: How did Star Wars and Marvel discover this artist?

  23-10-2026 07:18 via BBC News
  
  Other stories include rock-star sponsors and Britain's best pub - can you get 100%?
  
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