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Homicide rate in the West Midlands among highest in England and Wales
THE West Midlands's homicide rate is among the highest across England and Wales, new figures show. Nationally, police logged the lowest number of homicide victims since 2016-17, excluding 2020-21, which was affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Stourbridge gift shop celebrates 10 years in business
A STOURBRIDGE gift shop that specialises in ethically sourced items is celebrating 10 years in business. Faye Thatcher, of Fair & Square, is set to mark a decade of trading on March 1 – having made it through the Covid pandemic and cost of living
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Prestigious award for 'most faithful' priest who said his loyal service was normal
Bishop John recently presented Canon Paul Tongue with the Cross of St Wulfstan in recognition of his exceptional service to the Diocese of Worcester over many years. The award was presented to Paul while he was in hospital ahead of his death on
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Jeremy Clarkson hits out at 'completely daft' Welsh Government farming proposals
Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has hit out at the Welsh Government's Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) for being "completely daft". The SFS is set to take effect in 2025, replacing European Union payments that had been worth over £300m
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Dudley house prices increased in December
HOUSE prices increased by 1.8 per cent in Dudley in December, latest figures show. The rise contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 2.2 per cent over the last year. The average Dudley house price
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Black Country firm gives £5,000 boost to charity helping military families
A BLACK Country manufacturing firm has given a £5,000 boost to a vital ‘home away from home’ for wounded soldiers and their families. Alloy Wire International (AWI) has made Fisher House, located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site in Birmingham