Wolverhampton and West Midlands News
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Birmingham gas explosion: Victim of house blast was woman, 79
Fire crews are "excavating" the remains of the destroyed Birmingham home.
Pace of council change after Star and Arthur deaths 'depressing'
Serious failings were found at councils in the cases of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes.
Selly Oak house collapse: Homes evacuated in Birmingham street
Scaffolding poles also fell onto a car in the street, the fire service says.
Businesses getting ready for Commonwealth Games
Pubs, restaurants and hotels are among firms hoping for increased trade.
Walsall man arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences
The 19-year-old from Walsall was arrested in Cheshire, police say.
Staff at luxury car interior firm in Tipton strike over pay
Unite says some staff at CabAuto in Tipton are having to use food banks as living costs rise.
Dear Brum: A love letter penned by the city's poet laureate
Casey Bailey pens a love letter to Birmingham saying the city has a lot to be proud of.
Two charged over Wolverhampton 'stab' attack
The male pair are accused of three counts of assault following a "fight" in Wolverhampton.
Aston Villa launch plans to increase capacity of Villa Park
Aston Villa launch plans to increase the capacity of Villa Park to over 50,000 and make it a "world class" venue.
Moped rider dies in Birmingham crash
The 27-year-old man was taken to hospital but died shortly after arriving, police said.
Photographers share beauty of Birmingham Commonwealth Games venue
The Birmingham park is preparing to stage Commonwealth Games triathlon events.
Phil Shiner: Former lawyer denies fraud over Iraq war claims
Phil Shiner pleads not guilty to three charges linked to claims made against British troops.
Tom Kirwan: Stab victim's mother speaks of loss a decade on
Tom Kirwan was fatally stabbed outside a club 10 years ago, but his killers have not been found.
Desperate situation in Bangladesh, says Birmingham charity worker
Atiqur Rehman, from Birmingham, travelled to the country amid record-breaking flooding.
Birmingham explosion: Drone captures aftermath of house from above
A woman is killed and a man seriously hurt after a major gas explosion at a house in Kingstanding.
Birmingham house explosion: Social media video shows flames and smoke
A woman dies and a man suffers life-threatening injuries after a house is destroyed in a gas blast.
Birmingham explosion: Fire chief gives update on investigation
A woman has been found dead and a man seriously hurt after a major gas explosion in Kingstanding.
Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Cyrille Tchatchet selected for Team England
Cyrille Tchatchet credits Birmingham for saving his life and is excited about the Commonwealth Games.
Birmingham school tribute to ex-pupil and soldier killed by elephant
Mathew Talbot's mum Michelle describes the memorial bench as "just wonderful".
County Championship: Dom Sibley's century helps Bears avoid follow-on at Northampton
Warwickshire opener Dom Sibley hits a century at Northampton in a game that now looks destined to end in a draw.
Ivan Sanchez: Birmingham midfielder rejoins Real Valladolid
Birmingham City midfielder Ivan Sanchez rejoins Spanish club Real Valladolid for an undisclosed fee.
England v South Africa: Issy Wong replaces Emily Arlott in Test squad
Uncapped fast bowler Issy Wong replaces Emily Arlott in the England squad for the one-off Test against South Africa starting on Monday.
T20 Blast: Birmingham Bears beat neighbours Worcestershire; Essex beat Surrey, plus round-up
Adam Hose's second T20 ton helps Birmingham Bears beat Worcestershire, while South Group leader Surrey lose again to Essex Eagles.
Birmingham and West Brom face opening day away trips
Vincent Kompany's first Championship game in charge of Burnley will be at Huddersfield in the first match of the season on 29 July.
Bradford face Aston Villa in semi
Bradford's reward for knocking Arsenal out of the Capital One Cup is a semi-final against Aston Villa, while Chelsea take on Swansea.
Albion old boy Clement on racing charge
Former West Bromwich Albion footballer Neil Clement, now a racehorse owner, is charged with breaches of racing's rules.
Teams wary of Albion - Odemwingie
West Brom forward Peter Odemwingie feels that other teams have begun to play more cautiously when facing them.
Benteke frightening, says Lambert
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has the potential to "be anything he wants", says boss Paul Lambert.
Diop extends Birmingham contract
Papa Bouba Diop agrees a one-month contract extension at Birmingham City to keep him at the club until 17 January.
Walsall v Colchester
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Walsall and Colchester in League One.
Rider Auty agrees Brummies return
Birmingham Brummies confirm that Josh Auty will return to Perry Barr for the 2013 Elite League season.
Skornicki makes return to Wolves
Adam Skornicki returns to Wolverhampton Wolves for his fourth spell, after agreeing a deal for the 2013 season.
Bell and Trott see England home
Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell both make centuries as England win a series in India for the first time since 1984-85.
Zara Aleena: Woman killed in Ilford was kind soul, say friends
Zara Aleena, who was killed in east London on Sunday, "lit up the whole room".
Met Police put into a form of special measures
The force has been hit by a number of scandals in recent years including the murder of Sarah Everard.
Robyn Skilton: Neglect contributed to Sussex teen's death, coroner rules
The West Sussex coroner plans to write to ministers about mental health services for young people.
Selly Oak house collapse: Homes evacuated in Birmingham street
Scaffolding poles also fell onto a car in the street, the fire service says.
Marriage proposal fail as ring bounces into Watton lake
A perfectly planned romantic proposal goes awry when the ring bounces into a lake.
Teenager arrested at Stansted Airport for alleged terror offences
The teenager is being questioned after he was detained during a stop and search at the airport.
Coldplay's Chris Martin performs couple's wedding song in pub
He went straight to the piano when the couple said their first dance would be to a Coldplay song.
Reading rape investigation after woman attacked by four men
The woman, in her twenties, walked at least four miles to Royal Berkshire Hospital after the attack on Monday.
Jimi Olubunmi-Adewole: Thames rescuer died in act of bravery
Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole leapt into the River Thames to try to rescue a woman.
Deliveroo driver fired for mocking woman over thrush cream
A delivery man on a motorbike filmed himself making fun of the woman's medication.
Gloucestershire: Inquest into death of Soldier during dive
George Partridge died after a stage of his training course had been skipped, an inquest heard.
Puppies stolen in Surrey found in Berkshire after arrests made
Police say two spaniel puppies were found in Berkshire after being taken from their Surrey home.