Dudley

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Man bailed after arrest on suspicion of murder

Further examinations are needed to establish the cause of death of a man in his 40s, say police.

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Council proposes 5% tax rise to help balance books

Councillors to debate budget that proposes rises in council tax and rents, plus reductions in staffing and selling off council-owned assets

A blurred photograph of Lesley Whittle. She has shoulder-length brown hair and is smiling at the camera. Behind her are people wearing blue tops but we cannot see their hands or faces due to how close they are to Lesley.

Murder which shocked public recalled 50 years on

Those who lived through the murder case in the 1970s remember Lesley Whittle's death.

England

5 days ago

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'Being a fundraiser helped my cancer recovery'

Gina Gray has donated £10,000 to the Russells Hall Hospital unit where she was treated.

6 days ago

6 days ago

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Is the Black Country Dialect disappearing?

Are words and phrases from the Black Country dying out or here to stay?

6 days ago

England

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Murder arrest after man dies of injuries

A man in his 40s is found injured, but nothing could be done to save him, police say.

A flock of sheep are standing on a field of grass. In the distance there are trees and a fog hanging in the air. An orange sunrise fills the sky.

Sunrises, sheep and icicles captured by you

BBC Weather Watchers' photos showcase the cold spell and capture beautiful moments across the region.