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Matt Hudson-Smith's family surprised him in Paris 🥹 https://bbc.in/3YxVmhx

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Wolverhampton's Matthew Hudson-Smith has won silver in the men's 400m! 👏🥈🇬🇧 https://bbc.in/46FA4Az

More than 11,000 videos of bad driving have been shared with West Midlands Police over the last 12 months.

Big increase in dashcam footage shared with police West Midlands Police received more than 1,400 videos in June alone, the equivalent of nearly 50 every day.

The review looked at ten fire and rescue services from across the country, including the Staffordshire and West Midlands fire services.

Fire services: Calls for change amid racism and harassment A new report found that one in three staff members witnessed an abuse of power by senior figures.

City of Wolverhampton Council must leave "no stone unturned" looking for savings to fill a financial black hole, its leader says.

Wolverhampton Council leader: No stone unturned in savings hunt Stephen Simkins says Wolverhampton will need to make savings of about £32m.

A service has been launched in Wolverhampton to recycle small electric goods that would otherwise be thrown away.

Service launched in Wolverhampton to recycle small electric goods Residents can leave unwanted items in a carrier bag when they put out their domestic and recycling bins.

Railway schemes in the West Midlands will not be affected by government cuts to major projects, transport bosses have confirmed.

Railway schemes in West Midlands not affected by government cuts A transport body says schemes earmarked are not impacted, after the chancellor stated a fund would be axed.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain, covering the whole of the West Midlands.

Met Office issues thunderstorm and rain warning for West Midlands The yellow weather warning is in place from 01:00 BST on Thursday and lasts for almost 24 hours.

Wolverhampton West MP Warinder Juss calls for prevention in ‘knife crime capital’

Wolverhampton MP calls for prevention in ‘knife crime capital’ Warinder Juss says a focus is needed on the root causes of youth violence as well as enforcement.

Delicious Orie is out of the Olympics 😔 https://bbc.in/3LJdopv

A scheme to transform Wolverhampton city centre has been expanded and will take two years to complete.

Million pound Wolverhampton city centre revamp expanded The project, which includes wider pavements and cycle route, is expected to take two years to complete.

Local Conservatives have said the party needs to return to "traditional values" after suffering major general election defeats in the West Midlands.

What's next for West Midlands Conservatives? The Tories are left with15 seats in the region, down from 44 before the general election.

We love to feature your photographs showing the beauty of the West Midlands. Here are some of the best from the past week.

Your pictures of rainy West Midlands BBC Weather Watchers show there are some great photos to be had, even during a wet British summer.

The West Midlands mayor said he was "profoundly concerned" by rising costs and possible delays to the region's transport schemes.

West Midlands mayor 'profoundly concerned' by transport delays West Midlands transport projects could be delayed by rising costs, a report has warned.

Residents have been invited to have their say on designs to regenerate a site in the centre of Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton: Residents to have say on visions for city centre neighbourhood Four teams of architects are set to pitch their ideas to the public on 17 July.

In the aftermath of the election, the BBC spoke to voters in Wolverhampton, many of whom were sceptical about the future.

Wolverhampton residents speak of scepticism after Labour wins Residents react to Labour regaining two of the three seats it lost in the 2019 election.

Former teammate Geoff Thomas says Southgate, who is a good friend, knows pressure comes with the job.

Southgate coping with pressure, says ex-teammate Geoff Thomas Former teammate Geoff Thomas says Southgate, who is good friend, knows pressure comes with the job.

The stories of 25 South Asian Panjabi people are being told at a Mela event in Willenhall.

Willenhall's Panjabi community celebrated with exhibition and Mela The stories of 25 people who moved to the town are being told in a photographic exhibition.

The club had backed down on ticket price rises after more than 15,000 had signed a petition.

Wolves sell out season tickets after pricing u-turn The club faced a backlash from fans after putting up prices, but later backed down.

You've been sharing some beautiful summer photos with us.

Your photos: Flowering blooms in the West Midlands Enjoy some great photos of dazzling displays of flowers from across the region.

Bal Kaur, deputy director of public health in the city, says promoting exercise was important to improve physical and mental health.

Wolverhampton charity challenge bids to boost residents' fitness Electronic tags keep track how many laps people complete around the stadium.

Hwang Hee-chan and Mario Lemina already appearing on its website.
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Families call for action over run-down cemetery.

Families call for action over run-down cemetery Relatives of those buried at the ceremony say they are having to maintain the grounds themselves.

Residents praised as recycling contamination cut

Residents praised as recycling contamination cut The number of bins with the wrong items in them has dropped, councillors in Wolverhampton say.

New election battlegrounds in the West Midlands.

New election battlegrounds in the West Midlands The changes mean thousands will be in a new constituency when they go to the polls on 4 July.

Petition against season ticket hike passes 11,000

Petition against season ticket hike passes 11,000 Fan groups oppose the increase at Wolves, which the club says is needed to remain competitive.

Man buys cafe while on stag do to surprise wife.

Man buys cafe while on stag do to surprise wife Scot Griffiths was sitting around a pool in Portugal when he saw an advert for the cafe online.

Police seek 25 men over FA Cup disorder

Police seek 25 men over FA Cup disorder Fans and police were assaulted, missiles were thrown and flares were lit during January's match.

New bridge for Metro extension set to be installed

New bridge for Metro extension set to be installed The Hanson's Ale bridge was removed for tram extension work between Wednesbury to Brierley Hill.