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A new text messaging service has been launched for young people across Wolverhampton to get direct access to expert health and wellbeing advice via their mobile phone.

A road-sweeping company may soon not have to drive 30 miles out of the county to throw away rubbish after councillors agreed to consider its plan for a processing plant.

The Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable have jointly launched ‘Making West Midlands Police a Fairer Force’ – a programme of work to ensure that West Midlands Police is as inclusive, diverse and as fair an organisation as possible.

A committed PCSO has been isolating from his family during CoVID-19 to keep patrolling the beat while protecting his ill son from the virus.

A series of events are being held next week to remember victims of ‘honour-based’ violence.

Our drones have got off to a flying start since taking to the skies nine months ago, helping in the arrest of almost 100 crime suspects and locating lots missing people.

The 33-year-old went missing after renting a boat on Lake Piru, in Los Angeles, with her four-year-old son last Wednesday.

John Travolta says his wife Kelly Preston has died from breast cancer.

The model's parents David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, gave their blessing to the happy couple who confirmed their relationship in January.

Gary Barlow has spoken about the band's upcoming musical film, Greatest Days and confirmed that it will be released next year.

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Johnny Hates Jazz are back with a brand new album and a new single

Take That, Sir Paul McCartney The Rolling Stones are among hundreds of music stars who have joined forces in calling for action to save the UK's "world-leading" live music industry.

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Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field have said they were both threatened with being beheaded during a charity trip to Haiti.

The series, which was filmed before the Conronavirus outbreak, will feature well known faces from the world of music, TV, sport and comedy.

Tributes have been paid to actor and anti-racist activist Louis Mahoney who has died aged 81.

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Universal pictures have released the first trailer for their new biopic RESPECT telling the life story of Aretha Franklin and starring Jennifer Hudson in the title role.

The duo have been keeping themselves busy whilst being off the TV, and now they've surprised one of their biggest fans, five-year-old fundraiser Tony Hudgell.

Next year's Brit Awards have been pushed back by three months due to the coronavirus pandemic - the first time the music event has been delayed.

Coronavirus infections could grow "out of control" in the UK with a second spike leading to 120,000 deaths in a "reasonable worst-case scenario", ministers have been warned.

Face coverings must be worn in shops and supermarkets in England from Friday 24 July, Boris Johnson has announced.

The British government is expected to take a new and final decision on the future 5G network today, further restricting the involvement of the Chinese telecoms firm Huawei.

Social care workers do not qualify for the government's new health and care visa under the UK's post-Brexit immigration system, Downing Street has confirmed.

An extra £170m is being allocated to "shovel-ready" flood defence projects across England, the government says.

Johnny Depp's libel trial against The Sun has been colourful - we've heard allegations of violence, drink and drug abuse and dirty protests.

People must wear face coverings in shops in England from July 24, the government has announced.

Idris Elba has said having coronavirus had a "traumatic" impact on him mentally.

Another photo showing Johnny Depp's wild lifestyle has been shown during his libel trial against The Sun - as his ex-wife Amber Heard was likened to boxer Mike Tyson.

The long-term effects of COVID-19, even on people who suffered a mild infection, could be far worse than was originally anticipated, according to researchers and doctors in northern Italy.

Ireland may bring in tougher measures to ensure people stick to quarantine rules after reports of US travellers hitting the tourist trail hours after landing.

Twenty-one new COVID-19 infections in Australia's most populous state have been linked to a Sydney hotel used by lorry drivers travelling the country, adding to fears of a second wave of the virus.

The gunman who killed dozens of worshippers at two New Zealand mosques last year has sacked his lawyers and will represent himself when he is sentenced next month.

The brother of Tottenham Hotspur player Serge Aurier has died - with French media reporting that he was shot dead in Toulouse.

At least 180 migrants successfully travelled across the English Channel to the UK on Sunday - a new single day record for crossings.

Manchester City will play in the Champions League next season after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) lifted the club's two-year ban from European football.

Gary Neville has taken aim at Financial Fair Play (FFP) and UEFA after Manchester City's Champions League ban was overturned on Monday, saying FFP "needed this slap around the face".

Manchester City's Champions League ban has been lifted - so what does it mean for the club, Pep Guardiola and their rivals?

NFL side Washington have officially dropped their 'Redskins' name and logo, prompted by pressure from the Native American community and team sponsors.

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The British government is expected to take a new and final decision on the future 5G network today, further restricting the involvement of the Chinese telecoms firm Huawei.

Huawei is a Chinese business which has grown to become the world's largest telecommunications equipment vendor.

People must wear face coverings in shops in England from July 24, the government has announced.

Almost 13 million people around the world have so far tested positive for the coronavirus.

Pregnant YouTube star Nicole Thea and her unborn son have died, her family has said.

When is 200 metres not 200 metres? When US sprinter Noah Lyles runs it, apparently.

A "vampire-slaying kit" containing a pocket-sized pistol and a 19th century copy of the New Testament is going under the hammer.

German engineering company Festo has created robotic birds capable of amazingly realistic flight.

Social care workers do not qualify for the government's new health and care visa under the UK's post-Brexit immigration system, Downing Street has confirmed.

Manchester City will play in the Champions League next season after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) lifted the club's two-year ban from European football.

German engineering company Festo has created robotic birds capable of amazingly realistic flight.