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Civic Hall revamp update
The City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet has approved plans to look at the option of appointing an external operator to run the city's Civic Halls, when it reopens in autumn 2021.
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Bromsgrove murder victim named
A man murdered in Bromsgrove, has now been formally identified.
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Increased efforts after more burglaries in the Black Country
Police officers are intensifying their efforts to find those responsible for a series of break-ins across the Black Country after several more were reported on Wednesday (17th October).
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Helpline for forced marriage and honour based violence to be launched in Wolverhampton
The helpline – available now by dialling 0800 953 9777 – is aimed at victims, survivors and professionals and has been developed by the West Midlands Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse Consortium thanks to funding from the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson.
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Tributes paid after Wolverhampton man dies in fatal crash
The family of a 54-year-old man who died after being hit by a car in Wolverhampton has today paid tribute to him.
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Driver attacked in Wednesbury
Police in Wolverhampton are appealing for information to help with their enquiries into a cashbox robbery in Wednesbury.
Showbiz News
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Fortnite Chapter 2 trailer leaks online
The trailer for the Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 1 Battle Pass has leaked online, offering fans glimpses of the new map and exciting features.
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Harry and Ed use Instagram to tease mental health project
He has already thrilled his fans by collaborating with the likes of Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber, and now Ed Sheeran is partnering with the Duke of Sussex.
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Baby news for Natalie Imbruglia
The pop singer has announced the birth of her first child, after revealing she had used IVF to get pregnant.
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Hailey Bieber reveals pictures of her wedding dress
The model married singer Justin Bieber in a lavish ceremony in South Carolina at the end of September, following their low-key and private first wedding in 2018.
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Hollyoaks first top soap award
They took home the top prize at the Inside Soap Awards. It is the first time the series has won the Best Soap title in the event’s 23-year history.
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No more Talent
Britain’s Got More Talent, which has always been presented by Stephen Mulhern aired some of the whackier acts who came to audition
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Baby news for Westlife's Mark
The 39-year-old, who has welcomed the baby daughter with his fiancé Cailean, announced the details of his daughter's birth in a super sweet Instagram post.
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Wedding date set for Katy and Orlando
Following their romantic engagement on Valentine's Day, pop princess Katy Perry and Hollywood heartthrob Orlando Bloom have officially set a date for their wedding.
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King Ant or Dec?
They're already the kings of British TV - but it turns out that one of Ant and Dec has actual royal blood too.
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Newsreader Peter Sissons has died
The 77 year old newsreader was one of the best known faces on British TV after a career of almost 40 years in journalism including 16 with the BBC.
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Justin and Hailey's second wedding
Justin Bieber and model Hailey Baldwin have tied the knot for the second time after a small, private ceremony last year.
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X Factor: Celebrity line-up revealed
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole, talk show host Ricki Lake and journalist Martin Bashir all set to show off their singing skills.
UK News
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Boris Johnson asks EU for Brexit delay - but second letter urges them not to grant it
Boris Johnson has written to the EU requesting a three-month delay to Brexit - despite telling them he doesn't want one and vowing to press on with taking the UK out of the bloc on 31 October.
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Protesters cheer as MPs derail Boris Johnson's Brexit plan
Hundreds of thousands of people from across the UK have marched through central London to demand a public vote on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal.
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FA Cup: Haringey Borough players walk off after keeper racially abused by Yeovil fans
Haringey Borough walked off the pitch during an FA Cup tie against Yeovil Town after their goalkeeper suffered "horrendous" racial abuse from sections of the away support.
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Jeremy Bamber murders: New evidence 'could lead to one of Britain's most notorious killers being freed'
More evidence has been unearthed that could set free one of Britain's most notorious killers, it has been reported.
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England to play NZ in World Cup semis after beating Australia
England are into the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup after beating Australia 40-16 in Oita.
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Unmasked: 18 women on new list of Europe's most-wanted fugitives
Europol has revealed the names of Europe's most-wanted fugitives - and 18 of the 21 criminals on the list are women.
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Royal tour: Something peculiar was going on during William and Kate's Pakistan visit
We were heading home. I was curled up in my aeroplane seat, eye mask on, earplugs in, when I heard the giggling.
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Leicester City fans hold memorial march to mark anniversary of helicopter crash
Leicester City fans have held a march to mark the anniversary of the death of former club chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a helicopter crash.
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Man, 78, charged with attempted murder after shooting in Suffolk
A pensioner has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Suffolk.
Around The World
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Turkish President Erdogan vows to 'crush the heads' of Kurds in Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to "crush the heads" of Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria if they do not withdraw from the region before the end of a fragile ceasefire.
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Turkey's president: 'I am very confident we do not have chemical weapons'
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has flatly denied claims that his forces are committing war crimes during the military operation in norther Syria.
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At least 15 dead after Siberian gold mine dam collapse due to flooding
At least 15 people have been killed after a dam at a Siberian gold mine collapsed and water flooded two dormitories where workers were sleeping.
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Army on streets after protesters set fire to Chile metro stations
The army is patrolling the streets of Chile's capital Santiago after protesters paralysed the city's subway system.
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Democratic candidate Tulsi Gabbard calls Hillary Clinton 'embodiment of corruption' over Russia-bots slur
A contender for the Democratic presidential nomination has hit back at Hillary Clinton who suggested she was being given support by Russia.
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Ancient coffins of men, women and children found in Egypt
Details of 30 ancient wooden coffins recently discovered in the Egyptian city of Luxor have been revealed by the country's antiquities authority.
National Sport
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FA Cup tie between Haringey Borough and Yeovil abandoned after alleged racism
The FA Cup qualifying match between Haringey Borough and Yeovil was abandoned on Saturday after Haringey players walked off the pitch due to alleged racist abuse.
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Eddie Jones hails England's Samurai spirit in Australia win
Eddie Jones hailed his England players' Samurai spirit following a record-equalling victory over Australia that saw them storm into the World Cup semi-finals.
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Manchester United vs Liverpool: Jose Mourinho and Roy Keane in stellar Sky Sports pundit line-up
Jose Mourinho and Roy Keane will join the stellar Sky Sports line-up for Manchester United vs Liverpool, alongside Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville and Graeme Souness.
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England player ratings after 40-16 Rugby World Cup win over Australia
England reached the Rugby World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 12 years by overwhelming Australia and equalling a record for the largest margin of victory over their rivals.
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Wilder vs Ortiz II: Deontay Wilder’s Premier Boxing Champions rematch with Luis Ortiz is live on Sky Sports
Deontay Wilder defends his WBC heavyweight title against Luis Ortiz in a massive rematch in Las Vegas, live on Sky Sports, presented by BombZquad Promotions.
Technology
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Drones begin delivering online shopping in the US
Drones have begun delivering online shopping in the US - with cold medication among the most popular items.
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President Trump calls first all-female spacewalkers and asks 'do you hear me?'
The US leader has called the first all-female spacewalkers, saying: "This is President Donald Trump, do you hear me?"
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Huge hurricanes can create 'stormquakes', scientists discover
Scientists have discovered a combination of two feared natural disasters - hurricanes and earthquakes - and they have dubbed them "stormquakes".
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Explorers set out to find lost WWII ships deep under the ocean
Deep sea explorers hoping to discover sunken World War Two ships are launching underwater robots in an area where one of the most significant battles of the time took place.
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Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg: We need to save internet from Chinese influence
Mark Zuckerberg thinks Facebook is the internet.
Strange News
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'I am sorry. Very rude of me': Judge's phone rings during High Court hearing
A High Court judge has apologised after his mobile phone rang during a hearing, filling the room with the sound of a classic 1960s tune.
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Man speaks from beyond the grave at his own funeral in Ireland
Mourners who attended the funeral of a man in Ireland were left in shock when they heard his voice from beyond the grave.
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Divine intervention? Pope accidentally gives his blessing to New Orleans Saints
There may be a few American football players giving thanks today after a possible case of divine intervention.
Videos
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Revealed: The winners and losers on the UK's high streets
New research has shown that independent stores are outperforming major retailers on UK high streets, amid worry for the future of the traditional shopping experience.
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Boris Johnson asks EU for Brexit delay - but second letter urges them not to grant it
Boris Johnson has written to the EU requesting a three-month delay to Brexit - despite telling them he doesn't want one and vowing to press on with taking the UK out of the bloc on 31 October.
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Lady Gaga has to be rescued by security after falling off stage during show
Lady Gaga has fallen off stage and into the audience during her Las Vegas show.
