Black Country news and blogs Friday 16 November 2018
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Cannock landfill searched after suspected death of man 
BBC News 26 SepWest Midlands Police said the man may have died in an industrial incident in Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leicester City
BBC News 24 SepPreview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City.
eBay to help Wolverhampton traders build online shops
BBC News 24 SepThe partnership will help support retailers in a 'challenging climate', the council says.
Wolves stars wish 92-year-old fan happy birthday
BBC News 24 SepA friend formed a secret plan to record players' happy birthday messages to fan Jim Payne.
Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers
BBC News 21 SepPreview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Ex-Wolves & Nigeria keeper Carl Ikeme on cancer which took his career – and almost his life
BBC News 21 SepEx-Wolves and Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme on his cancer 'journey' - from diagnosis and treatment to parenthood, retirement and future plans.
Weak leadership exposes social care to worst green paper risks
Community Care 19 SepBy Colin Slasberg and Peter Beresford The Local Government Association’s (LGA) contribution to the impending social care green paper, due to be published this autumn, shows how far the sector’s leadership falls short of securing the confidence of...
Boy of 8 injured in Bilston Shooting
Signal 107 16 SepA man and his eight-year-old stepson have been injured in a shooting in Bilston.
Man and stepson, 8, injured in Bilston shooting
BBC News 15 SepThe pair were hurt when trouble broke out outside a teenager's birthday party.
JLS star charged with rape
Signal 107 14 SepThe singer and former band member of JLS, Oritse Williams, has been charged with the rape of a fan in a hotel room in Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley
BBC News 14 SepPreview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley.
Ex-JLS member Oritse Williams charged with Wolverhampton rape
BBC News 14 SepOritse Williams, 31, allegedly raped a fan in a hotel room after a concert in 2016.
Murder charge after man found in Bilston property
BBC News 12 SepDeniss Buzmakovs was discovered with serious injuries in Bilston.
Tribute paid to Bilston murder victim Deniss Buzmakovs
BBC News 12 SepWest Midlands Police said they are still investigating the circumstances around the victim's death.
MP criticises probation service over Wolverhampton house fire murder
BBC News 12 SepLeroy Campbell raped and strangled Lisa Skidmore and tried to murder her elderly mother.
Disruption after police close city roads in Wolverhampton
BBC News 11 SepMotorists were advised to avoid roads around the railway station due to an ongoing police incident...
Man killed ‘after Wolverhampton estate disorder’
BBC News 10 SepTwo men are being held on suspicion of murder after a 42-year-old man sustained serious injuries.
Body of a man found in Bilston
Signal 107 10 SepDetectives have launched a murder investigation after the body of man was discovered at a property in Wolverhampton.
Man found in Wolverhampton with life-threatening injuries
BBC News 8 SepHe was discovered by a member of the public in Marston Road, Wolverhampton.
Joe Mason: Portsmouth sign Wolves forward on loan
BBC News 31 AugLeague One side Portsmouth sign forward Joe Mason on loan from Premier League club Wolves until 2 January.
Middlesbrough: Wolves’ Danny Batth and Millwall’s George Saville sign
BBC News 31 AugMiddlesbrough sign Millwall midfielder George Saville on an initial loan, with Wolves defender Danny Batth also joining.
Connor Johnson and Connor Ronan: Wolves duo join Walsall on loan
BBC News 31 AugLeague One side Walsall sign defender Connor Johnson and midfielder Connor Ronan on loan from Premier League neighbours Wolves.
Bright Enobakhare: Kilmarnock sign Wolves’ forward on loan
BBC News 31 AugKilmarnock sign Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Bright Enobakhare on loan until January.
West Ham United v Wolverhampton Wanderers
BBC News 31 AugPreview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jordan Graham: Wolves winger joins Ipswich Town on loan
BBC News 28 AugChampionship side Ipswich Town sign Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Jordan Graham on a season-long loan deal.
Sheffield Wednesday v Wolverhampton Wanderers
BBC News 28 AugLive coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Sheffield Wednesday and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Can Wolves and their ambitious owners eventually emulate Man City’s rise to the top?
BBC News 25 AugAre Wolves, with the help of owners Fosun and Jorge Mendes, on their way to emulating Manchester City's rise to the top...
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City
BBC News 23 AugPreview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City.
Wolverhampton crash kills passenger and injures five
BBC News 23 AugA 29-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Protest at Perton school bus price hike
BBC News 22 AugSome parents in Perton, near Wolverhampton, saw the bill for school bus travel treble to £625.
More Wolverhampton news
UK news
- Teenager convicted of murdering man with cricket bat after dispute over stolen bicycles
- Doctors and teachers could face criminal charges for failing to report forced marriage
- EU leaders 'could be willing' to renegotiate Brexit so UK stays in single market, Nicola Sturgeon says
- Brexit deal: Key Commons committee dismisses government's plan for how MPs will vote on Theresa May's withdrawal agreement
- Theresa May is history, but history will be kind to her
- Man who set fire to Sikh temple and church in 'political statement' is jailed
- Cheating pharmacist 'killed wife with Tesco bag' to cash in on £2m life insurance and run away with male lover, court hears
- Brexit: Theresa May braced for more cabinet resignations after day of chaos leaves deal facing Commons defeat
- Hunt for owner of £76m lottery ticket bought in Boston and Skegness continues
- Brexit deal: Theresa May defends EU agreement in press conference after flurry of cabinet resignations
International news
- California wildfires: 'If this town recovers, it will take years'
- Cambodia: Khmer Rouge guilty of genocide, court rules
- North Korea tests new 'high-tech tactical' weapon
- Zuckerberg should 'step down' from Facebook, tech pioneer says
- Manus refugees ask APEC leaders to help them go free
- Florida to recount ballots by hand in tight US Senate race
- White US grocery store shooting suspect charged with hate crimes
- US Senate bill targets Saudi Arabia for Khashoggi's murder, Yemen
- Argentina's Senate passes new austerity budget
- Myanmar gets ‘weak’ criticism over Rohingya at ASEAN summit
- Korean Lovers in Baghdad
- EU 'deeply concerned' over rights situation in Tanzania
- Assailed from all sides, defiant May vows to see Brexit through
- Does repatriation of Rohingya breach international law?
- Seven UN peacekeepers killed in fight against DRC rebels